Gallego Hosts Town Hall in in Tucson, Calls on Congressional Republicans to Show Courage
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) hosted a health care town hall in Congressional District 6 to hear directly from Arizonans struggling with skyrocketing health care premiums following Republicans’ failure to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Senator Gallego challenged Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) to come to the town hall and explain these skyrocketing costs to his constituents. Ciscomani did not […]
Gallego, Colleagues Urge HHS to Swiftly Release LIHEAP Home Heating Aid
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds help 6.2 million low-income households and seniors on fixed incomes afford their energy bills WASHINGTON – As temperatures begin to drop – with snow on the forecast across Northern Arizona next week – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and a bipartisan group of 31 Senators called on the Department of Health and Human […]
After Response from State Dept, Gallego, Pressley, Pettersen Renew Demands for Surge in Aid Infant Formula into Gaza
With Starvation Crisis Still Dire, Lawmakers Request Real-Time, Weekly Updates on Aid Distributed to Starving Families WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) issued the following statement upon receiving a written response from the State Department to their Senate and House letters with over 100 colleagues demanding a surge in humanitarian […]
Gallego, Sullivan Introduce Resolution Honoring the 80th Anniversary of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific
WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) introduced a resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of Stars and Stripes coverage in the Pacific. Stars and Stripes is an independent military news organization, known for its invaluable service to members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and military families stationed around the world. READ MORE: Resolution salutes 80 […]
Gallego, Kelly, Crane, Schweikert, Ansari, Stanton Urge President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Gila and Mohave Counties
WASHINGTON – Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, along with Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), and Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging swift approval of Governor Katie Hobbs’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration following catastrophic flooding in Gila and Mohave Counties. “From September 25 through September 27, 2025, severe flooding […]
Gallego Statement on Veterans Day
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine combat veteran and member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement on Veterans Day: “Generations of Arizonans have stepped up to defend our democracy, our freedoms, and our way of life. Veterans Day is a chance to reflect on that service and […]
Gallego Thanks United States Marine Corps for 250 Years of Service
WASHINGTON – Today, on the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement: “Twenty-five years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life when I joined the United States Marine Corps. For 250 years, the Marines have stood as a symbol of courage, discipline, and strength at […]
Gallego Statement on Republicans’ Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON — Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement on voting “no” on Republicans’ continuing resolution, which does not include an extension of the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits. “I have been clear on this from the beginning: I will not turn my back on the 24 million Americans who will see their premiums […]
Gallego at Crooked Con: Talk About What Matters, Affordability
WASHINGTON – At Crooked Con today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) spoke about how Democrats can win back working-class voters by focusing the party’s message on issues that matter, and rebuilding trust by showing up everywhere and talking to everyone. In a conversation with Crooked co-founder and former presidential speechwriter Jon Lovett, Senator Gallego spoke on how Democrats can […]
Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veterans’ Mental Health
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed bipartisan legislation to better support the mental health needs of veterans and servicemembers as they return home. The Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act would improve the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Solid Start […]