WASHINGTON – In response to reports that the Trump Administration deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to counter protesters in Los Angeles and threatened to deploy active-duty Marines, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement: “When due process was followed and only criminals were being targeted, there was little to no public outcry. Public protest has erupted because Donald Trump has abused due process, separated families, and deported kids. “Civilian law enforcement—not the military—is responsible for enforcing the law and dealing with any violence in our streets. This is a waste of our troops’ time, a waste of taxpayer money, and an insult to the men and women

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the Blockchain Association’s inaugural Summit Series program. In a conversation with Blockchain Association Board President Marta Belcher, Senator Gallego spoke on the future of the cryptocurrency industry and the importance of balancing innovation with strong consumer protections.   On What Sparked his Interest in Crypto  “What got me interested in crypto was the fact that other people were interested in crypto. My old congressional district is largely working class, Hispanic, also the largest African American community in Arizona. And the fact that there were young Black men and Latino men that were talking about crypto, interested in

WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) supported the bipartisan Treat and Reduce Obesity Act to combat the obesity crisis in the United States by providing regular screenings. The bill would also prevent diseases associated with obesity through expanded coverage of new health care specialists and chronic weight management medications for Medicare recipients.  1.9 million adults in Arizona – roughly 33% of the adult population – struggle with obesity.   “Nearly one in three Arizonans struggles with obesity. If we’re serious about raising the next generation of healthy Arizonans, we have to treat obesity like the public health crisis it is,” said Senator Gallego. “I’m proud to support