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.
Feb 11, 2019
the Federal Government must live up to its trust responsibility and provide the resources the tribes deserve to address climate change impacts.
Feb 11, 2019
As a body, this Congress can make countless improvements to the lives and well-being of indigenous peoples, and that starts here in this Subcommittee.
Feb 11, 2019
Climate change is ignorant of reservation boundaries and treaty land maps, and yet indigenous peoples are often left to fend for themselves in addressing the issues that arise--and that is just not right.
Jan 9, 2019
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of millions of our Nation's teachers who fight for our children's future every single day. Last year, tens of thousands of educators from Arizona helped lead the Nation, walking out of their classrooms to…
Dec 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill authorizes a special resource study of the George W. Bush Childhood Home to determine the significance of the site and the feasibility of designating it as a…
Dec 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to honor the contributions and war efforts made by American cities during World War II, including the work by these…
Dec 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, composed of 18 Native communities, is one of the oldest and largest Native-run health organizations in the Nation. The…
Dec 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill provides a number of benefits for the territories of the United States: Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the…
Dec 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we talk a lot about leveling the playing field when it comes to economic development on Tribal lands. Passage of S. 245, the Indian Tribal Energy Development and…
Dec 10, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, based on recent conversations with the Committee on Energy and Commerce Democratic staff, I would also like to note that the Senate has included an amendment to the…
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