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February 25, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C.Representatives Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee Delivering on Government Efficiency, Gerald Connolly (Va-11), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, sent a

February 21, 2025

ALBUQUERQUERep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) continued the fight Friday against President Trump and Elon Musk’s unlawful and harmful systematic dismantling of critical federal government agencies, and programs during a press conference at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.      

February 14, 2025

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)delivered handmade valentines from local elementary school students to veterans receiving treatment at the Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 

Students from Wherry Elementary School contributed their handmade valentines for delivery.  

February 12, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), andRepresentative Sharice Davids (KS-03) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, opposing President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14191 on “Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families.” 

February 10, 2025

Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) reintroduced the Stop the Opioid Pill Presser and Fentanyl Act (STOPP Fentanyl Act), which will disrupt global criminal networks and suppliers of illicit drugs like fentanyl. 

Watch the bill introduction here.  

February 10, 2025

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).  

February 10, 2025

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.

February 10, 2025

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.   

February 10, 2025

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. 

February 10, 2025

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.