WASHINTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to withdraw from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA). In a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Senator Gallego and 15 Congressional lawmakers warn that terminating the agreement will cause widespread American job losses, large price increases for consumers, and significant disruptions to the U.S. agricultural supply chain.   The lawmakers’ letter emphasizes the critical role that tomato imports play in sustaining jobs and supply chains across Arizona, Texas, California, and other Southwestern states. They argue that terminating the agreement would lead to increased prices and reduced availability of a dietary

‘The solution to government overreach isn’t more government overreach,’ Gallego states. WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) condemned Senate Republicans for overstepping their authority with more government overreach by abusing the Congressional Review Act. “Republicans aren’t interested in improving the lives of hardworking Americans, they just want to score cheap political points. I won’t go along with their charade, and that is why I am going to vote against their efforts to overturn California’s Clean Energy Air Act Waivers. “For me, this is not about mandates for electric vehicles. I believe California is moving faster than families’ budgets can keep up with, and, ultimately, we shouldn’t

WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine combat veteran, joined the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s CEO Steve Schwab for a conversation on his journey from the Marines to the U.S. Senate and the role of public policy in supporting caregivers of our nation’s veterans. “There is something to be said about being at home, being comfortable at home,” said Senator Gallego. “It’s easier for your families and friends to visit you. You’re centered in your community, you have individualized care that understands you, which is why you see less […] medical mistakes happening.” Gallego emphasized the importance of investing in programs that support veterans’ wellness, including