Ruben Gallego held the first-ever House hearing on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, oversaw the House passage of Carcieri fix legislation affirming Tribal Nations’ right to sovereign homelands, and championed investment in broadband and other critical infrastructure on Tribal land.

He has advocated for cornerstone federal land and wildlife conservation laws and worked to improve public access to America’s iconic public lands.

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Ruben Gallego parents: Meet mother Elisa Gallego

Elisa Gallego is the only known parent of the politician.

Gallego is a first-generation American, born in Chicago to a Colombian mother and a Mexican father.

Congressman Gallego is an Assistant Whip for the Democratic Caucus, First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Vice-Chair and Tribal Liaison of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Vice-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus.

Who is Ruben Gallego’s father?

Gallego’s father was not documented at the time he garnered fame in politics

Where are Ruben Gallego parents from?

His parents are from Columbia.

In the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Ruben Gallego represents Arizona’s 7th District, which includes portions of Phoenix, Glendale, and Tolleson. In 2014, he was elected for the first time.