Press Releases

N.M. Delegation: Infrastructure Law Is Delivering In New Mexico, Tribal Communities
February 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.-03),Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), and Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) highlighted how the Infrastructure Law is delivering for New Mexico. 

Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy, Climate & Environment
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Rep. Stansbury Calls for Bipartisan Action on Climate Change and Sustainable Critical Minerals Solutions During First Natural Resources Oversight Subcommittee Hearing as Ranking Member
February 9, 2023
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VIDEO LINK: Watch Rep. Stansbury’s closing remarks here. The full hearing is available here.

Issues:Community Well-BeingEnergy, Climate & EnvironmentHealth CareTribal Sovereignty
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VIDEO—“Why Are We Here?:” Rep. Stansbury Calls Out GOP Using Committee Resources to Chase Conspiracy Theories During Oversight Hearing
February 8, 2023
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VIDEO LINK: Watch Rep. Stansbury’s full remarks and questions here.

Issues:Community Well-BeingCongressVeterans Affairs, Voting Rights, and Good Government
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N.M. Delegation Announces $169.5 Million From Infrastructure Law To Fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements
February 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.-03), Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), and Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) announced a $169,500,000 allocation to continue fulfilling settlements of Indian water rights claims using funding from the Infrastructure Law and the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund.

Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy, Climate & EnvironmentTribal Sovereignty
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VIDEO—“We Should Not be Playing Politics with People’s Lives:” Rep. Stansbury Calls for Bipartisan Immigration Reform During Oversight Hearing
February 7, 2023
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VIDEO LINK: Watch Rep. Stansbury’s full remarks and questions here.

Issues:Community Well-BeingVeterans Affairs, Voting Rights, and Good Government
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N.M. Delegation Announces Almost $9 Million In Infrastructure Law Funding To Improve Roadway, Transportation Safety In New Mexico, Indian Country
February 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.-03), Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), and Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) announced $8,894,212 to strengthen public safety on roadways across New Mexico and in Tribal communities. 

Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy, Climate & Environment
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Rep. Stansbury Cosponsors Bill to Fund Critical Climate Restoration and Resiliency Initiatives
February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) joined U.S.

Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy, Climate & Environment
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N.M. Delegation Welcomes More Than $74.7 Million In Federal Funding For Public Transportation In New Mexico
February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.-03), Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), and Gabe Vasquez (N.M.-02) are welcoming a total of $74,773,262 in formula funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that will be made available to transit agencies and communities in New Mexico to support public transportation. 

Issues:Economy and Jobs
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Rep. Stansbury Takes on GOP Lies on Pandemic Aid in Inaugural Oversight Committee Hearing
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Congresswoman Stansbury Appointed to Crucial Oversight Subcommittees for New Mexico
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