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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.
Yes, I am opposed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Gallego moves to recommit the bill H.R. 1735 to the Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report the same…
Mr. Speaker, this is the final amendment to the bill. It will not delay the bill, kill the bill, or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will proceed immediately to final passage, as amended. As Members of Congress, we must…
Mr. Chairman, the DREAMers in this country are deeply patriotic. For many, America is the only country they have ever known. It is the country they love and call home. Many want nothing more than the chance to serve the United States in…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1075. I would like to begin by thanking my good friend, Congressman Grijalva, and the gentleman from Wisconsin for yielding their time and for authoring this important legislation. Governor…
Mr. Speaker, a college education should be accessible to all Americans. Currently, 40 million Americans have student loans, with an average balance of $29,000. This impacts our entire economy, as it prevents young people from buying homes…
Mr. Speaker, today, in America, 48 children and young people will be shot, and seven will die. Today, in America, 45 people will be injured in gun-related accidents, and 55 will take their own lives with guns. Yet, today, in America, zero…
In my opinion, the demand for oil is going to go down, not up, in the near future.
Mr. Speaker, today, veterans who are disabled can get their Federal student loan debt discharged. But, unfortunately, the Department of Education reports discharged debt to the IRS, where it is considered as income for Federal and possible…
Mr. Speaker, today, Americans are working more and earning less. The cost of college is rising, young people are in debt, and America's infrastructure is in decay. Mr. Speaker, the Republican budget, however, does nothing to help…
Mr. Speaker, there are only 16 days left until the Department of Homeland Security runs out of money. How did we find ourselves in this situation? Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues decided to play political games with our national…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say thank you to the wonderful people of the 23rd District of Texas who, for the last 2 years, have given me the great privilege of serving as their voice here in the people's House. I am living proof that this…
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