Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is backing the bipartisan, bicameral Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act to protect the safety and health of indoor and outdoor workers who are exposed to dangerous heat conditions in the workplace. The legislation would require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establish an enforceable federal standard to […]
Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Employment Opportunities for Military Spouses
WASHINGTON — Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed the bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act to create incentives for businesses to hire military spouses. “Our military and their families serve our country day in and day out. Their brave sacrifices should not be penalized,” said Senator Gallego. “This bill helps the nearly 8,000 active-duty spouses in Arizona travel and relocate when necessary […]
Senators Gallego & Rosen, Representative Garcia Introduce Bill to Declare Extreme Heat as a Major Disaster
Bill comes after Phoenix hit a record-breaking 118 degrees last week WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) reintroduced his Extreme Heat Emergency Act to add extreme heat to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) list of major disaster qualifying events. The bill was co-led by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Representative Sylvia Garcia (TX-29). READ MORE: The June heat dome broke records. Lawmakers […]
Gallego: “The American people deserve the truth.”
Senator Gallego Pressed Senate Colleagues to Demand DOJ Release the Epstein Files WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) spoke on the Senate floor on his resolution calling on the Justice Department to release its files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) objected and blocked unanimous consent of the resolution. Watch Senator Gallego’s speech HERE. […]
Gallego, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Rename Tucson Federal Building in Honor of Late Congressman Raúl Grijalva
WASHINGTON — Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly introduced legislation to rename the federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson as the “Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building,” honoring the life and legacy of the late Arizona Congressman. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), and Paul Gosar […]
Gallego Pushes to Protect Rural and Tribal Media from GOP Cuts
WASHINGTON — Today on the Senate floor, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) will attempt to block the Trump administration’s proposed rescissions package from cutting funding for public broadcasting stations that serve rural areas and Tribal communities. “Cutting funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would devastate local public media, especially for stations in rural and Tribal Arizona,” said Senator Gallego. “We […]
Gallego Pressing Senate Colleagues to Demand DOJ Release the Epstein Files
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a resolution calling on the Department of Justice to release its files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to restore public trust, affirm institutional accountability, and prevent the politicization of justice. READ MORE: Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego tries to force vote on releasing Epstein files “Donald Trump loves to brand […]
Gallego Leads Colleagues in Condemning Trump Administration for Letting Credit Union Off the Hook for Overcharging Military Families
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led seven of his colleagues in condemning the Trump administration for its recent decision to terminate the consent order against Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU), effectively excusing them from accountability for charging millions in illegal surprise overdraft fees to their members – primarily active-duty service members, veterans, Department of Defense employees, and their […]
Gallego, Colleagues Weigh in on Rail Industry Push to Cut Track Safety Inspections
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Senate colleagues in a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) expressing their concern over a waiver requested by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) to dramatically reduce track safety inspections and loosen requirements to repair safety defects. “We are supportive of the deployment of advanced safety technologies; […]
Gallego, Colleagues Demand Answers on Trump Administration Re-Adding Medical Debt onto Credit Reports
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and 29 Senate colleagues pushed the Trump administration for answers regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) decision to vacate the medical debt rule finalized in January 2025 and re-add medical debt to consumer credit reports. “On April 30, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) asked a court to […]