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Rubén Gallego

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Rubén Gallego is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona's 7th congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on November 20, 1979, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, immigration reform, and education during his time in office. Gallego, a former Marine, has been an advocate for military families and has worked to improve access to healthcare for veterans. He has also been involved in efforts to address gun violence and climate change.

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May 15, 2019

If Representative Schrader goes to campus and tries to meet with teachers, school staff, and school leadership, there is not going to be any effort from your Department or anyone else to keep them from speaking to their duly elected…

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May 15, 2019

I will do it again if I have to, and I will even include subpoenas. But this cannot be happening any more.

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May 15, 2019

When a Representative of Congress asks questions, we should be able to get answers without us having to haul people into a hearing.

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May 15, 2019

Thank you to all our witnesses for coming and giving us your heartfelt stories.

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May 15, 2019

Let's be clear, our country has a deeply rooted, sometimes horrifying, history with Native Americans and boarding schools.

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May 15, 2019

That ends now. We have a legal and, more importantly, a moral responsibility to keep Native children safe.

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May 15, 2019

Let's be clear. Our country has a long, horrific history when it comes to Native American children's attendance at boarding schools.

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May 14, 2019

As the Secretary of the Interior, I think you should let the President know that it is our Federal trust responsibility to enter into government-to-government consultations with tribes.

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May 14, 2019

It seems pretty clear to me that who he was listening to was a high-powered special interest lobbyist.

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May 14, 2019

Did the President consult with you about this issue before sending out that tweet? Yes or no?

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May 14, 2019

For now, I will ignore the racist slur in his tweet, and, in general, the lies.

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May 14, 2019

It is our Federal trust responsibility to enter into government-to-government consultations with tribes for making decisions that impact them.

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May 14, 2019

Allowing lobbyists and special interests to drive this Administration's policy toward sovereign tribes is disturbing.

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May 14, 2019

Republicans shouldn't vote for H.R. 312, a special interest casino build backed by Elizabeth Pocahontas Warren.

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May 13, 2019

On May 14, 2019, I, along with Chairman Grijalva and Representative Haaland, sent Secretary Bernhardt a letter expressing our concern...

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May 13, 2019

I, along with Chairman Grijalva and Representative Haaland, sent Secretary Bernhardt a letter expressing our concern...

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Apr 30, 2019

I urge the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to pass a bi-partisan infrastructure package.

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Apr 30, 2019

Our country needs more than $4.5 trillion by 2025 to fix our crumbling roads, bridges, train tracks, and dams.

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Apr 30, 2019

I urge support for the Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act, H.R. 158.

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Apr 29, 2019

I understand the current interpretation of the law is that military malpractice is an incident to military service. I mean, that shocks me, as a combat infantry Marine.

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Apr 14, 2019

The New Mexico congressional delegation introduced legislation to permanently protect the Federal lands around this sacred area.

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Apr 14, 2019

Chaco Canyon and the Greater Chaco Landscape is a sacred place for tribes throughout the Southwest.

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Apr 14, 2019

State officials such as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham are taking the lead, coming up with new ways to reduce the harmful effects of oil and gas development.

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Apr 3, 2019

My amendment to the Violence Against Women Act shines a light on a crisis that has been ignored for too long by this body: the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women. In Indian Country, American Indians and Alaska Native women…

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Apr 3, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 136, insert after line 9 the following (and amend the table of contents accordingly): SEC. 905. REPORT…

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