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| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-announces-nominations-us-service-academies | Congresswoman Stansbury Announces Nominations for U.S. Service Academies | 2021-12-17 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) announced student nominations from New Mexico’s First Congressional District to enter the United States Service Academies. “We are excited to announce the exemplary students we are nominating to our military service academies,” said Rep. Stansbury. “These amazing young people represent the best of our state as our future leaders and carry forward a long tradition of military service by New Mexicans across all of our communities. I am proud they will represent our state as they move forward in their application processes and in serving our country. Congratulations to our outstanding nominees.” Rep. Stansbury’s 2021 Service Academy nominees include: Michael Gray- U.S. Air Force Academy Prep (U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy) Lee McDonald- Greystone Academy (U.S. Merchant Marine and U.S. Naval Academy) Caden Box- La Cueva High (U.S. Air Force and U.S. Naval Academy) Thomas Fotter- La Cueva High (U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Military Academy—West Point) Trevor Anderson- La Cueva High (Air Force Academy and U.S. Military Academy—West Point) Maksymilian Olszowka- New Mexico Military Institute (U.S. Military Academy—West Point) Zachary Neel- University of New Mexico (U.S. Military Academy—West Point and U.S. Naval Academy) Natasha Sun- Albuquerque Academy (U.S. Air Force Academy) Luke Vaughn- Volcano Vista High School (U.S. Air Force Academy) Interviews took place in early fall. Rep. Stansbury’s Service Academy Selection Board considered all the applications from the young New Mexicans interested in attending the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Academy nominees submit an application that includes a personal statement, resume, letters of reference, academic transcripts, and standardized test scores. Applicants must meet the individual admission requirements for each academy to earn a congressional nomination. Students may be nominated for more than one s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-nm-delegation-announce-almost-18-million-airport-infrastructure-grants | Members Of N.M. Delegation Announce Almost $18 Million In Airport Infrastructure Grants For New Mexico | 2021-12-17 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) and Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.-03) announced New Mexico airports have been allocated almost $18 million in federal Airport Infrastructure Grants under the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections, and roadway projects. Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury, and Leger Fernández fought for these historic airport investments in the recent infrastructure package, as well as monumental relief funding in the American Rescue Plan that have allowed New Mexico airports to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. “Local airports connect communities all across New Mexico to tourism, business opportunities, and commercial aviation,”said Heinrich. “Democrats in the New Mexicodelegation fought hard for these historic investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will modernize our airports and allow them to better serve travelers, health care providers, and businesses all across our state.” “New Mexico’s 46 airports are key economic drivers for our state,”said Luján. “That’s why I was honored to help shape the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to ensure our state’s airports received the necessary funding to make these long overdue upgrades. As tourism and travel continue to grow, I’m honored to join my colleagues in announcing this first round of funding that will serve New Mexicans well.” “Communities from Albuquerque to Moriarty rely on airport infrastructure to sustain local economies and keep our state humming, which is why I was proud to vote for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This grant will deliver new good-paying jobs for New Mexicans while making needed renovations to the Sunport and airports across the state,”said Stansbury. “By modernizing our airports and making them more sustainable, the infrastruct… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-nm-delegation-call-increased-oversight-corecivic-detention-facility | Members Of N.M. Delegation Call For Increased Oversight At CoreCivic Detention Facility In Torrance County After Asylum Seekers Face Barriers To Legal Representation | 2021-12-17 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) and Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.-03) are calling on U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to increase oversight on CoreCivic’s management of the Torrance County Detention Facility (Torrance) in Estancia, New Mexico, after Haitian asylum seekers have faced significant barriers to legal counsel. “In May 2021, DHS publicly stated it would not tolerate the mistreatment of individuals in civil immigration detention or substandard conditions of detention. Yet, the Department continues to detain individuals at Torrance, which failed an [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)]-contracted inspection less than four months ago,”wrote the lawmakers. “In the year leading up to the failed inspection, Torrance received 43 grievances from individuals detained at the facility regarding safety concerns, medical care, and food violations. The fact that Torrance had advance notice of the inspection, and still failed it, underscores the deeply rooted structural problems at the facility.” In the letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ICE Acting Director Tae Johnson, and President and CEO of CoreCivic, the lawmakers explain that approximately two months after the Torrance facility failed its inspection, ICE transferred in a group of approximately 80 Haitian asylum seekers, some of who suffered inhumane abuse in Del Rio, Texas, by U.S. Border Patrol. These individuals have experienced severe barriers to legal and language interpretation services. Four individuals were given deportation orders who had not had access to legal representation. The lawmakers are expressing that without legal representation and language interpretation services, Haitian asylum seekers detained in Torrance face a nearly impossible task of being prepared for their immigration hearings and thus finding refuge in the United States. Read the full text of the letter below or by clickinghere. Dear Secretary … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-highlights-infrastructure-investments-during-unm | Congresswoman Stansbury Highlights Infrastructure Investments During UNM Hospital Union Job Site Tour | 2021-12-16 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Photos and footage of the visit for use are available here. ALBUQUERQUE — Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) visited a job site at the University of New Mexico Hospital with CEO Kate Becker and Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 16 in Albuquerque to highlight the benefits of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and speak about the urgent need to prioritize health care infrastructure to protect New Mexico’s health care workers and communities. “Today we toured the University of New Mexico Hospital expansion project, one of our state’s largest public constitution projects in history, and a prime example of how all levels of government can collaborate to build critical infrastructure like those funded in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This bill will bring more than $3.7 billion to New Mexico to upgrade our infrastructure while creating thousands of good-paying jobs for New Mexicans,” said Rep. Stansbury. “At a time when New Mexico is facing a surge in COVID-19 cases, projects like the UNMH construction site are critical to ensuring we can meet the health care needs of our state. The bipartisan infrastructure bill makes billions of dollars in crucial investments in New Mexico’s infrastructure to modernize our infrastructure and grow our economy. The visit follows a historic month of action in Congress, including the passage of the once-in-a-generation Build Back Better Act that passed the House of Representatives and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law in November. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create jobs for New Mexicans by investing more than $3.7 billion in New Mexico’s broadband, water, roads, bridges, public transportation, electric vehicle, airport and other infrastructure. The legislation will modernize America’s crumbling infrastructure for the 21st century while supporting small businesses, resources for working families, and rebuilding for a more climate resilient fu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-nm-delegation-deliver-largest-federal-transportation-investments | Members of N.M. Delegation Deliver Largest Federal Transportation Investments In Decades As Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding | 2021-12-16 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) announced that New Mexico will receive over $486.5 million in new federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create good-paying jobs and improve roads and bridges across the state. Based on formula funding alone, New Mexico can expect to receive approximately $2.8 billion over five years in federal highway formula funding authorized by this new law. On an average annual basis, this is about 29.7% more than the State’s Federal-aid highway formula funding under current law. “Transportation infrastructure is what connects us all and is fundamental to a thriving economy,”said Heinrich. “These substantial transportation investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will have real-life impacts on New Mexicans, including new jobs, safer roads, better public transportation, modernized airports and ports of entry, and a national network of chargers for electric vehicles.” “Safe roads are critical to every facet of our community, from children getting to school safely, to New Mexicans traveling to and from work,” said Luján. “That’s why I’m proud to join my colleagues in announcing the first traunch of federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that I was proud to help shape that will renovate New Mexico’s roads and bridges and create more good paying jobs in the process." “We are excited to announce this first round of funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize our roads and bridges, and create good-paying jobs for New Mexicans,”said Leger Fernández. “Safer roads will help revitalize our communities and allow our local economies to thrive. I’m proud to have helped deliver this critical funding for our state and look forward to seeing money flow directly into our communities.” “The Bipartisan Infrastructure bill is bringing over $3.7 billion in funding to New Mexico to fix our roads and bridges, install bro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/heinrich-stansbury-lujan-leger-fernandez-introduce-legislation-authorize | Heinrich, Stansbury, Luján, Leger Fernández Introduce Legislation To Authorize Investments In Early Childhood, K-12 Education | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) introduced bicameral legislation to provide federal approval for the State of New Mexico’s proposal to invest Land Grant Permanent Fund (LGPF) dollars into early childhood education, as approved by the Legislature earlier this year. U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are original cosponsors. In March 2021, the New Mexico Legislature passed House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1), a historic resolution that will propose a constitutional amendment to the voters to invest the state’s permanent funds in early childhood education programs throughout the state. This change to the state’s constitution requires proposed authorization from Congress and approval from New Mexico voters, likely to be on the ballot in the November 2022 election. The New Mexico Education Enhancement Act serves as the mechanism to grant the required federal approval needed for New Mexico to advance on its goals. “Too many children in New Mexico are showing up to kindergarten so far behind their classmates that they can’t catch up. We need to level the playing field for our kids—especially in their earliest years—if we want to set all of them up with a strong foundation for long-term academic and career success,” said Heinrich. “I’m proud to introduce this legislation to provide Congressional consent to allow New Mexico to tap into our Land Grant Permanent Fund so we can provide high-quality early childhood education for all of our kids.” “Investing in our kids and their education, is an investment in our future. Investing in early childhood education and care is one of the best investments we can make in our families, our economy, and the well-being of our communities,”said Stansbury. “That’s why I’m proud to join Senator Heinrich and our delegation to introduce a bill to empower New Mexico to invest in our early childhood education system. Combined with the universal pre-K investments… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-nm-delegation-applaud-final-passage-annual-defense-bill | Members Of N.M. Delegation Applaud Final Passage Of Annual Defense Bill | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are welcoming the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. The defense bill has passed both chambers of Congress with strong bipartisan support and now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “After serving over a decade on Armed Services Committees