Gallego Calls on Trump to Take Action on Egg Prices

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 […]

Gallego Statement on ‘No’ Vote for Pete Hegseth’s Nomination

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 […]

Gallego Announces Banking Subcommittee Assignments

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 […]

Gallego, Kelly Celebrate Over $257 Million for Colorado River Conservation Projects

The funding will support the conservation of over 64,500 acre-feet of water over 10 years WASHINGTON – Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly celebrated $257.6 million coming to the City of Tucson, Town of Gilbert, Salt River Project, and Central Arizona Project to support long-term water conservation projects. “This funding will go a long way in building […]

Senator Gallego Cosponsors Laken Riley Act

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) cosponsored the Laken Riley Act to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting offenses. “Arizonans know the real-life consequences of today’s border crisis,” said Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). “We must give law enforcement the means to […]

El Senador Gallego copatrocina la Ley Laken Riley

WASHINGTON – Hoy, el Senador Rubén Gallego (D-AZ) copatrocinó la Ley Laken Riley para exigir que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE.UU. (ICE, sigla en inglés) detenga a los inmigrantes ilegales que cometen delitos de robo, latrocinio o hurto en tiendas. “La gente de Arizona conoce las consecuencias reales de la […]