Sep 25, 2015
Mr. Chair, I rise today to offer a commonsense amendment to the RAPID Act, a misguided bill that will disempower local leaders, including tribal leaders, and threaten the health and safety of our communities and their communities. As a…
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.
Congressional Record · 2015-09-25
Sep 25, 2015
Mr. Chair, I rise to offer an amendment. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 21, line 12, strike ``or''. Page 21, line 14, strike the period at the end and insert ``; or''. Page…
Sep 18, 2015
Madam Speaker, the GOP's dysfunction has real consequences for the hard-working Americans who elected us and who are trying to make ends meet for their families. Rather than pass a long-term highway bill that invests in our crumbling…
Sep 8, 2015
Mr. Speaker, Monday marked the 122nd year that we have honored and celebrated the hard-working men and women of America on Labor Day. It is also an occasion to reflect on the tremendous progress that the labor movement has made in…
Jul 29, 2015
Mr. Speaker, on August 6, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Mr. Speaker, this landmark law codified protections to guarantee every American's right to vote. For the past five decades, the Voting…
Jul 28, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. For half a century, these critical programs have provided irreplaceable health and economic lifelines for countless Americans. In my congressional…
Jul 27, 2015
I find it so bizarre that we can have local and county law enforcement be at odds with Federal law enforcement in the Cliven Bundy situation.
Jul 27, 2015
What is the feeling among some of our agents, at least how they are feeling especially with the kind of rhetoric that Cliven Bundy is putting out there--not the racist rhetoric but the anti-government, anti-environmental rhetoric that…
Jul 22, 2015
Mr. Speaker, what happened in San Francisco was a horrible tragedy, and my thoughts and prayers go out to Kathryn Steinle's family. As the authorities in San Francisco seek justice for Kate, we should not, however, allow demagogues like…
Jul 21, 2015
Mr. Speaker, yesterday I joined the people of Colombia and my fellow Colombian Americans in celebrating the nation's 215 years of independence. I am extremely proud of Colombia's rich history and vibrant culture. I am even prouder of the…
Jul 15, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge the Republican leadership to bring up a long-term funding transportation bill. Rather than develop a long-term strategy, Republicans again want to pass a short-term extension for the highway trust fund that…
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