Education & Family Support
Investing in students means investing in our future. Rep. Vasquez believes that education boosts New Mexico's competitiveness by equipping the next generation with essential skills to strengthen our workforce. That's why prioritizing early childhood education, family support, and post-graduation opportunities ensures a solid foundation for the future.
Here are some ways Vasquez has been working to make this a reality:
Supporting Working Families
- Introduced his Lowering Costs Plan, which includes several bills to help cut costs from the grocery store to the gas station.
- Voted to expand the Child Tax Credit, benefiting more than 59K children in the district, and continues to work on expanding the credit to its full potential through the American Families Act.
- Voted to slash prescription costs and ensure price transparency by passing the bipartisan Lower Costs, More Transparency Act.
- Fighting to preserve theAffordable Connectivity Program to make high-speed internet more accessible for low-income families and students.
Student Education & Well-Being
- Introduced the Parity for Tribal Educators Act to give every child in New Mexico a fair shot at success by keeping Tribal schools staffed with quality educators.
- Advocated for mental health services in schools through the Mental Health Services for Students Act, ensuring students' well-being.
- Enhanced school safety measures and promoted bullying prevention efforts with the Safe Schools Improvement Act.
- Championed cleaner school buses with the Community Facilities Program for Rural Clean School Bus Infrastructure Act, providing safer transportation for rural students.
- Secured $16M Head Start grant and increased funding to support early childhood education.
More on Education & Family Support
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) alongside the New Mexico Delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding the immediate release of nearly $5.6 billion in federal education funding withheld from New Mexico’s students, educators, and schools.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 26, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led a letter to Secretary of Education Linda E.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) forcefully defended the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during a House Agriculture Committee hearing, warning that Republican efforts to slash $230 billion from the program would devastate rural communities across New Mexico and the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) condemned the U.S. Department of Education's decision to lay off nearly 50% of its workforce, warning that the move threatens students, teachers, and families—especially in rural, Tribal, and underserved communities.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Thursday, October 24, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) celebrated the groundbreaking of Homewise Inc.’s first all-electric development project in Albuquerque.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Today, October 17, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) highlighted his ongoing commitment to helping New Mexicans navigate federal bureaucracy and securing funding for community projects.
CHAPARRAL, N.M. – Today, U.S.