Leger Fernández, Pingree Condemn Rushed Effort to Gut Tribal Consultation and Historic Preservation Protections
when it comes to preserving our shared history.” Background: On Friday, July 17, the Advisory Council on Historic
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Leger Fernández, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Defenders Of Bataan & Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
full text of the bill is here . Background: On December 8, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl
Rep. Stansbury, Senator Heinrich Introduce Bill to Boost College Success
students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. We urge Congress and the president to enact this
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Introduces Careworker Visa Act to Address Childcare and Eldercare Worker Shortage, Bring Down Costs
been in the U.S. since 2024, pass a background check, and pay a $500 fee and all taxes … taxes and a $500 fee, and pass a background check. There are two legal pathways under the newly
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Supports Tribal Communities and Strengthening Public Safety with the BADGES Act
needs. Allowing the BIA to conduct its own background checks for law enforcement applicants to speed up hiring
Leger Fernández Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Public Safety in Indian Country Advances in Natural Resources Committee
Bureau of Indian Affairs to conduct its own background checks for law enforcement applicants to speed up hiring … protect their communities,” Leger Fernández said. “Right now, background checks can take up to nine months. People
ICYMI: On MS NOW, Vasquez Highlights New American Immigration Plan to Fix Broken Immigration System
individuals that follow the rules, pass a background check, and pay a fee Improving pathways for those
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Hosts Public Safety Roundtable with Las Cruces Law Enforcement to Prevent Youth Violence
shouldn’t have them. Supports the Bipartisan Background Checks Act to require a background check
Rep. Vasquez Marks One-Year Anniversary of Young Park Shooting, Honors Victims & Calls for Continued Action to Prevent Youth Violence
shouldn’t have them. Supports the Bipartisan Background Checks Act to require a background check
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Meets with New Mexico Farmers and Ranchers in Albuquerque to Set 2026 Farm Bill Priorities
meet strict eligibility and employment requirements, pass a background check and pay a fee. The Congressman
Leger Fernández Introduces Legislation to Aid Tribal Police in Searching for Missing Children
keep Tribes and communities across Northwest Washington safe.” Background: In 2023, the Not Invisible Act Commission found that
House Will Vote on Leger Fernández-Championed Provision to Stop Outrageous Senate “Payola” Scheme
defined this Republican government since day one.” Background In November 2025, Senate Republicans snuck a provision
Rep. Leger Fernández Introduces the No Payola Act to Repeal Outrageous Senate Self-Payout Scheme
Johnson - Republican, Wisconsin Cynthia Lummis - Republican, Wyoming Background: Under existing law, “Senate data” already receives special protection
Rep. Melanie Stansbury Continues Work for NM-01 During Shutdown, Introducing Landmark Legislation on Tribal Housing to Strengthen, Modernize, and Expand Affordable Housing in Tribal Communities
provisions within the Tribal Affordable Housing Act.” Background Tribal communities face some of the most acute housing shortages
Statement from U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez on Reports of ICE’s Increasingly Aggressive Mass Deportation Tactics
work in critical industries and pass a background check, and reintroduced his Humane Accountability Act to ensure proper
Leger Fernández Introduces Resolution to Recognize Latina Equal Pay Day
When Latinas are underpaid across different industries and backgrounds, it makes it hard to afford life. The affordability … unique challenges Latinas face across sectors and backgrounds." "On this 10th anniversary of Latina Equal Pay Day, LCLAA
ICYMI: Vasquez Presses the Administration for the Immediate Release of $5.6 Billion in Education Funds
where so many students come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, this funding is vital to helping students thrive … where so many students come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, this funding is vital to helping students thrive
Leger Fernández, Murkowski, Klobuchar, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Healing Partnerships for Survivors of Sexual Assault
sustained resources that are so desperately needed." Background: More than 1 in 4 women
Statement from U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez on Supreme Court Ruling Endangering Birthright Citizenship
country is recognized as American, no matter their background, zip code, or family story.” Vasquez is a cosponsor
Reps. Vasquez and Zinke Launch Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus to Champion Conservation and Access
Americans — places where anyone, regardless of background, can hunt, fish, camp or explore. The Public Lands Caucus
WATCH: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Celebrates Reintroduction of Gila Wild & Scenic River Legislation with Local Advocates in Silver City
today’s users but for generations to come.” Background: The Gila Watershed has the last major free-flowing
Rep. Vasquez Opposes the SAVE Act, Calls It a Dangerous Attempt to Suppress the Right to Vote
citizens can participate in an inclusive voting process.” Background on the SAVE Act The SAVE Act would require
Stansbury, Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández, Reintroduce Legislation to Permanently Protect Pecos Watershed from Mining in Northern New Mexico
Mexico, but we always will,” the lawmakers stated . Background: The Pecos Watershed Protection Act has been introduced every
Leger Fernández, Stansbury, Heinrich, Luján Reintroduce Legislation to Permanently Protect Pecos Watershed from Mining in Northern New Mexico
Mexico, but we always will,” the lawmakers stated. Background on Leger Fernández, Stansbury, Heinrich, Luján’s Advocacy
Leger Fernández Re-Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Maintain Vital Access to Audio-Only Telehealth for Tribal Communities
areas continue to receive the care they need.” Background: Audio-only telehealth involves real-time interactive voice-only