House Dems Press Trump Admin for Answers on Abrupt Change in Syria Policy
October 8, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39), William Keating (MA-09), Brad Sherman (CA-30), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Jason Crow (CO-06), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Andy Kim (NJ-03), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Anthony G.
Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on Trump's Syria Policy
"Last night's announcement that the United States would be abandoning the Kurds is another stark reminder that "America First" means "America Alone."
Rep. Ruben Gallego Joins College Depot to Help Students with 2020 FAFSA Applications
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and his staff joined the College Depot program at the College Depot program at Burton Barr Central Library for a workshop to provide free information and assistance for students and families completing the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application for the next academic year opened today.
Education and Student Loans, Local Issues
Rep. Gallego Congratulates Valley Metro on $75 million Grant
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued the following statement in response to news that Valley Metro will a receive $75 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grants Program for the Tempe Streetcar project.
Rep. Gallego: "We Must Move Forward with the Impeachment of Donald Trump"
Rep. Ruben Gallego Congratulates Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on $21M Reconstruction Grant
PHOENIX, AZ – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement in response to an announcement that the Department of Transportation will award a $21.3 million grant to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for an ongoing reconstruction project. The grant will go towards reconstruction of 90,000 square yards of the Terminal 4 apron, the fifth phase of the project.
Rep. Ruben Gallego Asks for Info About Delayed Veterans Benefits Administration Reimbursements to Phoenix Companies
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sent a letter to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) expressing concerns and asking for information about delayed reimbursements to vendors that perform VA-authorized installations, repairs, and maintenance of automobile adaptive equipment (AAE) for the vehicles of disabled veterans.
Rep. Ruben Gallego Named to Conference Committee for National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) was named to the House-Senate Conference Committee for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Conferees are responsible for reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA.
Budget and Fiscal Responsibility, National Security and Foreign Policy
Rep. Gallego Seeks Answers on Burdensome VA Prescription Reimbursement Requirements
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sent a letter to the Medical Center Director of the Phoenix VA seeking answers regarding the burdensome reimbursement requirements imposed on certain veterans who pay out-of-pocket for prescriptions at non-VA pharmacies.
Reps. Gallego, Cisneros, Hayes and Houlahan Introduce Legislation to Improve Diverse Teacher Recruitment and Retention
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), joined by Reps. Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), introduced the Teacher Diversity and Retention Act to help combat our nationwide teacher shortage by increasing recruitment of diverse teachers and improving teacher training and retention programs.
Surge of community events aims to quell undocumented immigrants' fears, teach legal rights
By Emily L. Mahoney | Cronkite News
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2017/04/26/surge-community-events-aims-quell-undo…
PHOENIX – Children kept themselves busy with coloring books and chased each other with masks in the corner of the cafeteria at Isaac Middle School, but school had long since ended and adults soon came over to keep them quiet.
Immigration, Immigration, Local Issues
Dems to Trump: Are you seeking regime change in Syria?
By Rebecca Kheel
http://thehill.com/policy/defense/328452-dem-reps-to-trump-are-you-seeking-regim…
A pair of Democratic congressmen is pushing President Trump to clarify whether regime change in Syria is now his administration's official policy as leaders have given conflicting statements about if President Bashar Assad can remain in control in Damascus.
Seven rising Democratic stars
January 4, 2017 In The News
By Cristina Marcos
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/311718-seven-rising-democratic-stars
A big problem for ambitious Democrats in the House is a leadership power structure that makes it difficult to move up.
Reps. Nancy Pelosi (Calif.), Steny Hoyer (Md.) and James Clyburn (S.C.) have occupied the top three rungs on the leadership ladder for more than a decade.
Not every congressional Democrat shares leadership's desire to work with Trump
http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/11/17/13664740/ruben-gallego-trump
Democrats in Congress appear to be taking the idea of "give Trump a chance" seriously, with Jennifer Steinhauser reporting on a surprisingly wide consensus ranging from Chuck Schumer to Elizabeth Warren that Democrats should try to work with Trump on an infrastructure bill and perhaps other prio
Latinos back national monument status for areas near Grand Canyon
By Adam DeRose | Cronkite News
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2016/09/23/latinos-support-national-monument-stat…
WASHINGTON – Anakarina Rodriguez traveled from southern Arizona to Washington with a message for President Barack Obama: designate 1.7 million acres around the Grand Canyon as a national monument.
U.S. Veterans Push for Legislation to Correct 'Bad Paper' Discharge Effects
by Michael D. Connolly
Veterans, politicians, advocates rally to support legislation that would ease reclassification of discharges for vets suffering from conditions such as PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, or Military Sexual Trauma.
12 Washington Leaders the Tech Community Needs
Gary Shapiro is president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, the U.S. trade association representing more than 2,200 consumer technology companies, and author of The New York Times best-selling books, "Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World's Most Successful Businesses" and "The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream." His views are his own. Connect with him on Twitter: @GaryShapiro
http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-insider/2016/09/12-washington-leader…
With the 24/7 media news cycle dominated by the high-wattage presidential contest, it's easy to lose sight of the other races also on the ballot in November.
Jobs and the Economy
U.S. Olympic athletes fight back against efforts to sell America's public lands
by Jenny Rowland
https://thinkprogress.org/olympians-fight-for-americas-public-lands-a61041488055
Energy and Environment, Local Issues
Gallego touts local businesses in State of the District speech
September 6, 2016 In The News
Rilee Robinson, Special for The Republic | azcentral.com
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-contributor/2016/09/05/gallego…
Congressman also calls for education reform, transportation infrastructure improvements
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego said Thursday that fostering local business is not only important to the economy but to the Arizona community, as well.
ASU custodial staff goes on 1-day strike over benefits, working conditions
By Daniel Perle
http://downtowndevil.com/2016/09/02/80465/asu-custodial-staff-strike/
Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues
Rep. Ruben Gallego Introduces "Help Treat PTSD Among Service Members" Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act
May 17, 2016 Video
Rep. Ruben Gallego Introduces "Help Treat PTSD Among Service Members" Amendment to 2016 NDAA
Rep. Ruben Gallego introduced the "Help Treat PTSD Among Service Members" Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment was agreed to by voice vote.
Today, I rise on behalf of the estimated one in five veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan who are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.
Health Care, National Security and Foreign Policy, Veterans
Rabbi John Linder Offers Invocation Before House of Representatives
March 22, 2016 Video
Rabbi John Linder, of Temple Solel in Paradise Valley, Arizona, offered a prayer of invocation at a session of the House of Representatives at the invitation of Rep. Ruben Gallego and the Chaplain of the House.
Rep. Ruben Gallego Honors Women's History Month and former Congresswoman Isabella Greenway
Congressman Ruben Gallego Honors Women's History Month and former Congresswoman Isabella Greenway
I rise today as part of Women's History Month to recognize and celebrate the life of Isabella Greenway, the first female member of Congress from Arizona.
Congresswoman Greenway was a trailblazer, social activist, and dedicated public servant.
Local Issues, Veterans