Mr. President, imagine this: Your kid is studying abroad, and they call to tell you their laptop has been stolen; they can't do coursework--or, worse, that they were in an accident and ended up in the hospital. They need your help financially. So you send them an international money transfer. Your kid needs help very fast. So you use a company that promises it will get money to them in 24 hours. In reality, however, the transfer takes days. On top of that, you are hit with a hidden junk fee of 8 percent or more. That is a scenario the Trump administration has made a whole lot more likely.
2026 MidtermsLean SeatR+7$3.3M raised
Ruben Gallego
Senator · Arizona · Democrat
Ruben Gallego
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, I rise today to mark an important step in the fight against wildfires with the passage of my Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act. Like many Western States, my home State of Arizona is a patchwork of Federal, State, Tribal, and private lands. The fires do not stop at property lines. That is why we need an all-hands-on-deck approach to reducing wildfires and improving wildfire mitigation across land ownerships no matter who owns that land. When fires move faster than governments can coordinate, the fire has the advantage.
Biography
Ruben Gallego, a former Marine who served in Iraq, was elected as U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 3rd district in 2014. He is known for championing veterans’ affairs, immigration reform, and affordable healthcare. Gallego authored legislation to expand mental health resources for veterans and has served as vice chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources. He advocates for practical solutions rooted in his experience and remains deeply engaged with the diverse communities of his district.
Education
- A.B. in International Relations, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA2004
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2025–PresentSenator from Arizona. 1 term.
U.S. Representative
2023–2025Represented Arizona's 3rd congressional district for 1 term.
U.S. Representative
2015–2023Represented Arizona's 7th congressional district for 4 terms.
Member, Arizona House of Representatives
2011–14(Assistant Democratic Leader, 2013–14)
Vice Chair, Arizona Democratic Party
2009Delegate, Democratic National Convention
2008Chief of Staff, Councilman Michael Nowakowski
2008–10
Policy Focus
Education9%
Armed Forces and National Security8%
Immigration8%
Native Americans8%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Ruben Gallego's record in Congress.
Veterans' Suicide Prevention
Co-authored the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act to expand mental health services for veterans.
Native American Infrastructure
Secured funding for water infrastructure projects benefiting tribal communities in Arizona through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
PFAS Contamination Cleanup
Advocated for federal resources to address PFAS chemical contamination in Arizona’s water supplies.
Affordable Housing Grants
Helped obtain federal grants to support affordable housing initiatives in Phoenix and surrounding areas.
Committee Assignments
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- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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