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Gabe Vasquez is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Mexico's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Vasquez has focused on various community and environmental issues during his time in office. He has been active in advocating for policies that address climate change and support local communities in New Mexico. Vasquez's background includes experience in local government and community organizing, which informs his legislative priorities.
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.
Madam Speaker, I rise today to emphasize the critical importance of federally qualified health centers, especially in rural communities like mine. I had the privilege of visiting La Clinica de Familia in my district and also recently…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable leader and cherished member of my district and the community from the Village of Hatch, the chili capital of the world, Mayor James ``Slim'' Whitlock. Last year, I had the…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mayor Ken Miyagishima on the occasion of his retirement and to recognize his more than three decades of work as a public servant who has tirelessly represented Las Cruces as the longest serving mayor in…
Expanding access to nutrition programs in New Mexico is one of my top priorities.
Mr. Speaker: (English translation of the statement made in Spanish by Mr. Vasquez is as follows:) Today, I rise to tell you about my visit to the Cibola County Correctional Facility, and to demand changes to mistreatment within immigration…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak today about a place that I love, and a place that is vitally important to our Nation. I am a proud product of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, a culturally rich binational community, full of opportunity, which…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to proudly announce that two of my communities in various parts of southern New Mexico will receive $63 million in Federal investment to construct two medium- and heavy- duty commercial electric truck charging…
Something that we all, both Democrats and Republicans, have noted as a national crisis is the increasing presence of fentanyl.
I am extremely proud to represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, which spans 180 miles of the border between Mexico and New Mexico.
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