in the House and Senate, I’m proud to continue supporting New Mexico’s military installations and the incredible service members dedicated to carrying out our national security missions,”said Heinrich, now Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. “This bill makes major investments to provide our Armed Forces with the state-of-the-art equipment they need to stay ahead of our adversaries and to advance our leadership in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Directed Energy, and Hypersonics. I'm especially pleased that we are passing provisions that I authored to advance the Department of Defense’s Artificial Intelligence and digital capabilities so we can maintain our competitive advantage in the rapidly changing cyber space. These provisions, among many others, benefit New Mexico’s economy, and advance our state’s position as a leader in national security for years to come.” Heinrich concluded, “I’m proud that this legislation maintains a strong commitment to our service members who keep all of us safe, and makes historic reforms to the military’s handling of sexual assault cases.” "Today, I was proud to support the passage of the annual defense authorization bill that supports New Mexico's service members and their families, our four military installations, and two national laboratories,"said Luján. "I’m proud this legislation includes a much-needed pay raise for service members, long overdue military justice reforms to provide independent oversight of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/stansbury-lujan-host-telephone-town-hall-bipartisan-infrastructure-investments | Stansbury, Luján Host Telephone Town Hall on Bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE — Last night, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) joined SenatorBen Ray Luján (N.M.) to host a telephone town hall on the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. During the community discussion, Rep. Stansbury and Sen. Luján highlighted investments in infrastructure brought by the $3.7 billion in funding coming to New Mexico through the legislation. Over 3,200 New Mexicans tuned into the town hall. Among other transformative investments, the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act includes meaningful and historic investments in clean water infrastructure, sustainable public transportation, universal high-speed broadband, clean power infrastructure, and bold action to increase our resilience to climate change. The bill also makes the largest long-term investments in the nation’s infrastructure in nearly a century - with the potential for millions more dollars in grant funding for New Mexico communities. “I was proud to vote for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, along with the Build Back Better Act to make crucial investments in New Mexico—including in our physical infrastructure and in the social infrastructure and well-being of our communities,” said Rep. Stansbury. “This bill will bring over $3.7 billion in investments to New Mexico for broadband, roads, and clean drinking water. Our communities need these dollars and we are working to make sure they have the biggest impact possible.” “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law marks the most significant investment in our nation’s infrastructure in generations, and I was honored to help shape this historic legislation for the people of New Mexico,” said Sen. Luján. “Thanks to the work of our Democratic Congressional Delegation, New Mexico will receive more than $3.7 billion to rebuild our roads and bridges, tackle the climate crisis, expand broadband access, and provide a boost to small businesses.” Rep. Stansbury and Sen. Luján heard from community members who shared their concerns, questions, and priorities f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stansbury-hosts-virtual-disability-roundtable | Rep. Stansbury Hosts Virtual Disability Roundtable | 2021-12-14 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) held a virtual roundtable with representatives from organizations serving New Mexicans living with disabilities. During the community discussion, Rep. Stansbury highlighted investments in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act and Build Back Better Act that support individuals living with disabilities and programs that serve communities with disabilities, investments in workforce development and education, in community and home-based services, and other vital services and programs. Event panelists included Alice Liu McCoy, Executive Director of the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council, Nathan Gomme, Executive Director of the New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Amira M. Rasheed, Consumer Advocate with the New Mexico Attorney General's Office, Greg Trapp, Executive Director of the New Mexico Commission for the Blind, Gay Finlayson, Autism Programs Manager at UNM Hospitals, and Gary Housepian, Executive Director of Disability Rights New Mexico. Among other transformative investments, the Build Back Better Act includes a $500 million investment in the development of supportive housing for people living with disabilities, in addition to supporting workforce development and provisions to expedite the phaseout of subminimum wages. “It was such an honor and privilege to hear from so many amazing advocates working in our disabilities community at our Disabilities Roundtable last night. From the DD waiver, transportation, and access to care and home services, to education and career opportunities—there is so much important work to be done,” said Rep. Stansbury. “With crucial investments in Build Back Better Act to address many of these issues—we must get this bill passed in the Senate and address the needs of our communities. I am honored to stand in solidarity with our disabilities community and proud to work together to tackle these challenges and create new opportunities.” “Autism Spectrum Disorder is th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/stansbury-colleagues-introduce-tribal-water-security-bill | Stansbury, Colleagues Introduce Tribal Water Security Bill | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — As much of the United States continues to experience extreme drought and many communities continue to lack access to clean drinking water, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife and Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples introduced the bipartisan WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act with Representatives Leger Fernández (N.M.-03), Steven Horsford (Nev.-04), Ruben Gallego(Ariz.-07), Jared Huffman (Calif.-02), Tom Cole (Okla.-04),Grace Napolitano (Calif.-32), Joe Neguse (Colo.-02), and Jim Costa (Calif.