Senator Gallego Speaks to U.S.-Colombia Partnership at Reception Honoring the Senator
Senator Gallego, Ambassador García-Peña Jaramillo, and Senator Moreno WASHINGTON – Last night, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), one of two ever U.S. Senators of Colombian descent, spoke at the residence of the Colombian Ambassador in the United States for a reception in his honor celebrating the Senator’s heritage and ongoing commitment to strengthening U.S.-Colombia ties. The event also […]
Senator Gallego Backs Bill to Fund Construction at Federally-Impacted School Districts
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced his support of the bipartisan Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, that would provide a total of $1 billion over four years for Impact Aid Construction Grants to address the significant backlog of facility needs at federally impacted school districts. “Investing in our schools is investing in the future of […]
Gallego, Colleagues Call for Hearing on Use of Emergency Powers to Impose Tariffs, Causing Chaos for American Families and Businesses
‘We urge you to hold a hearing so the American people can understand the President’s plan and how it will affect their economic futures.’ WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined his fellow Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (BHUA) Committee Democrats in calling on Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) to convene a hearing on President Trump’s use of the […]
Gallego, Tillis Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Veterans’ Access to Skilled Trade
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine Corps combat veteran, and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Veterans Education and Technical Skills (VETS) Opportunity Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would extend educational benefits in the post-9/11 GI Bill to include partially online (or hybrid) versions of skilled trade training programs. As these programs are increasingly common in […]
Gallego, Colleagues Call for Hearing on Use of Emergency Powers to Impose Tariffs, Causing Chaos for American Families and Businesses
‘We urge you to hold a hearing so the American people can understand the President’s plan and how it will affect their economic futures.’ WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined his fellow Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (BHUA) Committee Democrats in calling on Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) to convene a hearing on President Trump’s use of the […]
Gallego, Hagerty Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Increased Use of Non-Lethal Weapons for Law Enforcement
Bill Backed by the Arizona Police Association WASHINGTON— Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN)reintroduced the bipartisan Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act, legislation that would give law enforcement the resources they need to responsibly crack down on crime. Current law discourages law enforcement from utilizing important new less-than-lethal technologies, such as long-range tasers, by failing to clearly […]
ICYMI: Senator Gallego Puts Veterans First by Blocking VA Nominees Until Hack Job Firings are Reversed
WASHINGTON – Earlier this week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced he will place a blanket hold on all nominations to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) following news of the Trump Administration’s plans to eliminate over 83,000 jobs from the Department with no explanation on how these firings will specifically occur. These cuts must be reversed, and until […]
Gallego Demands Answers on HHS Layoffs That Threaten Arizona’s Public Health Programs
The entire staff of HHS’s Region 9 Office, which oversees Arizona, was abruptly laid off this week as part of the department’s mass cuts nationwide WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), alongside 37 Senate Democrats, is demanding answers from the Trump Administration about the mass layoffs of federal health workers and the devastating impact these cuts will […]
On ‘Tariff Liberation Day’, Gallego Introduces Bill to Ensure Transparency, Accountability at U.S. Trade Representative
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced legislation to establish an Inspector General (IG) at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR is responsible for developing and negotiating the U.S.’s trade policy, including tariffs, and is one of the few cabinet-level agencies without an IG. “Our tariff and trade policy should bring manufacturing back to the […]
STATEMENT: Senator Gallego to Place Blanket Hold on Veterans’ Affairs Nominees Until Sec. Collins Reverses Firings
As a Marine Corps Combat Veteran, Senator Gallego personally understands the importance of the VA’s efforts to provide health care for veterans and their families WASHINGTON — Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced he will place a blanket hold on all nominations to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) following news of the Trump Administration’s plans to […]