Press Releases

On Friday, June 14, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), expressing disappointment in the extreme Republican partisan provisions that overshadowed this traditionally bipartisan process. Despite securing significant wins for New Mexico, Vasquez stood firm against the inclusion of anti-choice provisions that undermine the rights of service members and their families.

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, U.S.Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02)’s bipartisan and bicameral Ranching Without Red Tape Act was heard in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, bringing it one step closer to becoming law. The bill aims to make it easier for ranchers to make minor range improvements on federal lands and is supported by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Reps. John Curtis (R-UT) and John Duarte (R-CA).

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez announced the introduction of H.R. 8514, the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, a new bill aimed at increasing the yearly books and supply stipend, providing veterans with the necessary financial stability to focus on their studies and prepare for their future. Vasquez presented the bill during the House Veteran Affairs (HVAC) Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity hearing on pending legislation.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced nearly $40 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for New Mexico’s second congressional district in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). Congress is responsible for passing annual Appropriations legislation to fund the federal government, including funding for local projects. Vasquez’s proposed projects focus on an array of issues ranging from public safety investments to infrastructure improvements on roads and wastewater facilities.