119th Congress

Ruben Gallego

Senator, Arizona

Party

Democrat

Born: November 20, 1979 (age 46)
In Congress: Senate since 2025, House 2015 to 2025
Term Ends: January 3, 2031
Votes With Party: 99%
Missed Votes: 10%
Office Phone: 202-224-4521
Website: gallego.senate.gov

Committees

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Energy and Natural Resources
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Veterans' Affairs

Who Is Ruben Gallego?

Ruben Gallego is a Democratic senator from Arizona in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2025, House 2015 to 2025. Born November 20, 1979, Gallego is 46. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Gallego voted on 86 and missed 10. Gallego voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Gallego sponsored 63 bills and resolutions this Congress.

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Bills Ruben Gallego Sponsored

Supporting Focus in Schools Act (S. 5636, In Committee)
A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. (S.Res. 918, Introduced)
Water Security and Drought Resilience Act (S. 3732, Out of Committee)
PEARL Act (S. 4079, Out of Committee)
Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2026 (S. 5367, In Committee)
Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act (S. 5366, In Committee)
Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026 (S. 5268, In Committee)
Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026 (S. 5226, In Committee)
State of Men’s Health Act (S. 5113, In Committee)
North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act of 2026 (S. 3785, In Committee)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that under no circumstances should Samuel Bankman-Fried receive executive clemency, including a pardon or commutation, and affirming the Senate's commitment to the rule of law and integrity of the United States financial system. (S.Res. 772, Agreed To)
Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2026 (S. 4605, In Committee)

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Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (S. 2033, Passed the Senate)
China Subsidy Response and Export Competitiveness Act of 2026 (S. 4702, In Committee)
ROBINHOOD Act of 2026 (S. 4662, In Committee)
Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act (S. 4569, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-02: Deceptive Marketing Practices About the Speed or Cost of Sending a Remittance Transfer". (S.J.Res. 131, Failed in the Senate)
NOPE Act of 2026 (S. 4421, In Committee)
A bill to provide a premium payment to employees who worked without receiving pay during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security of 10 percent of the pay the employees should have received during the shutdown. (S. 4174, In Committee)
A bill to address the ineligibility of Ashli Babbitt for military funeral honors. (S. 4126, Out of Committee)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the law enforcement agents and other personnel of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, who have been temporarily engaging in civil immigration enforcement operations, should be returned to their primary missions during periods of active hostility with Iran. (S.Res. 638, Introduced)
Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act (S. 4031, In Committee)
Holiday Pay Act (S. 3867, In Committee)
La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act (S. 909, Out of Committee)
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act (S. 3831, In Committee)
Give America a Raise Act (S. 3780, In Committee)
SCAM Act (S. 3774, In Committee)
Strong Start Act (S. 3770, In Committee)
A concurrent resolution affirming the partnership between the United States and Denmark and Greenland. (S.Con.Res. 26, In Committee)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress. (S.J.Res. 100, In Committee)
Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act (S. 3504, In Committee)
Fed Forward Act of 2025 (S. 3476, In Committee)
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world. (S.Res. 539, Agreed To)
One Fair Price Act of 2025 (S. 3387, In Committee)
Building Housing for the American Dream Act (S. 3309, In Committee)
Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act (S. 3221, In Committee)
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world. (S.Res. 491, Introduced)
Shadow Wolves Improvement Act (S. 572, Out of Committee)
Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act of 2025 (S. 2867, In Committee)
Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025 (S. 2817, In Committee)
No Tax on Large Party Tips Act (S. 2780, In Committee)
Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act of 2025 (S. 2779, In Committee)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ashli Babbitt is disqualified from eligibility for military funeral honors under section 985 of title 10, United States Code. (S.Res. 382, Introduced)
You Earned It, You Keep It Act (S. 2716, In Committee)
A resolution reaffirming that immigration officers under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security are not authorized to arrest, detain, interrogate, or deport United States citizens and must implement stronger measures to prevent future wrongful enforcement actions against such citizens. (S.Res. 341, Introduced)
Fight for the American Dream Act (S. 2526, In Committee)
Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 (S. 2495, In Committee)
Federal Firefighters Families First Act (S. 2473, In Committee)
Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 (S. 2388, In Committee)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should release appropriate, non-sensitive materials related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to restore public trust, affirm institutional accountability, and prevent the politicization of justice. (S.Res. 325, Introduced)
Click to Cancel Consumer Protection Act of 2025 (S. 2254, In Committee)
First Responders Emergency Assistance Act (S. 2200, In Committee)
Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act (S. 2163, In Committee)
Postpartum Lifeline Act (S. 2085, In Committee)
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (S. 2039, In Committee)
Wildfire Coordination Act (S. 2038, In Committee)
Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025 (S. 1549, In Committee)
Housing Affordability Act (S. 1527, In Committee)
USTR Inspector General Act of 2025 (S. 1265, In Committee)
Housing Vouchers Fairness Act (S. 1203, In Committee)
Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025 (S. 1166, In Committee)
Social Security Overpayment Relief Act (S. 1023, In Committee)
A resolution condemning the rejection by the United States of a United Nations resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. (S.Res. 103, Introduced)

Floor Speeches

Gallego spoke on the floor 30 times on 27 session days in the 119th Congress.

Senate, July 16, 2026, 16 wordsVote Explanation
I missed the following votes, but had I been present, I would have voted:…
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Senate, June 23, 2026, 7 wordsVote on Owens Nomination (Executive Session)That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 18, 2026, 105 wordsVote Explanation
I missed the following votes, but had I been present, I would have voted:…
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 11, 2026, 355 wordsTheodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
I rise today to mark an important step in the fight against wildfires with the passage of my Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act.
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Senate, May 13, 2026, 326 wordsProviding for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to the Withdrawal of the Rule...
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.
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Senate, March 24, 2026, 78 wordsVote Explanation
I missed the following votes, but had I been present, I would have voted no on rollcall vote No. 63, Confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 696 Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Senate, March 12, 2026, 652 wordsHousing for the 21st Century Act
12 days ago, Donald Trump took us to war against Iran. Since then, 7 American servicemembers have been killed, and 140 more have been wounded. Instead of protecting our troops, Trump is making it easier for enemies to kill them.
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Senate, January 7, 2026, 641 wordsProviding for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota...
25 years ago, I made the best decision of my life and became a U.S. marine. I fought in Lima Company 3/25 alongside some of the bravest men I have ever known, and some of my closest friends didn't make it back. Coming home, knowing it was for an illegal war for oil was devastating, and it is still devastating. And now, 20 years later, here we are again at that same crossroads.
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Senate, January 6, 2026, 529 wordsAnniversary of January 6
Today marks 5 years since January 6, the day a violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overturn a free and fair election and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power. It was not a protest. It was not a misunderstanding. It was an assault on our democracy.
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Senate, November 19, 2025, 138 wordsTribute to the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
I rise today to recognize the recent visit to America of the spiritual leader of the world's second largest Christian Church, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. His All-Holiness has been a leader in the causes of religious liberty, religious tolerance and international peace.
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Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management Relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record Of... (Senate, October 8, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, September 11, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, September 3, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, July 29, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, July 28, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Requests (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 24, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, July 22, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, July 21, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 325 (Executive Session) (Senate, July 17, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, July 17, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, July 16, 2025)
H.R. 4 (Senate, July 16, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, July 9, 2025)
H.R. 1 (Senate, June 28, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, June 24, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, June 17, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, May 22, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 103 (Executive Session) (Senate, February 27, 2025)
Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)

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Questions About Ruben Gallego

Is Ruben Gallego still in Congress?

Yes. Ruben Gallego is serving as senator from Arizona in the 119th Congress.

What party is Ruben Gallego?

Ruben Gallego is a Democrat.

When is Ruben Gallego up for reelection?

Gallego's current term ends January 3, 2031, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2030.

How old is Ruben Gallego?

Ruben Gallego was born November 20, 1979 and is 46.

How often does Ruben Gallego vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Gallego voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.

What committees is Ruben Gallego on?

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.