{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"NM\" and year = 2013 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["http://pearce.house.gov/event/carlsbad-staff-office-hours-10", "Carlsbad: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Carlsbad on Wednesday May 7th, to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have, or assist you with casework or an issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE\nMay 7th, 2014\nCarlsbad, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month - 2:00pm - 4:00pm\nEddy County Administration Building\n101 W. Greene St.\nCarlsbad, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/carlsbad-staff-office-hours-9", "Carlsbad: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will\u00a0 have staff in Carlsbad on Wednesday\u00a0April 2nd, to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have, or assist you with casework or issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE\nApril 2nd, 2014\nCarlsbad, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month - 2:00pm - 4:00pm\nEddy County Administration Building\n101 W. Greene st.\nCarlsbad, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/hobbs-staff-office-hours-10", "Hobbs: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Hobbs on Wednesday May 7th, to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have or assist you with casework or an issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE\nMay 7th, 2014\nHobbs, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month - 10:00am - 12:00pm\nOffice of Steve Pearce\n200 East Broadway, Suite 200\nHobbs, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/hobbs-staff-office-hours-9", "Hobbs: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Hobbs on Wednesday\u00a0April 2nd, to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have or assist with casework or an issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE\nApril 2nd, 2014\nHobbs, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month - 10:00am - 12:00pm\nOffice of Steve Pearce\n200 E. Broadway, suite 200\nHobbs, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/portales-staff-office-hours-7", "Portales: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Portales on Wednesday April 23rd, to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have or assist with casework or an issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE\nApril 23rd, 2014\nHobbs, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month 10:00am - 12:00pm\nPortales/Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce\n100 South Ave A\nPortales, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/portales-staff-office-hours-8", "Portales: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Portales on Wednesday May 28th, to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have or assist with casework or an issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE\nMay 28th, 2014\nPortales, NM - Every 4th Wednesday of the month - 10:00am - 12:00pm\nPortales/Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce\n100 South Ave A\nPortales, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/portales-staff-office-hours-9", "Portales: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Ruidoso on Thursday May 8th, to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have, or assist you with casework or an issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE\n\n\tMay 8th, 2014\nRuidoso, NM - Every 2nd Thursday of the month - 10:00am - 12:00pm\nRuidoso Chamber of Commerce\n720 Sudderth Drive\nRuidoso, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/ruidoso-staff-office-hours-8", "Ruidoso: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Ruidoso on April 10th, to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have, or assist with casework or an issue realted to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE\nApril 10th, 2014\nRuidoso, NM - Every 2nd Thursday of the month - 10:00am - 12:00pm\nRuidoso\u00a0Chamber of Commerce\n720 Sudderth Drive\nRuidoso, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/silver-city-staff-office-hours-6", "Silver City: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Silver City on April 8th, to answer any questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, assist with casework or an issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call 1-855-4-PEARCE\nApril 8th, 2014\nSilver City, NM - Every 2nd Tuesday of the month - 1:00pm - 3:30pm\nGrant County Chamber of Commerce\n3130 Highway 180 E., Suite C\nSilver City, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/silver-city-staff-office-hours-7", "Silver City: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-20", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Silver City on May 13th, to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have or to assist with casework or an issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE\nMay 13th, 2014\nSilver City, NM - Every 2nd Tuesday of the month - 1:00pm-3:30pm\nGrant County Chamber of Commerce\n3130 Highway 180 E., Suite C\nSilver City, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221082513/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-encourages-new-mexicans-comment-lesser-prairie-chicken", "Pearce Encourages New Mexicans to Comment on Lesser Prairie Chicken", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "US Fish and Wildlife Opens Lesser Prairie Chicken Comment Period\n\tPearce Encourages New Mexicans to Participate\n\u00a0\nWashington, DC (December 19, 2013) - Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce applauded the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for opening the public comment period for the Range-Wide Lesser Prairie Chicken Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances. The comment period ends\u00a0January 17, 2014, and a listing decision is due by\u00a0March 30, 2014.\n\u00a0\n\u201cThe Fish and Wildlife Service worked for several months with the five states that would be impacted by a listing of the lesser prairie chicken, and endorsed their balanced plan to conserve the species and protect jobs,\u201d Pearce said. \u201cI applaud them for taking a serious approach to this important issue, and giving us the opportunity to let our voices be heard. I encourage all New Mexicans to submit their comments to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and tell them know why you support this plan.\u201d\n\u00a0\nMore information on the plan can be found at this website:http://www.fws.gov/coloradoes/Lesser_parairie_chicken/index.html\u00a0. To submit comments electronically, visit\u00a0www.regulations.gov, enter \u201cFWS-R2-ES-2012-0071\u201d in the search bar, and click on \u201cSubmit Now\u201d to finish the process.\n\u00a0\nNew Mexicans may also submit comments in by hard copy to the following address:\nPublic Comments Processing, Attention: FWS-R2-ES-2012-0071\nDivision of Policy and Directives Management\n4401 N Fairfax Dr, MS 2042-PDM\nArlington, VA 22203\n\u00a0\nFor more information on the Lesser Prairie Chicken and its impact on New Mexico, visit www.pearce.house.gov/LesserPrairieChicken", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/alamogordo-staff-office-hours-10", "Alamogordo: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Alamogordo on Tuesday, June 17 to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nAlamogordo, NM - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month - 1:30pm-4:00pm.\nOtero County Administration Building\n1101 New York Ave, Room 115\nAlamogordo, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/alamogordo-staff-office-hours-11", "Alamogordo: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Alamogordo on Tuesday March 4th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nAlamogordo, NM - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month - 1:30pm-4:00pm.\nOtero County Administration Building\n1101 New York Ave, Room 115\nAlamogordo, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/alamogordo-staff-office-hours-12", "Alamogordo: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Alamogordo on Tuesday, March 18th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issues related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nMarch 18th, 2014\nAlamogordo, NM - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month - 1:30pm - 4:00pm\nOtero County Administration Building\n1101 New York Ave, Room 115\nAlamogordo, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/alamogordo-staff-office-hours-13", "Alamogordo: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Alamogordo on Tuesday June 3 to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE. \nJune 3, 2014\nAlamogordo, NM - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month - 1:30pm-4:00pm.\nOtero County Administration Building\n1101 New York Ave, Room 115\nAlamogordo, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/artesia-staff-office-hours-6", "Artesia: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Artesia on Thursday Feb 20th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have, or assist you with casework or issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nFeb 20th, 2014\nArtesia, NM - Every third Thursday of the month 10:00am - 12:00pm\nArtesia Chamber of Commerce\n107 N. 1st Street\nArtesia, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/artesia-staff-office-hours-7", "Artesia: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Artesia on Thursday March 20th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you may have, or assist you with casework or issues related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE. \nMarch 20th, 2014\nArtesia, NM - Every third Thursday of the month - 10:00am-12:00pm\nArtesia Chamber of Commerce\n107 N. 1st Street\nArtesia, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/carlsbad-staff-office-hours-7", "Carlsbad: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Carlsbad on Wednesday Feb 5th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at\u00a01-855-4-PEARCE\nFeb 5th, 2014\nCarlsbad, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month 2:00pm - 4:00pm\nEddy County Administration Building, Room 210\n101 W. Greene St.\nCarlsbad, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/carlsbad-staff-office-hours-8", "Carlsbad: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Carlsbad on Wednesday March 5th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nMarch 5th, 2014\nCarlsbad, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month 2:00pm - 4:00pm\nEddy County Administration Building, Room 210\n101 W. Greene Street\nCarlsbad, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/hobbs-staff-office-hours-7", "Hobbs: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Hobbs on Wednesday Feb 5th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue with a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE. \nFeb 5th, 2014\nHobbs, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month 10:00am - 12:00pm\nOffice of Steve Pearce\n200 East Broadway, Suite 200\nHobbs, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/hobbs-staff-office-hours-8", "Hobbs: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-18", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Hobbs on Wednesday March 5th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue with a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nMarch 5th, 2014\nHobbs, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month 10:00am - 12:00pm\nOffice of Steve Pearce\n200 E. Broadway, Suite 200\nHobbs, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221102619/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-nsa%E2%80%99s-overreach-unacceptable", "PEARCE: NSA\u2019S OVERREACH UNACCEPTABLE", "2013-12-17", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (December 17, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement on U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon\u2019s ruling that the NSA\u2019s metadata collection program is likely unconstitutional:\n\u201cFederal Judge Leon\u2019s decision yesterday yet again demonstrates the NSA\u2019s gross abuse of law.\u00a0 I have long called on Congress, the American people, and this administration to demand better of its agencies.\u00a0 The federal government MUST be held accountable for its actions.\u00a0 I urge my colleagues in the House and the Senate to come together and pass the USA FREEDOM Act, which mandates the NSA and other intelligence agencies once again comply with the laws of our nation, especially the Constitution.\u201d\nPearce is an original cosponsor of the USA FREEDOM Act, which would overhaul and restore the USA PATRIOT Act to its original intent by implementing major reforms to significantly rein in the NSA and other agencies from spying on Americans.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221081301/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-we-must-continue-support-our-troops", "PEARCE: WE MUST CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS", "2013-12-13", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (December 13, 2013) \u2013 This week, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted with the House to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2014.\n\u00a0\u201cOur men and women in uniform, and their families, make incredible sacrifices every day to defend our freedoms and keep us safe,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cSupporting our troops must always be a top priority.\u00a0 This year\u2019s National Defense Authorization Act provides the funds that our men and women in uniform need.\u00a0 It also includes key language to protect White Sands so that its vital national security mission can continue.\u00a0 I am proud to vote for this important legislation, and stand by to assist our servicemen and women in every way I can.\u201d\nThe bill, which passed the House with strong bipartisan support, included an amendment introduced by Rep. Pearce to protect White Sands Missile Range and its mission.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/alamagordo-staff-office-hours", "Alamogordo: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Alamogordo on Tuesday January 7 to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue related to a federal agency.\nFor Details or to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nJan 7, 2014\nAlamogordo, NM - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month - 1:30pm\u00a0to 4:00pm\nOtero County Administration Building\n1101 New York Ave, Room 115\nAlamogordo, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/alamagordo-staff-office-hours-0", "Alamogordo: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Alamogordo on Tuesday January 21 to anwer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issues related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE. \nJan 21, 2014\nAlamogordo, NM - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month - 1:30pm-4:00pm\nOtero County\u00a0Administration Building\n1101 New York Ave, Room 115\nAlamogordo, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/carlsbad-staff-office-hours-6", "Carlsbad: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Carlsbad on Wednesday January 8th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue related to a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please contact my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nJan 8th, 2014\nCarlsbad, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month - 2:00pm - 4:00pm\nEddy County Administration Building, Room 210\n101 W. Greene St.\nCarlsbad, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/hobbs-staff-office-hours-6", "Hobbs: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Hobbs on Wednesday January 8th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue with a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nJan 8th, 2014\nHobbs, NM - Every 1st Wednesday of the month - 10:00am-12:00pm\nOffice of Steve Pearce\n200 East Broadway, Suite 200\nHobbs, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/silver-city-staff-office-hours-3", "Silver City: Staff Office Hours", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "I will have staff in Silver City on Tuesday January 14th to answer questions, discuss any ideas or concerns you might have, or assist you with casework or issue with a federal agency.\nFor details or to set up an appointment, Please call my office at 1-855-4-PEARCE.\nJan 14th, 2014\nSilver City, NM - Every 2nd Tuesday of the month - 1:00pm - 3:30pm\nOffice of Steve Pearce\nGrant County Chamber of Commerce\n3130 Highway 180 E., Suite C\nSilver City, NM", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221082548/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-budget-must-address-debt", "PEARCE: BUDGET MUST ADDRESS DEBT", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (December 12, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted against the proposed budget deal, which will cost New Mexico nearly $100 million dollars, while doing nothing to address the debt.\n\u201cI commend Chairman Ryan and all those involved for their dedication to return Washington to a real budget instead of continuing resolutions and temporary measures,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cHowever, this solution is not without significant flaws.\u00a0 The proposal directly impacts New Mexican families by reducing New Mexico\u2019s share of receipts from commercial activity on federal lands\u2014money that we rely on for schools and roads. \u00a0This budget does nothing to reduce our national debt.\u00a0 Our nation spends nearly a trillion more a year than we collect, but this proposal does not have any productive deficit reduction.\u00a0 The people of southern New Mexico sent me to Washington to rein in our national debt\u2014this is not the solution they asked for.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221082643/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-mineral-royalty-cuts-new-budget-hurt-new-mexico", "Pearce: Mineral Royalty Cuts in New Budget Hurt New Mexico", "2013-12-11", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2013) \u2013\u00a0Late Tuesday evening, budget conferees announced that a deal had been made on a federal budget, which includes a provision that would reduce the states\u2019 share of mineral royalty payments from 50 percent (required under the Mineral Leasing Act) to 48 percent. This will cost New Mexico $95.5 million over the next ten years.\n\u201cSince the 1970s, states and the federal government have split mineral royalty payments 50-50,\u201d said U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce. \u00a0\u201cThese cuts are not pocket change to the West. New Mexico schools and infrastructure projects depend on these payments, and losing out on nearly $100 million that is rightfully ours will only harm our communities. In 2008, states were asked to take a temporary two percent cut of their share of mineral royalty payments. This was supposed to be a one-year deal, but one-year extensions kept being included as appropriations riders each year. Now, this budget deal includes a ten-year extension of this practice without concern for the impact that this will have on the West for the next decade.\n\u201cThe Federal Government is telling us that these cuts will pay for administrative costs to manage the mineral leases, but they have been managing the administrative costs for decades without taking additional millions from states,\u201d Pearce continued. \u00a0\u201cImagine if the federal government took control of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, took 50 percent of its $4.1 billion in net revenue for 2012, and then decided to take another $82 million on top of that to cover administrative costs. New York and New Jersey wouldn\u2019t stand for it, but that is exactly what the federal government is doing to the West. People in the West will continue to raise objections to a federal government that continues to exploit the resources and people of our states.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221102701/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-happy-hanukkah", "PEARCE: HAPPY HANUKKAH", "2013-11-27", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (November 27, 2013) - Today, US Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement in recognition of Hanukkah:\n\t\"Cynthia and I want to wish a happy Hanukkah to New Mexico's Jewish community. As this special time begins this evening, we pray for a truly blessed celebration of faith and of the miracle of light.