Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Jim Justice (R-WV) introduced a resolution to recognize today, December 6, 2025, as National Miners Day in appreciation, honor, and remembrance of the accomplishments and sacrifices of the miners in our nation and local communities. The resolution also encourages people to participate in local and national activities celebrating the contributions of […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act to lower the Medicare enrollment age for first responders to 50. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01). Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders are often forced to retire early due to the intense physical and mental […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed the bipartisan reintroduction of the Dream Act to give millions of young immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as kids the chance to earn U.S. citizenship. “The more than 3.4 million Dreamers in this country were brought here as children, grew up in our neighborhoods, went to our schools, and […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) called on the Department of Labor, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Department of Justice to boost oversight over large corporations’ use of H-1B visas to ensure foreign workers are not replacing or undercutting American workers, especially given the high Gen Z unemployment rate. “High-skilled immigration programs, when […]
With hidden fees costing consumers billions each year, the legislation would mandate airline, entertainment, ticketing industry fairness WASHINGTON – With the holiday travel season in full swing, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed legislation to eliminate excessive fees in the ticketing, hotel, and entertainment industries and bring transparency to the marketplace. The Junk Fee Prevention Act would eliminate hidden and […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed the Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act, legislation introduced today that will protect passengers by requiring airlines to provide cash compensation and free rebooking for passengers facing significant delays or cancellations caused by the airline. The bill would also direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) to mandate airlines reimburse passengers for hotels, […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act. The HALOS Act will make it easier for entrepreneurs to connect with investors and grow their businesses. These events encourage innovation. By supporting these events, investors will be better equipped to discover promising startups and entrepreneurs will be able to connect with a […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Building Housing for the American Dream Act to leverage the EB-5 investor visa program to address the nation’s housing shortage. READ MORE: Senator Seeks to Tap Foreign Visa Program to Ease Housing Costs (Bloomberg) The EB-5 visa program allows immigrants to obtain a green card by investing at least $1.05 […]
NTIA approves Arizona’s final BEAD plan, clearing the way for broadband developments ARIZONA — Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Arizona’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) final proposal, clearing the way for the state to begin drawing down funds to deploy high-speed broadband in every corner […]
Gallego toured Boeing’s Apache production line in Mesa, Arizona last week WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and bipartisan colleagues introduced a resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter – which is built in Mesa, Arizona – to the national defense of the United States and its allies. The resolution also […]