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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.
Mr. Chairman, I too would like to thank the chairman and the ranking member as I rise today in support of the en bloc amendments. These amendments include two amendments which I have authored to support the men and women who serve in our…
Madam Chair, I would like to thank my long-time friend, even from the Texas Legislature, Representative Culberson, the chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, as well as Representative…
Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 33, line 5, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000) (increased by $5,000,000)''. The CHAIR. The…
I'd like to thank Chairman Hastings and the ranking member for their work on this vital piece of legislation. I'm proud to be an original cosponsor of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act of 2013. This…
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak against H.R. 1406, misnamed the Working Families Flexibility Act. Feeding a family, paying our bills, and making sure that our kids have what they need, for most of us, those are the core things that we…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today encouraged that comprehensive immigration reform is moving now that a framework has been released by our colleagues in the Senate. The 23rd Congressional District, which I represent, runs some 800 miles along the…
Madam Chairman, I would like to thank Chairman Kline and the ranking member, Mr. Miller, for their work on the Education and Workforce Committee, as well as for consideration of my amendment today. My amendment is very simple and common…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 26, line 20, insert ``including training in advanced manufacturing,'' after ``training,''. Page 44, line 24…
I rise today to speak out against this manufactured monster that we know as sequestration--across-the-board cuts that hurt our economy and jeopardize our families. In small-town west Texas, when there is a fire, everyone works together to…
Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 43, I was meeting with constituents from District 23 and arrived in the Chamber just as the vote was closed. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' ____________________
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