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221084337/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-energy-vital-new-mexico", "PEARCE: ENERGY VITAL FOR NEW MEXICO", "2013-11-21", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (November 21, 2013)\u2014This week, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted with Republicans and Democrats on three key energy bills: HR 1965, the Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act; HR 2728, the Protecting States Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act; and HR 1900, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. All three bills are a part of the House\u2019s strategy to responsibly develop our domestic resources in a responsible manner.\n\u201cThese three bills will play a key role in improving American energy security through safe, time-tested means,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cHydraulic fracturing is a safe, proven method for energy development. \u00a0These bills will expedite the process for application approvals after environmental reviews, and will deliver a shot in the arm to an already growing energy sector that supports over 100,000 good-paying jobs in New Mexico. \u00a0Our livelihoods are dependent on these industries and the royalty and tax payments that they bring into our coffers keep our schools open. It is vital that the Senate act on these bipartisan bills.\u201d\nHR 1965 requires the Department of the Interior to approve or deny an application to drill on federal lands within 30 days. If the Secretary has not made a decision on the application by the end of the 60 day period, the application is approved unless environmental reviews are incomplete.\u00a0\nHR 2728 ensures that the main point of regulation for hydraulic fracturing remains primarily at the state level, in addition to the 8 federal environmental laws that currently regulate it. Our states successfully regulated this technology for over 60 years. President Obama\u2019s own Secretary of the Interior stated clearly this year that hydraulic fracturing \u201chas been done safely for decades.\u201d Former BLM Director Bob Abbey and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson have made similar comments.\nHR 1900 imposes deadlines federal agencies reviewing natural gas pipeline applications, which serves to expedite the review process.\u00a0 The bill amends the Natural Gas Act to require that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approve or deny a pipeline certificate within 12 months of receiving the completed application, but only if the project is part of FERC\u2019s pre-filing process.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221095918/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-thank-you-veterans-families", "PEARCE: THANK YOU TO VETERANS, FAMILIES", "2013-11-08", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (November 11, 2013) - Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:\n\u201cToday, we remember the incredible sacrifices made by America\u2019s veterans and their families,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThe nation that we live in today is safe and free thanks to those courageous men and women who have answered the call and risked their lives in the name of liberty.\u00a0 Today, we thank our veterans and their families for all that they have given.\u00a0 I encourage all my fellow New Mexicans to take time today to say \u201cthank you,\u201d and remember our veterans not only today, but throughout the year.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221102741/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-farm-bill-amendment-protects-jobs", "PEARCE: FARM BILL AMENDMENT PROTECTS JOBS", "2013-11-08", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (November 8, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce commented on the ongoing Farm Bill Conference, where the House and Senate are working to resolve differences between their respective versions of the Farm Bill.\u00a0 Earlier this year, Pearce submitted an amendment which was attached to the Farm Bill which protects jobs by requiring a study of the economic impact and effectiveness of existing programs to protect the Lesser Prairie Chicken.\n\u201cExisting programs to protect the Lesser Prairie Chicken have proven their effectiveness, without destroying countless jobs the way a listing would,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cJust last month, the Fish and Wildlife Service reaffirmed the success of these programs, further underscoring that a listing is an unnecessary and costly move.\u00a0 The amendment I introduced would avoid the needless loss of jobs by making sure that the decision is made with a full knowledge of the situation.\u00a0 America has seen too many jobs lost because species were needlessly and carelessly listed: I encourage the conferees to protect American jobs by including this amendment in the final legislation.\u201d\nThe amendment, which Pearce offered earlier this year was accepted with broad support in the House, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on current USDA programs related to the Lesser Prairie Chicken to analyze the economic impact and effectiveness of these programs.\u00a0 These programs have proven to be successful, effective means of protecting the species, without the immense costs and lost jobs that would result from a federal listing.\u00a0 Rep. Pearce\u2019s amendment would produce a full analysis of both the conservation value and the cost-effectiveness of these programs, allowing an informed decision that takes cost and American jobs into account.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221102826/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-lujan-grisham-commend-forest-service-decision-return-cattle-0", "PEARCE, LUJAN GRISHAM COMMEND FOREST SERVICE DECISION ON RETURN OF CATTLE", "2013-11-07", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (November 7, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce and Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham commended the U.S. Forest Service\u2019s decision to allow ranchers to return cattle to grazing leases on one allotment in the state, and to partner with the New Mexico Range Improvement Task Force to review data to make a decision on the remaining allotments.\n\u201cI commend the U.S. Forest Service on choosing to correct their initial decision, which was not rooted in science,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cReviewing the scientific data and allowing New Mexico\u2019s ranchers to resume grazing on federal land is the right thing to do.\u00a0 This is a step in the right direction, and is the product of considerable bipartisan cooperation among my office, the Forest Service, the New Mexico Range Improvement Task Force at NMSU, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service, and the office of Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham.\u00a0 I look forward to seeing the remaining ranchers return to their grazing allotments soon.\u00a0 My office is continuing to work closely with the Forest Service and with ranchers on this issue, and stands by to assist New Mexico ranchers in every way we can.\u201d\n\u201cI applaud the U.S. Forest Service\u2019s decision, and am proud to have worked on a bipartisan basis to support New Mexico\u2019s ranchers,\u201d said Lujan Grisham.\u00a0 \u201cWhile the Forest Service reviews the remaining grazing allotments, I will continue to work with partners and agencies at the local, state and federal level to protect this vital aspect of our state\u2019s economy and culture.\u201d\nEarlier this year, ranchers were ordered to remove livestock from grazing allotments due to severe drought conditions.\u00a0 Ranchers raised concerns that the action was arbitrary, and would lead to severe economic hardship.\u00a0 Congressman Pearce has been working with ranchers and the Forest Service to reach a solution to the issue.\u00a0 The Forest Service agreed to work with the New Mexico Range Improvement Task Force to review scientific data on the allotments and determine whether the allotments could continue to support grazing.\u00a0 They have announced that data supports the return of cattle to the first allotment reviewed.\u00a0 A decision on the remaining 17 allotments is expected within the month.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221013033/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-orourke-introduce-bipartisan-immigration-bill", "PEARCE, O'ROURKE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN IMMIGRATION BILL", "2013-10-31", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 31, 2013)\u200e\u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Steve Pearce (R-NM-02) and Beto O\u2019Rourke (D-TX-16) announced the introduction of H.R. 3431, the American Families United Act.\u00a0 This bipartisan immigration bill would grant discretionary authority to review specific cases for a small number of Americans who are separated from their families due to minor earlier violations which are technical in nature or occurred when the family member was a minor.\u00a0 Such review was permissible until 1996, when the current regulations were put in place.\u00a0\nBoth O\u2019Rourke and Pearce have handled federal casework for constituents whose families have been needlessly separated.\u00a0\u00a0 The American Families United Act would allow a judge or the Secretary of Homeland Security to review these cases and determine whether relief is in the public interest, an option not currently available. \u00a0The legislation would prohibit this review for individuals without a legal basis to live in the U.S., or those with a serious criminal record.\n\u201cI am proud to work across party lines to allow justice for wrongfully separated families with my good friend Congressman O\u2019Rourke,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cI have long said that we should never split up families, and today\u2019s proposed law allows the careful and sensible evaluation of cases where American families have been wrongly separated, but still makes sure that our immigration laws are upheld.\u00a0 Immigration is an important issue that is central to the future of our country.\u00a0 I am hopeful that the small step we take today will be the start of further cooperation between our two parties in Washington, and that we can tackle greater challenges of immigration reform together in the near future.\u201d\n\u201cThis is an issue of fairness and standing up for U.S. citizen families,\u201d said O\u2019Rourke. \u00a0\u201cI have heard countless heartbreaking stories of families in my district forced to live apart because of arbitrary laws with punishments that do not fit the actions and serve no public interest.\u00a0 This targeted legislation would provide necessary discretion to judges and the Department of Homeland Security to provide relief to families who could live legally in the U.S. except that they committed a minor immigration violation in the past. It is commonsense and it is the right thing to do. I am happy to work with Congressman Pearce to show that there is a bipartisan way forward to fix our immigration system.\u201d\nEdgar Falcon of El Paso, Texas was recently married literally on the U.S.-Mexico border because his wife is barred from the U.S. for life due to an older sister's explanation when she was sixteen.\u00a0 Falcon said: \u201cI want to thank Congressman Pearce, who has shown real courage in supporting this bipartisan bill, and especially my Congressman, Beto O\u2019Rourke, who promised when he came to my wedding on the Paso del Norte International Bridge that he would introduce this bill and work tirelessly to get it enacted into law. For American families like mine, with my beloved wife Maricruz in exile, this is encouraging. Congress is not all partisan bickering. They can solve America\u2019s problems, and this is how to solve one of them.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221102859/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-stop-nsa%E2%80%99s-illegal-activity", "PEARCE: STOP THE NSA\u2019S ILLEGAL ACTIVITY", "2013-10-29", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 29, 2013) - Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce joined Congressman James Sensenbrenner as an original cosponsor of the USA FREEDOM Act.\u00a0 The legislation would overhaul and restore the USA PATRIOT Act to its original intent by implementing major reforms to significantly rein in the NSA and other agencies from spying on Americans.\n\u201cAmericans are disgusted\u2014and rightfully so\u2014to know that the FBI and NSA have grossly misused and abused the law to collect phone records and other data,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThis legislation restores and narrows the PATRIOT Act to its original intent: to protect our communities, cities, and nation from terrorists both foreign and domestic.\u00a0 I am proud to support today\u2019s legislation to protect Americans\u2019 liberties and privacy against the reprehensible overreach of the federal government.\u00a0 Americans should never have to fear that their government is spying on them.\u00a0 Today\u2019s legislation responds to the public outcry by putting a stop to the appalling overreach of the federal government.\nThe USA FREEDOM Act includes a number of key provisions to protect Americans\u2019 privacy and freedoms.\u00a0 It ends \u201cbulk collection\u201d of Americans\u2019 records, and implements and strengthens prohibitions against other targeting of Americans.\u00a0 \u00a0It creates an \u201cOffice of the Special Advocate\u201d to promote privacy interests before the FISA court\u2019s closed proceedings.\u00a0 It also improves transparency and accountability by requiring the government to submit new reports on its data-gathering activities, so that Americans are aware of the government\u2019s actions.\nPearce voted earlier this year for similar legislation introduced as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221102931/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-remember-our-veterans", "PEARCE: REMEMBER OUR VETERANS", "2013-10-28", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 28, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce joined his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass a series of bills to help America\u2019s veterans.\u00a0\n\u201cOur veterans must remain a top priority,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cWe must never forget those who have put their lives on the line and made unimaginable sacrifices for our freedom.\u00a0 Today, I was glad to join with Democrats and Republicans alike to pass legislation to honor and better serve American veterans.\u00a0 We voted to recognize the courageous actions of Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat, two heroes of the Vietnam War whose bravery has gone unrecognized for far too long.\u00a0 We passed legislation to help tackle the VA\u2019s backlog on disability claims.\u00a0 And, we passed legislation improving our nation\u2019s work to assist veterans with education and employment opportunities. \u00a0While we can never repay their sacrifices, we must always offer our support and our gratitude.\u201d\nThe House today passed H.R. 3304, \u201cto authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict.\u201d\u00a0 In addition, the following bills today passed the House with strong bipartisan support:\nH.R. 1742 \u2014Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013\nH.R. 2189 \u2014 To establish a commission or task force to evaluate the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs\nH.R. 2481 \u2014 The Veterans Economic Opportunity Act of 2013\nH.R. 2011 \u2014Veterans\u2019 Advisory Committee on Education Improvement Act\nH.R. 1405 \u2014 To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit sought", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/editorial/why-mess-washington-happened", "Why the Mess in Washington Happened", "2013-10-25", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Last week, the House and Senate voted to end the government shutdown. I am pleased that the furloughs are over and the government is back to work. It should never have gotten to that point. Both parties are to blame for the mess we got ourselves into.\nWhile I was fully in favor of restarting the government, the final legislation to accomplish that had a multitude of problems:\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1. It protects special treatment for Washington, meaning that Congress, the White House, and their staffers will receive massive taxpayer subsidies to cover most of their new healthcare costs.\u00a0\u00a0\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2. It is only temporary; in three months we have the danger of the same turmoil again.\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3. It has no dollar limit on the President\u2019s power to borrow; he borrowed $328 billion the first day.\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4. It had no reforms to address the overspending which kills jobs and threatens the country\u2019s economic future.\u00a0\nPeople ask what the entire discussion was about. It was a full-fledged struggle of ideas.\u00a0 On one side was the idea that we can continue borrowing and printing money; on the other is the idea that we must stop raising taxes, printing money, and spending more than we have.\u00a0\nCompromise is possible.\u00a0This year, the Republican House and the Democratic Senate managed to agree on many bills\u2014including one that reforms student loan programs, and seven different bills that repealed or defunded parts of Obama care.\u00a0 The President signed all of these reforms into law.\u00a0\nThe House passed a series of appropriations bills with responsible reforms to move the country toward a balanced budget.\u00a0 But the Senate refused to act, and it was necessary to fund the government with a \u201ccontinuing resolution,\u201d or \u201cCR.\u201d\nThe President called for us to pass a \u201cclean CR,\u201d which is Washington talk for no more reforms\u2026and no more attempts to get the deficit under control.\u00a0 Our country is over 17 trillion dollars in debt.\u00a0 We are printing, borrowing, and taxing as much as we possibly can.\nThe disagreement over the CR spread next into the debt limit. That is like when you max out your credit card. You can\u2019t buy more on your card until you pay it off. If Washington reaches the debt ceiling, we would have to do the same thing every American family does when they get in a crunch.\u00a0 We would prioritize expenses, start paying off debt and live within our means.\u00a0\nOur system is set up where the House, the Senate and the White House\u2014Democrats, Republicans and Independents\u2014all have to arrive at common ground.\nThere are differences of opinion.\u00a0 Each side gives a little to find common ground. That\u2019s what we did two years ago when we approached this same point. Republicans agreed to give the president what he wanted in exchange for spending cuts.\u00a0 It is the way the system is supposed to work.\nBut not this time. We sent the Senate four different attempts to negotiate before the government shut down. Each one a bigger compromise than the last.\u00a0 The Senate ignored them all, refusing to accept anything less than going forward ignoring all the problems. \u00a0I voted for more than a dozen bills to fund at least the functions of the government we could all agree on, like veterans\u2019 benefits and New Mexico\u2019s labs. I had hoped they would have been taken in the spirit of compromise, but they were unsuccessful.\u00a0\nSo now we have given the President his \u201cclean CR\u201d. The government is running, but the major economic challenges remain.\nI am disappointed and frustrated with the mess in Washington over the last few weeks. I know you are too. I still believe there is room for optimism.\u00a0 Just this week, both parties worked together to pass important legislation with strong bipartisan support.\u00a0 Democrats got things important to them, while Republicans found ways to save $12 billion.\u00a0 That\u2019s the way it\u2019s supposed to work.\u00a0 With both sides agreeing, it seems that there is hope for future cooperation.\u00a0 And I am already working across the aisle on key issues for New Mexico and the nation, including\u00a0immigration reform,\u00a0job creation, energy, and\u00a0veterans' affairs.