U.S. Senator · D · Arizona
Ruben Gallego
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 302 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 152
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Gallego puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Veterans
Extensive record
Gallego's work here shows up as 50 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
50 bills
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Their stated view
- Protecting Veterans' Benefits — Senator Gallego advocates for preventing the recoupment of separation pay from veterans who receive disability compensation, ensuring they retain earned benefits.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand veterans' mental health care
- Eliminate Veterans' Separation Pay Recoupment
The record (41)
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.Latest action 2025-07-24
- Bill cosponsoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredDaniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide ActLatest action 2025-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredDOCs for Veterans Act of 2015Latest action 2015-11-20
- Bill authoredExpanding Health Care Options for First Responders ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- Bill authoredRestore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-12
Housing
Extensive record
Gallego's work here shows up as 44 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
44 bills
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Their stated view
- Affordable Housing Initiatives — He supports tax credit extensions and other measures to stimulate the creation of low-income housing and address housing affordability.
Commitments tracked here
- Lower housing costs by building more homes
- Allow 5-Year Carrybacks for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
The record (42)
- Bill authoredAffordable Housing Credit Carryback ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredBuilding Housing for the American Dream ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredUnlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews ActLatest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredLower Drug Costs for Families ActLatest action 2024-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Health Care and Lowering Costs ActLatest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredHousing Supply Expansion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, as the "Raul M. Grijalva Federal Building".Latest action 2025-10-29
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Gallego's work here shows up as 33 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
33 bills
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Their stated view
- Wildfire and Water Security — Senator Gallego champions legislation to improve wildfire prevention and response, and enhance water security and drought resilience in affected regions.
Commitments tracked here
- Secure Arizona's long-term water supply
- Enhance Water Security and Drought Resilience
The record (27)
- Bill authoredWater Security and Drought Resilience ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredWater Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-01
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-19
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization ActLatest action 2021-12-01
- Bill cosponsoredUnlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews ActLatest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredWater Cybersecurity Enhancement ActLatest action 2024-12-18
- Bill cosponsoredClean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
Immigration & border
Extensive record
Gallego's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Pair border security with protections for Dreamers
The record (24)
- Bill authoredBorder Patrol Recruitment Enhancement ActLatest action 2025-06-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.Latest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill authoredRestoring Respect for Immigrant Service in Uniform ActLatest action 2016-05-17
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 30, 2025, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.Latest action 2025-10-27
- Bill authoredTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for enforcement of standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions and essential retail pharmacy protections under the Medicare program.Latest action 2024-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".Latest action 2026-08-06
Economy & jobs
No records matched yet
Gallego has stated a position on worker pay and rights, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Worker Pay and Rights — He proposes increasing overtime pay, ensuring fair compensation for federal workers during shutdowns, and promoting general wage increases.
- Ethical Financial Systems — Senator Gallego calls for accountability in financial crimes and supports regulations to protect consumers and maintain integrity in financial markets.
What Gallego stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Veterans
Protecting Veterans' Benefits
Senator Gallego advocates for preventing the recoupment of separation pay from veterans who receive disability compensation, ensuring they retain earned benefits.
- 02Housing
Affordable Housing Initiatives
He supports tax credit extensions and other measures to stimulate the creation of low-income housing and address housing affordability.
- 03Environment
Wildfire and Water Security
Senator Gallego champions legislation to improve wildfire prevention and response, and enhance water security and drought resilience in affected regions.
- 04Labor and Employment
Worker Pay and Rights
He proposes increasing overtime pay, ensuring fair compensation for federal workers during shutdowns, and promoting general wage increases.
- 05Economy
Ethical Financial Systems
Senator Gallego calls for accountability in financial crimes and supports regulations to protect consumers and maintain integrity in financial markets.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Environment
Secure Arizona's long-term water supply
Campaigned on protecting Arizona's Colorado River allocation and funding drought resilience.
