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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ICYMI: Rep. Vasquez Defends Luna County Ranchers’ Water Rights and Livelihoods on the House Floor
Condemned Department of Homeland Security for drilling wells and taking water from Luna County ranchers.
“For generations, ranching families in this border community have relied on water from the Mimbres and Hachita Basins to sustain their herds and way of life. And when the feds needed water, they bought it or trucked it in. Then they said, ‘Why buy it, when we can steal it?’ Our ranchers follow the state’s water laws.”
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Voted for Main Street Capital Access Act to expand credit access for rural small businesses and community banks.
“Small businesses are the heart of our economy in New Mexico, but too many entrepreneurs in small and rural communities are overlooked by Wall Street and struggle to get the financing they need to grow”
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Rep. Vasquez Statement on President’s Primetime Address to the Nation
Criticized President's focus on election denial instead of addressing cost of living crisis.
“New Mexicans are suffering from the President’s failed economic policy — from skyrocketing gas prices to higher grocery costs to inflated healthcare — and the President is still focused on denying the 2020 election.”
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Held briefing with NTSB to investigate deadly civilian plane crash near Ruidoso.
“This week, I communicated with NTSB officials that a thorough investigation must be concluded to fully understand the cause of this tragic and fatal crash, and prevent future accidents in the future”
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Voted to block $3.3 billion in security assistance to Israel, opposing Netanyahu government policies.
“Hardworking New Mexicans’ tax dollars should not be spent on a blank check for Netanyahu’s far-right government to unleash senseless violence in Gaza and Lebanon, deny humanitarian aid, and continue the illegal settlements in the West Bank”
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Opposed OMB rule proposal giving executive branch unchecked federal grantmaking power.
“This proposal would represent the most sweeping and destructive transformation of the federal financial assistance system in modern history and would subordinate nonpartisan, merit-based grantmaking to political control, exposing the entire framework to serious constitutional challenge.”
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ICYMI: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Speaks Out Against Latest Wave of ICE Killings
Condemned ICE killings and criticized immigration enforcement operations.
“We were told this was about dangerous, violent criminals. Trump's immigration enforcement has made everyone unsafe — Latinos for the way we look, and any American who dares to stand with them”
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Highlighted Forest Service staffing cuts' impact on wildfire prevention and public lands management.
“The Administration is causing chaos, disruption, and thousands of consequential layoffs at the U.S. Forest Service, impacting rural forest communities like Silver City.”
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ICYMI: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Stands with Catholic Church at Mount Cristo Rey in Sunland Park
Opposed DHS land seizure at Mount Cristo Rey, advocated for alternative border security methods.
“We can both protect sacred Catholic places of worship and secure the border”
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Held border ride-along and met with law enforcement leaders on border security and rural policing.
“Local law enforcement in border counties face unique public safety challenges that require our attention and investment”
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Demanded USPS restore permanent mail service to Mule Creek after two-year delay.
“It has been over two years since USPS has taken any action to help the residents of Mule Creek. This saga has taken too long”
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Criticized Republican tax law for raising costs on health care, food and utilities.
“A year ago today, MAGA extremists sold out hardworking Americans to pay for tax cuts for a small group of wealthy elites, but Americans don’t need to be told that — they’ve felt it every single day with their wallets.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Champions Bipartisan Solutions to Protect New Mexicans From Fentanyl Crisis
Championed two bipartisan bills to combat fentanyl crisis and protect youth online safety.
“Fentanyl is cutting too many lives short, ripping apart New Mexico families.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship Case
Praised Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
“For nearly 160 years, the law has been crystal clear — if you’re born in the U.S., you’re an American citizen under the 14th Amendment of our Constitution. Today, the Supreme Court thankfully upheld the law and protected birthright citizenship in this country.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Speaks Out About Rising Utility Costs, Proposed El Paso Electric Rate Increase
Criticized El Paso Electric's proposed 57% rate increase affecting New Mexico families.
“Hardworking New Mexico families are struggling to pay their bills as their costs increase from the gas station to the grocery store — asking them to pay 57% more for electricity in this economy is way, way too much”
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Sent letter urging State Department to end Lebanon conflict and redirect spending to domestic needs.
“The systematic destruction of protected civilian infrastructure and the violence against innocent civilians is unacceptable”
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Sent letter urging New Mexico to reduce SNAP payment error rate and protect federal funding.
“HCA must take lowering the SNAP error rate seriously to protect this vital program for New Mexicans struggling to put food on the table and guard the state's budget from harmful impacts”
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Cosponsored bipartisan bill preventing USDA from closing field offices and requiring minimum staffing levels.
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Voted to expand Medicare coverage for Alzheimer's screening and diagnostic blood tests.
“Over 46,000 New Mexicans are currently grappling with Alzheimer’s, and most of us have seen this disease’s devastating impact firsthand with our own loved ones or members of our community”
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Supported legislation expanding Medicare coverage for Alzheimer's disease screening and diagnostic blood tests.
“Over 46,000 New Mexicans are currently grappling with Alzheimer’s, and most of us have seen this disease’s devastating impact firsthand with our own loved ones or members of our community”
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Announced support for bill protecting access to abortion medication on Dobbs anniversary.
“Four years after Roe was overturned, women are still paying the price for extremists’ attacks on reproductive freedom”
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Secured $1 million for Belen wastewater treatment facility repairs and upgrades.
“Belen is growing, which means its infrastructure needs to grow with it. I’m proud to have secured over a million dollars to rebuild the Belen wastewater treatment facility, and it was great to see it up close this week”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Introduces Bipartisan Solution to Protect America’s Herds From New World Screwworm
Introduced bipartisan bill to combat New World screwworm spread and protect livestock herds.
“For New Mexicans, the New World screwworm is not a distant problem. It's here, right in our backyard.”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Marks 14th Anniversary of DACA, Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Dreamers
Reaffirmed commitment to protecting DACA recipients and pushing for permanent pathway to citizenship.
“New Mexico is home to more than 4,000 DACA recipients who contribute millions in state and local taxes, support local businesses, and help power our state's workforce. These folks are our neighbors, coworkers, business owners, and community leaders”
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Sent letter demanding answers about National Park fees diverted to Washington D.C. projects.
“Americans … expect those dollars to be reinvested in the places they visit, supporting trail repairs, campground improvements, visitor facilities, historic preservation, road maintenance, and the stewardship of some of our nation's most treasured landscapes.”
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.