Gallego, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Combat Wildfires and Drought Across the West
Legislation Would Invest $60 Billion to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Restore Watersheds, Protect Communities, and Reduce Wildfire Suppression Costs. WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in reintroducing the Protect the West Act to invest $60 billion to reduce wildfire risk, restore watersheds, and protect communities in forests across the West. “In Arizona […]
Senator Gallego Fights for Lower Costs and to Protect Arizona’s Border in Budget Package
Senator Gallego will push for amendments in budget package that will lower costs, help protect the border, and secure Arizona’s water future WASHINGTON – Despite Republicans’ efforts to unilaterally give tax cuts to billionaires at the expense of Arizona families, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) will introduce 10 amendments to the Senate Republican-proposed budget resolution to strengthen national security, […]
ICYMI: Senator Gallego Cosponsors Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) cosponsored the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that is being used as a low-cost cutting agent for fentanyl. The bipartisan legislation would schedule this dangerous drug and give law enforcement the tools they need to go after traffickers while protecting access […]
ICYMI: Senator Gallego Joins MSNBC’s Morning Joe
WASHINGTON – This morning, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss national security, Trump’s failures on the border and economy, and how he will focus on lowering costs for everyday Americans. [WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE] Below are some key points: On National Security and Ukraine: “Trump is quickly moving from not just a strained relationship […]
Senator Gallego Joins Resolution Honoring the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
Bipartisan resolution commemorates the sacrifice of Iwo Jima veterans, including Arizona’s own Ira Hayes and Ollie Babbitts WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing a resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which began on February 19, 1945 and lasted until March 26, 1945. […]
Senator Gallego Cosponsors Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl-Related Drug Xylazine
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) cosponsored the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that is being used as a low-cost cutting agent for fentanyl. The bipartisan legislation would schedule this dangerous drug and give law enforcement the tools they need to go after traffickers while protecting access […]
ICYMI: Senator Gallego to the NYT: ‘People want to understand that they matter’
WASHINGTON – This Saturday on the New York Times’s podcast The Interview, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) outlined how Democrats need to speak more directly about the economy and achieving the American Dream. He also discussed how he’s advocating for a more ‘sane position’ on border security and immigration reform. [WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE] Below are some key points: […]
Gallego Pushes Back on Trump on Illegal Funding Cuts to AZ Universities
Funding Still in Jeopardy After AG Mayes’s Lawsuit Temporarily Stops Cuts WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined other Senate Democrats in sending a letter to the Trump Administration expressing serious alarm over its reckless and illegal funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These cuts threaten $40.5 million a year in research-support funds at the University […]
Gallego Urges Administration to Address Rising Arizona Gas Prices
Letter builds on his previous work to secure Arizona’s fuel supply WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged the Trump Administration to take swift action to address rising gas prices in Arizona. In just the last month, the cost of gas in Phoenix has shot up by nearly 60 cents a gallon. Arizona uses a special blend of gas known […]
ICYMI: Senator Gallego is Standing Up to Trump and Musk’s DOGE Efforts
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has spoken out against the alarming, unprecedented efforts of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk to shut down federal agencies and cut critical programs under the guise of “government efficiency.” While Senator Gallego is all for efficiency, he recognizes that what Elon Musk is doing is cutting essential programs, no […]