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On Flag Day, Gallego Backs Bill to Ensure American Flags Are Made in America
WASHINGTON – On Flag Day, Senator Gallego (D-AZ) announced his support for the bipartisan Make American Flags in America Act of 2025. This bill would close loopholes in existing law to ensure that American flags displayed on federal property or purchased by federal agencies are manufactured completely in the United States from American materials. “Flying the American flag is an act of patriotism, and it should be backed by American jobs and American materials,” said Senator Gallego. “It’s just common sense that our government should only buy flags made in the US. This bill closes the loopholes to ensure we do.” In 2024, Congress passed and the President signed into law
Senator Gallego Announces the Birth of His Son, Cooper
WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) proudly announced the birth of his son, Cooper. “Sydney and I are overjoyed to welcome our son into the world,” said Senator Gallego. “He is a healthy baby, and I am beyond grateful that both mom and baby are doing well. Michael and Isla are thrilled to welcome their new younger brother into the family.” Senator Gallego will be taking paternity leave to care for his growing family. While he will be taking a break from most official duties and public appearances, he will still be voting on the Senate floor. “I understand the immense trust the people of Arizona have
Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Permanently Preserve Last Remaining Wild Forest Lands
Bill would codify Roadless Rule, which protects almost 60 million acres of America’s remaining pristine National Forest Lands WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), along with Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Roadless Area Conservation Act to finally enshrine the U.S. Forest Service’s Roadless Rule protections into law. For nearly a quarter century, the Roadless Rule has shielded 58.5 million acres of the most pristine and treasured areas within the National Forest System from roadbuilding and logging. In Arizona, the Rule protects 1,174,000 acres of Inventoried roadless Areas (IRAs). “For decades, the Roadless Rule has been protecting over 1 million acres of forest in Arizona –