WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), backed the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act. The legislation reverses the disastrous cuts the Trump administration has made to the Social Security Administration (SSA), prevents Social Security field offices from shutting down, makes it easier for seniors and people with disabilities to apply for the benefits they have earned over the phone, and provides the resources the SSA needs to approve earned benefits quickly. “The Trump administration has gutted the Social Security Administration, shut down field offices and jeopardized seniors’ access to their hard-earned benefits, a reality Americans should never have to face,” Senator Gallego said. “I am proud to

WASHINGTON—Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, legislation to give the financial industry better tools to address suspected financial exploitation and abuse of seniors and those with mental and physical disabilities. “Far too many Arizona’s seniors fall victim to scammers who target their hard-earned life savings,” said Senator Gallego. “Once the money is gone from their accounts, it’s almost impossible to get back. I’m proud to lead this legislation to strengthen the financial industry’s banks’ ability to step in when they suspect fraud and give seniors a critical safeguard against bad actors. This bill will protect Arizona’s retirees and keep their accounts safe

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led colleagues in writing to Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf to condemn the bank’s union-busting tactics and refusal to bargain in good faith with employees. “As Senators representing constituents who are Wells Fargo employees and customers across the country, we write with concern regarding Wells Fargo’s continued anti-union activity, refusal to bargain in good faith with unionized workers, and alleged unlawful conduct with respect to worker organizing efforts,” the Senators wrote. “In the wake of unfair labor practice (ULP) charges filed against your company, we write to urge Wells Fargo to fully respect employees’ right to unionize as required by the National