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221091654/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-senators-agree-obamacare-flawed-new-mexicans-need-delays", "PEARCE: SENATORS AGREE OBAMACARE FLAWED, NEW MEXICANS NEED DELAYS", "2013-10-25", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 25, 2013)\u00a0Today,\u00a0a number of Senators, including both of New Mexico's Senators,\u00a0sent a\u00a0letter to Secretary Kathleen Sebelius requesting a delay in Obamacare to accommodate continued flaws and problems with the law's implementation. \u00a0U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement:\n\n\t\"I am pleased to hear the Senators now agree that Obamacare has many problems and we need to take steps to fix those problems,\" said Pearce. \"I have worked for months to give Americans the same delays that businesses have been given. \u00a0I\u00a0look forward to working with the Senators to address Obamacare's many defects, and make sure New Mexicans are treated fairly.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103001/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-votes-fund-key-new-mexico-water-projects", "PEARCE VOTES TO FUND KEY NEW MEXICO WATER PROJECTS", "2013-10-23", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 23, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013.\u00a0 WRRDA passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote of 417 to 3. The bill authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water resource projects throughout the country, including key dams and levees that help to prevent flooding on the Rio Grande in New Mexico, and makes cuts toward wasteful, outdated projects.\n\u201cToday\u2019s legislation is critical for New Mexico and for the nation,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cAs we have seen amidst this year\u2019s drought and flooding, effective management of our dams along the Rio Grande is vital to our state.\u00a0 Today, the House voted overwhelmingly to ensure that the Army Corps of Engineers can continue their important work across the nation, while also saving $12 billion by cutting old, inactive, and unnecessary projects.\u201d\nIn May, the US Senate passed a version of WRRDA, and it is expected that a conference committee will be appointed to reconcile differences between the two bills.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103035/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-fws-decision-encouraging-chicken-listing-unnecessary", "PEARCE: FWS DECISION ENCOURAGING; CHICKEN LISTING UNNECESSARY", "2013-10-23", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Roswell, NM (October 23, 2013) \u2013 Responding to the Fish and Wildlife Service\u2019s (FWS) announcement in support of existing plans to protect the Lesser Prairie Chicken, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce today issued the following statement:\n\u201cI agree with the FWS that the existing Range Wide Plan is a strong solution for the conservation of the Lesser Prairie Chicken,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cState governments, as well as local farmers, ranchers, and businesses, have gone to great lengths to take initiative in the conservation of this species, and their efforts should be lauded.\u00a0 Since we can all agree to the strength and effectiveness of the five-state Range Wide Plan, a listing under the Endangered Species Act is clearly an unnecessary measure that would have a detrimental impact on our local economies, and cut funding for education, emergency response, and other key programs our communities rely on.\u201d\nThe FWS today endorsed the five-state Range Wide Plan developed by state game and fish directors.\u00a0 Today\u2019s announcement will allow for greater flexibility for participants in the plan if the species is listed.\u00a0 The final decision on whether to list the species under the Endangered Species Act is due this spring.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103109/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-returns-pay", "PEARCE RETURNS PAY", "2013-10-23", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 23, 2013)\u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce submitted a check to the U.S. Treasury Department for the amount of $6283.99, the amount he was paid during the partial government shutdown earlier this month.\u00a0\n\u201cThe shutdown impacted Americans,\u201d said Pearce, \u201cand it is wrong for members of Congress to receive a paycheck while other government employees faced uncertainty.\u00a0 I announced when the shutdown began that I would return any pay received while the government wasn\u2019t fully functioning.\u00a0 In returning my pay I have requested that the Treasury apply the full amount to the national debt.\u201d\nUnder the 27th\u00a0Amendment, members of Congress are required to be paid, so Pearce still received pay for his work during the shutdown.\u00a0 However, he promised to return to the Treasury any pay received during that time, and today made good on that promise.\u00a0\nPearce calculated the amount as his salary for the 16 days the shutdown lasted not including taxes and withholding which are paid to the government regardless.\nThe text of Congressman Pearce\u2019s letter to the Treasury is available here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103143/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-extends-deadline-military-academy-nominations", "PEARCE EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR MILITARY ACADEMY NOMINATIONS", "2013-10-18", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Las Cruces, NM (October 18, 2013) -\u00a0 The deadline has been extended for students wishing to apply for a nomination from Congressman Pearce to one of the service academies.\u00a0 These include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.\u00a0 Students applying to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut do not need a Congressional nomination.\nInterested students must submit their completed applications to Congressman Pearce\u2019s Las Cruces Office, 570 N. Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011, no later than October 25, 2013.\u00a0 Congressman Pearce will hold Board Academy Reviews, and will then submit his nominations to the Academies.\nThe application process is open to all interested high school seniors in New Mexico\u2019s Second Congressional District.\u00a0 Interested high school juniors are encouraged to contact Rep. Pearce\u2019s office for information and to begin preparing for the process.\nStudents are encouraged to research the specific academies on their respective websites for further information on the nomination and selection process.\u00a0 Detailed information and a downloadable application are available here, at www.pearce.house.gov.\nQuestions may be directed to Mary Morris, Las Cruces Director for Congressman Pearce, at 575-522-3260.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103219/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-bill-young-will-be-missed-his-service-our-troops-nation", "PEARCE: BILL YOUNG WILL BE MISSED FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR TROOPS, NATION", "2013-10-18", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 18, 2013) - This evening, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Congressman C.W. Bill Young of Florida:\n\u201cBill Young as a statesman in the truest sense of the word,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cBill and his wife spent countless hours visiting wounded warriors at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington.\u00a0 Congressman Young will be remembered as an example of statesmanship\u2014especially for his dedicated service to our men and women in uniform.\u00a0 His wife and family are in my prayers this evening.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221092747/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-short-term-solution-long-term-costs", "PEARCE: SHORT TERM SOLUTION, BUT LONG-TERM COSTS", "2013-10-16", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 16, 2013) \u2013 Later this evening, the House is expected to vote on a resolution to end the partial government shutdown.\u00a0 U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement on the proposal:\n\u201cTonight, the House and Senate are expected to vote on an agreement to end the shutdown.\u00a0 The good news is that this challenging time for New Mexicans seems to be over.\u00a0 The bad news is that the agreement does not end the double standard for Washington, nor does it change our nation\u2019s dangerous course of reckless spending.\u00a0 While I am happy that furloughed employees can go back to work, I will not be able to support tonight\u2019s legislation, which does nothing to address the problems we were elected to solve\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103247/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-senate-must-join-house-preserve-key-funding-native-american-programs", "PEARCE: SENATE MUST JOIN HOUSE TO PRESERVE KEY FUNDING FOR NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS", "2013-10-14", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 14, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.J. Res. 80, which provides immediate funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service.\u00a0 This bill is the latest of more than a dozen pieces of legislation passed by the House to reboot vital government functions, which the Senate has failed to pass.\n\u201cToday, the House took action to protect vital programs for over 1.7 million Native Americans,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a simple, commonsense bill and I call on the Senate to act now to pass this and the other bills passed by the House to protect Americans and restore funding for key government functions.\u00a0 The House is stepping up and taking action on issues that are vital to New Mexico, like today\u2019s vote for Native American programs and Friday\u2019s decision to provide immediate funding for our National Labs. \u00a0I urge the Senate and the President to remember the needs of America\u2019s middle-class, and act now.\u201d\nSo far, in addition to four separate votes to prevent the partial government shutdown, the House has passed with Congressman Pearce\u2019s support the following pieces of legislation to reboot key federal programs.\u00a0 All of the following bipartisan bills have been blocked by the Senate and met with veto threats from the President:\nOctober 2: The House (including 25 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 73, which would provide funding for life-saving pediatric cancer research.\nOctober 2: The House (including 23 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 70, which would reopen national parks, memorials, and monuments.\nOctober 3: The House (including 35 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 72, which would provide immediate funding for veterans\u2019 benefits.\nOctober 3: The House (including 36 Democrats) voted for H.R. 3230, which would make sure that National Guard and Reserve troops receive their paychecks.\nOctober 4: The House (including 23 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 85, which would make sure that FEMA is still able to provide funds for disaster relief.\nOctober 4: The House (including 22 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 75 with Republicans to provide critical benefits and nutrition assistance for low-income women and children.\nOctober 7: The House (including 20 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 77, which provides immediate funding for the FDA to ensure that food and medicine meet safety standards.\nOctober 8: The House (including 23 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 84, which would reopen headstart programs for low-income children.\nOctober 9: The House (including 23 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 90, which would provide immediate funding for the FAA and help ensure air traffic safety.\nOctober 10: The House (including 21 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 79, which provides key funding for our border security personnel.\n\u00a0\nOctober 11: The House (including 21 Democrats) voted for H.J. Res. 76, which provides immediate funding for the National Labs, and would help prevent furloughs at Sandia and Los Alamos.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221081356/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-house-working-reboot-america", "PEARCE: HOUSE IS WORKING TO REBOOT AMERICA", "2013-10-11", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 11, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce and a bipartisan group of Representatives joined as original cosponsors of H.R. 3286, the Protecting States, Opening National Parks Act, which will ensure states are reimbursed within 90 days for all state funds spent to pay for National Park operations.\n\u00a0\n\u201cStates have stepped forward to offer a solution by reopening the national parks that the federal government chose to shut down,\u201d said Pearce. \u201cCommunities throughout the West are suffering from lost revenue from sharp decreases in tourism. This bill ensures that states who have taken it upon themselves to help out, and reopen our treasured landscapes, are compensated fairly.\u201d\n\u00a0\n\u201cThe House is working to reboot the federal programs that are most important to Americans,\u201d Pearce continued.\u00a0 \u201cIn just the last few days, I have joined with my colleagues in the House to pass legislation that pays our National Guard and Reserve, protects Headstart and nutrition programs for low-income children and families, and funds agencies important to the safety of Americans, like the FAA, FEMA, and the FDA.\u00a0 I urge my colleagues in the Senate to put American families before politics, and join the House in rebooting the programs we can all agree on.\u201d\n\u00a0\nThis morning, Pearce voted for a bill to protect national security and New Mexico jobs by providing immediate funding for the National Nuclear Security Administration, which provides critical funding to our nation\u2019s labs, including Sandia and Los Alamos.\u00a0 Yesterday, Pearce voted for H.R. 79, the Border Safety and Security Act, which provides immediate funding for border safety operations through the shutdown.\u00a0 Both bills passed the House.\n\u00a0\nWednesday, the House voted 425-0 to pass a bill that ensures death benefits will continue to be disbursed to families of fallen troops during the partial government shutdown.\u00a0 While the Senate followed the House\u2019s lead and passed the bill, the Senate has failed to pass at least thirteen other pieces of legislation\u2014passed by the House with strong bipartisan support\u2014to restore key functions of the federal government and reduce the impact of the shutdown for American families.\u00a0 Bipartisan bills to pay members of the National Guard and Reserve, to fund nutrition assistance programs for low-income women and children, and to provide immediate funding for critical veterans\u2019 benefits and services have all been blocked by the Senate and met with veto threats from the President.\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221081428/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-house-votes-protect-national-security-and-new-mexico-jobs", "PEARCE: HOUSE VOTES TO PROTECT NATIONAL SECURITY AND NEW MEXICO JOBS", "2013-10-11", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 11, 2013) \u2013 Today, in a continued effort to reboot our nation\u2019s government, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted to provide funding to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), which provides critical funding to our nation\u2019s labs, including Sandia and Los Alamos.\n\u00a0\n\u201cToday\u2019s vote to fund the NNSA is key to the security of our nation, and assures that the hard-working employees of Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs will continue to have jobs,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cOur contractors and employees at Sandia \u00a0and Los Alamos provide a vital service to our nation, which must continue without interruption \u2013 this legislation ensures that.\u201d\n\u00a0\n\u201cI thank Chairman Frelinghuysen and Leader Cantor for working with me to bring this legislation to the House floor,\u201d Pearce continued. \u201cWith Los Alamos and Sandia announcing furloughs in the near future, I urge the Senate to quickly act on this legislation, not only for the thousands of New Mexico jobs it saves, but also for the security this bill provides.\u201d\n\u00a0\nH.J.Res. 76 temporarily funds the NNSA through December 15, 2013, guaranteeing that our essential nuclear national security work continues.\u00a0 Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs receive roughly half of their yearly operating budgets from the NNSA\u2019s budget.\u00a0 Without passage of this legislation, these labs will be forced to furlough employees \u2013 hurting our communities and the security of our nation.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131016000016/http://pearce.house.gov:80/press-release/pearce-pay-employees-wipp-labs", "PEARCE: PAY EMPLOYEES AT WIPP, LABS", "2013-10-09", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 9, 2013) \u2013 Today, addressing concerns over upcoming furloughs at WIPP, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce sent a letter to Dr. Ernest Moniz U.S. Secretary of Energy, urging him to protect pay for employees at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, Los Alamos National Labs, and Sandia National Labs.\n\u201cLast weekend, the House passed legislation ensuring that all furloughed federal employees will receive the certainty of back pay,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cTo ensure that the thousands in New Mexico who work at DOE contractor facilities like WIPP are included in this budget certainty, I asked Secretary Moniz to act and certify the labs and WIPP will be able to provide for employees, protecting our jobs and local economies,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cOur contractors and employees at WIPP, Sandia, and Los Alamos provide a vital service to our nation, and there is no reason to allow damage to our communities when it can easily be prevented.\u00a0 I ask Secretary Moniz to join us in that spirit of cooperation, for the good of New Mexicans and the nation.\u201d\nIn the letter, Pearce pointed out that \u201cThe employees at our national labs and WIPP play a key role in our nation\u2019s defense and growing our economy by focusing on everything from the development of weapons systems to energy efficiency studies...\u201d and that furloughs at WIPP \u201cwould have serious and lasting economic consequences for the nearby community of Carlsbad and the surrounding area.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cIn the spirit of HR 3223,\u201d wrote Pearce, \u201cI again ask you\u00a0 to certify these expenses and to guarantee any and all furloughed personnel at these critically important facilities are compensated accordingly.\u201d\nThe full text of the letter can be viewed here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221085118/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-healthy-economy-must-be-fed%E2%80%99s-priority", "PEARCE: HEALTHY ECONOMY MUST BE FED\u2019S PRIORITY", "2013-10-09", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement on the President\u2019s nomination of Janet Yellen as the next chair of the Federal Reserve:\n\u201cWe can all agree during this difficult time that getting the economy growing again must be a top priority for the next chair of the Federal Reserve,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cI congratulate Dr. Yellen on her nomination, and look forward to working with her through the Financial Services Committee and on behalf of the people of New Mexico. \u00a0I would welcome Dr. Yellen to join me in New Mexico to visit firsthand with the people who the Fed\u2019s policies affect: hardworking middle-class families in places like Silver City, Carlsbad, and Las Cruces.\u00a0 New Mexicans cannot afford the Fed\u2019s policies of printing money and driving inflation.\u00a0 I encourage the Fed to seize this new opportunity to adopt sensible rules that put our economy on a path toward a healthy future.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221080256/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-reboot-america", "PEARCE: REBOOT AMERICA", "2013-10-08", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (October 8, 2013) Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.J. Res. 84, the Head Start for Low Income Children Act, which provides immediate funding for the Head Start program.