Gallego, Moran, Warner, Scott Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster American Entrepreneurship
WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Tim Scott (R-SC) reintroduced the bipartisan Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act, which would increase the permitted size of angel funds to allow for a higher number of investors in start-up companies. By allowing more individual investors per angel fund and raising the fund’s cap, more investors will be […]
Gallego Talks Lowering Costs for Everyday Americans in Tucson
TUCSON – Yesterday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) visited Southern Arizona to hear from students, community leaders, and local officials and discuss federal solutions to lower the cost of living, fix the housing crisis, and expand broadband internet access. Senator Gallego began his visit with a tour of the University of Arizona’s research facilities, where he met with university […]
Gallego Travels to Finland, Calls Out Russian Aggression
FINLAND – This weekend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Finland on a congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to meet with President Alexander Stubb and participate in the fourth annual Helsinki Security Forum. Senator Gallego speaks at the Helsinki Security Forum At the Helsinki Forum on Saturday, Senator Gallego emphasized the need for strong U.S.-European partnerships in the […]
Democratic Senators Release Statement on Market Structure Legislation
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mark Warner (D-VA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) released the following statement: “Last week, we released a framework on market structure legislation, highlighting […]
Gallego, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help First-Time Homebuyers
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act to help more Americans buy their first home by increasing the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) tax exception withdrawal limit for first-time homebuyers. “Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American dream, and for good reason. Owning a home is a proven way to build generational wealth […]
Gallego Backs Legislation to Save Social Security from Trump Cuts
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), backed the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act. The legislation reverses the disastrous cuts the Trump administration has made to the Social Security Administration (SSA), prevents Social Security field offices from shutting down, makes it easier for seniors and people with disabilities to apply for the benefits they have earned […]
Gallego, Hagerty Introduce Legislation to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Seniors
WASHINGTON—Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act, legislation to give the financial industry better tools to address suspected financial exploitation and abuse of seniors and those with mental and physical disabilities. “Far too many Arizona’s seniors fall victim to scammers who target their hard-earned life savings,” said Senator Gallego. “Once the money is gone […]
Gallego Leads Colleagues in Calling Out Wells Fargo’s Union-Busting
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led colleagues in writing to Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf to condemn the bank’s union-busting tactics and refusal to bargain in good faith with employees. “As Senators representing constituents who are Wells Fargo employees and customers across the country, we write with concern regarding Wells Fargo’s continued anti-union activity, refusal to […]
Gallego Statement on the Trump Administration Decertifying Colombia
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement on the Trump administration’s announcement to decertify Colombia with a one year national interest waiver: “This decision comes after tireless work behind the scenes. Last month, Senator Bernie Moreno and I went on an official trip to Colombia to speak with members of government and business leaders in […]
Gallego Leads Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Reverse Cuts to Baltic Security Initiative
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Andy Kim (D-NJ), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) condemned the recent announcement by the Trump administration to terminate longstanding U.S. […]