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U.S. Capitol
October 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, U.S.Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement on the failed vote to elect Rep. Jim Jordan to Speaker of the House.

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Vasquez Statement on Violence in Middle East
October 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, October 16, 2023, U.S.Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement condemning violence in Israel and Gaz

Issues:Congress
October 13, 2023

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. —

Immigration is a key topic for those who live by the border, especially for border towns like Sunland Park.

“Twenty-one deceased migrants that we cover in our jurisdiction. We are continuing to see that but with injuries and people lost in the desert,” Eric Lopez, the Sunland Park Police Department chief, said.

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Vasquez during Coming Out Day Zoom
October 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, U.S.Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) hosted a National Coming Out Day celebration that brought together members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies and constituents from across the district to commemorate the importance of acceptance, diversity and equality. 

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Vasquez speaking in support of Israel
October 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, U.S.Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement in support of Israel and condemning Hamas’ terrorist attacks.

October 2, 2023

U.S. House of Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a Democrat representing the second congressional district, joined the two other New Mexico Democrats in the House to vote against the Department of Defense Appropriations Act and the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.

Vasquez cited verbal attacks against LGTBQ+ service members and their families and access to reproductive health care as the reason he voted against both bills in a news release explaining his vote.

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U.S. Capitol
September 30, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) released the following statement following the passage of the Continuing Resolution. 

Issues:Congress
September 30, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The federal government is expected to avoid a shutdown – at least for now. The Senate approved a temporary solution after the House voted “yes” on the bill earlier Saturday.

Millions of Americans can breathe a sigh of relief as soon as President Biden signs the bill that he’s expected to.

A shutdown would hurt federal workers everywhere, including in New Mexico.

New Mexico’s congressional delegation agreed it was frustrating and scary week not knowing what was going to happen. 

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U.S. Capitol
September 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, September 28, 2023, U.S.Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted against the Department of Defense Appropriations (DoD) Act and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act.

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Bipartisan SW Caucus
September 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) and U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) came together to discuss the impact the potential shutdown will have on the border, a feature of both of their districts. Vasquez and Ciscomani shared the following statement: