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WASHINGTON, D.C. – During National Police Week, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02)delivered remarks on the House floor honoring three New Mexico law enforcement officers who are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall and recognizing the leadership of Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 15, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced the re-introduction of the Humane Accountability Act alongside key New Mexican groups including El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos, NM Comunidades en Acción y de Fe, Center for Civic Policy, and New Mexico Immigration Law Center. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to growing concern over the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico and its impact on cross-border livestock trade, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued a statement today outlining his leadership on the issue and calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate steps to protect New Mexico’s ranchers and while balancing the interests of New Mexico’s small businesses.

WASHINGTON, D.C.–  Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted against the House Republicans’ bill that slashes food assistance for working families, veterans, and seniors, and steals revenue from rural grocers and producers. Vasquez condemned it as a cruel and irresponsible attack on working families, small farmers, and rural New Mexico.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued a forceful rebuke of Republican efforts to slash the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of their proposed reconciliation framework, warning that the cuts would devastate working families, small businesses, and rural communities in New Mexico. The reconciliation bill would cut billions of dollars from SNAP, as well as critical health care programs, in order to give tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.-02) and Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) launched the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. At a press conference on Capitol Hill today, U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that four airports across southern New Mexico will receive more than $745,000 in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration. These investments will improve safety, extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure, and support local economies in rural communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) and Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) announced the launch of the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, a bipartisan congressional coalition focused on conserving America’s public lands and expanding access for all Americans.