Bill comes the day after the Senate confirmed Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve, despite his refusal to give up his White House position WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Fed Integrity and Independence Act to prohibit members of the Federal Reserve from holding multiple positions appointed by the President. The bill is cosponsored by fellow Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Democrats Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD). “An independent Fed that is not subject to the whims of politics is the cornerstone of our nation’s monetary policy. To jeopardize that

WASHINGTON – El senador Rubén Gallego (D-AZ), el primer senador latino de Arizona, emitió la siguiente declaración para conmemorar el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana: “Cada año, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana para honrar la historia, la cultura y las contribuciones de la comunidad latina a los Estados Unidos. “Los latinos han contribuido enormemente a la riqueza y diversidad de nuestro país. Para muchos de nosotros, la cultura hispana se centra en la música, la gastronomía y las ricas tradiciones que nos unen. “Como hijo de madre colombiana y padre mexicano, este mes

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Arizona’s first Latino Senator, issued the following statement to commemorate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month: “Each year, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Latino community to the United States. “Latinos have greatly added to the richness and diversity of our country. For so many of us, Hispanic culture is about the music, food, and rich traditions that bring us together. “As the son of a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, this month is also a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of generations