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U.S. Capitol
March 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) condemned the U.S. Department of Education's decision to lay off nearly 50% of its workforce, warning that the move threatens students, teachers, and families—especially in rural, Tribal, and underserved communities.

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U.S. Capitol
March 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) hosted a virtual teletownhall, engaging directly with constituents to address pressing issues in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.

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U.S. Capitol
March 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) shared the following statement in response to House Republicans’ partisan funding bill. 

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U.S. Capitol
March 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is pushing back against dangerous cuts that could make it even harder for New Mexicans to find affordable housing. He is urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to stop plans that would lay off workers and slash funding for key housing programs.

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U.S. Capitol
March 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing this week, U.S.

Issues:Agriculture
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U.S. Capitol
March 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) formally received notification from the General Services Administration (GSA) that ithas revoked its prior notice to terminate the lease of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) office in Carlsbad.

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Snow on the United States Capitol Building
March 5, 2025

WASHINGTON – A slate of Tribal water rights settlement bills introduced by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S.

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Snow on the United States Capitol Building
March 3, 2025

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.

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Snow on the United States Capitol Building
March 3, 2025

Roland Cooper, Veteran Advocate, to Attend Joint Session of Congress as Vasquez’s Guest

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February 28, 2025

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: