Ruben Gallego
U.S. Senator · Arizona · Democrat
Statements and posts
684 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Gallego Celebrates Chiricahua Becoming Arizona’s Fourth National Park
Celebrated Chiricahua National Monument designation as Arizona's fourth national park.
“Arizona has some of the most beautiful public lands in the country, and Chiricahua is no exception”
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Demanded EPA answers on changes to air pollution protections at Grand Canyon and national parks.
“Congress established the Regional Haze Rule to ensure that future generations can experience places like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Shenandoah, Rocky Mountain, Crater Lake, and other national parks and wilderness areas as they were meant to be seen.”
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Gallego, Kelly Bill to Pave Way for Gila County Veterans Center Becomes Law
Celebrated passage of bill transferring federal land to Gila County for veterans center.
“Caring for our men and women in uniform after their duty ends is a solemn national obligation, and this center makes good on that promise. This center will serve as a place to build community, connect, and will provide critical services to our vets that they have rightfully earned”
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Pressed Education Secretary on illegal reallocation of funding from minority-serving institutions.
“This administration unnecessarily reallocated half of these funds in order to put out a press release leading up to midterm elections touting how much funding it was providing to HBCUs and Tribal Colleges — while robbing MSIs of investments Congress has provided them.”
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Discussed economic policy plan including $20 minimum wage and criticized Trump's Russian oil deal.
“I hear all the time, and I heard this in Arizona when I was running for Senate 2024: [Americans] feel like they’re just drowning. And they’re treading water as much as they can. But every time the end of the month comes, they pay a bill and they realize that there’s just nothing left.”
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In Arizona, Gallego Touts Plan to Strengthen Middle Class, Meets with Arizona Students
Toured Arizona to discuss middle-class economic plan, civic engagement, and education opportunities.
“I love meeting students. It matters to me. I think growing up, and having opportunities to meet people that were in different careers and seeing them was key to me”
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Released economic policy plan including data center tax, public jobs program, and $20 minimum wage.
“Senator Gallego’s plan is the kind of bold thinking we need to rebuild the American middle class.”
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Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Introduced resolution to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day as a federal holiday.
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Filed amicus brief supporting court ruling that HUD unlawfully restricted fair housing enforcement funding.
“The Doles Memo’s stated aims are misleading and contrary to FHIP’s purposes as well. […] Worse, the Doles Memo treats fair housing organizations like maligned welfare recipients—charging them with ‘perpetual dependence’ on federal funding.”
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Urged USDA and Forest Service to maintain environmental protections in Travel Management Rule revision.
“We urge the Forest Service to approach these revisions with those principles in mind and to work closely with Congress, Tribal Nations, State and local governments, and the broad range of stakeholders that depend on our national forests.”
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Gallego, Banks Urge Trump Administration to Shore Up 6G Security
Urged State Department to coordinate with allies on 6G security and counter China threats.
“Designating a delegation lead would help the United States avoid a repeat of WRC-23, when the then-head of the U.S. delegation had to be replaced on short notice mid-preparation”
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Gallego Unveils Sweeping Economic Agenda to Restore America’s Middle Class
Released sweeping economic policy plan including data center tax, public jobs program, and $20 minimum wage.
“For far too long, we’ve had a broken economy where hard work just isn’t nearly enough. The federal government let giant corporations, billionaires, and elites write the rules, and we’re living with the results: costs have soared, wages have stalled, and jobs have left. This bipartisan, failed status quo must end”
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Gallego, Kelly Sound Alarm on Proposed Rule Change to Head Start Program
Urged HHS to preserve federal requirements for Head Start classroom sizes, instruction, and health screenings.
“Head Start offers a place to learn, build relationships, and receive care during years that are important to a child’s development”
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Requested independent investigation of USS Abraham Lincoln's record-breaking deployment and onboard conditions.
“provide written findings, including any determination of policy noncompliance, systemic deficiency, or recommended accountability measures.”
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Gallego, Kelly Celebrate Passage of Bill to Restore the Grand Canyon’s North Rim Out of Committee
Celebrated passage of bill to restore Grand Canyon North Rim after Dragon Bravo Fire.
“The Grand Canyon is not only a marvel to look at — the tourists it attracts act as the economic engine for rural communities in Northern Arizona. These communities have been devastated by the Dragon Bravo fire and need help now”
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Opposed EPA's elimination of public notice period for data center air permits.
“America can build the infrastructure needed to compete and innovate while keeping communities informed and involved in the decisions that affect them.”
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Gallego Introduces Bill to Reduce Student Cell Phone Use in School
Introduced bill creating grant program to reduce student cell phone use in schools.
“Kids are getting phones younger and younger, and we’re seeing the consequences in the classroom: more distractions, less learning. As a dad of three young kids, I worry about the repercussions this has for their future”
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Gallego, Colleagues Demand Investigation into Recent Knowles Firefighter Tragedy
Demanded investigation into policies preceding deaths of four wildland firefighters.
“The tragedy of the loss of these four lives necessitates a thorough examination of departmental policies that guide fire suppression”
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Requested hearing with FHFA Director Bill Pulte on inspector general funding cuts.
“Since failing to respond to congressional inquiries on his activities, Director Pulte has fired more staff at Fannie Mae, including about a dozen high-ranking executives.”
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Gallego, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Women’s Preventative Health Services
Reintroduced bill to expand women's preventive cancer screenings at safety-net health care providers.
“The reintroduction of this bill is an important step toward ensuring women everywhere have access to the preventive health care that can mean the difference between life and death”
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Gallego Celebrate Passage of Bill to Protect American’s Access to ATMs
Celebrated Senate passage of bipartisan bill to crack down on ATM crime.
“As bank branches reduce their physical footprint, ATMs remain key for allowing families and business to access their accounts. But criminals have figured out that standalone ATMs are easier targets than banks and, under the current law, these robberies aren’t treated the same as bank robberies.”
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Gallego, Kelly Celebrate Chiricahua Officially Becoming Arizona’s Fourth National Park
Celebrated final passage of bill designating Chiricahua National Monument as Arizona's fourth national park.
“The unique landscape of Chiricahua National Park will unite people from around the world while opening economic and tourism opportunities for Arizona. The passage of this bill is a win for huge win for Arizona and honors the culture and preservation of the land”
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Gallego, Kelly Celebrate Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Celebrated Senate passage of bipartisan bill to ease prescribed fire use and reduce wildfire risk.
“Prescribed burns are essential to protecting millions of Americans who are threatened by wildfires each year, including in many communities across Arizona”
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WATCH: On CNN, Gallego Condemns Trump and Hegseth’s War in Iran, Attacks on the Free Press
Condemned Trump administration's Iran war and Defense Secretary Hegseth's attacks on media.
“The fact is he is one of the most important reasons why we’re losing this war in Iran. It’s him and Donald Trump, but he can’t deal with that. So, he’s just going to blame y’all.”
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Questioned AI experts on dangers of rogue AI models and lack of oversight.
“How far away are [AI models] from creating language where [we] cannot understand what they’re doing?”
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