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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New Mexico Newsletter for Friday May 24, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Lujan, Rubio Introduce Resolution to Recognize May as Latin Music Appreciation Month
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Advocates, Artists Celebrate Recognition of Latin Music and Culture Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced a bipartisan resolution celebrating the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to the musical heritage of the United States and designating May 2024 as Latin Music Appreciation Month. The resolution recognizes various Latin music styles, instruments, artists and bands, a  more

Lujan, Wyden, Morrelle Introduce Fair Repair Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Legislation would eliminate corporate monopolies that cost consumers billions of dollars per year by finally giving small businesses and everyday Americans the right to repair their own products like cell phones, computers, and more Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Congressman Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) introduced the Fair Repair Act, legislation to guarantee consumers and  more

Vasquez Advances Billions for Military Installations and Families in the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: On May 22, 2024, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) secured major wins for New Mexico and voted to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) out of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) to the House Floor for consideration. "As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, my priority is ensuring that our servicemembers and their families have the su  more