Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) introduced the Nobody Elected Elon Musk Act, legislation that would ensure that Elon Musk and anyone in charge of DOGE is liable for claims against the federal government due to the illegal actions that they are taking.
This legislation is co-sponsored by Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08).
SANTA FE, N.M. — U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) Thursday addressed a joint session of the New Mexico Legislature Thursday. During her remarks, she highlighted her past work to support New Mexico’s First Congressional District through legislation and funding and work across the aisle. The Congresswoman encouraged all New Mexicans to move forward with hope, grit, and determination.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement after being named ranking member of the new Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE):
“Americans need a federal government that works for everyone. As Ranking Member of the new DOGE Subcommittee, I will use every tool available to ensure that the government works for all Americans.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement after President Donald Trump took his first executive actions as President:
“Serving New Mexico and our people will always be my top priority. Even as we face uncertainty in the days ahead, I am dedicated to working across the aisle to ensure we protect our democracy and our rights and ensure that all New Mexicans have the opportunity to thrive.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr:
“Today, as we celebrate and reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we recommit ourselves to the work ahead. Dr. King’s dedication to the fight for social, racial, and economic justice and his dream for this country and the world remain as salient today as ever.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) is excited to announce the winners of the 11th Annual Congressional App Challenge. They are Laszlo Zolyomi of Davidson Academy Online High School and Sean Choi of Stanford Online High School.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, reintroduced the WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act as her first piece of legislation of the 119th Congress.
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) held a virtual press call giving updates on what is happening in Washington D.C., the upcoming Trump Administration, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released a statement following the Senate confirmation hearing of Donald Trump’s nominee for Energy Secretary, Chris Wright.
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: