Gabe Vasquez

This Bootheel border wall project is the absolute definition of waste and will do nothing to make our country safer.

Mr. Speaker, I do want to thank Chair Westerman for his support of the Fix Our Forests Act, introducing that bill, and I hope that it does make it to the Senate. I think as we talk about the longevity of rural communities and…

I would also like to express our appreciation to Representative Gabe Vasquez for introducing the bipartisan legislation to extend the Federal Employee Retirement System benefits to the teachers and staff of the tribally-controlled schools.

Expanding access to nutrition programs in New Mexico is one of my top priorities.

We simply cannot afford to not use all the tools available to us as tens of thousands of Americans continue to die every year because of these deadly substances.

Something that we all--both Democrats and Republicans--have noted as a national crisis is the increasing presence of Fentanyl.

Something that we all, both Democrats and Republicans, have noted as a national crisis is the increasing presence of fentanyl.

I urge this committee to move this bill, which will make our communities safer.

I am extremely proud to represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, which spans 180 miles of the border between Mexico and New Mexico.

Congress must come together to deliver solutions.

Intends to file the Ranching Without Red Tape Act to cut down on permitting requirements for ranchers.

I hope my colleagues will join me in voting for the motion to recommit.

That to me, as a local elected official, was an unacceptable response from the Department of Defense not to accept the liability.

I think the time to act is now, and I look forward to discussing these important issues with you all.

At a time when our military is struggling with recruitment and retention, we should prioritize improving the quality of life of facilities.

The military installations in New Mexico's Second District play some of the most critical roles in our national defense.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Mexico will be postponed. Amendment No. 135 Offered by Mr. Cicilline

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. DOMESTIC OIL AND GAS FOR THE SPR…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Mexico will be postponed. Amendment No. 64 Offered by Mr. Vasquez

I have an amendment at the desk, Number 63. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 13, strike ``date of enactment of this subsection'' and insert ``effective date of…