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WATCH: Ranking Member Gallego Co-Leads First Digital Assets Subcommittee Hearing, Lays Out Goals for Crypto Policy
Gallego Also Questioned Witnesses on Potential Regulatory Frameworks WASHINGTON – Today, Ranking Member Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) co-led the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee’s first Digital Assets Subcommittee hearing on “Exploring Bipartisan Legislative Frameworks for Digital Assets.” Senator Gallego started the meeting by emphasizing his priorities of fostering American innovation in digital assets while ensuring consumer protection and clear rules of the road. Watch Senator Gallego’s opening remarks HERE. Watch Senator Gallego’s witness questioning HERE. Fostering Innovation Senator Gallego made it clear that he believes the U.S. must remains a leader in the digital assets sector. “Digital assets are a fast-evolving sector, and the United States must lead
Gallego, Kelly Announce Nearly $600K to Help Tribes Monitor and Protect Air Quality
WASHINGTON – Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly announced today that Northern Arizona University (NAU) will receive a $589,002 grant through the EPA’s American Indian Air Quality Training Program (AIAQTP). This funding will help tribal communities monitor and protect air quality on their sovereign lands. “Air pollution puts people at higher risks for cancer, heart disease, and premature death. This funding will empower Tribes to monitor air quality and train the next generation of environmental leaders,” said Senator Gallego. “Tribes across Arizona are working to protect air quality and keep their communities healthy,” said Senator Kelly. “This gives them the tools to track air quality and
Gallego Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Trade Laws and Protect American Workers
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) cosponsored the bipartisan Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act to push back against China’s anti-free market practices by providing the Department of Commerce with more tools to crack down on unfair trade practices that hurt American workers and businesses. “For too long, bad actors have rigged the system to put American industries and our workers at an unfair disadvantage. The bipartisan Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Actgives us the tools we need to hold them accountable and stop them from gaming the system,” said Senator Gallego. “By strengthening our trade laws, we level the playing field for American businesses.” The bill targets China’s unfair