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

WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced the Federal Firefighters Families First Act to boost pay and benefits and improve working conditions for federal firefighters. “Federal firefighters protect our communities from wildfires and keep our veterans and service members safe,” said Senator Gallego. “But right now, these brave men and women are forced to work grueling hours at pay rates far below what other firefighters make. It’s unacceptable, and I’m proud to introduce bipartisan legislation to fix it.” “America’s firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect and save communities across the country,” said Senator Moreno. “This legislation makes sure they and their families are fairly compensated