\u00a0 This is the latest of ten separate bills passed by the House which provide immediate funding for key functions of the federal government.\u00a0\n\u201cThe House is taking commonsense steps to reboot key functions of our federal government,\u201d said Pearce, \u201cfrom allowing our nations veterans to visit open air war memorials and museums to providing vital services and benefits for America\u2019s veterans and most vulnerable.\u00a0 But again and again, these proposals have been inexplicably blocked by the Democrat-controlled Senate, and have been threatened with vetoes by the President.\u00a0 Americans expect better: the House is working to protect the parts of our government that America needs most.\u00a0 Why do the Senate and the President refuse to negotiate, even on the simple issues we can all agree on?\u201d\nCongressman Pearce voted with the House four times to prevent a shutdown, each time making greater concessions and expressing a willingness to negotiate.\u00a0\nSince then, the House has passed nine separate bills that provide immediate funding for key functions of the federal government, which have been blocked by the Democrat-controlled Senate, and met with veto threats from the President: to open our national parks and museums, to allow Washington, DC to continue operating using its own funding, to fund the lifesaving medical research at the National Institute of Health, to pay our National Guard and Reserve, to restore key funding for veterans\u2019 benefits and services, to fund FEMA, to provide nutrition assistance for low-income women and children, and to fund the Food and Drug Administration.\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/editorial/compromise-america-needs", "The Compromise America Needs", "2013-10-03", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "We in New Mexico see the results of a broken system in the lives of our neighbors. Many immigrants, just looking to feed their families, have risked lives and limbs because we mismanage the immigration system and the border.\nSince being elected to Congress, I\u2019ve urged that immigration reform should be a top priority.\nRight now, there seem to be two camps. One, organized around the Senate bill, says to give all undocumented immigrants amnesty or a pathway to citizenship.\u00a0 The other camp says that all undocumented immigrants should be deported or should self-deport. I do not see that we can or should do this as a nation.\u00a0 We have been stuck arguing between the two sides for decades, without any solutions for the people who desperately need them.\u00a0 We are on a dangerous treadmill, with no end in sight.\nMost of the people who came here to work and feed a family are decent, hardworking people with strong family values.\u00a0 If my family was hungry, I don\u2019t know that I would act any differently than they have.\nI support a compromise plan that is between the two sides\u2014a compromise that we could put in place tomorrow.\u00a0 The solution is to create a noncitizen guest worker program that gives people legal status immediately.\u00a0\nFirst, we completely secure the border, which has to be the first step for any reform to work.\u00a0 Then, create a guest worker program that can be utilized by both those already here and those waiting to come.\u00a0 Here is how it might look:\n Secure the border using technology and people. No other nation in the world allows uncontrolled access across its borders. I do not support the Senate plan of 20,000 new agents, and I have never supported a fence as the solution.\u00a0 It is too easily breached.\u00a0\nFix legal immigration\nThe current system takes too long\u2014sometimes decades\u2014to come here legally. We must rethink, reform, and modernize immigration.\u00a0 The process must be more efficient, streamlined, and provide prompt answers to those asking to become citizens.\u00a0\nCreate a noncitizen guest worker program:\u00a0 The program should provide legal status that allows immigrants to live here, work, contribute, pay taxes and provide for their families.\u00a0 This provides immigrants with fully legal status, but it can never lead to citizenship or provide these workers with federal benefits.\nLet undocumented immigrants choose:\nIf they want to stay here, they can register as a guest worker.\u00a0 This would give families stability and security to continue working here without fear of exploitation, substandard wages, or unsafe working conditions.\u00a0 Biometric identification would allow workers to easily travel back and forth as needed.\u00a0 This is an open, straightforward process\u2014no fines, jail time, or fear of deportation.\u00a0 Just the chance to succeed.\nIf an immigrant wants to become a citizen, they must follow current law and process.\u00a0 Reforms to our legal immigration system and the creation of the noncitizen guest worker program should aim to provide an answer within 18 months.\n \u00a0The Senate\u2019s pathway to full citizenship is unfair to the people who follow the law, waiting in their country.\u00a0 A noncitizen guest worker program will provide legal status to millions ensuring stability and safety.\u00a0 Undocumented immigrants will be able to have a job, pay their taxes, and live the American dream.\u00a0 Employers, too, will benefit from a fresh, modernized guest worker program that makes it easier to find employees.\nTogether, we can make this dream a reality.\u00a0 We can build an immigration system that is the pride of the free world.\u00a0 The challenges we face are great, but there has never been a better time to meet them.\u00a0 For over two centuries, America has been the world\u2019s hope for freedom.\u00a0 The doors into our country should not be built with darkness and broken promises, but with hope.\u00a0\nLet\u2019s act today.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nThis column appeared in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday, October 3, 2013, under the headline \"Offer middle ground to fix immigration\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131004003518/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-votes-third-time-prevent-shutdown", "PEARCE VOTES A THIRD TIME TO PREVENT SHUTDOWN", "2013-10-01", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 30, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for a third time to prevent a government shutdown.\u00a0\n\u201cToday, the House acted for a third time to prevent a government shutdown,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThe House proposal is a commonsense plan to keep the government running, while making sure Washington isn\u2019t let off the hook from the laws it creates for Americans.\u00a0 New Mexico doesn\u2019t have any time for more of the Senate\u2019s political games.\u00a0 The House has done the right thing three times\u2014it is now up to the Senate to act quickly and prevent a government shutdown.\u201d\n\u201cFrom the beginning, I have advocated the elimination of Obamacare exemptions for Congress and congressional staff,\u201d Pearce continued.\u00a0 \u201cI submitted an amendment to the CR and introduced legislation, H.R. 3198, to accomplish this goal.\u00a0 Today, the House has made this a central piece of its position on the bill to continue to fund the government: Washington lawmakers, staffers, and appointees must sign up for Obamacare just like all Americans. We must end the special privileges for the political class in Washington. \u00a0More importantly, I call on my colleagues in the Senate to stop demanding special privileges for themselves and do the right thing and align Washington with the rest of the nation.\u201d\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20131020000848/http://pearce.house.gov:80/press-release/pearce-senate-must-join-house-end-shutdown", "PEARCE: SENATE MUST JOIN HOUSE; END SHUTDOWN", "2013-10-01", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 30, 2013) \u2013 As of tonight, the Democrat-controlled Senate has refused to pass any of the three continuing resolutions proposed by the House of Representatives.\u00a0 As a result, the federal government will shut down until an agreement can be reached to resume government funding.\n\u201cI have always believed that Congress should be held to the same standards as everyone else,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cAs a result, I have made the difficult decision that my staff will be furloughed.\u00a0 And, though the Constitution requires that members of Congress must be paid, I will pay back to the U.S. Treasury the salary I am paid during the shutdown.\u00a0 I had hoped that a shutdown could be avoided: I encourage all New Mexicans to contact their Senators and urge them to pass the House Continuing Resolution and end the shutdown.\u201d\nRep. Pearce has voted three times to prevent a shutdown, and has asked all sides to negotiate and compromise to reach a fair solution.\u00a0\nCongressman Pearce has also advocated for the elimination of subsidies and exemptions so that Congress and staff face the full effects of Obamacare.\u00a0 Pearce submitted an amendment to last Friday\u2019s continuing resolution, and introduced legislation (H.R. 3198) to accomplish this goal.\u00a0 Tonight, the House voted to pass a third bill to continue funding the government, of which this was a central provision: Washington lawmakers, staffers, and appointees must sign up for Obamacare just like all Americans.\u00a0 \u201cWe must end the special privileges for the political class in Washington,\u201d said Pearce. \u201cI call on my colleagues in the Senate to stop demanding special privileges for themselves and do the right thing and align Washington with the rest of the nation.\u201d\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103418/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-house-acted-prevent-shutdown-protect-new-mexico-families", "PEARCE: HOUSE ACTED TO PREVENT SHUTDOWN, PROTECT NEW MEXICO FAMILIES", "2013-09-29", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 29, 2013) \u2013 Tonight, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce again voted to avert a government shutdown, while also providing Americans and New Mexicans with relief from the ill-conceived and ill-prepared Affordable Care Act.\n\u201cTonight, the House has voted for a second time to prevent a government shutdown, and to protect American families and businesses from a costly and unworkable law,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThe Senate wasted a full week before taking action on the House\u2019s first vote to prevent a shutdown, and only yesterday voted on a continuing resolution that continues to fund the President\u2019s unworkable and costly healthcare bill.\u00a0 The Administration has already granted a delay for businesses\u2014American families deserve the same treatment.\u00a0 We can all agree that a shutdown would be bad for New Mexico, bad for the middle class, and bad for the country.\u00a0 I urge the Senate to return to work and act quickly.\u00a0 There is still time to join the House and save American families from more unnecessary burdens, confusion, and hardship.\u201d\nLast Friday, Congressman Pearce voted in support of H.J.Res. 59, which funded the government through December 15, 2013, completely defunded Obamacare, and included the Full Faith and Credit Act, guaranteeing that the Treasury will still pay Social Security and disability obligations if the debt ceiling is reached, and preventing the White House from playing politics with those who rely on these payments.\u00a0 The Senate voted to strip key provisions from this bill.\u00a0\nTonight\u2019s legislation will permanently repeal the job-killing 2.3% excise tax on medical devices, delay the implementation of Obamacare for one year to provide families with additional time to plan, \u00a0and continue to fund the government through December 15, 2013.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103449/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-tours-flood-damage-meets-local-officials", "PEARCE TOURS FLOOD DAMAGE, MEETS WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS", "2013-09-21", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Glenwood, NM (September 21, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce met with local officials and emergency management teams in Reserve and Glenwood, NM.\u00a0 This afternoon, he will tour flood damage in surrounding areas near Mineral Creek, Mogollon, Alma, and the Catwalk.\u00a0\n\u201cI am deeply grateful for the phenomenal efforts of local officials and emergency responders,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cTheir hard work and continuing dedication has kept New Mexicans safe and helped prevent further damage.\u00a0 I also appreciate all those local residents who have taken time this weekend to share their stories with me \u00a0and help me understand how they have been affected and what needs to be done.\u00a0 My office continues to stand ready to aid those affected in any way we can.\u201d\nPearce is scheduled to tour further areas and meet with other local officials in the coming days.\u00a0 Tomorrow, he will meet with local officials in Truth or Consequences, and tour flood damage in the Las Palomas and Animas Creek areas.\u00a0 He will also visit Grant County to tour damage in areas near Santa Clara.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20130925120703/http://pearce.house.gov:80/press-release/pearce-senate-must-act-now", "PEARCE: SENATE MUST ACT NOW", "2013-09-20", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 20, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted in favor of H.J.Res. 59, the Continuing Resolution to fund the government through December 15th, 2013.\u00a0\n\u201cToday, the House acted to prevent a government shutdown,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThe Senate must act now, instead of playing politics with the nation\u2019s future.\u201d\n\u201cAmericans are already facing continued unemployment, a stagnant economy, and crippling debt,\u201d Pearce continued. \u00a0\u201cToday\u2019s Continuing Resolution makes sure that they don\u2019t also have to face a government shutdown, default, or the overwhelming costs and uncertainty created by Obamacare.\u00a0 Americans have overwhelmingly asked Congress to defund the unpopular and unworkable Affordable Care Act, and today, we listened.\u00a0 And, today\u2019s Continuing Resolution also contains responsible measures to ensure that the U.S. does not default on its obligations, and reaffirms the ability of the Secretary of the Treasury to prioritize payments.\u00a0 This will ensure that the White House cannot play politics with vital spending if we reach the debt limit.\u201d\nThe Continuing Resolution includes language to completely defund Obamacare.\u00a0 It also contains H.R. 807, the Full Faith and Credit Act, guaranteeing that the Treasury will still pay social security and disability obligations if the debt ceiling is reached, and preventing the White House from playing politics with those who rely on these payments.\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20130925120709/http://pearce.house.gov:80/press-release/pearce-votes-restore-forests-and-communities", "Pearce Votes to Restore Forests and Communities", "2013-09-20", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. (September 20, 2013) \u2013Earlier this year, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce and the Congressional Western Caucus held a field hearing in Denver, Colorado to discuss the pressing issue of how to empower states and local governments in the management of our forests. \u00a0Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1526, the Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, to do just that. This bipartisan legislation encourages state and local involvement in the management of forest land, helps ensure sustainable funding solutions for schools, and will hold the U.S. Forest Service accountable for keeping our forests healthy.\n\u201cFor far too long, New Mexico\u2019s forests have been victims of neglect and mismanagement,\u201d said Pearce. \u201cThis legislation brings common sense policies back to our forests. Catastrophic wildfires have destroyed forests across the nation because the people making the decisions about our forests are in Washington, not the surrounding communities. In addition to empowering those most affected by forest management policies, this bill increases timber production in areas already specifically identified by the Forest Service for timber harvests. This bill creates jobs, keeps our forests thriving, and helps local economies. It\u2019s an all-around win for our forests and communities.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20130925120655/http://pearce.house.gov:80/press-release/pearce-must-continue-nutrition-assistance-funding", "PEARCE: MUST CONTINUE NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FUNDING", "2013-09-19", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 19, 2013) - Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted in favor of H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act.\n\u201cWhile I was disappointed that the House failed to pass the Nutrition Assistance reauthorization I voted for earlier this year, today\u2019s vote will protect funding for the programs struggling New Mexicans rely on,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cToday\u2019s bill contains commonsense reforms to improve our nutrition assistance programs.\u00a0 Included is language that brings assistance programs in line with 1996 welfare reform that mandated work requirements, so that able-bodied people are able to get back on their feet and help themselves, while funding remains in place to assist those who are unable to work.\u00a0 And, the bill contains precise and effective reforms to combat fraud and abuse within the program, while ensuring that the Americans who have fallen on hard times get the support they rely on.\u00a0 Today\u2019s legislation will save $39 billion over the next decade, and will create a better nutrition program \u2013 both for those who need assistance and for the American taxpayer.\u201d\nIn June, Congressman Pearce voted in favor of H.R. 1947, which included commonsense reforms for nutrition assistance and protected funding for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.\u00a0 However, the bill failed to pass the House.\u00a0 Today, the House acted to reauthorize SNAP funding and protect the program for the millions of Americans who rely on food stamps to get through hard times.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20130925120714/http://pearce.house.gov:80/press-release/pearce-washington-must-play-same-rules", "PEARCE: WASHINGTON MUST PLAY BY THE SAME RULES", "2013-09-18", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 18, 2013) \u2013 Responding to overwhelming opposition from New Mexicans to loopholes that exempt members of Congress from Obamacare, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce today offered an amendment to the Continuing Resolution (CR) that prohibits federal funding from being used to subsidize healthcare plans for Members of Congress or their staffs.\n\u201cAmericans are disgusted that Washington is trying to let itself off the hook while the rest of the country suffers under an unworkable law,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cI want no part of any deal that exempts Washington from the laws it makes.\u00a0 That is why I offered this amendment, which prevents taxpayer money from being spent to bail out those on Capitol Hill. \u00a0I am tired of the games and backroom deals: Congress should have to play by the same rules as everyone else.\u00a0 The privileges, free passes, and broken promises must end.\u201d\nDuring Congressman Pearce\u2019s meetings with constituents in August, many discussions focused on the hypocrisy of Washington lawmakers exempting themselves from the law they passed for Americans.\u00a0 Congressman Pearce\u2019s proposed amendment that states: \u201c\u2026no Federal funds shall be expended to pay any portion of the premium for a health plan purchased by a Member of Congress or congressional staff\u2026\u201d\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20130925120651/http://pearce.house.gov:80/press-release/congressman-pearce-invites-applications-military-academy-nominations", "CONGRESSMAN PEARCE INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR MILITARY ACADEMY NOMINATIONS", "2013-09-13", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Interested High School Seniors Invited to Apply By October 11\nLas Cruces, NM (September 13, 2013) -\u00a0 Congressman Steve Pearce today announced the deadline for the application process for the service academies.