Representative Pete Gallego Political Summary

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Representative Pete P. Gallego

Full Name:	Pete P. Gallego
Office:	U.S. House (TX) - District 23, Democratic
First Elected:	11/06/2012
Next Election:	2014

Gender:	Male
Family:	Wife: Maria Elena Ramon
Birth Date:	12/02/1961
Birth Place:	Alpine, TX
Home City:	Alpine, TX

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Recent Key Votes

SB 420 - Eligibility for Indigent Health Care

Legislation (Nay)

May 17, 2011 - Defines "sponsored alien" as a person who has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, and who, as a condition of ...

SB 14 - Voter Identification Requirements

Legislation (Nay)

May 16, 2011 - Requires voters to provide one of the following forms of photo identification in order to vote (Sec. 14): Driver's license; Personal identification card; ...

HB 12 - Enforcement Of State And Federal Laws Governing Immigration

Legislation (Nay)

May 10, 2011 - Prohibits any governing body, officer, employee, or district attorney of a municipality, county, or special district from adopting any rule or policy that prohibits ...

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Recent Public Statements

Gallego Statement on Reducing Flight Delays Act

April 26, 2013 - Congressman Pete Gallego (TX-23) released the following statement in regards to his vote in favor of the "Reducing Flight Delays Act": "I'm glad Congress gave ...

San Antonio Missions National Historic Park Recieves 2013 America's Best Idea Grant From the National Park Foundation

April 24, 2013 - The San Antonio Missions National Historic Park is one of 34 national parks across the country selected to receive a 2013 America's Best Idea grant ...

Letter to Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Moran - EPA's Border Environment Infrastructure Fund Funding

April 19, 2013 - Only available in PDF, view source link to view letter.

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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle	2012
Total Income	$1,802,829.59
Total Spent	$1,767,937.79
Cash On Hand	$34,891.80
Debt	$89,147.10
Source	OpenSecrets.org
Updated	12/31/2012

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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Pete Gallego refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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