Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Democrats on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in calling on Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) to conduct desperately needed oversight of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) escalating use of excessive force and other improper actions including the continued use of masked agents and unmarked cars as well as threats […]
Letter to HHS seeks answers over abrupt termination and reinstatement of Congressionally-appropriated funds for SAMHSA services WASHINGTON — Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined 18 Democratic Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers over its recent plan to cut nearly $2 billion in federal funding for critical substance abuse and mental health services, only to […]
PHOENIX – One year after Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) was sworn in as Arizona’s first Latino Senator, he returned to American Legion Post 65, where he celebrated his election victory, to thank the leaders and community members who have stood with him in his fight for the country Americans want and deserve. For more information on Senator Gallego’s […]
“That’s the danger of this president: he’s not looking out for the safety and security of Americans, he’s looking out for his own personal entertainment.” WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined CNN’s Jake Tapper on State of the Union to call out Trump’s reckless use of ICE, DHS funding, and the President’s threats to take […]
Investments will help cities, counties, and Tribal communities replace aging infrastructure and keep families safe WASHINGTON — Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly announced that they secured $32,121,000 in federal investments for Arizona projects supporting local law enforcement, flood control efforts, and western rural water priorities. The funding was secured as part of a bipartisan three-bill government […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine combat veteran,joined group of his colleagues in demanding answers on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) efforts to politicize Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper that has long maintained editorial independence. This follows recent reporting on how Stars and Stripes job applicants have been asked to explain how they would […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine combat veteran,joined group of his colleagues in demanding answers on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) efforts to politicize Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper that has long maintained editorial independence. This follows recent reporting on how Stars and Stripes job applicants have been asked to explain how they would […]
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) spoke with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, María Corina Machado during a bipartisan meeting alongside Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Rick Scott (R-FL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Curtis (R-UT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Angus […]
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) spoke with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, María Corina Machado during a bipartisan meeting alongside Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Rick Scott (R-FL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Curtis (R-UT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Angus […]
Raises standards for ICE operations to protect communities and ensure public safety WASHINGTON — Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly introduced the bicameral Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act, legislation to set clear use-of-force standards, increase transparency, and strengthen accountability for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations—protecting communities while ensuring officers can safely address public […]