-16). The WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act gives the Secretary of the Interior the authority to waive or reduce cost-share requirements to implement drought and water projects under the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program. To date, fewer than five percent of the projects funded under WaterSMART since its inception in 2010 have been led by Tribes or Pueblos. Rep. Stansbury is introducing the legislation in response to testimony submitted before the House Committee on Natural Resources from several witnesses, including the National Congress of American Indians, the Colorado River Indian Tribes, and the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation on the need to make these funds more accessible to address Tribal water needs. “Water is fundamental to the health, well-being, economic, and cultural needs of our Indigenous communities. For far too long, federal programs like the WaterSMART program have included cost-share requirements that have acted as barrier to Tribes accessing crucial water infrastructure dollars,” said Rep. Stansbury. “This bill addresses those barriers, and along with funding in the bipartisan infrastructure law and Build Back Better Act, will help unlock millions of dollars to support Tribal water needs. Addressing these needs is crucial to responding to drought and the lasting impacts of climate change and decades of underinvestment in Tribal water needs.” “From Gallup to Dulce to Taos,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-votes-deliver-wins-new-mexicos-service-members-bases | Congresswoman Stansbury Votes to Deliver Wins for New Mexico’s Service Members, Bases, and Sustainability in Defense Spending Bill | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 8, 2021 Bill authorizes a pay raise for military service members, addresses sexual assault in the military, and requires Department of Defense to increase sustainability measures WASHINGTON—Last night, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted to deliver critical funding for Kirtland Air Force Base and New Mexico’s economy, the well-being of our military service members and their families, and the sustainability of military installations. The defense bill now heads to the Senate before final passage and the President’s desk. The National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA) provides service members with a 2.7% pay raise and creates a new allowance to address food, housing, and other basic needs for service members and their families. The bill also implements reforms to prevent and protect service members from sexual assault and sexual harassment by removing commanders from decisions to prosecute. These provisions in the bill are derived from the Vanessa Guillén Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021, the first bill Rep. Stansbury signed on to as a cosponsor after taking office in June this year. “Last week I visited Kirtland Air Force Base and saw NDAA funding in action. Tonight, we voted to increase military pay, address vital needs of our service members and their families, and fund programs important to our economy and national security,” said Rep. Stansbury. “New Mexicans have a long and proud history of answering the call to serve, and I am proud to be able to represent our communities and to help deliver key funding for our bases and National Labs.” Key Provisions of the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act include: Investments in New Mexico’s Military Installations Sandia National Laboratories Invests over $13.8 million in new project funding and over $4.5 million in environmental cleanup . Kirtland Air Force Base Invests $8.6 million in funding to construct a replacement for an environmental health facility. Invests over $5.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-during-pfas-solutions-hearing-congresswoman-stansbury-calls-expedited | VIDEO: During PFAS Solutions Hearing, Congresswoman Stansbury Calls for Expedited Cleanup, R&D | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/iQFq0YQlVow WASHINGTON – During a Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology hearing this morning addressing research into and alternatives to PFAS chemicals, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) called for Congress to prioritize research funding that will ensure efficient and effective cleanup of PFAS contamination in light of the health and economic consequences to communities and water resources in southeastern New Mexico. Researchers are still studying the effects of human-made chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Though PFAS chemicals have been used for cookware, firefighting foam, and other uses, significant concerns remain surrounding the toxicity and human health effects of PFAS, how to safely and effectively remove them from the environment, and how to detect and quantify the thousands of PFAS compounds that exist. Dairy farms in New Mexico have been particularly affected following PFAS contamination from firefighting foam used at Cannon Air Force Base. “In New Mexico, we have had devastating impacts from PFAS contamination, especially in Curry and Otero counties in the eastern side of our state where PFAS was used in firefighting foams at Cannon Air Force Base that has led to contaminated drinking water supplies, private wells and wells that supply dairies in the Ogallala Aquifer and also contamination at Holloman Air Force Base which has led to extensive groundwater contamination,” said Rep. Stansbury. Rep. Stansbury continued by questioning witnesses before the committee, Dr. Peter Jaffé, Professor at the Department Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princetown University, and Dr. Elsie Sunderland, Gordan McKay Professor of Environmental Chemistry at the Harvard School of Public Health on appropriate measures to better understand PFAS contaminants. “How can we expedite and increase the speed of our understanding and our ability to measure these contaminants? And do remediation, especially in areas whe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-nm-delegation-welcome-almost-2-million-support-drought-response | Members Of N.M. Delegation Welcome Almost $2 Million To Support Drought Response Projects For Six Pueblos In N.M. | 2021-12-03 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming almost $2 million in funding from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to support drought response projects for six Pueblos in New Mexico. The funding is through the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes Program. BOR's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program provides technical assistance to Indian Tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water and related resources. The program has supported a broad range of activities each year since its inception in the early 1990s. “The federal government has a trust responsibility to Tribes– especially when it comes to basic necessities like water. This funding from the Bureau of Reclamation, along with relief we secured in the American Rescue