Senator Ruben Gallego
@gallego
U.S. Senator for Arizona. Husband. Dad. Veteran.
Trump is trying to restrict vote-by-mail, but he doesn't call the shots. Arizonans — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents — have decided they want to vote-by-mail, so we're going to continue to vote-by-mail.
Kids are on these apps for hours and it's showing. Grades slipping, confidence shot. These platforms mine kids for data and don't care what it costs their mental health. My bill says if you're under 16, you need your parent's permission to create an account. We have to protect our kids.
I grew up working construction sites. Yesterday I worked alongside @habitatcaz.bsky.social, the #1 Habitat affiliate out of 1,000 for families served. Arizona's growing fast but construction hasn't kept up. My ROAD to Housing Act will boost supply and lower costs for families buying a home.
There are some good things in this bill. But some of that good is paid for by robbing one veteran to pay another. We don't have to choose between veterans. Fund it right.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s sons never got to say goodbye to their father. It’s high time the Department of Homeland Security reigns in ICE’s reckless and cavalier behavior before they tear more families apart.
When we invest in men's health, we build stronger families and stronger communities.
Navy Federal Credit Union already agreed to pay back $80 million in illegal overdraft fees to veterans and service members. Then Russell Vought tore up the order and killed the deal. He says the order was unlawful. What's actually unlawful is stiffing our troops out of the $80 million they're owed.
Standing up for our dignity, demanding economic fairness, and protecting our families is not in opposition of America, it is the most American thing we could be doing. @naleoofficial.bsky.social
Once again, this administration has made Latinos feel like we aren't part of this country when that couldn't be further from the truth. Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo were killed just for fighting for their families and for the American Dream @naleoofficial.bsky.social
When right wing extremists say that Latinos aren't Americans, they couldn't be more wrong. If they step onto any military base across the country, they'll see Latinos everywhere who are willing to give up their lives for this country. @naleoofficial.bsky.social
The ROAD to Housing Act is officially law. It stops Wall Street from buying up single family homes and cuts the red tape standing in the way of new construction. This is for every Arizona family just trying to buy a home.
The FHA's multifamily loan limits haven't been updated since 2003. Construction costs have. That gap is choking apartment supply nationwide, and it's a big reason your rent keeps going up. I teamed up with a Republican to fix the math. Get builders back to building. Now it's law.
My mom bought her first home with a government loan. I still remember how proud she was. Congress passed the biggest housing bill in decades. It builds more homes, cuts red tape, and helps disabled veterans get housed. Several of those fixes are bills I wrote.
13 years ago today, the Yarnell Hill Fire took 19 of the Granite Mountain Hotshots from us. They were sons, husbands, fathers, and friends who gave everything for their neighbors. Arizona remembers them today, and every day.
Spent the weekend up in Page and Tuba City with the people who make this part of Arizona what it is. Grateful for their time, and for everything they do out here.
Good night in Tuba City with Tribal Veterans from across the Navajo Nation. Native Americans have served in every war this country fought. The least we owe them is a VA that shows up. I served. I know what that promise means.
Growing up, I didn't always have a bed. But I always had a home. Millions of Americans are desperate for that kind of stability and President Trump just ripped it away from them. I'm going to block all Republican House bills until Mike Johnson sends the ROAD to Housing Act to the White House.
I took an oath to the Constitution. Not to a president. Every Marine did. Sending our military to the polls to intimidate voters is disgusting, illegal, and exactly what Trump has said he wants to do. The Protect Our Polls Act stops it cold. Senator Elissa Slotkin
If we’re serious about accountability, we have to be serious about transparency. I stopped by the Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room to meet with survivors and review the records that have been released to the public.
Nine Arizona students just earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal. Each one logged more than 400 hours of community service. Fighting fires, feeding families, coaching kids, and looking out for the homeless. I was honored to meet with them during their trip to D.C. this week.
The United States should lead through strength, diplomacy, and principle—not by trying to change governments through military force. Our focus should be building strong partnerships across the Western Hemisphere and advancing America’s interests responsibly. @cnas.bsky.social
Getting out of a conflict takes more than hope and guesswork. It takes serious diplomacy, experienced negotiators, and the patience to do the hard work. That’s how we protect our interests, support our allies, and avoid another endless war. @cnas.bsky.social
Arizona depends on the Colorado River, and it cannot wait for everyone to agree. The Interior Department needs a plan now. Keep the system from collapsing, assess the risk fairly, and move resources as fast as possible.
Getting in a little extra practice with Michael before the game tomorrow!
I’m writing a jobs plan and I want your input. Preview the plan and send your thoughts directly to my team at the link below. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=yQ08CVqFVEaBVDu8JMTbfmiaLokHoPNCjVj4CcwwdilUQTVMV0JPVlhTTlVWUkhINEdNSlRIQlg5Ty4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
Working people pay taxes on every paycheck while billionaires use loopholes to avoid paying theirs. Here's how the Robinhood Act closes one of those loopholes.
Let's call it what it was. A $1.8 billion slush fund for Trump and the Jan 6 mob, paid for by you. Killed only because two judges and his own party balked. Trump can't be trusted. Congress needs to stop this for good.
Happy Pride Month, Arizona! Whoever you are, whoever you love, you belong here.