Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued the following statement following Donald Trump’s selection of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB):
 

Albuquerque, N.M. — Today, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) toured State of the Heart Recovery Center, a non-profit focused on treating substance abuse, and spoke on the importance of addressing the addiction crisis in New Mexico. 

Albuquerque, N.M.—Today, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) visited the Gordon Bernell Charter School to engage with students and educators about the importance of providing support and resources to uplift every student, regardless of their circumstances.  

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Fred Harris:

“I am devastated to learn of the passing of U.S. Senator Fred Harris, a tireless and unyielding hero in our community who spent his career dedicated to fighting for democracy and justice. Throughout his life and tenure as a public servant, he served as a United States Senator, Chairman of the Democratic National Party, and as a national and local leader on countless issues.

ST. LOUIS, MO — Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) continued sounding the alarm on the dangerous ramifications of Trump’s leadership picks during a press call on Friday.

She made this clear in a committee hearing on Wednesday while fighting against Republican’s attempts to dismantle DEI initiatives in the federal workforce and to fire thousands of dedicated, qualified civil servants.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) held a press call today expressing deep concerns regarding President-Elect Trump’s cabinet selections, which will have destructive impacts on thousands of New Mexicans and Tribal communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement on Veterans Day:

“On this Veterans Day, and every day, we honor the brave men and women who served our country with unwavering dedication and sacrifice - some giving the ultimate sacrifice and laying down their lives to protect our freedoms.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a group of chimpanzees used for research at the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) will be released to a sanctuary in Louisiana: