Jul 24, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6124, the Tribal Social Security Fairness Act. I am pleased to support this common sense, bipartisan bill that will extend a basic right to tribal leaders across the country: the ability to…
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 · 2018-07-24
Jul 24, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I want to speak about a brave young woman, an Arizonan named Vanessa Ramirez. When she was just 23 years old, Vanessa received a devastating diagnosis. Doctors told her that she had ovarian cancer, yet Vanessa refused to put…
Jul 24, 2018
In terms of renewables, whether they are mandated or not--I think, in terms of the economics, as Mr. Walker has, that renewables actually end up being economically more feasible than traditional carbon-based energy.
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. No funds…
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Chair, let's face it: Ranchers who refuse to pay what they owe the Federal Government are freeloaders, pure and simple. If you don't pay your taxes, you go to jail. If you don't pay your mortgage, you get your house taken away…
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 52 Offered by Mr. Byrne The Acting…
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Chairman, grazing on public lands is a privilege-- not a right--and ranchers who use these lands should abide by the law and pay their fair share. On average, Federal rates for grazing are more than 90 percent lower than what the…
Jul 11, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the story of a young mother. Her name is Rosa. Just like my mom, she came to America in search of a better life. Rosa's home was in Trujillo, Honduras, where she lived with her aging parents and her son…
Jun 28, 2018
Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to follow Mr. Rush, who was my Congressman growing up all through high school and actually in elementary school. Mr. Speaker, at this very moment, House Republicans are racing out of Washington. Families are…
Jun 27, 2018
Mr. Chairman, ZTE and Huawei Technologies are owned by the Chinese Government. Time and time again, we have seen that these companies, along with many others, abuse and manipulate their placement in the market to attack sensitive American…
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