Letter builds on Senator Gallego’s efforts to address the spread of avian flu WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is urging President Donald Trump to uphold his campaign promise to bring down costs and address the spread of avian flu, which has led to a spike in egg prices across the country. “The impact of avian flu on the price of eggs is clear: as more chickens are affected by the avian flu, the supply of eggs plummets and the price goes up,” Senator Gallego wrote. “Eggs are a staple food upon which families rely, and the budgetary impact of any price increase is immediate, particularly for low-income families,” he

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine Corps combat veteran who served in Iraq, released the following statement on his vote against Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be the Secretary of Defense.  “The stakes could not be higher for the men and women who serve our country and put their lives on the line to secure our freedoms. Our servicemembers need an experienced leader, especially at a time when America is facing evolving threats, from conflict in the Middle East, to an increasingly aggressive China. Pete Hegseth is not that leader. He is unqualified to lead the Defense Department.”

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced his subcommittee assignments on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for the 119th Congress. Senator Gallego will serve as Ranking Member on the newly formed Digital Assets subcommittee.   Senator Gallego will serve on the following subcommittees:   “Far too many Arizonans are struggling under the weight of rising costs,” said Senator Gallego. “Serving on these subcommittees, my focus will be lowering housing costs, protecting everyday Arizonans from exploitative financial practices, and putting money back in the pockets of hardworking families.”