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July 20, 2022
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) secured over $18 million for 15 projects in New Mexico’s First Congressional District benefiting public safety, veterans’ homelessness, housing, behavioral health, and economic development.
July 19, 2022

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) cosponsored and voted to pass legislation to protect the marriage rights of same-sex and interracial couples and repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

Issues:Congress
July 15, 2022

WASHINGTON — Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted once again to pass a bill to establish a federal statutory right for abortion into law nationwide this morning. The Women’s Health Protection Act, which Rep.

Issues:Health Care
July 14, 2022

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) secured $9.1 million to build two new mission headquarter facilities at Kirtland Air Force Base. The funding will sustain the New Mexico base’s strong contributions to national security and benefit economic growth throughout the First Congressional District. Rep.

July 7, 2022

WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) announced $7 million in federal investments from the Infrastructure Law heading to the Albuquerque International Sunport. This funding will be used to refurbish passenger boarding bridges and electric ground power units, which will enhance passenger access, airline operations efficiency, and energy efficiency. 

July 4, 2022

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) issued the following statement celebrating Independence Day: