Rep. Stansbury Releases Statement Defending Federal Workforce Against False, Dangerous Claims

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement pushing back on false claims made by House Republicans during the first full hearing of the House Oversight and Government Relations Committee. GOP leadership claimed the hearing would address the implications of telework within the federal workforce when in reality it was the continuation of Trump’s Project 2025 plan to fire thousands of hard-working federal employees:

“It’s time to pull back the curtain on the bigger agenda,” said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01). "This hearing is about setting the stage for dismantling the federal workforce. House Republicans want to dismantle the federal workforce and leave thousands of hardworking federal employees out to dry.  

“Federal employees are dedicated professionals who continue to serve the American people day in and day out, regardless of their work environment. Our federal workers have adapted to telework with resilience and innovation to ensure that essential services remain uninterrupted.

 "We need to make sure that the federal government can provide essential services and that the American people can put food on the table and a roof over their heads, and I will continue to fight to protect federal employees every step of the way. We must continue investing in the federal workforce because when we support our workers we strengthen our nation and our economy.”

Watch the full remarks here.

Facts and figures about New Mexico’s workforce and the impact of remote work on the state:

• New Mexico has about 22,000 federal civilian employees.
• Approximately 23% of all employment in New Mexico is within the public sector.
• The federal workforce, agencies, and contractors make up a significant portion of New Mexico’s economy including our National Laboratories, military bases, and federal agencies and contractors.

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