Plan and the historic investments in water infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, will deliver on this commitment,”said Heinrich, member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. “I’m proud to see Pueblos across New Mexico directly benefitting from the infrastructure investments that I’ve been fighting for.” “Robust water infrastructure is essential for the health and wellbeing of Tribal Nations, and these investments in six Pueblos in New Mexico will help preserve this critical resource,” said Luján, member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will deliver $3.5 billion for Tribal water and wastewater infrastructure – building off legislation that I introduced to make a difference in the lives of New Mexicans across the state.” “Increased droughts and rising temperatures make resources like water critical for our Tribal communities. Our trust responsibility combined with the Pueblos’ reverence for their precious water means that the $2 million dollars in funding will help these six Pueblos not only survive, but thrive,”said Leger Fernández. “As the Chair… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-statement-passing-continuing-resolution-avoiding | Congresswoman Stansbury Statement on Passing Continuing Resolution, Avoiding Shutdown | 2021-12-02 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Continuing Resolution Act that funds the government at its current levels until February 18. Congresswoman Stansbury voted to pass the measure in the House earlier today, and the budget now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law. “Just a few weeks ago, we passed a historic bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better Act in the House, which will send billions of dollars in broadband, clean water, and road funding to New Mexico. The Build Back Better Act, which awaits a Senate vote, contains investments that will cut child poverty in half, lower health care costs, and create the first universal pre-K system in our country. Today, I took a critical vote to keep the government open and running so that New Mexicans can have what they need for the holidays. New Mexico communities across our state depend on federal jobs—with 33,000 New Mexicans employed in federal jobs—and millions of dollars in federal programs that put food on the table and pay the bills. This funding gives us the time to negotiate a long-term budget deal. In the New Year, I’m looking forward to passing President Biden’s budget that will send $10 million dollars in community projects for our district and lift up all of our communities.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/video-congresswoman-stansbury-pushes-diversify-new-mexicos-economy-create | VIDEO: Congresswoman Stansbury Pushes to Diversify New Mexico’s Economy, Create Clean Energy Transition | 2021-12-02 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/wf3s1YbOo6U WASHINGTON – During a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources oversight hearing this morning that addressed fossil fuel emissions on public lands and their role in meeting U.S. climate goals, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) emphasized the need for immediate action to address the climate crisis, addressed misinformation on fossil fuel extraction, and highlighted the need for a just transition to renewable energy and diversify the state’s economy to provide for the well-being of New Mexico communities. Currently, nearly a quarter of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from fossil fuels extracted from public lands, while our public lands absorb only about 15 percent of those emissions. In her remarks, Rep. Stansbury worked to correct misinformation pertaining to the relationship between oil and gas prices and supply and demand. Rep. Stansbury also addressed New Mexico’s economic dependency on oil and gas extraction, speaking to the need for sustainable jobs and other community resources to put our nation on a path to a just transition to renewable energy. “We are literally at a tipping point,” said Rep. Stansbury. “The [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report that was released a few months ago told us that if we do not take action globally—across every sector of our society, on every continent of this planet to cut carbon emissions, we will cross a tipping point that will affect every community on this planet. So that means we have to address climate change on our public lands, in all of our industries, in our electricity sector, in our oil and gas sector, in our transportation sector—we don’t have a choice at this point because our planet is facing a global tipping point.” Rep. Stansbury continued by questioning Senator Hamblen on economic diversification and community empowerment. “How do you see the long-term diversification of our economy? What are the major sectors that we can be moving in? How do we ground that w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-highlights-scientific-contributions-very-large-array | Congresswoman Stansbury Highlights Scientific Contributions of the Very Large Array in New Mexico | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – During a House Committee of Science, Space and Technology hearing this afternoon that examined the findings of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) highlighted the importance of the Very Large Array, the planned next generation Very Large Array, and the critical support the installation provides to New Mexicans through good-paying jobs, the development of new technology, and scientific advancement. The Very Large Array is one of the world's premier astronomical radio observatories, located west of Socorro, N.M. The observatory consists of 27 radio antennas that astronomers have used to make key observations of black holes and other aspects of the cosmos. The Decadal Survey emphasizes continued support for the development of the next generation Very Large Array as priority project, which has the potential to create jobs for New Mexicans. Rep. Stansbury’s remarks highlighted the importance of the STEM workforce pipeline that the Very Large Array creates in southern New Mexico, emphasizing the critical support that the next generation Very Large Array will create for young or aspiring STEM professionals. Rep. Stansbury also spoke to the importance of research opportunities for students and emphasis on expanding opportunities for students from all communities and identities before questioning the witness panel. Rep. Stansbury questioned Dr. Robert Kennicutt, Co-Chair of the Steering Committee for A Decadal Survey of the National Academies of Sciences. “As we look forward to the next decade of studying space and what it can teach us about our home here on Earth, the next generation Very Large Array will help to fuel discovery, create jobs, and inspire countless New Mexico students to pursue a career in science,” said