Press Releases
April 18, 2024
Today, Thursday, April 18, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) introduced the bipartisan H.R. 8058, No More Narcos Act, which addresses the alarming practice of middle and high school students being recruited to act as human and drug smugglers for cartels and coyotes.
April 17, 2024
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.-02) voted to support law enforcement’s efforts to bolster public safety in his vote against H.R. 4639.
Issues:Keeping Our Communities Safe
April 17, 2024
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) announced he is leading H.J.Res.115, a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the Administration’s decision to allow beef imports from Paraguay, whose history of Foot-and-Mouth Diseases raises serious concerns about food safety.
Issues:Agriculture
April 15, 2024
In a virtual press conference on Monday, April 15, 2024, U.S. Reps. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) discussed their resolution condemning Republican inaction on crucial immigration reform and border security measures.
April 12, 2024
On Friday, April 12, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) urged Congressional leadership to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to ensure the 71,000 households in New Mexico’s second congressional district that rely on the program can access affordable internet.
Issues:Lower Costs, More Jobs
April 11, 2024
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives, condemning decades of Republicans blocking crucial immigration reform action and border security measures.
April 9, 2024
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) voted in favor of H.R. 6492, the EXPLORE Act, which improves outdoor recreation opportunities and increases access to Federal public lands. The bill passed the House under suspension. Vasquez is a cosponsor of the bill.
Issues:Environment & Conservation
April 9, 2024
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) released the following statement on the Arizona Supreme Court ruling to uphold the state’s 1864 total abortion ban.
Issues:Rights & Freedoms
April 3, 2024
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) secured a provision based on his Parity for Tribal Educators Act in the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bill signed into law last month. The legislation included a directive to the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to begin the process of extending federal retirement benefits to teachers at Tribally-controlled schools.
April 2, 2024
On Tuesday, April 2, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) released the following statement amidst the recent disruptions caused by migrant crossings in Sunland Park.