Press Releases
Carlsbad, N.M. – On August 5, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) visited Carlsbad Medical Center, a rural hospital in his district that is at risk of having to cut services or close its doors due to Medicaid cuts under the Republican tax law. The Republican cuts to Medicaid jeopardize benefits for more than 110,000 patients across New Mexico – including 40,000 in Rep. Vasquez’s district.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 30, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging the U.S. Trade Representative to ensure American pecan producers are not left behind in ongoing trade negotiations with India.
Las Cruces, N.M. – On August 1, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) concluded a productive district work period week in the southern portion of his district. Several events of note during the work period included:
Rep. Vasquez Stands with Service Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 30, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) visited the Otero County Processing Center to carry out his oversight duties as a Member of Congress and get critical insight into how ICE is treating detainees using taxpayer funds.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 30, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement on the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. – On July 28, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) met with local leaders from Santa Teresa’s manufacturing sector who voiced intense concerns about how the administration’s trade policies and tariffs are harming their businesses.
WATCH: VASQUEZ ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON TRADE AND TARIFF IMPACTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) alongside the New Mexico Delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding the immediate release of nearly $5.6 billion in federal education funding withheld from New Mexico’s students, educators, and schools.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 24, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that his office has successfully returned over $4.3 million to constituents in New Mexico’s Second District in 2025.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 18, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Department of Defense funding bill. The bill appropriates $831.5 billion for military activities, flat funding from FY25, while also directing the military to make $7.75 billion in across-the-board cuts to amounts listed in the bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 18, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted against the $9 billion Republican rescissions package, rejecting cuts to critical public broadcasting programs and foreign aid.