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

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a bill to protect striking workers from their employers terminating their health care benefits. The Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act would protect workers’ health care benefits and prevent employers from using their power to cancel or alter health insurance for workers exercising their right to strike. “Cutting off a worker’s health insurance during a strike is not negotiation, it’s a retaliation, and it’s unacceptable,” said Senator Gallego. “This bill makes sure that workers have the freedom to organize without having their families’ health held over their heads. No one should be punished for standing up for better

The Trump administration recently announced it would end the Energy Star program, which saves households an average of $450 a year on their energy bills WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is fighting to save the Environmental Protect Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program, which saves Arizonans money by providing independent assurance that everything from appliances to homes are energy efficient investments. Despite decades of success and bipartisan support, the Trump administration plans on ending the program. “With energy prices continuing to be a top concern for American families, programs like Energy Star are more critical than ever. By choosing Energy Star products, a typical household can save