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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) released the following statement following the passage of the Continuing Resolution.
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.
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.
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:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) has urged the Social Security Administration (SSA) to address mounting concerns about prolonged wait times for New Mexicans on the SSA’s 1-800 phone service line. In a government shutdown, thousands of SSA workers will be furloughed, further extending the wait times for New Mexicans.
LAGUNA PUBELO, N.M. – On September 25, 2023, Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) announced the introduction of the bipartisan H.R. 5669 Parity for Tribal Educators Act alongside Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) and Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, following the House vote to establish a Conference Committee on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) shared the following statement ahead of the House floor vote on House Resolution 684.
“I plan to vote yes on the resolution.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) introduced a new effort to ensure that rural veterans have continued access to certified health care providers for required disability claim exams.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement regarding gun violence in New Mexico.