Press Releases

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) led 17 Members of Congress to urge President Biden to prioritize the United States’ ratification of the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity. In a letter, the lawmakers point to the global extinction crisis, the unique role of Indigenous nations protecting biodiversity worldwide, and the need for U.S. leadership and partnership to halt and reverse global nature loss.

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus and Democratic Women’s Caucus leadership team, released the following statement after voting against a House Republican bill that prevents transgender student athletes from playing sports:

WASHINGTON— As communities across New Mexico face interconnected challenges with public safety, affordable housing, education and economic development, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) announced her selections for 15 Congressionally funded community projects, totaling $53.1 million, which she submitted for consideration in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) spoke on the House floor to oppose H.R.734, legislation that targets young transgender student athletes.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (N.M.) and U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) welcomed $1,499,999 in funding for the University of New Mexico (UNM) to help develop teacher leadership pathways for K-12 science educators.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) joined U.S.

WASHINGTON – As the U.S.