Rep. Stansbury. “The next generation Very Large Array plans to upgrade and merge the existing Array in New Mexico, and add antennas across the country, in order to increase our capacities in radio astronomy research for decades to c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-urges-supreme-court-uphold-roe-v-wade | Congresswoman Stansbury Urges the Supreme Court to Uphold Roe v. Wade | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON—As the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that could determine the future of Roe v. Wade and abortion rights nationwide, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) joined members of Congress and reproductive justice advocates on the Court steps to defend the constitutional right of abortion. Rep. Stansbury released the following statement: “Reproductive justice is on the line today, as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could determine the future of Roe v. Wade and abortion rights across the country. We cannot go back to a dark time when women could not access care. Many states are already passing extreme abortion bans, limiting access, and endangering the health and safety of communities across the United States. This is about the safety, self-determination, and ability of every woman and every person to make decisions about their own body, their own healthcare, and their own future. This case represents the most significant threat to reproductive rights in decades, which is why we are also fighting to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act to codify these rights in statute, and why it is crucial that the Senate urgently pass this legislation.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-stansbury-dolores-huerta-discuss-build-back-better-act-investments-new | Rep. Stansbury, Dolores Huerta Discuss Build Back Better Act Investments in New Mexico’s Workers and Communities | 2021-11-24 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) hosted a “Fight for Farmworkers” discussion with labor rights activist and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta, students from the College Migrant Assistance Program (CAMP) at the University of New Mexico, and the Young Farmers Coalition. During the community discussion, Rep. Stansbury and Huerta highlighted investments in the Build Back Better Act and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act that protect farmworkers, invest in union jobs, promote food access, and sustain robust economic development for rural communities. Among other historic investments, the Build Back Better Act includes meaningful deportation protections and work permits for nearly 1 million undocumented farmworkers nationwide, invests $10 billion in programs to address child hunger that will provide school meals to more than 44,000 students in New Mexico during the school year, and invests billions in small farmers. The bill also protects workers’ rights to organize and invests in union jobs. “It was an honor to sit down with Dolores Huerta and youth leaders from CAMP and the Young Farmers Coalition to discuss how the Build Back Better Act and bipartisan infrastructure bill will help invest in our communities, rural development, address hunger and create good-paying jobs,” said Rep. Stansbury. “In New Mexico, agriculture is fundamental to our culture and ways of life, and I am proud that the Infrastructure and Build Back Better bills will invest in our rural communities, farmers, and workers. We must get the Build Back Better Act across the finish line in the Senate to get the job done, and as Dolores Huerta has taught us, Sí se puede!” “What would we do without farmworkers to feed us? What would we do without construction workers to build our buildings?” said Dolores Huerta. “We have to respect the people that work with their hands—not only the people who build our buildings, but the construction workers and the carpenters. You know how importa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/stansbury-heinrich-lujan-defend-la-luz-trail-race-objection-letter-us-forest | Stansbury, Heinrich, Luján Defend La Luz Trail Race in Objection Letter to U.S. Forest Service | 2021-11-24 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON—This week, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) led a letter with U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (N.M.) requesting that the U.S. Forest Service reestablish a special use permit for the La Luz Trail Race. The lawmakers’ objection follows the Forest Service’s September 2021 draft update to the Cibola National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP), which excludes a special use permit the community event has used to operate for 55 years. Beginning in May 2020, the Forest Service announced that the agency would not grant a special use permit for the La Luz Trail Race. The move reverses the position held by the previous LRMP adopted in 1985. The updated LRMP casts uncertainty over an Albuquerque tradition that attracts hundreds of runners from across the world each year, named in 2001 as one of the “12 Most Grueling Trail Races in North America” by Trail Runner Magazine. “The La Luz Trail Race is a point of pride for New Mexicans and an important source of recreation and tourism. Race participants have always taken to heart the spirit of the wilderness area, remained on the trail, and closely adhered to a leave no trace philosophy,” the lawmakers wrote. “With a history of over 50 years, the La Luz Trail Race is an existing use that should be continued. In fact, the Committee Report for an earlier version of the legislation included the La Luz Run as an existing use, demonstrating clear legislative intent to support this continued activity,” the lawmakers continued. “We appreciate the thoughtful work that the Forest Service has put into revising the LRMP. This is a much-needed update, however, the removal of the La Luz Trail Race does not properly weigh the importance of the race for the people of New Mexico and the precedent under which it has operated,” the lawmakers concluded. “We urge you to reconsider including the La Luz Trail Race as a permitted special use activity in the LRMP.” The full text of the letter is available here and below. Dear Ms. Martin,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-talks-infrastructure-jobs-site-visit-alongside | Congresswoman Stansbury Talks Infrastructure Jobs on Site Visit Alongside Activist Dolores Huerta | 2021-11-23 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Photos of the visit are available here. ALBUQUERQUE — Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) joined influential labor activist and United Farm Workers Association co-founder Dolores Huerta to visit a job site with the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters in downtown Albuquerque to highlight the benefits of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Actand speak with the