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U.S. Capitol
October 8, 2024
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) announced the introduction of his bill, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act that supports farmers through education programs that will create mentorship programs where experienced farmers can provide hands-on training and guidance to new producers. 
Issues:Agriculture
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October 7, 2024

LORDSBURG, N.M. - On Monday, October 7, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) spent the day meeting with officials from Lordsburg and Deming to deliver critical funding for southwestern New Mexico’s communities. Vasquez secured federal investments for the Luna County Mobile Command Center, Lordsburg Community Center and the Southline Transmission Project to strengthen public safety, community development and energy resilience. 

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October 3, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that its Grid Deployment Office (GDO) is investing $1.5 billion for five electric transmission projects— including the Southline Transmission Project in southern New Mexico.  

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October 2, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Today, October 2, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) toured Array Technologies and spoke with executives, site leaders and New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department officials about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on solar manufacturing.

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September 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 24, 2024, the House passed U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) and Doug LaMalfa’s (R-CA-01) bill, the bipartisan Utilizing Grazing for Wildfire Risk Reduction Act, to help prevent wildfires through proactive grazing.

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September 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 25, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) voted to pass a bipartisan spending bill to keep the government funded through a continuing resolution.

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Vasquez speaks at press conference advocating for RECA
September 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 24, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.-02), alongside a bipartisan group of Senators, Representatives and advocates,urged the immediate passage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).

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September 17, 2024
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) expressed his strong opposition to the proposed expansion of military flight operations over the Gila Wilderness, citing the harmful effects it would have on local communities, businesses and the environment. In a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Vasquez urged the Air Force to reconsider moving forward with plans to expand the Military Operations Area (MOA) in Southwest New Mexico.
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September 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, September 11, U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) and Andrea Salinas (O.R.-06) led the House Agriculture Committee Democrats’ effort to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill that supports families and farmers.

Issues:Agriculture
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U.S. Capitol
September 11, 2024
U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) urged the House Veterans Affairs Committee to pass his bill, the New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act. The bill addresses the long-standing health care challenges faced by rural veterans in Otero and Eddy counties. It would reduce travel times for veterans in these counties while ensuring they are fully reimbursed for their travel expenses.