Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego reintroduced legislation to transfer federal land to Gila County, paving the way for the development of a veterans retreat and community center to serve the nearly 5,500 veterans living in Gila County. The bill directs the U.S. Forest Service to transfer 232.9 acres of underutilized National Forest […]
LAVEEN — Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Arizonans at Cesar Chavez Park for the 73rd Annual Laveen BBQ. “This is what being an Arizonan is all about – coming together with family and friends to celebrate the rich diversity our community offers,” said Senator Gallego. “Thank you to the Laveen Community Council for putting this valued event on year […]
Legislation Would Invest $60 Billion to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Restore Watersheds, Protect Communities, and Reduce Wildfire Suppression Costs. WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in reintroducing the Protect the West Act to invest $60 billion to reduce wildfire risk, restore watersheds, and protect communities in forests across the West. “In Arizona […]
Senator Gallego will push for amendments in budget package that will lower costs, help protect the border, and secure Arizona’s water future WASHINGTON – Despite Republicans’ efforts to unilaterally give tax cuts to billionaires at the expense of Arizona families, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) will introduce 10 amendments to the Senate Republican-proposed budget resolution to strengthen national security, […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) cosponsored the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that is being used as a low-cost cutting agent for fentanyl. The bipartisan legislation would schedule this dangerous drug and give law enforcement the tools they need to go after traffickers while protecting access […]
WASHINGTON – This morning, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss national security, Trump’s failures on the border and economy, and how he will focus on lowering costs for everyday Americans. [WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE] Below are some key points: On National Security and Ukraine: “Trump is quickly moving from not just a strained relationship […]
Bipartisan resolution commemorates the sacrifice of Iwo Jima veterans, including Arizona’s own Ira Hayes and Ollie Babbitts WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing a resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which began on February 19, 1945 and lasted until March 26, 1945. […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) cosponsored the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that is being used as a low-cost cutting agent for fentanyl. The bipartisan legislation would schedule this dangerous drug and give law enforcement the tools they need to go after traffickers while protecting access […]
WASHINGTON – This Saturday on the New York Times’s podcast The Interview, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) outlined how Democrats need to speak more directly about the economy and achieving the American Dream. He also discussed how he’s advocating for a more ‘sane position’ on border security and immigration reform. [WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE] Below are some key points: […]
Funding Still in Jeopardy After AG Mayes’s Lawsuit Temporarily Stops Cuts WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined other Senate Democrats in sending a letter to the Trump Administration expressing serious alarm over its reckless and illegal funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These cuts threaten $40.5 million a year in research-support funds at the University […]