workers who will be directly impacted by this historic legislation. “The Presbyterian construction site we visited today is an example of the kinds of projects the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act will help create. This bill will help create thousands of good-paying jobs for New Mexicans while building the infrastructure of the 21st-century,” said Rep. Stansbury. “I was honored to visit with the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters. I grew up in the trades and a union family—and I know the importance unions play in keeping our workers safe and ensuring our union workers get paid a living wage, have benefits, and can take care of their families. This infrastructure bill, coupled with the Build Back Better Act we passed on Friday in the House will make crucial investments in New Mexico.” “The bipartisan infrastructure bill is a big deal for our members and the entire state,” said Rosendo Najar, Lead Representative for the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters. “Union Carpenters are ready to build better cities, communities and careers, and we appreciate Congresswoman Stansbury’s ldership and continued support for working families.” The visit follows a historic month of action in Congress, including the passage of the once-in-a-generation Build Back Better Act on Friday. The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act will create jobs for New Mexicans by investing more than $3.7 billion in New Mexico’s broadband, water, roads, bridges, public transportation, electric vehicle, airport and other infrastructure. The legislation will modernize America’s crumbling infrastructure for the 21st century wh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-votes-pass-historic-build-back-better-act-deliver | Congresswoman Stansbury Votes to Pass Historic Build Back Better Act to Deliver Billions For New Mexico | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON– To build on the nation’s economic recovery and achieve a more sustainable future, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted to pass the historic Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) put New Mexicans back to work and transform lives. The bill represents the most significant investment in our communities since the Great Society and New Deal and will touch every American life from our children to our elders. The bill makes urgently needed investments that will cut taxes for New Mexican families, create a universal pre-K and childcare system, make the largest investment in affordable housing in our nation’s history, expand health care, K-12 and trades education, invest in care for our elders, and make the most significant investment in addressing climate change in U.S. history. Alongside dozens of her colleagues in the House, Congresswoman Stansbury played a critical role in ensuring the Build Back Better Act would pass with strong provisions for New Mexico families by moving together with the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where the package will require 51 votes to pass before moving to the President’s desk. “Today, the House is delivering for New Mexico and our communities by passing the Build Back Better Act,” said Rep. Stansbury. “New Mexicans have met this moment with grit, determination, and heart in their response to the pandemic and economic strains of the last year and a half. The Build Back Better Act invests in our people and good paying jobs with programs that will help all New Mexicans and touch lives from our children to our elders. This bill represents the most significant investment in working families, children, and our planet in generations, putting our country and our communities on a path towards a more just, equitable, and sustainable future.” The bill invests in a broad range of social and environmental programs that will directly benefit all New Mexicans. This includes investments in good-paying clea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansburys-statement-vote-censure-congressman-gosar | Congresswoman Stansbury’s Statement on Vote to Censure Congressman Gosar | 2021-11-17 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to censure U.S. Representative Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) after he released a video using official House of Representatives resources depicting violence against a female member of the House and the President of the United States. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives censure vote: “Depictions and threats of violence against public officials—and especially against women and women of color—incite violence, threaten the safety of public officials and staff, and undermine our democratic institutions. Today, I joined colleagues in the House in voting to censure Representative Gosar, who used official House resources to release a video depicting the slaying of Representative Ocasio-Cortez and President Biden. Out of over 12,000 members of Congress who have served in this chamber in U.S. history, only a few hundred have been women. Threats and depictions of violence against women undermine our democracy and safety. That is why I voted to censure Representative Gosar’s actions and strip him of his committee positions. “New Mexicans elected me to Congress to represent and deliver results for our communities and to fight for a world that is more just, equitable, and safe. Representative Gosar’s actions, and those who refuse to hold him accountable, reflect a deeply troubling and dangerous trend that continues to endanger our democracy and its institutions. We have important work to do in Congress to protect our democracy and deliver for our communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-nm-delegation-call-usda-take-action-prohibit-lunch-shaming-students | Members Of N.M. Delegation Call On USDA To Take Action To Prohibit Lunch Shaming Of Students With Meal Debts | 2021-11-17 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prohibit lunch shaming of students with school meal debts through the existing authority of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). In a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, the lawmakers express their concerns that “[d]espite some successful local and national efforts to ban the practice, the FNS still permits [Local Education Agencies (LEAs)] to engage in a variety of pernicious practices in an attempt to collect families’ meal debt. These efforts are clearly unethical and disproportionately impact students of color. Examples include preventing youth from graduating or participating in extracurricular activities, and selling a family’s meal debt to a collection agency, which increases the debt and harms the family’s credit, exacerbating the economic insecurity of already struggling families.” The lawmakers are requesting that FNS issue guidance to ban punitive measures on students, prohibit billing children, and require notifications