\u00a0 These include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.\u00a0 Students applying to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut; do not need a Congressional nomination.\nInterested students must submit their completed applications to Congressman Pearce\u2019s Las Cruces Office, 570 N. Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011, no later than October 11, 2013.\u00a0 Congressman Pearce will hold Board Academy Reviews, and will then submit his nominations to the Academies.\nThe application process is open to all interested high school seniors in New Mexico\u2019s Second Congressional District.\u00a0 Interested high school juniors are encouraged to contact Rep. Pearce\u2019s office for information and to begin preparing for the process.\nStudents are encouraged to research the specific academies on their respective websites for further information on the nomination and selection process.\u00a0 Detailed information and a downloadable application are available here, at www.pearce.house.gov.\nQuestions may be directed to Mary Morris, Las Cruces Director for Congressman Pearce, at 575-522-3260.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221091841/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-votes-limit-fraud-and-abuse", "PEARCE VOTES TO LIMIT FRAUD AND ABUSE", "2013-09-12", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 12, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.R. 2775, the No Subsidies Without Verification Act.\u00a0 If the Administration goes forward with the implementation of Obamacare, H.R. 2775 demands that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) verify the eligibility of subsidy applicants.\n\u201cFraud and abuse within federal programs cost the American taxpayer hundreds of billions dollars each year,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cRecently, it was reported that welfare fraud is leading to an international trade in black-market food sales\u2014all on the taxpayer dime. \u00a0If Obamacare is fully implemented and the healthcare exchanges go into place, our nation simply cannot afford a lack of proper enrollment verification.\u00a0 Today\u2019s legislation is a commonsense step to prevent fraudulent payments, ensuring assistance goes to those who truly need it \u2013 instead of those looking to take advantage of the good will of the American people.\u00a0 And, this bill will bring a measure of accountability to increasingly reckless and irresponsible government spending,\u201d\nEarlier this year, HHS announced that it would rely on \u201cself-attestation,\u201d \u00a0instead of verifying that applicants for subsidies actually qualify.\u00a0 In response, H.R. 2775 requires that accurate, reliable verification systems are enacted before subsidies are disbursed, in order to prevent fraudulent claims and protect taxpayer dollars.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103639/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-sheriff-juan-hernandez-was-friend-public-servant", "PEARCE: SHERIFF JUAN HERNANDEZ WAS A FRIEND, PUBLIC SERVANT", "2013-09-12", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Las Cruces, NM (September 12, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce released the following statement on the passing of former Do\u00f1a Ana County Sheriff Juan Hernandez:\n\u201cI\u2019m saddened today by the loss of my good friend, Sheriff Juan Hernandez.\u00a0 He was one of the first elected officials I made friends with and worked with when I came into office. Despite our differences in party affiliation, Sheriff Hernandez reached across the aisle to meet common goals, and taught me about bipartisanship.\u00a0 He was a great leader during a turbulent time for our state, admirably handled difficult issues that were happening near the border. He had a steady hand, and was a good friend to work with.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221090420/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-opposes-strike-syria", "PEARCE OPPOSES STRIKE ON SYRIA", "2013-09-11", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 10, 2013) \u2013 This evening, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce released the following statement in response to the President\u2019s primetime address to the nation on Syria:\n\u201cThe civil war in Syria is not a place for American involvement,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThe American soldier has sacrificed enough, and the American taxpayer has footed the bill for too long. \u00a0It is time for other countries to shoulder the burden. \u00a0Over the past few years, with revolutions throughout the Middle East, we have seen greater instability. \u00a0The President has stated publicly that a change in the Syrian regime is necessary, but I'm afraid that greater American involvement will only make it more unstable.\n\u201cThe Russian government does not have American interests at heart, so I view their proposal with grave skepticism,\u201d Pearce continued. \u201cAlthough I fundamentally disagree with American intervention, and am glad to see the President rethinking a military strike, any diplomatic solution must yield tangible results that benefit the people of Syria and our allies in the region.\u201d\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221090450/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-respect-will-american-people", "PEARCE: RESPECT THE WILL OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE", "2013-09-10", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 10, 2013) - Responding to an overwhelming outcry from New Mexicans against action in Syria, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce today cosponsored H.J. Res. 58.\u00a0 The resolution prohibits \u00a0the use of funds available to any United States Government department or agency for the use of force in, or directed at, Syria by the United States Armed Forces.\n\u201cAmerican soldiers and their families have sacrificed enough,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cAmerican taxpayers have given enough.\u00a0 The rest of the world needs to step up\u2014America cannot fight every battle.\u00a0 My office has heard from over a thousand New Mexicans, overwhelmingly opposed to any U.S. military action in Syria,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cWhile I commend the President for adhering to the Constitution and promising not to act without Congressional approval, I cannot support his desired course.\u00a0 It is the responsibility of Congress to use its constitutional authority to prevent this impulsive and misguided intervention.\u201d\nThe legislation uses Congress\u2019 power of the purse to prohibit any funding for the use of force in, or directed at, Syria by the United States, except in the case of a subsequent act of Congress specifically authorizing such use of force, or an attack or imminent attack on the United States.\u00a0\nThe full text of the resolution can be viewed here.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103708/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-we-will-always-remember", "PEARCE: WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER", "2013-09-10", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (September 11, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement in remembrance of September 11.\n\u201cToday, we remember all those lost twelve years ago on September 11, 2001.\u00a0 That dark day in our nation\u2019s history was a day of tragedy, but also a day of courage, sacrifice, and heroism.\u00a0 We have rebuilt, and freedom has remained strong, but we must always remember.\n\u201cToday, we honor those lost, and we continue to pray for their loved ones.\u00a0 We remember the countless examples of everyday heroes who risked\u2014and gave\u2014their lives to save others.\u00a0 And we remember the brave men and women in uniform who continue to guard our freedoms in harm\u2019s way, and we pray for their safety and for their families back home.\n\u201cWe will always remember.\u201d\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221090640/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-chairman-miller-discuss-veterans%E2%80%99-issues", "PEARCE, CHAIRMAN MILLER DISCUSS VETERANS\u2019 ISSUES", "2013-09-03", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "PEARCE, CHAIRMAN MILLER DISCUSS VETERANS\u2019 ISSUES\nRoswell, NM (September 3, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce and U.S. House Veteran\u2019s Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller are travelling in New Mexico to discuss care, treatment, and other current issues with New Mexico veterans and VA officials.\nThis morning, Congressman Pearce and Chairman Miller visited the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, where they met with VA Hospital Director George Marnell, toured the facilities, and discussed issues facing New Mexico\u2019s veterans.\u00a0 Later this afternoon, Pearce and Miller will meet with veterans in Roswell regarding the creation of a veterans\u2019 cemetery in the area.\u00a0 At 2:00, Pearce and Miller will hold an open forum at the Roswell Veterans\u2019 Memorial Hall for local veterans to discuss ideas or concerns.\u00a0 Pearce and Miller will also meet with Roswell Mayor Del Jurney and NMDVS Secretary Timothy Hale.\n\u201cIt is of the utmost importance that our veterans are given the care and treatment they deserve,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cMy office is committed to continuing its work with local VA leadership to improve care and communicate on behalf of our veterans.\u00a0 I am glad to have Chairman Miller joining me, so that he can better understand the issues faced by New Mexico\u2019s veterans as we work to find solutions in Washington.\u201d\nPearce, himself a Vietnam veteran, has made veterans\u2019 issues a priority throughout his time in Congress.\u00a0 He voted this summer to provide $7.7 billion dollars in new funding for PTSD treatment for veterans, and introduced the HEALTHY Vets Act, a bill to help improve the accessibility, convenience, and affordability of health care for veterans.\u00a0 Pearce has hosted more than ten veterans\u2019 town hall meetings throughout New Mexico\u2019s Second Congressional District.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103751/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-wolf-program-needs-less-federal-involvement-not-more", "PEARCE: WOLF PROGRAM NEEDS LESS FEDERAL INVOLVEMENT, NOT MORE", "2013-08-30", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Las Cruces, NM (August 30, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce criticized the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\u2019s decision to expand the recovery program for the Mexican Gray Wolf in Arizona and New Mexico.\n\u201cAfter millions of dollars spent and over a decade of efforts, the Mexican Gray Wolf population has not recovered,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cBut instead of saying \u2018enough is enough\u2019 and handing the program\u2019s management over to the states, Washington is doubling down on what has proven to be a bad decision.\u00a0 Just last week, a rancher who had to shoot a wolf to protect his livestock was cleared only because of wolf bite marks on at least one of his animals.\u00a0 Countless New Mexican families live in fear of wolves attacking their children, pets, or livestock, or in fear of legal repercussions if they act to protect them.\u201d\n\u201cEven worse, these decisions are not being made by the people, or even by elected officials, but by the special-interest lawyers at the Center for Biological Diversity,\u201d Pearce continued.\u00a0 \u201cIt is outrageous and unacceptable that New Mexicans\u2019 lives and livelihoods are being put at risk, and our tax dollars wasted, by the machinations of a radical group that lines its pockets by strong-arming the government and manipulating our laws.\u00a0 It is time to give the power back to the people of New Mexico\u2014the people who have to live with the painful consequences of this reckless program.\u201d\nLast week, Pearce issued a statement highlighting the consequences of the wolf program.\u00a0\nDespite millions of dollars spent, the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program is an outright failure, with populations unable to come close to the recovery goals laid out by the US Fish and Wildlife Service\u2014even as wolf populations elsewhere have thrived.\u00a0 Congressman Pearce has been a consistent opponent of continuing to pour money into an unsuccessful experiment that jeopardizes the lives and livelihoods of countless New Mexicans.\u00a0 Congressman Pearce believes that the management of the wolf population should be turned over to the state government.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221090713/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-congressional-approval-needed-action-syria", "PEARCE: CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL NEEDED FOR ACTION IN SYRIA", "2013-08-29", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (August 29, 2013) \u2013 U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce and over one hundred of his colleagues in the House of Representatives have sent a letter to the President \u00a0urging him to \u201cconsult and receive authorization from Congress before ordering the use of U.S. military force in Syria.\u201d\n\u201cThe President set a dangerous and unconstitutional precedent when he committed to military action in Libya without congressional approval,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cAmerica cannot fight every battle - intervention in Syria would be a wrong and costly course.\u00a0 In Vietnam, I saw firsthand the consequences that result when we commit to military action hastily and without a clear objective. \u00a0Before the President takes any action, it is his constitutional duty to consult and receive authorization from Congress.\u201d\nThe letter notes that the Constitution and the war Powers Resolution of 1973 both outline the President\u2019s responsibility to seek Congressional authorization: \u201cEngaging our military in Syria when no direct threat to the United States exists and without prior congressional authorization would violate the separation of powers that is clearly delineated in the Constitution.\u201d\nThe letter also notes that \u201cCongress can reconvene at your request.\u00a0 We stand ready to come back into session, consider the facts before us, and share the burden of decisions made regarding U.S. involvement in the quickly escalating Syrian conflict\u201d\nThe letter can be viewed here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103824/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-nm-delegation-26-million-mineral-royalty-payments-returning-nm", "Pearce, NM Delegation: $26 Million in Mineral Royalty Payments Returning to NM", "2013-08-27", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON\u00a0\u2013 Today,\u00a0U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce and the New Mexico Congressional Delegation announced the U.S. Department of the Interior will return $26 million in mineral royalty payments to the state of New Mexico as a result of the N.M. lawmakers\u2019 call for the state to be rightfully paid under the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA).\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased that the Department of the Interior has decided to return the mineral royalties withheld earlier this year,\u201d Pearce said.\u00a0\u201cIt is unacceptable that a unilateral decision in Washington can so easily cut off millions of dollars that are the lifeblood of western states like New Mexico.\u00a0 New Mexico\u2019s classrooms and communities should not suffer at the whim of DC bureaucrats\u2014the Administration\u2019s reckless handling of this issue led to delays and uncertainty that are sure to impact our economy.\u201d\n\u00a0\nIn fiscal year 2013, administration officials unilaterally made the decision that state\u2019s share of royalties under the MLA would be subject to sequestration \u2013 automatic, across-the-board federal government spending cuts. Pearce, with the rest of the New Mexico delegation, opposed the move, which would cost 35 states a total of $109 million, including $26 million from New Mexico in 2013, and similar amounts in future years.\u00a0The delegation, along with lawmakers from other Western states, led a bipartisan call\u00a0for the administration to return the payments.\u00a0In a May 16 letter,\u00a0they also noted the hardship\u00a0that states and local communities would experience if the sequestered revenues were not returned.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nThe full text of the letter from the Department of the Interior can be viewed\u00a0here.\u00a0\u00a0\n\u00a0\nThe full release from the New Mexico delegation can be viewed here.\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221083456/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/nm-delegation-26-million-mineral-royalty-payments-returning-nm", "N.M. Delegation: $26 Million in Mineral Royalty Payments Returning to NM", "2013-08-26", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON\u00a0\u2013 Today,\u00a0U.S. Senators Tom Udall\u00a0and\u00a0Martin Heinrich\u00a0and U.S. Reps. Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n, Michelle Lujan Grisham and Steve Pearce\u00a0announced the U.S. Department of the Interior will return $26 million in mineral royalty payments to the state of New Mexico as a result of the N.M. lawmakers\u2019 call for the state to be rightfully paid under the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA).\u00a0\nIn fiscal year 2013, administration officials unilaterally made the decision that state\u2019s share of royalties under the MLA would be subject to sequestration \u2013 automatic, across-the-board federal government spending cuts. The New Mexico delegation uniformly opposed the move, which would cost 35 states a total of $109 million, including $26 million from New Mexico in 2013, and similar amounts in future years.\u00a0The delegation, along with lawmakers from other Western states, led a bipartisan call\u00a0for the administration to return the payments.\u00a0In a May 16 letter,\u00a0they also noted the hardship\u00a0that states and local communities would experience if the sequestered revenues were not returned.\u00a0\nToday, the Interior Department responded to the delegation\u2019s request by\u00a0announcing it will return the fiscal year 2013 royalty payments beginning on October of this year, which is the start of fiscal year 2014. As long as sequestration is in place, it is expected that future funds will still be subject to sequester in the year they are collected, but they will be returned the following fiscal year \u2013 in effect, refunding the funds to states after a delay.\n\"This is extremely good news for New Mexico -- I'm very pleased that the administration has seen reason and will return the revenue owed to states from energy production on federal lands,\"\u00a0Udall said. \"These funds are the result of an existing agreement for mineral development. They provide a vital source of funding for public education and other functions New Mexicans rely on, and the federal government shouldn't be using them to balance its books.\u00a0I'm relieved that we were able to reverse this aspect of sequestration and restore $26 million back to our state this year and in years ahead.\u201d\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased the Department of Interior heeded our call to return $26\u00a0million in mineral royalty payments to New Mexico that were withheld due to sequestration,\u201d Heinrich said. \u201cOur federal lands and natural resources provide significant revenue that fund infrastructure, education, and flood protection projects, which are especially critical for rural communities across New Mexico. I will work to ensure every dollar is returned and continue to protect these much-needed funds that belong to our state.\u201d\n\u201cReturning these funds to New Mexico and other states that receive mineral royalty payments is the right course of action and will have an important impact in communities across New Mexico,\u201d Luj\u00e1n said.\u00a0\u201cThese payments represent a significant source of funding that help support vital programs and critical investments that make a difference in the lives of the people of New Mexico.