Gabe Vasquez
U.S. Representative · NM-2 · Democrat
Statements and posts
351 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 351 statements
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Announces the Birth of His Son
Announced the birth of his son and temporary focus on family duties.
“Nikki and I are overjoyed to share that our son has arrived, and both Nikki and the baby are happy and healthy”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Introduces Bill to Establish a Vet Center in Socorro
Introduced bill to establish a vet center in Socorro, New Mexico for rural veterans.
“Our veterans make a great sacrifice to protect our way of life – when they return home, they deserve easy access to the care they need”
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Urged immediate passage of CHILE Act providing $5 billion in disaster aid to specialty crop farmers.
“In New Mexico, these growers are the backbone of our agricultural communities, supporting generations of family farms and businesses.”
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Rep. Vasquez Demands Social Media CEOs do More to Stop Illegal Gun Trafficking, Protect Children
Sent letter to social media CEOs demanding action against illegal gun trafficking and youth violence.
“From Las Cruces to Albuquerque, I work directly with law enforcement agencies in New Mexico that continue to raise concerns about this issue and the link between social media and increasing juvenile crime”
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Rep. Vasquez Demands Answers From Forest Service on Trail Maintenance and Wildfire Preparedness
Sent letter to Forest Service demanding answers on trail maintenance and wildfire preparedness.
“In April, I demanded answers from the Forest Service after concerning reports of our trails falling into disarray”
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Released report showing Trump administration policies cost New Mexico families $3,400 on average.
“This report confirms what New Mexicans already know: this Administration is squeezing them for everything they’ve got”
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Led delegation urging federal agencies to coordinate response to New Mexico flooding.
“It is imperative that your agencies act now to cut red tape, reduce bureaucratic barriers, increase communication and responsiveness, and act as a partner in this recovery”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Statement on EPA Promoting Methane Emissions
Criticized EPA rollback of methane emissions regulations for oil and gas.
“Energy production drives our state's economy and provides good-paying jobs, and we can continue to do it while strengthening, not weakening, protections for clean air for the workers and families who work in and near the industry”
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Urged USDA and Forest Service to maintain 2005 Travel Management Rule restricting vehicle access.
“New Mexicans deserve public lands that are safe and well-managed. Ending the long-established Travel Management Rule would put public safety at risk and open the door to damage that will take generations to undo”
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Sent letter to FAA demanding it maintain critical air safety technology at Albuquerque airport.
“The FAA has still not provided sufficient answers regarding the recent airspace closure in El Paso and plane crash in Ruidoso – and has still not shown that it is improving coordination with other agencies or ensuring that my constituents’ are safe”
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Rep. Vasquez Secures $96 Million to Build New Alamo Navajo Health Center
Secured $96 million in federal funding to build new health center for Alamo Navajo community.
“This $96 million investment is a major step toward ensuring the Alamo Navajo community has access to the quality health care it deserves”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Statement on Administration’s Illegal Decision to Withhold Funding
Criticized administration's withholding of nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved funding.
“The Administration is trampling on the Constitution by withholding funding approved by both parties in Congress”
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Rep. Vasquez Statement on Flooding Emergency in New Mexico
Issued statement monitoring flood damage and coordinating disaster recovery efforts in New Mexico.
“I am monitoring the flood damage across our state and closely working with state and local officials to move disaster efforts along as efficiently as possible, including re-opening key transportation routes and ensuring our communities are safe as the road to recovery begins”
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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 restrict 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”
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Honoring First Lieutenant James Clayton Flowers
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor First Lieutenant James Clayton Flowers, who is the oldest living United States veteran, a retired teacher, and a proud resident of New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. Born on Christmas day in Dendron, Virginia, James was raised by his father, who was a…
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Secured $50 million in water infrastructure authorizations for New Mexico drought, wildfire recovery and flood 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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Joined bipartisan letter to tech leaders demanding labor and environmental protections for data centers.
“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
Secured House passage of five bipartisan public safety bills addressing fentanyl, scams, and officer safety.
“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
Announced support for FRONTIER Act to regulate advanced artificial intelligence systems.
“Congress must answer the urgent call for immediate action on AI regulation, and leaving Washington without addressing this matter would be reckless and irresponsible.”
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Backed data center moratorium and championed bills to protect communities from data center costs.
“Questionable data center developers are striking murky deals in rural communities across the country, locking in sweetheart deals without public input or transparency.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Secretary Kennedy Protect Head Start Programs for New Mexico Children
Sent letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy urging withdrawal of proposed Head Start funding cuts.
“Head Start is a critical lifeline for over 7,000 hardworking families in New Mexico”
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Released report showing Trump administration policies cost New Mexico families $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
Announced $7.6 million returned to constituents through casework services.
“I’m incredibly proud of this milestone for our office and most importantly, for the $7.6 million we’ve returned to our constituents”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.