Press Releases

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement after voting to support bipartisan legislation that strengthens national security, provides aid to U.S. allies, including Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and directs billions in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.