\u201d\n\u201cThis is great news for our state,\u201d Lujan Grisham said. \u201cThe Department of Interior\u2019s announcement reaffirms what I said previously: these mineral royalties belong to New Mexico, and they should stay in New Mexico. I\u2019m proud to have fought for New Mexico, and I\u2019m pleased that these mineral royalty payments will once again be able to support our schools, hospitals and infrastructure.\u201d\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased that the Department of the Interior has decided to return the mineral royalties withheld earlier this year,\u201d Pearce said.\u00a0\u201cIt is unacceptable that a unilateral decision in Washington can so easily cut off millions of dollars that are the lifeblood of western states like New Mexico.\u00a0 New Mexico\u2019s classrooms and communities should not suffer at the whim of DC bureaucrats\u2014the Administration\u2019s reckless handling of this issue led to delays and uncertainty that are sure to impact our economy.\u201d\nUdall, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee,\u00a0questioned Department officials about the issue during an Appropriations subcommittee hearing while asking that they\u00a0reevaluate their decision and solve the issue administratively.\u00a0For full video of the exchange, click\u00a0here.\u00a0\nThe full text of the letter from the Department of the Interior can be viewed\u00a0here.\u00a0\u00a0\n###\nContacts:\u00a0 Jennifer Talhelm (Udall) 202.228.6870 / Whitney Potter (Heinrich) 202.228.1578 / Eric Layer (Pearce) 575.517.7382 / Andrew Stoddard (Luj\u00e1n) 202.225.6190 / Richard Ruffner (Lujan Grisham) 202.225.6316", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103855/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-fws-right-clearing-rancher-problems-wolf-program-remain", "PEARCE: FWS RIGHT IN CLEARING RANCHER; PROBLEMS WITH WOLF PROGRAM REMAIN", "2013-08-22", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Las Cruces, NM (August 22, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce made the following comment on the Fish and Wildlife Service\u2019s recent determination that a female Mexican wolf, known as F1108, had been shot and killed legally, while in the act of attacking cattle on private land.\n\u00a0\n\u201cI commend the US Fish and Wildlife Service on its decision to clear the New Mexico rancher who acted legally, in protection of his livestock,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cI appreciate their speedy and thorough investigation into this matter, and their respect for the law.\u201d\n\u201cHowever, we must not forget that the wolf program remains a major problem for New Mexicans,\u201d Pearce continued.\u00a0 \u201cThis rancher is only in the clear because he didn\u2019t act until after the wolf had inflicted injuries upon his animals\u2014had he chosen to prevent those injuries, this story would have ended differently.\u00a0 Too many ranchers live in fear for their families and their livestock, or in fear of legal repercussions if they act to protect them.\u00a0 This incident only reiterates the terror that wolves cause for New Mexicans, and calls attention to the need to rethink this costly and dangerous program.\u201d\nAfter millions of dollars spent and over a decade of efforts, the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program is an outright failure, with populations unable to come close to the recovery goals laid out by the US Fish and Wildlife Service\u2014even as wolf populations elsewhere have thrived.\u00a0 Congressman Pearce has been a consistent opponent of continuing to pour money into an unsuccessful experiment that jeopardizes the lives and livelihoods of countless New Mexicans.\u00a0 Congressman Pearce believes that the management of the wolf population should be turned over to the state government.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103923/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-hold-town-hall-deming", "PEARCE TO HOLD TOWN HALL IN DEMING", "2013-08-14", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Deming, NM (August 14, 2013) U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce will hold a town hall meeting in Deming on Wednesday, August 21st, at 6:00 pm.\u00a0 He will visit with constituents at the Deming Historic Depot, located at 217 N. Country Club Rd., Deming.\nAs always, Congressman Pearce will take questions from constituents and discuss any topics of concern to New Mexicans.\u00a0Staff will also be available to answer questions and assist constituents with casework, or any issues related to federal agencies.\nFor more information about the meeting, telephone 1-855-4-PEARCE, (1-855-473-2723), or visit www.pearce.house.gov/events.\nTo arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Rep. Pearce\u2019s \u00a0office at least 48 hours prior to the event at 855-4-PEARCE\nWednesday, August 21st \n\u00a06:00 pm\nTown Hall with Congressman Steve Pearce\nDeming Historic Depot\n217 N. Country Club Rd.\nDeming, NM\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221103956/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-hold-town-hall-las-cruces-0", "PEARCE TO HOLD TOWN HALL IN LAS CRUCES", "2013-08-14", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Las Cruces, NM (August 14, 2013) U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce will hold a town hall meeting in Las Cruces on Thursday, August 22nd, at 6:00 pm.\u00a0 He will visit with constituents at the Dream Center of Las Cruces, located at 1400 N. 6th St., Las Cruces.\nAs always, Congressman Pearce will take questions from constituents and discuss any topics of concern to New Mexicans.\u00a0Staff will also be available to answer questions and assist constituents with casework, or any issues related to federal agencies.\nFor more information about the meeting, telephone 1-855-4-PEARCE, (1-855-473-2723), or visit www.pearce.house.gov/events.\nTo arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Rep. Pearce\u2019s \u00a0office at least 48 hours prior to the event at 855-4-PEARCE\nThursday, August 22nd \u00a0\n\u00a06:00 pm\nTown Hall with Congressman Steve Pearce\nDream Center of Las Cruces\n1400 N. 6th St.\nLas Cruces, NM\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221081529/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-sun-zia-must-act-based-national-security-interest", "PEARCE: SUN-ZIA MUST ACT BASED ON NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST", "2013-08-09", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Alamogordo, NM (August 8, 2013) - Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement on a letter (attached) sent from John Conger, Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, noting the official opposition of the Department of Defense (DOD) to the \u201cpreferred alternative route\u201d of the proposed Sun-Zia transmission line:\nIn June 2013, the Bureau of Land Management issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Sun-Zia transmission line project.\u00a0 The preferred route highlighted within the FEIS has the transmission line traveling through the northern most boundaries of the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR).\u00a0 As a result, the DOD, with BLM involvement, created a Technical Working Group (TWG) to address any and all potential conflicts to the lines creation.\n\u201cThe TWG was created to analyze any and all impact the construction of Sun-Zia through WSMR would have on the range and national security, and to propose possible solutions to any impact,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cAfter months of work, the group has concluded that the proposed route would create a serious national security risk.\u00a0 As Mr. Conger highlights in his letter, the route as proposed would impede the military\u2019s ability to complete testing that cannot be done anywhere else in the United States.\u00a0 The result would cause a devastating impact on national security.\u201d\n\u201cBased on this report, I hope Sun-Zia recognizes how damaging their proposed route will be to national security.\u00a0 I urge them to take the advice of the TWG\u2019s report and take every action possible to alter the route to not to interfere with the critical mission at WSMR.\u201d\nCongressman Pearce has time and again expressed his support for the creation of the Sun-Zia transmission line, so long it does not interfere with the military mission at WSMR.\u00a0 In addition to the critical national security work completed at the range, WSMR accounts for tens of thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars into the national and local economies.\nThe letter (attached) expresses the DoD\u2019s official objection \u201cto a portion of the preferred alternative route identified in the Sun Zia Southwest Transmission Project Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)\u2026\u201d citing \u201csignificant risks to national security.\u201d \u00a0Further, it specifies that the line in question \u201cwould preclude our capability to fully test the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Architecture and other weapon systems under realistic threat environments at WSMR.\u00a0 This testing is absolutely necessary and it should be clearly understood that no other location exists in the United States where it is possible to conduct flight tests with the footprint requirements these weapon systems present.\u201d\nThe letter is also available online.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104023/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-no-special-deals-washington", "PEARCE: NO SPECIAL DEALS FOR WASHINGTON", "2013-08-09", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (August 9, 2013) \u2013 Today, while meeting with constituents in southern New Mexico, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce criticized Washington leadership for crafting a special exemption to Obamacare for members of Congress and Capitol Hill staffers.\n\u201cI want no part of any deal that exempts Washington from the laws Americans are forced to follow,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThe President and the very lawmakers who passed this train wreck of a law are now realizing that they want no part of it, so they\u2019re letting themselves off the hook while the rest of America suffers.\u00a0 The New Mexicans I\u2019ve talked to this week are disgusted, and they should be.\u00a0 I am tired of the games and backroom deals: If Congress and the President pass a law, that law should apply to everyone.\u00a0 That includes Congressmen, Presidents, White House staff, career bureaucrats, and everyone on Capitol Hill.\u00a0 The privileges, free passes, and broken promises must end.\u201d\nOn Wednesday, the Office of Personnel Management, working closely with the President, announced a \u2018fix\u2019 to ensure Washington lawmakers and staff members continue receiving government-backed health coverage.\u00a0 Under the ruling, Washington staffers and representatives will receive hefty subsidies from taxpayers to offset the cost of their coverage on the new exchanges\u2014subsidies that taxpayers themselves won\u2019t have access to.\u00a0 A key provision in the original Affordable Care Act would have prevented this, by specifically mandating that Congress be subject to the law like everyone else.\u00a0 But the Wednesday ruling negates that provision, giving Congress a free pass while millions of Americans face higher premiums and financial hardship as a result of the law.\nCongressman Pearce has voted repeatedly to repeal Obamacare, and has vocally opposed any move that would exempt Congress from the rules Americans have to follow.\u00a0 As Congressman Pearce has met with constituents in New Mexico this week, many discussions have focused on the hypocrisy of Washington lawmakers exempting themselves from the law they passed for Americans.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104052/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-earlene-roberts-great-public-servant-will-be-missed", "PEARCE: EARLENE ROBERTS, A GREAT PUBLIC SERVANT, WILL BE MISSED", "2013-08-07", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Hobbs, NM (August 7, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement on the passing of former NM state representative Earlene Roberts:\n\u201cEarlene was a good friend and I was honored to serve alongside her in the New Mexico Legislature,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cI have many great memories of working together\u2014she was my mentor during my first year in the legislature, and became a friend and role model.\u00a0 Earlene was never afraid to do the right thing, and was always eager to serve New Mexicans and improve our great state.\u00a0 She will be deeply missed by her many friends and the countless lives she touched\u2014her family is in my prayers.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/editorial/new-mexicans-need-path-healthy-homeownership", "New Mexicans Need a Path to Healthy Homeownership", "2013-08-05", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "We want people to be able to buy homes.\u00a0 It\u2019s good for Americans, and it\u2019s good for the economy. Owning a home anchors a family, and helps to build a community.\u00a0 I got to where I am today because my parents took a chance and bought small place just outside Hobbs.\u00a0 They worked hard and were able to send us to college.\u00a0 But the system we have today puts that dream dangerously out of reach for many Americans, and it\u2019s at risk of being lost forever.\u00a0\nDuring the housing crash of 2008, home values plunged and taxpayers were stuck with a bill for the most expensive bailout in our country\u2019s history.\u00a0 New Mexico did not create the housing bubble or the financial crisis.\u00a0 We did not make the bad decisions that caused the crash\u2014those came from Wall Street and Washington.\u00a0 But New Mexico taxpayers were forced to pay for the homes of complete strangers in Manhattan and Miami.\u00a0 To this day, we\u2019re still feeling the effects of what started five years ago, especially when it comes home ownership.\u00a0 Today, fewer Americans own homes than at any point in the last 18 years.\u00a0 That\u2019s bad news for our economy, our communities, and our future.\nWhy are things so bad?\u00a0 If you\u2019ve tried to buy a house recently, you know about the overwhelming costs, regulations, barriers, and uncertainty that come with that.\u00a0 Right now, the federal government uses taxpayer money to back 9 out of 10 home loans\u2014already costing Americans nearly 200 billion dollars.\u00a0 This is not sustainable: it puts you on the hook every time somebody buys a house.\u00a0 And when they don\u2019t pay, you lose money.\u00a0 Instead, we need a solution that protects our small banks, our communities, and our ability to confidently own a home.\u00a0 We need a solution that benefits hard-working Americans\u2014by providing them the options, affordability, and flexibility they need when buying a home, and by investing their tax dollars wisely, instead of forcing them into a system that cannot succeed.\u00a0\nThe House Committee on Financial Services recently passed the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners (PATH) Act of 2013.\u00a0 This bill provides key housing market reforms to protect both taxpayers and homeowners.\u00a0 The PATH Act provides commonsense solutions that keep New Mexico\u2019s small communities in mind, and put America on the path to a sustainable, stronger economy.\nI have worked closely with community bankers, realtors, homebuilders, credit unions, and mortgage brokers throughout southern New Mexico to make sure that this bill focuses on the needs of New Mexicans, not the needs of Washington lobbyists.\u00a0 Many community bankers support the legislation because it protects their ability to continue to serve New Mexico homeowners. Others appreciate the flexibility and rural focus included in the bill, such as options for conducting loans remotely or over the internet, without having to drive hours to a major bank.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\nIn creating the PATH Act, we focused on fixing many of the problems currently facing the housing market.\u00a0 Change is necessary, but transition must be handled carefully, and must do no harm.\u00a0 Last year, when some in Congress wanted to take broad, immediate measures to change the markets, I worked hard to convince them to slow down and consider carefully.\u00a0 New Mexico is a small state with a small economy\u2014if we pulled out a primary source of home loans overnight, the results would be catastrophic, especially in our small, rural communities.\u00a0 All reforms must keep New Mexicans in mind, and no reform should hurt middle-class Americans.\nNow, the plan for reform has been revised, and it\u2019s a better plan for New Mexico.\u00a0 Under the proposed plan, transition will happen gradually, over the next five years, giving communities like Hobbs or Silver City the chance to keep up.\u00a0 Where the government does remain involved, clear focus and boundaries will be defined, to protect taxpayers\u2019 investments and help American families.\u00a0 Impact of other regulations will be examined and addressed, to make sure the big picture works.\u00a0\nI encourage you to get involved.\u00a0 Call your bank or credit union, your elected officials, and others to better understand how these laws affect you.\u00a0\u00a0 And when it comes to changes, make your voice heard, to make sure that your investments, your bank, and your community are protected.\nNew Mexicans should never have been forced to pay for the $200 billion housing bailout. Your money should be spent on your families, their needs, and their futures\u2014not houses for strangers.\u00a0 As the PATH Act moves to end an unstable system, investors will begin to gain confidence that another collapse isn\u2019t right around the corner.\u00a0 By working together, we can put our country back on the path to a stronger, healthier economic future, and keep the dream of home ownership within reach.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221093452/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-irs-has-shown-it-cannot-be-trusted-our-healthcare", "PEARCE: THE IRS HAS SHOWN IT CANNOT BE TRUSTED WITH OUR HEALTHCARE", "2013-08-02", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (August 2, 2013) \u2013 This year, it has become blatantly evident that the IRS has demonstrated a flagrant disregard for Americans\u2019 privacy, liberties, and rights to fair treatment.\u00a0 In response, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce today voted for H.R. 2009, the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act.\u00a0\n\u201cUnder ObamaCare, the IRS will be in charge of the nation\u2019s healthcare decisions\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThe IRS has shown plainly that it cannot be trusted. Americans are still waiting for answers and accountability after the IRS used its tremendous power to change elections and target Americans based on their personal beliefs.\u00a0 Now, the President is asking us to hand over control of own personal healthcare decisions to this scandal-ridden, discredited agency.\u00a0 But if the IRS cannot be trusted to handle routine audits responsibly and impartially, we cannot possibly entrust the IRS with our healthcare\u2014with our lives, and the lives of our children, our families, and our loved ones.\u201d\nH.R. 2009 would prohibit the IRS from implementing or enforcing any provision of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.\u00a0\nCongressman Pearce is a cosponsor of H.R. 2009, and has been in close contact with constituents on this issue.\u00a0 On a recent email survey sent to over 50,000 randomly chosen constituents earlier this year, 79% of respondents said they were concerned about the IRS\u2019 role in managing the new healthcare law, in light of its criminal targeting of organizations for political purposes.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104140/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-washington%E2%80%99s-zero-accountability-policy-unacceptable", "PEARCE: WASHINGTON\u2019S ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY UNACCEPTABLE", "2013-08-02", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (August 2, 2013) \u2013 Responding to concerns from New Mexicans over the outright lack of accountability in Washington, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce this week voted on a series of bills designed to hold government accountable.