Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act to help more Americans buy their first home by increasing the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) tax exception withdrawal limit for first-time homebuyers. “Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American dream, and for good reason. Owning a home is a proven way to build generational wealth […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), backed the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act. The legislation reverses the disastrous cuts the Trump administration has made to the Social Security Administration (SSA), prevents Social Security field offices from shutting down, makes it easier for seniors and people with disabilities to apply for the benefits they have earned […]
WASHINGTON—Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, legislation to give the financial industry better tools to address suspected financial exploitation and abuse of seniors and those with mental and physical disabilities. “Far too many Arizona’s seniors fall victim to scammers who target their hard-earned life savings,” said Senator Gallego. “Once the money is gone […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led colleagues in writing to Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf to condemn the bank’s union-busting tactics and refusal to bargain in good faith with employees. “As Senators representing constituents who are Wells Fargo employees and customers across the country, we write with concern regarding Wells Fargo’s continued anti-union activity, refusal to […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement on the Trump administration’s announcement to decertify Colombia with a one year national interest waiver: “This decision comes after tireless work behind the scenes. Last month, Senator Bernie Moreno and I went on an official trip to Colombia to speak with members of government and business leaders in […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Andy Kim (D-NJ), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) condemned the recent announcement by the Trump administration to terminate longstanding U.S. […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the American Economic Liberties Project’s (AELP) Anti-Monopoly Summit. In a conversation with AELP’s Executive Director Nidhi Hegde, Senator Gallego underscored the impact of corporate price gouging on working families and his efforts to push back. Watch the full conversation HERE. On how Democrats’ economic messaging can break through: “I think […]
Bill comes the day after the Senate confirmed Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve, despite his refusal to give up his White House position WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Fed Integrity and Independence Act to prohibit members of the Federal Reserve from holding multiple positions appointed by the President. The bill is cosponsored by fellow Banking, […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Arizona’s first Latino Senator, issued the following statement to commemorate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month: “Each year, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Latino community to the United States. “Latinos have greatly added to the richness […]
WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) demanded the Trump administration ensure federal wildland firefighters are adequately protected from wildfire smoke as these heroes risk their lives to protect the American people and our public lands. “Every day, wildland firefighters risk their lives […]