Senator Ruben Gallego and colleagues challenge attempts to restrict CFPB funding, citing legal and regulatory concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Gallego responds to CFPB funding issue: Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Democratic colleagues have filed an amicus brief against CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought’s efforts to deny funding based on a contested legal theory. They assert that this approach undermines the agency's independence and stability, arguing it contradicts Congress's intent in the Dodd-Frank Act.
Lawmakers emphasize the importance of funding: The brief contends that Vought's definition of "combined earnings" disrupts the funding structure and fails to adhere to established law. Gallego and peers additionally urged Vought to seek full funding from the Federal Reserve, citing its projected profitability far exceeding the CFPB’s funding cap.
Call for action and compliance: Gallego criticized the notion of protecting consumers from financial misconduct only in profitable years for the Fed. The Senators have requested immediate adherence to the law regarding the CFPB's funding, highlighting the legal implications of the ongoing debate.
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Ruben Gallego Fundraising
Ruben Gallego recently disclosed $663.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 98th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 89.2% came from individual donors.
Gallego disclosed $425.9K of spending. This was the 112th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Gallego disclosed $1.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 282nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Ruben Gallego Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Ruben Gallego is worth $121.5K, as of December 18th, 2025. This is the 457th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Ruben Gallego Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ruben Gallego:
- S.3504: A bill to authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes.
- S.3476: A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to codify modern communication practices, enhance transparency, and improve accountability within the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.
- S.3387: A bill to prohibit certain uses of automated decision systems to inform individualized prices, and for other purposes.
- S.3309: A bill to amend section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to spur an increase in the supply of housing, including low-income housing, in the United States.
- S.3221: Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act
- S.2867: Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act of 2025
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