Press Releases
WASHINGTON — As fire season stretches into a yearlong struggle for communities across the West, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Representative Joe Neguse (CO-02) introduced a package of bills to improve wildfire prevention, mitigation, and management. “As Arizona’s wildfire seasons get longer and wildfire landscapes evolve, it is vital we have the research and coordination tools to ensure effective […]
WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act, which would codify a formal definition of “special district” to ensure that Arizonans receive access to essential services. “Special districts provide essential services like fire protection, water, and transportation, but because they don’t have an official definition, […]
WASHINGTON – In an op-ed published on Fox News this morning, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) makes the case for Congress to invest in the next generation of nuclear technology, small modular reactors (SMRs). This comes as Congressional Republicans debate a budget plan that would cut funding and roll back tax credits for nuclear facilities, despite President Trump’s call for a […]
Senator Gallego Calls Out Trump and Rubio for Stripping Legal Status from Venezuelans and Cubans WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) published an op-ed in La Opiniónnewspaper condemning President Donald Trump and Secretary Marco Rubio forterminating of the humanitarian parole program for Venezuelans and Cubans. In the op-ed, Senator Gallego presents his recently released framework, which balances border security […]
The administration’s announcement that it is collecting less consumer price data comes as the President’s reckless tariffs are causing prices to rise WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led eight of his colleague is calling out the administration and demanding answers regarding the recent announcement that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will reduce Consumer Price Index […]
Senator Gallego Releases Three Reports Laying Out the Impacts to Arizonans WASHINGTON – As Republicans in Congress are working to pass their reckless tax package, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is sounding the alarm on how this will cause chaos in Arizona communities. “Arizonans just want to get ahead and provide for their families. It’s our job in […]
WASHINGTON – In response to reports that the Trump Administration deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to counter protesters in Los Angeles and threatened to deploy active-duty Marines, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement: “When due process was followed and only criminals were being targeted, there was little to no public outcry. Public protest has erupted because Donald […]
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the Blockchain Association’s inaugural Summit Series program. In a conversation with Blockchain Association Board President Marta Belcher, Senator Gallego spoke on the future of the cryptocurrency industry and the importance of balancing innovation with strong consumer protections. On What Sparked his Interest in Crypto “What got me […]
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 […]
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 […]