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 […]
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. […]