El Senador Gallego Presenta su Plan para la Seguridad Fronteriza y la Reforma Migratoria
El marco de cinco pilares del Senador Gallego detalla su plan para asegurar la frontera suroeste y promulgar una reforma migratoria WASHINGTON – Hoy, el Senador Rubén Gallego (D-AZ) publicó su nuevo plan para abordar el estado precario del sistema fronterizo y migratorio de Estados Unidos. El plan de cinco pilares, “Asegurando la Frontera e Impulsando la Prosperidad Económica,” enfatiza […]
Senator Gallego Unveils His Plan for Border Security and Immigration Reform
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 […]
Gallego Backs Bill to Give Tax Break to Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
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. […]
Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fight China’s Fentanyl and Human Trafficking
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). […]
Gallego, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Efficiency in Federal Housing Programs
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, […]
Gallego, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Ensure Fair Share of Energy Assistance, Lowers Costs in Hot Weather States
WASHINGTON – Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly introduced the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Parity Act of 2025 to ensure that federal home energy assistance is distributed equitably, so that states facing extreme heat disasters and growing populations like Arizona receive their fair share. The legislation builds on Gallego’s work to reform the LIHEAP formula as a member […]
Gallego Statement on GENIUS Act Cloture Vote
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ranking Member of the Digital Assets Subcommittee, issued the following statement on his vote against cloture for the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act: “Over the past few days, we engaged in meaningful, bipartisan discussions to get the GENIUS Act to a place that […]
Gallego, Arizona Lawmakers Demand Trump Administration Reverse Cuts to the Phoenix VA
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Gallego (D-AZ) joined members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation in writing to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to demand that the administration reverse their proposed staffing and benefits cuts to the VA. The letter was also signed by Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03). “We write with […]
Gallego, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Home Appraisal Process
WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the bipartisan Appraisal Industry Improvement Act to address the nationwide shortage of licensed home appraisers and improve access to housing in rural and tribal communities in Arizona. “Appraisals are a critical part of the home buying and selling process, but right now a shortage of licensed appraisers is delaying […]
Gallego Statement on Secretary Collins’ SVAC Appearance
WASHINGTON — Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement on VA Secretary Doug Collins’ first appearance in front of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee since his confirmation hearing: “Veterans in Arizona and across the country are watching this Administration dismantle the VA they rely on, and they’re terrified. Today I heard Secretary Collins say he’s prioritizing […]