Gallego, Moreno Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Federal Firefighters
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced the Federal Firefighters Families First Act to boost pay and benefits and improve working conditions for federal firefighters. “Federal firefighters protect our communities from wildfires and keep our veterans and service members safe,” said Senator Gallego. “But right now, these brave men and women are forced to work grueling hours at pay […]
Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Cut Red Tape, Boost Housing Supply
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced two bills to update outdated and redundant federal regulations and make it easier to build more affordable housing. The bipartisan Housing Supply Expansion Act would modernize the federal definition of “manufactured housing” to include modular or prefabricated homes built without a permanent chassis. By allowing off-chassis manufactured homes, the […]
Gallego, Padilla presentan la Ley de Salud Mental para Latinos
WASHINGTON — Mientras la nación conmemora el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental de las Minorías, los senadores Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) y Alex Padilla (D-CA) presentaron la Ley de Salud Mental para Latinos, una legislación para mejorar los resultados de salud mental en las comunidades latinas e hispanas. Las barreras al acceso a la atención de salud mental dentro de las […]
WATCH: Gallego Calls on the Justice Department to Release the Epstein Files – Again
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) called on the Senate to pass his resolution urging the Justice Department to release its files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. “My request is very simple: the Senate should go on record supporting the release of the Epstein files. Any effort to block their release is simply a continued cover up […]
Gallego, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Water Technology Innovation
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Modernization Act to increase the use of smart water technologies. The legislation provides $50 million in grant funding for community water systems to purchase and implement new water technologies, including those that can identify water loss, examine pipe integrity, detect leaks, prepare for severe weather, innovate […]
Gallego Calls on Kroger to Protect Good-Paying Arizona Jobs
ARIZONA – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) called on Kroger to reverse its recent decision to terminate a contract with its longtime transportation supplier, Ruan Transportation. The decision will result in roughly 130 truck drivers and mechanics being laid off in Tolleson, Arizona. READ MORE: Sen. Gallego asks Kroger to rethink move that will layoff Tolleson truckers “I am concerned […]
Gallego, Blumenthal & Murray to Trump VA: Stop Endangering VA Research
“Scientific research takes years to build, and it cannot be treated like a spigot – turned on and off at will to serve the Trump Administration’s efforts to balance the budget on the backs of veterans.” WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine Corps combat veteran and member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, along […]
Gallego, Colleagues Demand Answers from Delta CEO as Company Moves Toward AI Pricing Model to Set Airfares
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led colleagues in demanding answers from Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian after the company announced its plans to ramp up use of AI to set individualized, surveillance-based fares. “Delta’s current and planned individualized pricing practices not only present data privacy concerns but will also likely mean fare price increases up […]
Gallego Backs Legislation to Make Child Care Affordable for Working Families
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing the Child Care for Working Families Act to ensure families across America can find and afford the high-quality child care they need. “As childcare becomes increasingly unaffordable, Arizona families are getting crushed by the cost,” said Senator Gallego. “This bill would cap what working families pay, expand access to high-quality care, and […]
Gallego Backs Legislation to Prevent and Mitigate Wildfire Damages
The bills establish a Unified National Wildfire Intelligence Center and expedite the removal hazardous trees near power lines WASHINGTON — Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing two pieces of legislation to improve wildfire mitigation efforts’ effectiveness. “Wildfires do an immense amount of damage across Arizona and the Southwest each year. That’s why it’s important that we […]