Press Releases

Gallego Introduces Bill to Ensure Auto-Gratuity is Covered by ‘No Tax on Tips’

Legislation comes as the Trump administration begins to implement new ‘no tax on tips’ provision WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the No Tax on Large Party Tips Act to clarify that auto-gratuities and recommended tips, such as those added by restaurants when serving large parties, are covered by the ‘no tax on tips’ provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “The Republicans’ tax bill offers little relief to working Americans, and what relief it does offer – like no tax on tips – is shamefully short term. While no tax on tips expires in 2028, tax cuts for billionaires have no sunset. We must ensure that,

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Gallego Statement on Charlie Kirk’s Passing

WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement in response to the news of Charlie Kirk’s passing: “This is beyond terrible. Charlie Kirk was a husband, father and son.   “Violence is never the answer. Sydney and I are keeping the Kirk family in our prayers.” 9/10/25

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Gallego: “Ashli Babbitt was a traitor.”

Senator Gallego Presses Senate Colleagues to Block Ashli Babbitt from Military Funeral Honors WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) spoke on the Senate floor on his resolution to block January 6 insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt from receiving military funeral honors. READ MORE: Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) objected and blocked the unanimous consent of the resolution. Watch Senator Gallego’s speech HERE. Read the speech below:  M. President,   Ashli Babbitt was a traitor. She was a traitor to this country. She was part of a violent mob that tried to overthrow our democracy.   I was there on January 6,

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