Vasquez leads push to ensure troops are paid during federal shutdown
Reps. Gabe Vasquez and Derek Tran led a letter urging Congress to guarantee pay for service members during the federal government shutdown.
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Vasquez presses social media CEOs on illegal gun sales, youth violence
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez urged Meta, Snapchat and Telegram to stop illegal gun sales on their platforms after New Mexico law enforcement raised alarms about youth access to firearms.
At Las Cruces roundtable, Vasquez warns of $578 monthly hikes if ACA tax credits lapse
At a Las Cruces roundtable with patients and health leaders, Rep. Gabe Vasquez said the expiration of ACA premium tax credits could raise health costs by $578 a month for 51,000 New Mexicans.
Vasquez, border Democrats press DHS on $150B 'blank check'
Rep. Gabe Vasquez and other border-state Democrats are pressing DHS for accountability in how it will use $150 billion in new funding, calling for technology, training and safeguards against waste and abuse.
Vasquez introduces bill aimed at protecting mobile home residents from predatory investors
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has introduced the Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act, targeting predatory investor practices in manufactured housing. Local housing advocate Nicole Martinez says the bill prioritizes residents’ needs and treats housing as a human right.
Vasquez visits Las Cruces to spotlight food access, LGBTQ+ rights and college pathways
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited Las Cruces on June 16, meeting with food pantry workers, LGBTQ+ leaders and Upward Bound students while reaffirming his support for threatened federal programs.
Vasquez, local advocates rally to protect Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks from public land sell-off
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and local leaders gathered at Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument to oppose a renewed proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land.
Vasquez honors fallen New Mexico officers, praises LCPD Chief Jeremy Story during National Police Week
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez honored fallen New Mexico officers and praised Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story during National Police Week, highlighting local losses and calling for stronger federal support for law enforcement.
