‘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

WASHINGTON – During a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on the department’s overspending and what she’s doing to combat cartel recruitment of American teens on social media.   Watch Senator Gallego’s questioning HERE. Senator Gallego started his questioning by highlighting his new 5-pillar plan for immigration and border security reform. “The Trump Administration has provided strong border security. We definitely see that in Arizona. My concern is that is not sustainable, it is expensive,” Senator Gallego said. “That is why I released a commonsense border security that would make it sustainable and lead to long-term