WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, U.S. RepresentativeGabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) voted in favor of H.R.82(link is external), the Social Security Fairness Act, which strengthens Social Security benefits for public servants. Vasquez understands that those who have worked hard should not be penalized for providing for their families. That's why he co-sponsored this bill in his first year in office to address thes  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) held a virtual press conference on the introduction of her new bill, the Veteran Benefits Enhancement Act. This bill seeks to amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) to clarify the treatment of military retirement pay in relation to unemployment and sickness benefits. Watch the full press conference here(link is external). Read t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a group of chimpanzees used for research at the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) will be released to a sanctuary in Louisiana: "Today, I am deeply grateful that the National Institutes of Health has announced the release of the Alamogordo primates used in military and h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement on Veterans Day: "On this Veterans Day, and every day, we honor the brave men and women who served our country with unwavering dedication and sacrifice some giving the ultimate sacrifice and laying down their lives to protect our freedoms. "New Mexicans have a long and proud tradition of service that extends throughout our co  more