Ruben Gallego

Environment / Energy Ruben knows that a safe and healthy future for our families depends on sustainable water access. He’ll fight for that access as Arizona’s next Senator. Environment / Energy Our state’s magic lies in its magnificent natural beauty—from the depths of the Grand Canyon to the tip of Humphreys Peak. We need to protect our public lands and our environment for generations to come. Environment / Energy It’s a fact: the climate is changing and we need to act. That’s why Ruben has made environmental issues a top priority. In Congress, Ruben voted in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act: by far the largest climate investment in the history of the United States. The IRA invests in cheaper, more sustainable energy, and will bring thousands of jobs to our state. Education For Ruben, this fight is personal. With a son in elementary school and a young daughter, Ruben wants his own children to grow up with strong public schools, career and technical training options, and affordable higher education—and in the Senate, he will push for every Arizona child’s right to the same. Taxes / Budget But Ruben also knows that we need to end the system of tax loopholes and exorbitant giveaways for the rich. It is inexcusable that billionaires and corporations continuously exploit our tax code — Ruben is committed to making sure they pay their fair share. Economy Ruben also wants to bring more high-paying jobs to Arizona. That is why he was proud to vote for the CHIPS and Science Act, which is already bringing thousands of semiconductor manufacturing jobs to our state. And he supports small businesses. He has consistently advocated for increased funding for the Community Development Financial Institution Fund to support growth in underserved communities, and he successfully secured an increase in the standard mileage deduction rate to lower gas costs for small businesses and the self-employed. Wages / Job Benefits Wall Street bankers and big corporations are getting richer every year, while the everyday folks who make up the backbone of our economy are still being squeezed. Ruben is fighting to build an economy that works for everyone, and makes life affordable for hard-working families. That starts with lowering costs and empowering workers. In the Senate, Ruben will lead the charge to protect and expand workers’ right to organize and collectively bargain. Ruben knows the dignity of work and understands wages must keep up with the cost of living. That’s why he will fight to raise the minimum wage to a living wage of at least 15/hour, a common sense policy that is both widely supported by Arizonans and absolutely necessary for hardworking families to get by. Civil Rights Discrimination has no place in our society and Ruben is unwaveringly committed to fostering a future where everyone can live authentically and without fear. While substantial progress has been made, the fight for equality is far from over. Government Reform As a combat veteran, Ruben defended democracy abroad; and as a Congressman, he works to defend democracy at home. He has been a vocal supporter of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, key measures to protect the right to vote. Both bills passed the House but stalled in the Senate when senators failed to waive the filibuster to protect the constitutional rights of Arizonans. When elected, Ruben plans to finish the job and work with his colleagues to codify the bills into law, finally fortifying our sacred right to vote once and for all. Government Reform Ruben is committed to helping tribal communities protect themselves, including by addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). He led a bipartisan effort to have the government’s top watchdog align federal, state, and tribal agencies to address MMIW cases and held the first congressional hearing on the crisis. He also works to improve tribal law enforcement through his bill, the BADGES in Native Communities Act, to increase coordination between federal, state, and tribal law enforcement. Government Reform Ruben knows that too many Native Americans in rural areas, including tribal lands, often lack access to vital resources – and he’s made progress to close that gap. Ruben’s PAVA Program Inclusion Act improves access to the ballot for Native Americans with disabilities living in the four corners region. He also successfully advocated for the inclusion of robust broadband deployment for Indian Country in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and he wants to do even more to expand broadband on tribal lands through his Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act. Immigration Ruben has been on the forefront of sensible, comprehensive immigration reform in Congress, backing several bills that passed in the House but were held up in the Senate due to the filibuster. Over the years, Ruben has consistently voted for funding to hire and deploy thousands more border patrol agents, secure the border and ports of entry—and successfully advocated for increased resources for our border communities. In addition, he has introduced the Higher Education Dream Act, co-sponsored the Veteran Service Recognition Act and spoken out against extremist right-wing policies that separated migrant children from their families. In the Senate, he will continue to champion these reforms, and lead the way to a better immigration system for all. Immigration As the proud son of immigrants, Ruben knows that for millions of Arizonans, immigration is not just a political issue, but a personal one, as our border communities benefit every day from sustained economic and cultural exchange. But while our border communities are not the war zones that news stations often portray them as, they are facing a serious crisis. We need smart ways to keep our border secure, allow for a prosperous cross-border economy, reform a broken immigration system, and stop the flow of fentanyl into our communities. Healthcare In Congress, Ruben has led the fight to lower health care costs—including prescription drug reform—to make sure Arizona families can always access high quality health care. And as a Senator, he will not stop until every Arizonan has access to high quality health care. Healthcare Ruben knows that our healthcare system is broken. Health care is a human right, and in the wealthiest nation on the planet, it is unacceptable that high-quality, comprehensive health care is not accessible for all Arizonans. Healthcare Ruben has long been a champion for improving health care access for families. He is an unwavering supporter of Medicaid expansion, and he stood up to Republican attempts to gut Arizona’s Medicaid program and dismantle the Affordable Care Act time and again. Healthcare For seniors, Ruben was proud to pass lower prescription drug prices as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. He will continue to stand up to any attempt to privatize or cut Medicare on behalf of the 1.45 million Arizonans who rely on it—and he will fight every day to expand Medicare benefits. Abortion / Contraception As your Senator, Ruben will continue to champion the right to choose—starting by waiving the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade. Abortion / Contraception Abortion is a fundamental right—backed by half a century of legal precedent and supported by the vast majority of Arizonans. Today, as a conservative Supreme Court majority and far-right extremists wage war on women’s rights, Ruben is proud to defend the right to choose in Congress on behalf of Arizonans. Defense / Veterans Ruben knows that our adversaries, including China, Russia, and Iran, are trying every day to threaten the safety of Arizona families. But as Ruben has said throughout Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, America has what it takes to be a responsible leader on the world stage and stand up to enemies of democracy. Through Arizona’s military communities, innovative manufacturing, world-class universities, and our people, he believes that Arizona can be at the forefront of that mission. Defense / Veterans The brave men and women who have served in uniform—and their families, who are too often forgotten or ignored—put their lives on the line to defend our freedom. Ruben will continue to be their champion and voice in the Senate. Defense / Veterans Protecting Arizonans from threats—foreign and domestic—remains one of Ruben’s top priorities in Congress. As a veteran and the highest-ranking Latino on the House Armed Services Committee, Ruben always puts our service members first. That means working tirelessly to ensure that members of the military are never again sent into harm’s way without a plan for winning the fight and caring for them when they return home. Defense / Veterans Ruben understands what it means to be an American veteran—he is one. After coming home from fighting in Iraq, where he was an infantryman in one of the hardest hit units of the war, Ruben experienced firsthand the need for better financial, medical, and social support to meet veteran community needs. We must continue to honor those who sacrifice the most, even and especially when they return home.