Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is deeply concerned about reports indicating that the General Services Administration (GSA) is planning to terminate the lease for the Skeen-Whitlock Building, which serves as the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Carlsbad Field Office. This facility is integral to the operations of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), the nation’s only deep geological repository for defense-related transuranic nuclear waste.
Roland Cooper, Veteran Advocate, to Attend Joint Session of Congress as Vasquez’s Guest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez(NM-02) is reaffirming his commitment to America’s veterans by introducing a comprehensive legislative package that aims to improve access to health care, expand education benefits, and ensure veterans receive the support they deserve.
This package includes three key bills:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued the following statement in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting in the Oval Office this afternoon:
“I stand with our allies in defending freedom, sovereignty, and global security. That’s why I strongly oppose Putin, a ruthless and dangerous dictator. Weakening our support for Ukraine emboldens tyrants who threaten democracy worldwide.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued the following statement in response to the House Republican budget proposal, which threatens the health care, food security, and financial well-being of hardworking families in New Mexico.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez took to the House floor to denounce the mass firings of federal employees and funding freezes that are devastating families and communities in New Mexico and across the country.
Las Cruces, NM – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) expressed serious concerns following reports that U.S. Border Patrol agents harassed a group of Las Cruces High School students while they were traveling to a swim meet in Albuquerque.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) is leading the charge in demanding the immediate reversal of unlawful mass firings of federal employees – an action that threatens the livelihoods of thousands of hardworking New Mexicans. Vasquez, joined by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), is fighting to protect these workers, who play essential roles in New Mexico communities and economies.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) today voted for the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, introduced by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), a bipartisan effort to hold drug smugglers and cartel associates accountable for high-speed car chases along the border that endanger both law enforcement and local residents.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, February 7, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) delivered a heartfelt floor speech in the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the life and legacy of Grecia Nuñez, who passed away on January 11, 2025. Grecia served as an intern in Rep. Vasquez’s office and was passionate about conservation and service.