WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Andy Kim (D-NJ) sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Russell Vought raising concerns about how his illegal efforts to shutter the agency could affect the consumer mortgage market and the attainability of homeownership in the United States. “The CFPB is the primary regulator of the $13 trillion consumer mortgage market, and it is the federal agency responsible for preventing mortgage lenders from offering predatory and subprime mortgage terms to borrowers—a key driver of the 2008 financial crisis,” wrote the Senators. “If the CFPB stops publishing standardized APOR (Average Prime Offer

WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Jim Justice (R-WV) introduced a resolution to recognize today, December 6, 2025, as National Miners Day in appreciation, honor, and remembrance of the accomplishments and sacrifices of the miners in our nation and local communities. The resolution also encourages people to participate in local and national activities celebrating the contributions of miners. “Every December 6th, we celebrate National Miners Day to recognize our nation’s hardworking miners. Arizona is home to more than 58,900 miners who help supply 71% of America’s copper, which in turn supports our energy grid, national defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure. I’m proud to help lead today’s resolution

WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act to lower the Medicare enrollment age for first responders to 50. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01). Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders are often forced to retire early due to the intense physical and mental toll of their service. Many are left navigating expensive or limited health care options until they reach Medicare eligibility. The Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act would ensure first responders who leave service early due to retirement or disability have access to quality health care coverage when they enter