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On Friday, March 22, 2025 U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.-02) voted in favor of the final funding bill for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) to deliver historic investments in the district, support critical public safety, education and national security efforts across the country and prevent extremists from partially shutting down the government.
“I am proud to have secured funding for essential initiatives that address the pressing needs of our district, from public safety to job creation and infrastructure improvement, including funding for Sierra County’s emergency operations center,” said Vasquez. “By prioritizing critical initiatives such as increased support for service members, border security technology, and education, we are laying the foundation for a safer, more prosperous future for New Mexico. I remain dedicated to putting the needs of New Mexicans first and will continue to work tirelessly to deliver tangible results for our state.”
In the funding bill, Vasquez secured for New Mexico:
Earlier this month, Vasquez voted in favor of the first appropriation bill that fully funded the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), child nutrition programs, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and many other critical programs.
In New Mexico’s second congressional district, one in four children live in poverty and families rely heavily on programs such as SNAP and WIC to put food on the table. Additionally, almost a quarter of New Mexicans are enrolled in SNAP, one of the largest shares in the nation. By keeping these lifelines fully funded, Vasquez is ensuring families have a pathway to prosperity.
In the first funding bill, Vasquez secured:
With the latest funding bill, Vasquez also successfully secured funding for all 15 of the community projects he requested, bringing the total Community Project Funding (CPF) for New Mexico’s second district to almost $14 million. The projects prioritize public safety, bringing good-paying jobs and increasing access to clean water and improved wastewater systems. The projects specifically funded within New Mexico include:
Vasquez remains committed to putting people over politics to deliver for New Mexicans.