Where it stands: Has pushed Colorado River drought funding; long-term basin agreements are still being negotiated.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredWater Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-01
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-19
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization ActLatest action 2021-12-01
- Bill cosponsoredUnlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews ActLatest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredWater Cybersecurity Enhancement ActLatest action 2024-12-18
- Bill cosponsoredClean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredIDEA Full Funding ActLatest action 2025-04-03
- Housing
Lower housing costs by building more homes
Campaigned on increasing housing supply and cutting costs for Arizona renters and buyers.
Where it stands: Has backed housing supply legislation; no major housing bill has been enacted.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredBuilding Housing for the American Dream ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredUnlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews ActLatest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredLower Drug Costs for Families ActLatest action 2024-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Health Care and Lowering Costs ActLatest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredHousing Supply Expansion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, as the "Raul M. Grijalva Federal Building".Latest action 2025-10-29
- Bill cosponsoredWildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2025-01-16
- Immigration
Pair border security with protections for Dreamers
Promised more border resources alongside a permanent solution for DACA recipients.
Where it stands: Has supported bipartisan border negotiations; no comprehensive bill has passed.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredBorder Patrol Recruitment Enhancement ActLatest action 2025-06-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.Latest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill authoredRestoring Respect for Immigrant Service in Uniform ActLatest action 2016-05-17
- Bill authoredRestoring Respect for Immigrant Service in Uniform ActLatest action 2017-03-21
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 30, 2025, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.Latest action 2025-10-27
- Bill authoredTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for enforcement of standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions and essential retail pharmacy protections under the Medicare program.Latest action 2024-12-17
- Veterans
Expand veterans' mental health care
A Marine combat veteran, he promised better mental health and suicide prevention care for veterans.
Where it stands: Has cosponsored veteran mental health measures.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.Latest action 2025-07-24
- Bill cosponsoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredDaniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide ActLatest action 2025-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredDOCs for Veterans Act of 2015Latest action 2015-11-20
- Bill authoredExpanding Health Care Options for First Responders ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredAccelerating Kids’ Access to Care ActLatest action 2025-02-26
- Veterans
Eliminate Veterans' Separation Pay Recoupment
Championing a bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the recoupment of separation pay from members of the Armed Forces who subsequently receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where it stands: Senator Gallego sponsored a bill on 2026-08-07 that directly addresses the promise, which has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredRestore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-12
- Bill authoredRestore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2020Latest action 2020-03-09
- Bill authoredRestore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2022Latest action 2022-02-01
- Bill authoredNative VetSuccess at Tribal Colleges and Universities Pilot Program ActLatest action 2021-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-25
- Bill authoredInnovative Therapies Centers of Excellence ActLatest action 2026-03-09
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2025-09-10
- Environment
Enhance Water Security and Drought Resilience
Supporting the Water Security and Drought Resilience Act to invest in infrastructure and strategies that address water scarcity and improve drought preparedness.
Where it stands: Senator Gallego sponsored the Water Security and Drought Resilience Act, which was ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on 2026-07-29.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredWater Security and Drought Resilience ActLatest action 2026-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredWestern Water Infrastructure Fairness ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredWater Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-01
- Bill authoredWater Cybersecurity Enhancement ActLatest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-19
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization ActLatest action 2021-12-01
- Bill authoredDomestic Water Protection Act of 2023Latest action 2023-09-01
- Housing
Allow 5-Year Carrybacks for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Sponsoring a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow 5-year carrybacks for the low-income housing tax credit, fostering more affordable housing development.
Where it stands: Senator Gallego sponsored a bill on 2026-08-07, S.XXX, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow 5-year carrybacks for the low-income housing tax credit, which has been referred to the Committee on Finance.
On the record: 19 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredAffordable Housing Credit Carryback ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredExcess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2022Latest action 2022-04-18
- Bill cosponsoredStreamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredFirst-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredHousing Supply Expansion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredUnlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews ActLatest action 2025-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredBUILD Housing ActLatest action 2025-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.Latest action 2025-04-30
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