\n\u201cOne of the most frequent complaints I hear across New Mexico \u00a0is that the federal government\u2019s zero accountability policy is abysmal,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cIt is appalling, but not a fireable offense, for a government employee to use their high position to target citizens for their political beliefs, as we\u2019ve seen at the IRS.\u00a0 It is appalling, but not fireable, for General Services Administration officials to flagrantly disregard the law and waste nearly a million taxpayer dollars on a Las Vegas conference.\u00a0 In fact, such officials get month-long paid vacations and hefty retirement packages, all on the taxpayer dime.\u00a0 This week, the House worked to bring back the accountability that is lacking in Washington.\u00a0 Citizens must always have control, and no government employee should ever be exempt from accountability.\u201d\nPearce supported the following bills, which passed the House:\nH.R. 2565, the STOP IRS Act, which will allow termination of an IRS employee for \u201cPerforming, delaying, or failing to perform (or threatening to perform, delay, or fail to perform) any official action (including any audit) with respect to a taxpayer for purpose of extracting personal gain or benefit for a political purpose.\u201d\u00a0 Rep. Pearce has been an outspoken critic of the IRS\u2019 crimes for political purposes, and has advocated for legislation to prevent future crimes and hold accountable those responsible.\nH.R. 2879, The Stop Government Abuse Act, which allows federal agencies to place employees on investigative leave for misconduct, negligence of duty, malfeasance, or misappropriation of funds, and to remove or suspend that employee if deemed necessary.\u00a0 This ensures that government employees are not shielded from appropriate action if they abuse or neglect their position. \u00a0\u00a0The bill also allows individuals to record any in-person or telephone interaction with an Executive branch agency.\u00a0 This bill would allow greater transparency and accountability as citizens interact with the federal government\nH.R. 1660, the Government Customer Service Improvement Act, which calls for government-wide standards for customer service delivery, so that taxpayers receive the best possible service from the government.\u00a0 Rep. Pearce\u2019s office regularly acts on behalf of constituents who have not received attention or solutions they need.\nH.R. 313, the Government Spending and Accountability Act, which implements restrictions, requirements, and a spending cap for government conferences.\u00a0 \u00a0\nH.R. 2768, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act \nH.R. 2769, the Stop Playing on Citizen\u2019s Cash Act", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104211/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-rein-expensive-regulations", "PEARCE: REIN IN EXPENSIVE REGULATIONS", "2013-08-02", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (August 2, 2013) \u2013 Amidst skyrocketing regulatory costs\u2014$133 million worth added just last week\u2014U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce today voted for H.R. 367, the Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2013.\u00a0 Pearce is an original cosponsor of the bill.\u00a0\n\u201cIn just the last four years, the regulatory burden on Americans has increased by over 520 billion dollars,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThe Administration\u2019s regulatory agencies are grossly abusing their power, publishing hundreds of rules every week that are exempt from any oversight, checks, or balances.\u00a0 Under this crushing regulation, jobs all across New Mexico are disappearing.\u00a0 Middle class families have had enough\u2014the REINS Act restores accountability to Washington\u2019s out-of-control bureaucracy.\u201d\nThe Reins Act sets forth criteria for a \u201cmajor,\u201d rule, with regard to a new regulation\u2019s impact on jobs, prices, investment, and American competition in global markets.\u00a0 If the rule meets the criteria set forth, then it requires Congress to enact a joint resolution of approval within 70 legislative days, or the rule will not take effect.\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104243/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-%E2%80%9Cwashington-regulations-should-not-harm-our-jobs-economies%E2%80%9D", "Pearce: \u201cWashington Regulations Should Not Harm our Jobs, Economies\u201d", "2013-08-01", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (July 25, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.R. 1582, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013.\u00a0 The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to obtain approval from the Secretary of Energy before issuing rules with an estimated direct and indirect cost of more than $1 billion.\n\u201cReckless and hasty regulations increase energy costs to consumers and threaten jobs\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cToday\u2019s legislation is common sense: the Administration should not be able to implement regulations without any thought for the lost jobs and higher costs to the middle class.\u00a0 This bill would prevent the Administration from recklessly killing jobs through regulation. I voted today to hold Washington accountable, and to ensure that the needs of New Mexicans come first. I urge the Senate and the President to join this effort to protect good paying jobs and low energy prices.\u201d\nThe bill has the strong support of the US Chamber of Commerce and other pro-business organizations.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104321/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-iran-cannot-be-allowed-nuclear-weapons", "PEARCE: IRAN CANNOT BE ALLOWED NUCLEAR WEAPONS", "2013-07-31", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (July 31, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.R. 850, the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013.\u00a0\u00a0 Pearce is a cosponsor of the bill.\u00a0 \u00a0\n\u201cIran continues to act with blatant disregard for human rights, safety, and the international community,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cToday\u2019s legislation, which I strongly support, addresses the plight of the countless human beings facing mistreatment, torture, and martyrdom within the country, as well as the threat Iran poses on a global scale should it be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.\u00a0 We must never hesitate to stand against evil in any of its forms, and today\u2019s legislation is a much-needed first step against a threat that is all too often ignored.\u201d\nH.R. 850, of which Congressman Pearce is a cosponsor, imposes additional economic and financial sanctions on Iran related to human rights and terrorism.\u00a0 It directs the Secretary of State to determine whether Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard Corps meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization.\u00a0 It also directs further strong economic and financial sanctions with respect to human rights abuses in Iran, including restrictions on sales of commodities and financial transactions with Iran.\u00a0 Further, the legislation directs the president to submit a report within 60 days on Iran\u2019s nuclear program, and to develop a National Strategy on Iran to address threats posed by Iran.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://pearce.house.gov/event/womens-forum", "Women's Forum", "2013-07-30", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "pearce.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Visit the Women's Forum Page!\nOn August 17, 2013, I will be hosting a Women's Forum in Las Cruces.\u00a0 Women are increasingly the decision-makers in our families, our communities, and our government, and it is important that they have the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn, and grow together, for the benefit of New Mexico and of our nation.\u00a0\nThis Forum will take place on Saturday Morning, August 17, 2013, at the Las Cruces Home Builders Association Meeting Hall, 2825 N. Main St.\u00a0 Women of all ages are invited to attend!\u00a0 Registration begins at 8:00am, and the forum will start at 8:30am.\u00a0 If you're not in Las Cruces, you can watch the event live online, and you are invited to participate remotely through social media or email!\nWhat: Women's Forum, hosted by Congressman Steve Pearce\nWhere: Las Cruces, Las Cruces Home Builders Association, 2825 N. Main St. (Or, participate online!)\nWhen: August 17, 2013, 8:00am-12:00pm\nWho: All New Mexico Women are invited to attend, free of charge.\nTo arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Rep. Pearce\u2019s \u00a0office at least 48 hours prior to the event at 855-4-PEARCE", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221084408/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-votes-affordable-energy-american-jobs", "Pearce Votes for Affordable Energy, American Jobs", "2013-07-25", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (July 25, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.R. 2218, the Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2013, a bipartisan bill to establish healthy and safe \u201crequirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals.\u201d\n\u201cHigh energy prices hurt the poor, and this legislation is an important part of ensuring that reliable, affordable energy continues to power our homes,\u201d said Pearce, \u201cThe EPA\u2019s attempts to regulate coal ash as hazardous waste would have disastrous consequences for our economy, our energy bills, and our jobs.\u00a0 I\u2019m proud to vote for a strong alternative that will protect New Mexicans\u2019 health and safety, and protect good paying jobs here in the United States.\" \u00a0 \u00a0\nThe EPA\u2019s proposed coal ash regulations are estimated to cost between 184,000 and 316,000 jobs\u2014jobs protected by H.R. 2218.\u00a0 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as numerous other trade and business organizations, endorsed the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104352/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-%E2%80%9Csupporting-our-troops-means-providing-funding-they-need%E2%80%9D", "Pearce: \u201cSupporting Our Troops Means Providing the Funding they Need\u201d", "2013-07-24", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (July 24, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.R. 2397, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014.\u00a0\n\u201cI spent 3 years in Vietnam,\u201d said Pearce. \u201cDuring that time, I saw Congress cut funding to the war effort and lose faith in the mission, but it felt like Congress and the American people were losing faith in us, the troops.\u00a0 Today\u2019s legislation shows the House\u2019s continued commitment to supporting and protecting our nation\u2019s troops. \u00a0While troops are in harm\u2019s way, we must provide them with the support they need to complete their mission and come home safety.\u00a0 I am proud to say the final bill accomplishes this mission.\n\u201cIn addition to providing our troops with the resources to do their job, today\u2019s legislation cuts billions in waste, and brings accountability to the Defense Department,\u201d Pearce continued.\u00a0 \u201cToday\u2019s bill includes an amendment to protect Americans\u2019 privacy, and limits the NSA\u2019s and other agencies\u2019 ability to collect Americans\u2019 phone records.\u00a0 The bill also prevents military intervention in Syria without Congressional approval, and bars the United States from military intervention in Egypt\u2019s current civil unrest.\u201d\nH.R. 2397 includes $5 billion in savings over the Fiscal Year 2013 enacted budget, and provides for a \u00a0$1.8 percent pay increase for all military personnel.\u00a0 The bill additionally provides $34.5 billion for defense healthcare, including $125 million for TBI and PTSD treatment, and $246 million for cancer research.\u00a0 This annual legislation provides for \u00a0personnel, operation, and maintenance for the Department of Defense for each fiscal year.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221083524/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-host-women%E2%80%99s-forum", "PEARCE TO HOST WOMEN\u2019S FORUM", "2013-07-23", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Las Cruces, NM (July 18, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce announced that he will host a Women\u2019s forum in Las Cruces, to discuss important community and family issues.\u00a0 The forum will be held on Saturday, August 17th, at the Las Cruces Home Builders Association Meeting Hall, 2825 N. Main St., Las Cruces. \u00a0And, a virtual component will allow women to watch and participate from throughout New Mexico.\u00a0 Registration will open at 8:00 am; the forum will begin at 8:30 am.\u00a0 Women of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.\u00a0 Those interested should RSVP to 575-522-0771.\n\u201cWomen are increasingly the decision-makers in our families, our communities, and our government,\u201d said Pearce, \u201cand it is important that they have the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn, and grow together, for the benefit of New Mexico and of our nation.\u00a0 I look forward to productive and informative discussion, and I will continue working closely with the female leaders in our communities to discuss their ideas, concerns, and priorities.\u201d\nPearce held a similar forum last year, which showed great success.\u00a0 His office has since organized roundtable meetings with women around the state, to discuss key issues and receive feedback for this event.\u00a0 This year\u2019s forum will feature several guest speakers who will lead two informative panel discussions: Health and Wellbeing, and Financial Planning.\u00a0 These topics were overwhelmingly selected as priorities in meetings with women throughout southern New Mexico.\u00a0\nThe event will also be live-streamed, and women unable to attend in Las Cruces are encouraged to participate remotely through Twitter using the hashtag #NMWomen, on Facebook at\u00a0 www.Facebook.com/RepStevePearce, or by emailing questions to NMWomensForum@gmail.com.\u00a0 Questions submitted from women throughout the state will be addressed live by panelists during the forum.\u00a0 Details, remote-participation links, and live-streaming are available at www.pearce.house.gov/womensforum.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221083549/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-votes-education-reform", "PEARCE VOTES FOR EDUCATION REFORM", "2013-07-19", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (July 19, 2013)\u00a0\u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.R. 5, the Student Success Act of 2013.\u00a0\n\u201cWe must never stop improving the opportunities and education available to our children,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cIn the decade since No Child Left Behind became law, it has become clear that a one size fits all approach does not work for New Mexico\u00a0or\u00a0the\u00a0nation. The federal government\u00a0should\u00a0provide state and local educators with the means and flexibility to develop education programs\u00a0that best meet the needs of\u00a0students.\u00a0 Today\u2019s legislation takes meaningful steps to\u00a0do just that by\u00a0reforming, improving, and updating the\u00a0Elementary and Secondary Education Act\u00a0to empower teachers and parents, instead of Washington,\u00a0to make education decisions.\u201d\nThe Student Success Act eliminates the federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standards, and instead implements state-developed plans that give each state the freedom to evaluate and improve their own schools. This legislation provides increased flexibility while still giving parents the ability to monitor schools\u2019 performance and ensure that their children are receiving the best education possible.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\nMoreover, it\u00a0consolidates\u00a070 ESEA grant programs\u00a0into more efficient state and local block grants. Additionally, H.R. 5 replaces the \u201cHighly Qualified Teacher\u201d credential requirements with a provision that gives states and local school districts the liberty to hire teachers based on effectiveness and qualifications. \u00a0Under No Child Left Behind\u2019s \u201cHighly Qualified Teacher\u201d provision, states and rural school districts were often hindered to access of qualified teachers because of these cumbersome federal provisions. \u00a0Furthermore, this legislation specifies that the Secretary of Education cannot compel states to adopt Common Core standards.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104424/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-votes-obamacare-delay", "PEARCE VOTES FOR OBAMACARE DELAY", "2013-07-17", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (July 17, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted in favor of H.R. 2667, the Authority for Mandate Delay Act, and H.R. 2668, the Fairness for American Families Act.\u00a0 These bills\u00a0 delay both the employer and individual mandates of Obamacare for one year, providing a legal and consistent application of the delays announced by the President earlier this month.\n\u201cIt is unacceptable for the President to pick and choose which parts of his own law he wants Americans to follow,\u201d said Pearce, \u201cEspecially when the resulting uncertainty and confusion is driving healthcare costs even higher for hardworking New Mexicans and Americans nationwide.\u00a0 Obamacare clearly remains unworkable, but the Administration wants to saddle individual Americans with the burden while letting businesses off the hook.\u00a0 If\u2014as the President has admitted\u2014another year is needed to make the law work, then no American should be subject to the costs and challenges of this failed legislation.\u00a0 Today\u2019s legislation is merely a starting point. It is clear Obamacare does not work and will never work, and Congress must act\u00a0to find practical and effective solutions for the millions of Americans who are still without health insurance.\u201d\nPearce has repeatedly voted to repeal Obamacare so that it can be replaced with simple, commonsense alternatives that help New Mexico families get the freedom and coverage they need.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104541/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-votes-provide-certainty-farmers", "PEARCE VOTES TO PROVIDE CERTAINTY FOR FARMERS", "2013-07-11", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (July 11, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013, commonly known as the Farm Bill.\u00a0\n\u201cSince 1973, the legislation commonly referred to as \u2018the Farm Bill,\u2019 has included far more than just agricultural policy.\u00a0 Despite the name, the bulk of the legislation has been devoted to critically important nutrition assistance programs many New Mexicans rely on,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThat is why less than a month ago, I voted for a reauthorization of a Farm Bill that included both critical updates to our nation\u2019s agricultural policies and much needed reforms that allow the nutrition assistance to continue for decades to come.\u00a0 Unfortunately, the House was unable to pass this version of the bill on the first attempt.\u201d\u00a0\nIn order to provide necessary certainty to both farmers and working families of New Mexico, the House version of the bill needed to be divided into an agriculture bill and a nutritional assistance bill.\u00a0 As a result, the bill passed today only includes reforms and reauthorizations of our nation\u2019s agricultural policies.\n\u201cThis is not a perfect solution,\u201d Pearce continued.\u00a0 \u201cYet, action today assures true reforms to both our agricultural and our nutrition assistance polices can continue in Congress.\u00a0 We as a Congress must provide farmers and hardworking families nationwide with the certainty this legislation offers.\u00a0 The assurances nutrition assistance programs provide are too important to be denied and should be addressed immediately.\u00a0The separate bills provide an opportunity to remove waste, fraud, and abuse from these programs, making them work for the families who need them the most. I urge my colleagues in both the House and the Senate to work together to find the solutions and reforms needed to provide all Americans with the certainty this legislation can offer for years to come.\u201d\nThe Farm Bill also included an amendment introduced by Congressman Pearce with other western representatives that requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on current USDA programs related to the Lesser Prairie Chicken.