Press Releases

Following Vasquez’s Calls, the National Defense Authorization Act Removes Anti-Choice Amendments

December 7, 2023

On Thursday, December 7, 2023, following the release of the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) applauded the removal of harmful anti-choice and discriminatory amendments the GOP included in the House-passed version of the bill.

Issues:Armed Services & National Security

Vasquez Urges Congress to Pass the Expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

December 1, 2023

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On Friday, December 1, 2023, ahead of the release of the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) urges Congress to ensure the expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) stays in the NDAA.

Issues:CongressMaking Health Care Affordable & Accessible

Vasquez Announces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Ranchers Make Range Improvements

November 16, 2023

Press Release

On Thursday, November 16, 2023, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Ranching Without Red Tape Act alongside Representative John Curtis (R-UT), Representative John Duarte (R-CA) and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) that aims to make it easier for ranchers to make minor range improvements on federal lands.

Issues:Agriculture

Vasquez Statement on the Safe Return of Hostages, Support for a Ceasefire

November 16, 2023

Press Release

On Thursday, November 16, 2023, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement on reported negotiations for the release of hostages, delivery of humanitarian aid and an initial ceasefire.

Issues:Congress

Vasquez, Ciscomani Celebrate New Funding for Southline Transmission Project

November 15, 2023

Press Release

U.S. Congressmen Gabe Vasquez Vasquez (D-NM-02) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) held a press conference today to celebrate the recently announced funding for the Southline Transmission Project (Southline). Southline aims to construct a 175-mile transmission line from Hidalgo County, New Mexico in Rep. Vasquez’s district, to Pima County, Arizona in Rep. Ciscomani’s district.

Issues:Keeping Energy Costs Down

Heinrich, Luján and Vasquez Announce Historic Federal Investment in Carbon Storage Innovation at New Mexico Tech

November 15, 2023

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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) proudly announced New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) is set to receive $41.4 million in federal funding. This funding will be directed towards a detailed site characterization study for three proposed carbon storage sites in the San Juan Basin, a vital region in northern New Mexico.

Issues:Education & Family SupportKeeping Energy Costs Down

Vasquez Hosts Immigrant Workers from New Mexico Ahead of Introduction of Immigration and Border Bills

November 2, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, November 2, 2023, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) was joined by immigration workers from New Mexico in Washington, D.C. to announce the introduction of the Strengthening Our Workforce Act and his full package of immigration and border bills.

Issues:Immigration & Border Solutions

Vasquez Tours Concertina Wire Between NM and TX

Vasquez Calls on Abbott to Take Down Unconstitutional Concertina Wall Dividing Two U.S. States, New Mexico and Texas

November 1, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) again urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to immediately remove the dangerous and unconstitutional concertina barrier recently installed to divide New Mexico and Texas.

Issues:Immigration & Border Solutions

Vasquez Calls Proposed Aid to Israel "Unserious"

November 1, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On November 1, 2023, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued the following statement:

"Republicans' proposed aid to Israel is an unserious proposal at a very serious moment.

Issues:Congress

Vasquez Calls for Humanitarian Pause

October 28, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Saturday, October 28, 2023, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued the following statement calling for a humanitarian pause.

"Two wrongs don't make a right. The U.S. must not be complicit in the deliberate death and harm to civilians in Gaza.