Statements and posts
29 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Vasquez, NM Delegation Secure Key Funding to Rebuild Roads Outside of WIPP in Carlsbad
Secured $10 million in federal funding to repair US 285 Relief Route near WIPP facility.
“WIPP serves a critical role for nuclear waste storage in our state and for our nation.”
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Reps. Vasquez, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan BEEF Act to Protect American Ranchers and Lower Beef Prices
Introduced bipartisan bill to stop foreign beef imports and strengthen domestic cattle production.
“If we want more affordable beef, the answer is to grow American production, strengthen competition, and make it easier for the next generation of ranchers to stay in business – not make our country more dependent on un-vetted foreign imports.”
BEEF Act Foreign Beef Import RestrictionsAgriculture and FoodAI-read
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Secured up to $50 million for New Mexico water infrastructure, drought recovery and Rio Grande protection.
“I fought to put New Mexico front and center in this bill, and I’m proud to have delivered.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Answers Over Reported Delays to Critical New World Screwworm Facility
Demanded answers on reported delays to New World Screwworm facility construction.
“NWS is not an abstract threat. Every day lost preparing our defenses puts American cattle producers, rural communities, and our food supply at greater risk.”
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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined a bipartisan letter with 110 of his congressional colleagues to tech industry leaders demanding data center construction follow strict guardrails to protect consumers from electricity and…
“Should you fall short of these standards and fail to provide anything other than a safe and direct benefit for the communities that house these data centers, we will reject their construction.”
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House Passes Five of Rep. Gabe Vasquez’s Critical, Bipartisan Public Safety Bills
In the final week of session before the midterm elections, Vasquez pushes five more bills through the House WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the House’s final week of session until November, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), voted to pass…
“Throughout this Congress, I have worked with Democrats and Republicans to introduce legislation to keep our communities safe and support public safety officers. It is great to get these five critical bills through the House to boost public safety.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Takes Action to Curb Catastrophic Risks Posed by Rapid AI Development
On September 16, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced his support for bipartisan legislation to combat the growing risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence systems — the FRONTIER Act — and called on Speaker Mike…
“Congress must answer the urgent call for immediate action on AI regulation, and leaving Washington without addressing this matter would be reckless and irresponsible. It’s clear there is great risk in the continued development of super intelligence with no guardrails, and Speaker Johnson and the President refuse to act…”
Mentions H.R. 9925
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Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced a suite of new actions to address New Mexicans’ concerns about rapid data center development.
“Questionable data center developers are striking murky deals in rural communities across the country, locking in sweetheart deals without public input or transparency. They purposefully withhold information about their water use, emissions, and electricity costs — all while they actively get tax breaks passed by MAGA…”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Secretary Kennedy Protect Head Start Programs for New Mexico Children
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy urging him to withdraw a proposed rule to cut Head Start funding, which would take away educational…
“Head Start is a critical lifeline for over 7,000 hardworking families in New Mexico.”
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On September 10, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released a new report detailing how much prices have spiked under the Trump Administration, costing New Mexicans $3,100 on average.
“Since this Administration took office, reckless tariffs, the war of choice in Iran, and countless short-sighted policies have caused prices to soar for everything from gas, to groceries, to healthcare and more.”
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Vasquez Announces Another Milestone: Over $7.6 Million Returned to New Mexicans
On September 9, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that his office has returned more than $7.6 million to constituents in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District through casework services, just over a month since…
“I’m incredibly proud of this milestone for our office and most importantly, for the $7.6 million we’ve returned to our constituents.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez to Introduce BEEF Act to Protect American Ranchers and Lower Beef Prices
On September 4, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that he will introduce the BEEF (Banning External Entry of Foreign Beef) Act, legislation to stop the Administration’s latest expansion of foreign beef imports and…
“If we want more affordable beef, the answer is to grow American production, strengthen competition, and make it easier for the next generation of ranchers to stay in business – not make our country more dependent on un-vetted foreign imports.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls for Total Ban on ICE Usage of Electric Gloves
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) demanding the immediate cancellation of their wasteful $16.7 million contract to equip ICE agents with electric shock gloves and the total…
“This Administration’s mass deportation campaign isn’t just targeting the ‘worst of the worst,’ it is terrorizing our communities.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Sends Bipartisan Demand to DOJ to Release Critical Law Enforcement Funding
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) partnered with Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) and demanded the Department of Justice (DOJ) release funding for the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program immediately in a bipartisan letter to…
“Congress included $44 million for the RISS program in the FY26 spending bill, however, these funds have yet to be distributed.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Action to Expand Care and Benefits for Rural New Mexico Veterans
On September 2, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) called for immediate action to ensure veterans living in rural and southern New Mexico can access the healthcare, benefits, and assistance they put their lives on the line to…
“New Mexico veterans – especially those living in rural areas – should never feel left behind by their government. We should be making it easier for them to access the benefits they have earned by serving our country, and I urge the VA to take meaningful action to expand access to services, benefits, and assistance to…”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls for Hearing to Protect Manufactured Housing Communities from Private Equity
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) called on the House Financial Services Committee to hold a hearing on institutional investors’ impact on Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs) across the country.
“Congress recently passed a landmark housing bill with overwhelmingly bipartisan support to help Americans purchase homes and specifically targeted institutional investors' role in purchasing single family homes. But the bill did not include equitable protections to address private equity’s role in purchasing hundreds…”
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On September 1, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), and other Democratic members from across the country made it clear that the stock trading ban battle is far from over in the…
“The American people are sick of the self-enrichment, the wheeling and dealing, and the billions of dollars being harvested in this Administration, as members of Congress and others abuse their power to make themselves wealthier.”
Mentions H.R. 1908
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On August 31, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), co-founder of the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, took to the House floor to make the case that protecting America’s public lands is an act of patriotism and called on lawmakers…
“The truth is, Americans love nature. Hunters, anglers, and families alike agree that public lands are patriotic. Let us renew these concepts of bipartisan cooperation and protect our shared patriotism, even if it means standing up to your own party, standing up to this Administration, in the wake of the largest wave of…”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Answers on True Cost of Iran War for New Mexican Families
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding a full public accounting of the economic costs of their cost-raising war of choice with Iran as prices continue to…
“What was billed as a two-week operation is now a full-scale war that has lasted for over 150 days, cost at least $37 billion, and claimed the lives of 18 servicemembers. At the same time, prices across the country have gone up significantly, placing the burden of this conflict on American families.”
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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) demanded House Speaker Mike Johnson bring H.R. 6731, the Restore Trust in Government Act, to the House floor for a vote in a letter he led along with 35 of his House colleagues.
“We urge you to bring H.R. 6731, the Restore Trust in Government Act to the floor immediately for a vote when the House of Representatives returns from the August recess”
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Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced his support for two new bills to hold massive data center developers accountable, protect New Mexico families from higher electricity costs, and give communities the information they…
“New Mexico’s water, air, and resources belong to us, not to billionaires from coastal states who see an opportunity to extract profit from our land. I’ve been appalled at the backroom deals, silencing of dissenting voices, shady NDAs and shell companies, and the overall lack of transparency from those who seek to do…”
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On August 19, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) toured the Veterans Integration Center (VIC) of Albuquerque to discuss expanding VA benefits and opportunities with veterans and VIC leaders.
“Places like the VIC are serving our veterans with outstanding care, compassion and respect.”
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Rep. Vasquez Named One of the Most Bipartisan Members of Congress
On August 17, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) was awarded the most bipartisan member of New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation.
“I’m proud to receive one of the highest scores for bipartisanship in Congress because since day one, I’ve been working for everyone in my district, not any party or any special interest.”
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On August 17, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) cosponsored the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026, an updated version of the bill to deliver New Mexico’s downwinder communities the compensation they…
“I stand with the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and all those that refuse to let the world forget what happened at the Trinity Site in July 1945. It is past time the U.S. government took full responsibility for the harm it has wrought on our Downwinder and other impacted communities, and this bill marks a major…”
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Rep. Vasquez Presses Administration to Return Tariff Taxes to New Mexicans, Not Corporations
On August 12, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott demanding that they push corporations to return the money from…
“It’s simple: this Administration and the corporations it paid out owe each and every New Mexican $1,000.”
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Rep. Vasquez Stands With Veterans in Socorro, Marking PACT Act Anniversary
To mark the fourth anniversary of the PACT Act, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) met with veterans in Socorro to discuss pressing issues including access to healthcare, affordable housing, and ensuring that veterans in rural areas…
“Socorro veterans have come together to build a network of community and support, and I’m grateful to be able to sit down with them and talk shop about the federal issues that impact veterans and their care and benefits.”
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Rep. Vasquez Helps Introduce Bill to Ban Scam Advertisements on Social Media
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) co-sponsored the bipartisan, commonsense SCAM Act, a bill that would require social media companies to take action to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads on their platforms.
“Too many Americans are falling for scam advertising on social media, getting ripped off by fraudsters and fake companies.”
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On August 5, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) demanded answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding high-capacity groundwater wells that have already been drilled by federal border wall contractors in Luna…
“U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently ordered contractors to stop drilling new wells following concerns raised by my office, ranchers, and stakeholders. However, CBP’s order does not undo the unauthorized drilling that has already occurred, provide clarity around whether the existing wells will continue to…”
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Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers about the coordination between the Federal Aviation…
“New Mexicans deserve safety in the sky, especially those flying to deliver critical medical care. I have been briefed by the NTSB chair and regional officials on the incident in Ruidoso, and military technology definitely had a role to play in the flight path of this tragic crash.”