The Administration is acting on solely on its own accord, without congressional support, buy-in, or limitations.
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.
Are you aware of this 'gag order' that prevents DHS contractors from speaking to tribal representatives?
I missed one vote on January 16, 2020. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 22. ____________________
Christina-Taylor Green, a 9-year-old girl; Dorothy ``Dot'' Morris; Federal Chief Judge John Roll; Phyllis Schneck; Dorwan Stoddard; Gabriel ``Gabe'' Zimmerman, Gabby's outreach director. Also wounded: Bill Badger; Ron Barber, former…
Had I been present, I would have voted ``YEA'' on rollcall No. 694. ____________________
Today I will vote to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Those still defending the President's actions are desperately grasping at straws while living in an alternate universe where facts do not…
the people of Puerto Rico have to be funding something that is not mandated.
Statehood is the only real and viable solution to the challenges Puerto Rico is facing today.
it needs to be funded by the Department of Treasury, and it needs to be Federal, in my opinion.
We have been throwing strikes for the last 3 years, and the umpire, which is the Board, in my opinion, hasn't been calling them fairly.
I was new to Congress when PROMESA was passed, but actually voted against it, knowing that it was a bad year for Puerto Rico.
the Oversight Board do not have the authority to unilaterally repeal a law using a Fiscal Plan or Certified Budget.
You can't ask for cooperation one way. It has to be--the other way would be a dictatorship.
So, to define economic growth, it is something that is needed because right now it is too broad.
there never has been any proven at all accusation of voter fraud when it comes to collection of mail-in ballots.
Have you heard of people basically being disenfranchised because of this law?
In both Navajo and Gila River tradition, the idea of family is a lot more expansive than an Anglo family.
Did you speak to any Tribal nations, organizations before you passed that law to try to get their input while you were crafting that legislation?
I think I remember my days at the Arizona State House, and I certainly remember when there were approaches and attempts to stop ballot collection, and one of the things I kept hearing is the potential for voter fraud.
Could you kind of explain how this more Anglo-centric point of view of family basically disenfranchises your communities?
The other concern I still have is also the requests about the potential lack of consultation when it comes to tribal nations.
It is very concerning that we have not received any response regarding these issues that we first brought to DOI's attention months ago.





