House passes bill to expand benefits for combat-injured veterans
The House passed the Major Richard Star Act 392-18, advancing expanded retirement benefits for combat-injured veterans. The bill now awaits Senate action.
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New Mexico lawmakers call for veterans’ care, benefits and support on Veterans Day
New Mexico’s senators and Rep. Gabe Vasquez marked Veterans Day with calls to protect veterans’ care and benefits and expand support.
New Mexico reelects Vasquez in closely watched Congressional District 2 race
Gabe Vasquez wins reelection to New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican Greg Cunningham in a closely watched 2026 race.
Vasquez urges Congress to pass $5 billion crop disaster aid bill after southern New Mexico floods
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging Congress to pass his $5 billion CHILE Act after flooding damaged farms and crops in Doña Ana County.
Vasquez presses social media CEOs again over illegal gun sales, youth violence
Rep. Gabe Vasquez renewed demands for social media companies to address illegal gun trafficking and youth violence, citing law enforcement concerns in New Mexico.
Vasquez, lawmakers question proposed 64% cut to Forest Service trail funding
Rep. Gabe Vasquez joins lawmakers questioning a proposed $14 million cut to Forest Service trail maintenance funding and seeking answers by Oct. 30.
Vasquez, Cunningham set Oct. 16 debate as Vasquez seeks Spanish-language matchup
Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham are set to debate Oct. 16 on KRQE in the NM-02 race. Vasquez also says Cunningham has not responded to a Spanish-language Univision debate challenge.
Vasquez calls for DHS to cancel $16.7M ICE electric-glove contract
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is calling on DHS to cancel a $16.7 million contract for electric shock gloves and ban their use in immigration enforcement and detention.
Vasquez calls for congressional hearing on private equity ownership of manufactured home communities
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is urging the House Financial Services Committee to examine private equity ownership of manufactured home communities and its impact on rents, utilities and housing stability.
