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Rep. Vasquez Applauds Xochitl Torres Small’s Appointment to Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, 2023, the United State Senate confirmed former U.S. Representative Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. During the nomination process, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) wrote a letter in support of Torres Small’s nomination, and ultimately in the process, Torres Small received strong bipartisan support from the Senate.

Vasquez Working to Protect Jobs at Holloman Air Force Base

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Last week, on June 30, 2023, Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) sent a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force expressing concern over the personnel contract cancellations and potential job losses at Holloman Air Force Base.

Vasquez Secures New Mexico Funding in the National Defense Authorization Act

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Vasquez Prioritized Common-Sense Initiatives that Improve the Lives of Service Members, Protect Our Environment, and Support Local Jobs in New Mexico

Vasquez Introduces “clean School Bus Infrastructure Act” to Support Underserved School Districts

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Last week, Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced the introduction of the Community Facilities Program for Rural Clean School Bus Infrastructure Act to expand clean school bus charging infrastructure, like electric chargers and compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks.

Vasquez Discusses Local Priorities, the Upcoming Farm Bill and Hosts Albuquerque Office Opening

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jul 7, 2023

This week, Representative Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) was in Albuquerque, the South Valley and Los Lunas to meet with local elected officials and community leaders to hear their priorities and to share updates from Congress.

Vasquez Working to Prevent Members of Congress and Their Families From Trading Stocks

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 23, 2023, Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced his co-sponsorship of the bipartisan Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust (TRUST) in Congress Act that would require Members of Congress — as well as their spouses and dependent children — to put certain...

Vasquez Takes Leadership Role in Bipartisan Agriculture Group to Address Labor Shortages

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jun 26, 2023

June 21, 2023,the House Agriculture Committee announced Rep. Gabe Vasquez's (NM-02) membership to the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group.

Reps. Vasquez and Ciscomani Launch Bipartisan Southwest Caucus

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Vasquez and Ciscomani work together and across the aisle to address common-sense reforms that will improve the lives of residents in the Southwest

Watch: Vasquez Supports Debt Ceiling Deal, Averting a Catastrophic Default

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Following his thorough review of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) will support the compromise legislation to protect the full faith and credit of the United States and avoid a catastrophic default that would cause crippling impacts to the economy and hurt Veterans, students, seniors and families in need of food assistance.

Vasquez Introduces Bipartisan Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking

By SW New Mexico News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 26, 2023, Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) introduced H.R. 3658, the Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act.

Vasquez Calls for Funding to Stop Flow of Illicit Fentanyl and Secure the Southern Border

By SW New Mexico News Report | May 21, 2023

Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) called for increased federal funding to address the flow of deadly, illicit fentanyl into the U.S., tackle the opioid crisis that is impacting nearly every American community, and secure our southern border.

Vasquez Advocates for NM’s Representation, Supports Xochitl Torres Small as USDA Deputy Secretary

By SW New Mexico News Report | May 15, 2023

Yesterday, May 10, 2023, Xochitl Torres Small participated in a Senate Nomination Hearing. Ahead of Torres Small’s hearing, Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) wrote a letter to the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee to voice his support of the nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to serve as the next Deputy Secretary of US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Vasquez Introduces Bipartisan Legislative Package to Strengthen New Mexico’s Economy and Bring New Jobs

By SW New Mexico News Report | May 4, 2023

Three bills will support jobs in agriculture, tourism and trade

Vasquez Announces Over $30 Million in Proposed Grants for Community Project Funding

By SW New Mexico News Report | Apr 26, 2023

NM’s Second District Proposes CPF Investments for the First Time

Vasquez Announces Introduction of the Bipartisan “Wolf and Livestock Fairness Act” to Protect Ranchers and Endangered Species

By SW New Mexico News Report | Apr 25, 2023

On Monday, April 17, 2023, Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that he is introducing the bipartisan Wolf and Livestock Fairness, or WOLF Act, with Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) to fully compensate ranchers who suffer livestock losses due to Mexican Gray Wolf...

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