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WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) called for the House of Representatives to open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced the Complete Streets Act, legislation that would promote safer and more accessible transportation routes across the United States.
WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, the Supreme Court issued a decision ruling that the Trump administration’s explanation for the inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 census as “contrived,” effectively preventing the question’s inclusion in the survey.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) issued the following statement following passage of five key FY 2020 Appropriations bills – Commerce-Justice-Science, Agriculture-Related Agencies, Interior-Environment, Military Construction-VA, and Transportation-HUD:
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) issued the following statement in response to reports that President Trump had approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing an American drone but pulled back, against the advice of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser John Bolton:
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) issued the following statement today following passage of four key FY 2020 Appropriations bills – Labor-HHS-Education, Energy and Water Development, State-Foreign Operations, and Defense:
WASHINGTON, DC – Early this morning, the House Armed Services Committee approved the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act, including a provision authored by Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC – Early this morning, the House Armed Services Committee passed the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act, which will fully fund the A-10 Warthog program. If signed into law, this authorization will ensure that the A-10 – which for decades has provided exceptional close-air support to troops on the ground – will continue its mission.
WASHINGTON, DC – Early this morning, the House Armed Services Committee approved the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act, including a provision authored by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) that will limit the Department of Defense’s authority to repurpose funds that were designated for military construction.
WASHINGTON, DC – Late last night, the House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment introduced by Rep.
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PHOENIX -- U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) wants reforms in both Washington, D.C. and his state to make college a debt-free experience.
"You should be able to go to a public university and graduate debt free, or as near debt free as possible," Gallego said.
Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego is sounding the horn on the significant amount of debt faced by students after they graduate from college.
"You should be able to go to a public university and graduate debt-free or as nearly debt-free as possible," Gallego said this morning at his office in Phoenix.
April 15th marked my first 100 days in Congress. When I was sworn in I promised to be your voice in Washington, to do everything in my power to address your concerns and to work tirelessly to expand opportunity and access to the resources you and your family need to move ahead.
Phoenix (AZ), 21 abr (EFEUSA).- La activista soñadora Erika Andiola calificó hoy como un primer paso la propuesta presentada por la junta directiva de regentes de las universidades públicas de Arizona que permitiría a estudiantes indocumentados amparados bajo la Acción Diferida (DACA) pagar hasta un 50 por ciento menos en colegiaturas que estudiantes extranjeros.
Protesters chanting “We deserve more, no more injustice” outside ASU’s Downtown Phoenix Campus Wednesday joined thousands of people across the country in the Fight for $15 movement to raise the minimum wage and improve conditions for workers.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is drafting a new immigration reform bill that lawmakers could start debating within the coming months, the chair of the caucus, Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), said Thursday.
A group of young House Democrats launched a national tour on Thursday to lure millennial voters in 2016.
El 15 de abril se cumplieron mis primeros 100 días en el Congreso. Cuando hice la juramentación, prometí ser su voz en Washington, prometí hacer todo lo posible para buscar soluciones a las cosas que le preocupan y trabajar incansablemente para expandir oportunidades y acceso a los recursos que usted y su familia necesitan para seguir adelante.
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Rep. Gallego's Amendment to HR 2822 on Environmental Justice:
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk.
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Mr. Chairman,
My amendment will help ensure that all communities are able to participate in the decisions that shape their National Park System.
Mr. Speaker,
I rise today in support of affirming marriage equality and providing equal protection guarantees to LGBT Americans throughout our country.
Mr. Speaker, the overwhelming majority of the American public support marriage equality. They know that same-sex couples should have access to the dignity and security that only marriage can provide.
ALZHEIMERS AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH REMARKS
Mr. Speaker:
The strength of our communities depends on the health and well-being of our families.