\u00a0 The amendment would require the Secretary to study and analyze the economic impact and effectiveness of these programs within 90 days of enactment.\u00a0 This provision will help protect New Mexico jobs, and give New Mexicans more ability to participate in a decision that would have a major impact on their communities and the state.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104608/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-votes-save-money-protect-key-programs", "PEARCE VOTES TO SAVE MONEY, PROTECT KEY PROGRAMS", "2013-07-11", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (July 11, 2013) \u2013 Late last night, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted for H.R. 2609, the Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Development Bill.\u00a0 This appropriations bill provides key funding for important energy and defense-related projects, while reducing spending by $2.9 billion.\n\u00a0\n\u201cEffective government does not have to come with an excessive price tag,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cWe saved money for the American taxpayer while remaining committed to important environmental cleanup projects, energy development, infrastructure maintenance and our national security. \u00a0H.R. 2609 responsibly and evenly distributes cuts among various government agencies, and targets wasteful programs that shovel money toward the politically connected. Our national labs and other vital security related initiatives are also protected from major cuts.\u201d\n\u00a0\nThe bill allows for the continuation of nuclear cleanup efforts, and provides key funding for the Department of Energy\u2019s nuclear weapons security programs.\u00a0 It also invests money in projects to address rising gas prices, and allow job growth through research into reliable energy sources.\n\u00a0\nIn addition, the bill contains an amendment Rep. Pearce cosponsored with Rep. Kristi Noem (SD) that adds $25 million in funding for rural water projects, and still reduces the deficit by $5 million.\u00a0 The amendment is especially important to western communities like those in southern New Mexico suffering under severe drought conditions.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104641/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-happy-independence-day", "PEARCE: HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY", "2013-07-03", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Las Cruces, NM (July 4, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement recognizing Independence Day:\n\u201cToday, as we observe our Independence Day, I encourage my fellow New Mexicans to take a moment to join me in remembering and praying for our men and women in uniform, and all those families with loved ones serving in defense of freedom.\u00a0 We are free and can celebrate today because of their sacrifice.\u00a0 Today, and every day, I am proud to be an American, as we reflect on the freedoms and opportunities that we are so blessed to enjoy as Americans.\u00a0 America is a shining light of liberty and hope for the world, and millions have found freedom and a better life in our great nation.\u201d\nCongressman Pearce will participate in July 4th celebrations in New Mexico, including the annual Las Cruces Electric Light Parade, and the Silver City 4th of July Parade.\u00a0 For details, contact Congressman Pearce\u2019s office at 855-4-PEARCE.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104709/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-obamacare-unworkable", "PEARCE: OBAMACARE UNWORKABLE", "2013-07-03", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (July 3, 2013)\u00a0 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce released the following statement on the Administration\u2019s decision to delay the \u201cemployer mandate\u201d provision of the Affordable Care Act:\n\u201cIt\u2019s been more than three years since Obamacare was signed into law, but in that time, the Administration that created it has been unable to find a way to make it workable,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cToday\u2019s announcement on the delay of the program\u2019s key requirements yet again proves that this is not only a program with disastrous consequences for Americans, but one that the law\u2019s own designers cannot even understand or implement.\u00a0 Moreover, it is deeply concerning that the Administration is picking and choosing which parts of its own law it wants to follow, even while it forces middle-class Americans to comply.\u00a0 The confusion, costs, and difficulty imposed on our families by this law and its subsequent mishandling are simply unacceptable.\u201d\nPearce has repeatedly voted to repeal Obamacare so that it can be replaced with simple, commonsense alternatives that help New Mexico families get the freedom and coverage they need.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221080513/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/swalwell-pearce-introduce-resolution-bring-congress-21st-century", "Swalwell, Pearce Introduce Resolution to Bring Congress into 21st Century", "2013-07-02", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (CA-15) and Steve Pearce (NM-2) introduced a resolution to allow members of Congress more time connecting with the American people and less time being influenced by lobbyists in Washington, DC. H. Res. 287, the Members Operating to Be Innovative and Link Everyone (MOBILE) Resolution, would enable Members to participate in committee hearings and vote on non-controversial suspension bills remotely.\u00a0\n\u201cImagine the opportunity to discuss key legislation with your representative even minutes before he votes on it, or watch committee debate conducted in a town-hall setting from your hometown,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cModern technology could make this kind of accountability a reality\u2014allowing members of Congress to debate, vote, and carry out their constitutional duties without having to leave the personal contact of their congressional districts.\u00a0 Keeping legislators closer to the people we represent would pull back Washington's curtain and allow constituents to see and feel, first-hand, their government at work.\u00a0 Elected officials should be in their districts, where they are easily accessible to constituents.\u00a0 Congress\u2019 top priority should be constituents in our home states and districts, not the lobbyists and bureaucrats in Washington.\u201d\n\u201cCompanies and families across the country are using technology to communicate remotely and conduct business. There is no reason that the legislative branch of the world's oldest constitutional democracy cannot do the same.\u00a0 I\u2019m pleased to introduce the MOBILE Resolution with Rep. Steve Pearce to bring technological innovations to Congress,\u201d said Swalwell. \u201cOur bill will allow Members of Congress to work more efficiently and stay better connected to our constituents. \u00a0Northern Silicon Valley, where I represent, is leading a technological revolution and Congress shouldn\u2019t be left behind. I pledged during the campaign that I would bring Congress into the 21st century and this is a first upgrade.\u201d\nThe MOBILE Resolution would require that Members and invited witnesses be allowed to participate in committee hearings remotely, and this participation would count toward rules on quorum.\u00a0 It also would mandate the development of a secure remote voting system which Members could use to vote remotely on suspension bills, generally non-controversial bills that require a two-thirds vote to pass.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104738/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-remembering-our-heroic-firefighters", "PEARCE: REMEMBERING OUR HEROIC FIREFIGHTERS", "2013-07-01", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Las Cruces, NM (July 1, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce issued the following statement on the firefighters killed and injured Sunday in Arizona:\n\"My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the 19 heroes lost fighting fires in Arizona, as well as the surviving member of the team. As massive wildfires blaze across the West, policymakers must all be asking what went wrong, and what steps we can take to make sure this doesn't happen again. The devastating loss of life, homes, and forests that we see as a result of these fires must not be allowed to continue. As we mourn for these brave heroes, we must also remember the hundreds of courageous firefighters still in harm's way as they continue to battle this year's catastrophic fires.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104806/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-applauds-blm-decision-extend-comment-period", "PEARCE APPLAUDS BLM DECISION TO EXTEND COMMENT PERIOD", "2013-06-28", "2013", "2013-06", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Las Cruces, NM (June 28, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce applauded the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on its decision to extend the comment period for the Draft Tri-County Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (RPM/EIS), which would have a major impact on land management in Do\u00f1a Ana, Sierra, and Otero Counties.\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\u201cPublic land in New Mexico is owned by the people,\u201d said Pearce, \u201cbut the people are being given less access to that land and less voice in how it is managed.\u00a0 I applaud the BLM today for their decision to take more time to hear from the people their decisions will affect.\u00a0 \u00a0I hope that they will consider the feedback they receive, and decide against more restrictions.\u00a0 We need a land management policy sensitive to the needs of the people, not one that impedes job creation and keeps seniors and people with disabilities out of public land.\u201d\n\u00a0\nMore information on the plan can be found on the BLM\u2019s website at www.blm.gov/nm.\u00a0 Last month, Pearce asked New Mexicans in Do\u00f1a Ana, Otero, and Sierra Counties to submit comments on the Draft Management Plan.\u00a0 The comment period has now been extended through September 12, 2013, providing an additional 60 days to submit comments.\u00a0 Written comments on the decision can be emailed to NM_LCDO_Comments@blm.gov, or mailed to:\n\u00a0\nBureau of Land Management  \n\tAttention:\u00a0Jennifer Montoya  \n\t1800 Marquess Steet  \n\tLas Cruces, NM 88005\u00a0\n\u00a0\nSo that he can follow up with the BLM, Congressman Pearce also encourages constituents to submit a written copy of comments to his office at Congressman.Pearce@mail.house.gov, or:\n\u00a0\nU.S. Congressman Steve Pearce\n2432 Rayburn House Office Building  \n\tWashington, DC 20515", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104846/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/pearce-votes-american-jobs-energy-stability", "PEARCE VOTES FOR AMERICAN JOBS, ENERGY STABILITY", "2013-06-28", "2013", "2013-06", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (June 28, 2013) \u2013 This week, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce voted in favor of two bills, which provide for the expansion of offshore energy production by opening the areas with the greatest known reserves and requiring the Administration to submit new lease plans for development.\n\u00a0\n\u201cWith Americans facing high unemployment and rising energy prices, I\u2019m proud to support legislation that will provide good jobs, reduced energy costs for all Americans and reliable energy sources for the future,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cThe Offshore Energy and Jobs Act, which passed today, is estimated to provide 1.2 million jobs, one and a half billion dollars in new government revenue, while making available billions of barrels of oil and trillions of cubic feet of natural gas.\u00a0 In short, these bills provide exactly what America needs: jobs, reliable energy, and real economic growth.\u00a0 It is time to put America back to work and back on track to a strong energy future.\u00a0 \u00a0\n\u00a0\nYesterday, the House passed H.R. 1613, the Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act, which allows further oil and natural gas development in the Gulf of Mexico.\u00a0 Additionally, earlier this week, Congressman Pearce voiced strong opposition to the President\u2019s plans to unilaterally implement new regulations that would cost American energy jobs and drive prices still higher.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221075050/http://pearce.house.gov/press-release/nm-congressional-delegation-seeks-help-new-mexicans-genetic-brain-disorder", "N.M. Congressional Delegation Seeks to Help New Mexicans with Genetic Brain Disorder", "2013-06-27", "2013", "2013-06", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON - The New Mexico Congressional Delegation has introduced legislation to expand needed research, treatment and education efforts related to Cerebral Cavernous Malformation (CCM), a relatively unknown disorder of the brain and spinal cord more common among New Mexico Hispanics than any other group.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nThe Cavernous Angioma Research and Treatment Act would build upon an existing network of clinical and research labs to increase coordination, information sharing and awareness about the disease for both professional and patient education. It would also support the development of telehealth infrastructure to reach rural, underserved communities. Cavernous Angioma affects more than 1.5 million Americans, the largest proportion of whom reside in New Mexico.\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\u201cI am proud to join with my colleagues from New Mexico to help those struggling with cavernous angioma, U.S. Representative Steve Pearce said. \"This bill brings much-needed attention to this rare disease, while also taking vital first steps in finding new treatments and approaches to assist individuals in New Mexico and across the United States living with this debilitating disease.\u201d\n\u00a0\n\u201cRaising awareness for this debilitating disease that impacts more than a million people across the country, yet has received little attention, is a critical step in this fight,\u201d said U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n. \u00a0\u201cWith a significant number of New Mexicans afflicted with CCM, more research is needed in order to find a cure and provide greater hope for those battling this disease.\u201d\n\u00a0\n\u201cI\u2019m proud that our state\u2019s congressional delegation is working together to improve the lives of the many New Mexicans affected by Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, a disease that is especially prevalent among our state\u2019s Hispanic population,\u201d said U.S. Representative. Michelle Lujan Grisham. \u201cThrough expanded research, treatment and awareness, we can learn more about CCM and find ways to help those living with this rare but potentially life-threatening disease. And by further developing telehealth infrastructure in rural and underserved communities, this legislation will greatly improve health care access throughout New Mexico at little cost.\u201d\n\u00a0\n\"Very little is known about this genetic disease that disproportionately affects Hispanic New Mexicans, but can result in seizure, stroke and death,\" said U.S. Senator Tom Udall. \"By boosting collaboration, research and awareness, we can prevent the dangerous brain bleeds caused by CCM. Furthermore, we must continue to build upon the efforts of Cavernous Angioma centers like UNM's that are doing valuable research and provide important resources for patients, providers and caregivers and explore ways to incorporate telehealth technology to expand its reach across the state and nation.\"\n\u00a0\n\u201cCavernous Angioma affects New Mexico Hispanics at a dramatically higher rate than other populations,\" said U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich. \"Investing in clinical and research centers across the country to track and treat individuals afflicted by this illness is an important step in developing a cure. I\u2019m glad to join Senator Udall in this effort to expand research and raise awareness about CCM.\u201d\n\u00a0\u00a0\nCerebral Cavernous Malformation is caused by abnormal blood vessels that form clusters, known as angiomas, in the brain or spinal cord. If the angiomas bleed or press up against structures in the central nervous system, they can cause seizures, neurological deficits, headaches, or hemorrhages.\n\u00a0\nThe disease was common among Spanish settlers in New Mexico in the 1580s. Since then, it has been passed down through generations. New Mexico has the highest population density of the illness in the United States, and thousands of New Mexico Hispanics may be affected. Because the disease has attracted little scientific or medical attention, however, the precise number of people affected is unknown. The disease has also struck a number of prominent athletes, including Olympic track and field superstar Florence Griffith-Joyner.\n\u00a0\nUdall has been working to raise awareness for CCM since he was a member of the House. In 2008, he introduced a resolution to draw attention to the lack of education and awareness of CCM which passed the Senate unanimously in May 2009. Since then, he has reintroduced legislation with the New Mexico delegation.\n\u00a0\nThe bill is supported by the University of New Mexico, the Angioma Alliance Scientific Advisory Board and CCM3 Action.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20130630033922/http://pearce.house.gov:80/press-release/pearce-extending-listing-decision-right-move", "PEARCE: EXTENDING LISTING DECISION THE RIGHT MOVE", "2013-06-26", "2013", "2013-06", "Republican", "House", "NM", "Steve Pearce", "P000588", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC (June 26, 2013) \u2013 Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce applauded the decision by the Fish and Wildlife Service to extend the final listing determination on the lesser prairie chicken through March 30, 2014.\u00a0 The decision comes just a week after Congressman Pearce and eight other members of Congress submitted a letter requesting a six-month extension of the public comment period on the listing. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will soon publish their decision to extend the deadline in the Federal Register.\n\u00a0\n\u201cThis extension is the right decision for New Mexico and the West,\u201d said Pearce.\u00a0 \u201cIn the past, we\u2019ve seen hasty listing decisions needlessly cost thousands of jobs, destroy communities, and even have a detrimental impact on the environment and the species itself.\u00a0 The Fish and Wildlife Service has acknowledged the substantial disagreement and doubt cast on the case for listing the species.\u00a0 I call on the FWS to take full advantage of this opportunity to carefully consider the evidence, as well as the countless jobs at stake and the proven success of existing conservation efforts.\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\u201cI encourage all New Mexicans to make their voices heard now by contacting the Fish and Wildlife Service,\u201d Pearce continued.\u00a0 \u201cCommunities across New Mexico and the West are at stake\u2014we stand to lose jobs and necessary funding for education, first responders, and other vital programs.\u00a0 We must fight for our communities if we are to preserve our jobs and our way of life.\u201d\n\u00a0\nDaniel Ashe, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, sent a letter in response to Congressman Pearce and the other signers of the letter requesting an extension.\u00a0 In the letter, he acknowledged that \u201cPublic comments received\u2026have highlighted substantial scientific disagreement regarding the sufficiency or accuracy of the available data relevant to the listing proposal for the lesser prairie-chicken.\u201d\u00a0 Ashe also thanked the Congressmen for their support for existing conservation plans, and expressed commitment to working with states and local entities.\n\u00a0\nCongressman Pearce asks New Mexicans to make their voices heard by contacting FWS Director Dan Ashe at 202-208-4717, or by writing\n\u00a0\nPublic Comments Processing\nAttn: FWS\u2013R2\u2013ES\u20132012\u20130071\nDivision of Policy and Directives Management\nU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\n4401 N. 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