Press Releases

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Touts Good Paying Jobs, Inflation Reduction Act at Array Technologies

October 2, 2024

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Today, October 2, U.S.

Issues:Lower Costs, More JobsKeeping Energy Costs Down

House Passes Vasquez’s Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wildfires, Support Ranchers

September 25, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 24, 2024, the House passed U.S.

Issues:AgricultureEnvironment & Conservation

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Votes to Pass Bipartisan Spending Bill to Fund Government, Avert Shutdown

September 25, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 25, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) voted to pass a bipartisan spending bill to keep the government funded through a continuing resolution.

Vasquez speaks at press conference advocating for RECA

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls for Immediate Passage of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

September 25, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 24, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.-02), alongside a bipartisan group of Senators, Representatives and advocates,urged the immediate passage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).

Issues:Armed Services & National SecuritySupporting Tribal Communities

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Opposes Expansion of Military Flight Operations Over the Gila Wilderness

September 17, 2024

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) expressed his strong opposition to the proposed expansion of military flight operations over the Gila Wilderness, citing the harmful effects it would have on local communities, businesses and the environment. In a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Vasquez urged the Air Force to reconsider moving forward with plans to expand the Military Operations Area (MOA) in Southwest New Mexico.

Issues:Armed Services & National SecurityEnvironment & Conservation

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Leads Group on Agriculture Committee Urging Congressional Leadership to Pass Bipartisan Farm Bill

September 12, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, September 11, U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) and Andrea Salinas (O.R.-06) led the House Agriculture Committee Democrats’ effort to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill that supports families and farmers.

Issues:Agriculture

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Continues Delivering for Veterans

September 11, 2024

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) urged the House Veterans Affairs Committee to pass his bill, the New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act. The bill addresses the long-standing health care challenges faced by rural veterans in Otero and Eddy counties. It would reduce travel times for veterans in these counties while ensuring they are fully reimbursed for their travel expenses.

Issues:Supporting Our Veterans

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Champions Veterans’ Education and Early Childhood Programs in Las Cruces

September 6, 2024

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) discussed his newly introduced Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act to provide more educational resources to veterans and announced he secured $4.5 million in Head Start investments for Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS).

Issues:Education & Family SupportSupporting Our Veterans

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Stands for Reproductive Freedom at UNM’s Center for Reproductive Health Groundbreaking

September 5, 2024

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) spoke at the groundbreaking of the University of New Mexico (UNM)’s Center for Reproductive Health in Las Cruces. Vasquez emphasized his commitment to standing up for a woman’s right to choose and ensuring equitable health care in New Mexico.

Issues:Rights & FreedomsMaking Health Care Affordable & Accessible

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Fights for Medical Debt Relief for New Mexicans

September 4, 2024

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) met with seniors in Albuquerque to discuss the work he’s doing to prevent and reduce medical debt. Vasquez was also joined by the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, the Center for Civic Policy, New Mexico Legal Aid and Casa de Salud.

Issues:Lower Costs, More JobsMaking Health Care Affordable & Accessible