Press Releases

Gallego Backs Legislation to Cap the Cost of Prescription Medication

The Capping Prescription Costs Act would cap annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs per year at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing the Capping Prescription Costs Act, legislation that would lower prescription drug costs for millions of Americans by placing annual caps on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families with private insurance.   “No one should have to choose between putting food on the table and filling a prescription,” said Senator Gallego. “But right now, too many Arizonans are forced to skip doses, cut pills in half, or make impossible financial decisions that

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Gallego, Kelly Demand Answers on Arizona Election Cyberattack

WASHINGTON – Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kellydemanded answers from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following a recent cyberattack on Arizona’s statewide candidate portal and concerns over the weakening of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). READ MORE: Arizona senators question federal commitment to election security after hacker attack The recent cyberattack, which defaced candidate profiles with Iranian imagery linked to U.S. military actions, raised new alarms about foreign adversaries’ ability to interfere in American elections. While Arizona election officials moved swiftly to contain the breach, they reported feeling unable to rely on CISA for rapid, coordinated support. “Until recently, CISA served as a

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ICYMI: Senator Gallego Travels to Colombia on Congressional Delegation Trip

Gallego Met with President Petro and Spoke at ANDI’s Annual Business Conference WASHINGTON – Last week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Colombia on a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) trip with Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH). As the first two Colombian Americans ever elected to the U.S. Senate, their visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, as well as discuss organized crime, the business climate, and China’s growing influence in the country.    Senator Gallego spoke with the following outlets while in Colombia: Noticias Caracol: Rubén Gallego, senador de EE. UU., habló sobre acercamientos de Gobierno Petro con régimen de Maduro La W Radio: Colombia debe demostrar a EE.UU. que entiende el problema

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