WASHINGTON—Following calls from Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the Trump administration today released more than $110 million in withheld federal education dollars for the State of Arizona. “I’m glad the Trump Administration backed down and unfroze the Congressionally-appropriated grants it was withholding from Arizona schools, but that money should never have been frozen in the first place,” said Senator Gallego. “The funding freeze forced schools to delay hiring and scramble to adjust just weeks before the school year starts. It created chaos for educators and uncertainty for families. I’m glad it’s over and proud to have fought to make it happen.” “After our

WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined 14 Senate colleagues in introducing the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, legislation that aims to support middle-class Americans purchasing their first home. The bill would establish a refundable tax credit worth up to 10 percent of a home’s purchase price – up to a maximum of $15,000 – for first-time homebuyers.   “Owning a home is a cornerstone of the American dream. But for too many hardworking families, that dream is out of reach,” said Senator Gallego. “First-time homeowners deserve a break, and this bill gives it to them. I’m proud to introduce it with my colleagues and help the next generation

WASHINGTON – This week, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly reintroduced the Canadian Snowbirds Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would allow Canadian citizens to stay in the United States for up to 240 days a year, nearly two months longer than current law allows. The bill supports Arizona’s economy by encouraging extended stays from Canadian visitors who already contribute nearly $1 billion annually to the state. The bill was reintroduced with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL). “Canadians who spend part of the year in Arizona aren’t just visitors—they’re neighbors who contribute to our local economies and communities. This commonsense, bipartisan bill strengthens the US-Canada relationship, boosts local economies, and