Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the German Marhsall Fund’s Fourth Annual Philon Lecture series to discuss the future of transatlantic cooperation and the importance of strong U.S.-European alliances. Senator Gallego is an alum of the Grand Marshall Fund’s Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network. Watch the full conversation HERE. On Trump and evolving U.S. alliances Senator Gallego criticized […]
WASHINGTON – During National Police Week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine Corps combat veteran, recommitted his efforts to support Arizona’s law enforcement officers and honor the brave officers tragically killed in the line of duty. “This National Police Week, we honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our […]
Legislation Would Protect Medicare and Social Security by Making the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, legislation that would extend the solvency of Medicare and Social Security by reversing inequities in the tax system so the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share. […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly introduced the Extreme Heat Economic Study Act of 2025, legislation that would direct a federal study to determine the growing financial impacts of extreme heat. As Arizona and other states continue to face longer, more dangerous heatwaves, this bill would require the federal government to measure the true cost of extreme heat […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released his new plan to address the broken state of America’s border and immigration system. The five-pillar framework, “Securing the Border and Fueling Economic Prosperity,” emphasizes the importance of strengthening border security and restoring order to our communities, while also bringing immigrants out of the shadows. Read the full plan HERE. Since its release […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, and Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) and Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03) released the following statement on the new House Republican plan to cut Medicaid and kick millions of Americans off their health insurance: “This Republican plan rips health care away from Arizonans who rely on it to survive, including kids, families with disabled children, […]
Senator Gallego’s five-pillar framework details his commitment to securing the Southwest border and enacting lasting immigration reform WASHINGTON — Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released his new plan to address the broken state of America’s border and immigration system. The five-pillar framework, “Securing the Border and Fueling Economic Prosperity,” emphasizes the importance of strengthening border security and restoring order to […]
Bill increases startup tax deduction to $50,000 to give more small businesses the opportunity to grow and combat increasing cost of starting a company WASHINGTON – During National Small Business Month, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed the Tax Relief for New Businesses Act to provide tax relief to entrepreneurs looking to start a small business and reduce barriers for startups. […]
Bill Would Also Target China’s Money Laundering and Predatory Trade Practices WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Fetterman (D-PA), and James Lankford (R-OK) in introducing the SHIELD Against CCP Act, which would create a dedicated working group at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). […]
WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act, which would encourage greater inter-governmental coordination to address the rising cost and limited supply of housing in communities in Arizona and across the country. “Addressing the housing affordability crisis in this country requires a whole-of-government response. But right now, […]