to be provided in multiple languages. The lawmakers are also asking that FNS issue guidance that prohibits LEAs and collection agencies from charging any interest and/or fees in addition to the original debt, and require LEAs to use the maximum timeframe for eligibility in establishing the effective date of eligibility for family certification and participation in the free or reduced meals program. Read the full text of the letter below or by clickinghere. Dear Secretary Vilsack, We appreciate the efforts made by the USDA to address the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 public health emergency, including issuing several nationwide waivers and flexibilities. We recognize schools will continue to have the option to serve free meals to all students through June 2022 via the Seamless Summer Option. However, as districts transition off the waiver, there … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-recognizes-and-thanks-our-service-members-veterans-day | Congresswoman Stansbury Recognizes and Thanks our Service Members on Veterans Day | 2021-11-11 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement honoring veterans in New Mexico and across the nation: “Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to our veterans in New Mexico and across the nation for their service and sacrifice. New Mexicans have a long and proud tradition of service that extends throughout our communities. “In thanking our veterans for their service, we must also ensure that our nation fulfills its sacred obligation to care for our veterans and their families. This includes expanding access to health care and other services, economic opportunities, and support to address veterans’ homelessness and PTSD. “Next week, I will be heading back to Washington, D.C. to work with my colleagues to pass the Build Back Better Act, which will invest $5 billion in Veterans Administration infrastructure, which is crucial to expanding VA services. I am humbled to serve New Mexico and our veterans and their families, and I am dedicated to fulfilling these obligations in Congress.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-nm-delegation-new-mexico-set-receive-billions-historic-infrastructure | Members Of N.M. Delegation: New Mexico Is Set To Receive Billions In Historic Infrastructure Investments | 2021-11-09 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) held a video press conference to discuss how the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will deliver for New Mexico. VIDEO: Members of N.M. delegation discuss how bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act delivers for New Mexico The bill includes billions of dollars to invest in transportation, energy, and water infrastructure and a number of provisions championed by the lawmakers and is the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. This legislation passed both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives and now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The Build Back Better Act, which lowers costs, creates jobs, and cuts taxes, while tackling the climate crisis, is also advancing in Congress. It is estimated that the two bills combined will add on average 1.5 million jobs per year for the next 10 years. “This historic infrastructure package complements the American Rescue Plan, the major pandemic and economic recovery bill that we passed earlier this year. It will mean hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs and ensure that our nation’s infrastructure meets 21st century needs. I was proud to secure substantial investments in transmission, clean energy, water infrastructure, wildfire mitigation, and hydrogen,” said Heinrich. “We now need to move quickly on the Build Back Better Act to respond to the climate crisis, lower costs for families, and make the wealthiest earners and large corporations pay their fair share. Democrats in our federal delegation recognize the challenges facing our state and the incredible opportunity we have right now to do something about it. I will continue to do everything I can to make a real difference in the lives of New Mexicans.” “From tackling the climate crisis head on, to expanding broadband access, and providing a mu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-highlights-billions-infrastructure-funding-new-mexico | Congresswoman Stansbury Highlights Billions in Infrastructure Funding for New Mexico, Calls on Congress to Pass Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-07 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE—Following her vote to pass a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package that will send billions in funding to New Mexico to create thousands of good-paying jobs, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) held a press call with New Mexico reporters to outline how the package will prepare New Mexicans to succeed in the 21st century economy. “This bill really represents President Biden's agenda for investing in jobs and addressing the crumbling infrastructure of our country and investing in our communities,” said Rep. Stansbury. “The bill will invest $3.7 billion, at least, in infrastructure in New Mexico, $2 billion of which will be in our roads and in our highways, hundreds of millions of dollars will be invested in our safe drinking water infrastructure, which is so crucial for so many of our communities, especially our rural and Tribal communities, which need extra resources to address drinking water needs. It invests in our transportation infrastructure, our airports, and especially broadband, which we know in New Mexico is so important to our communities. “So this bill will help put New Mexicans back to work, it will create so many millions of jobs all over the country, including in New Mexico, good-paying jobs that will help to rebuild our infrastructure to modernize our infrastructure, and to create the infrastructure of the future.” Rep. Stansbury further highlighted the need to pass the Build Back Better Act, a transformational social spending package designed to cut taxes and costs for working families. “As many of you are aware, we've been negotiating the Build Back Better Act for many weeks. And it's very crucial that we get the other bill across the finish line as well. So that other bill includes many other provisions that did not make it into the infrastructure bill that include investing in the well-being of our families and our communities.” Click here for more information about how the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act will benefit New Mexico. A full t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-votes-deliver-billions-broadband-water-infrastructure | Congresswoman Stansbury Votes to Deliver Billions in Broadband, Water Infrastructure, Roads Funding for New Mexico | 2021-11-06 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON– As the United States is working to rebuild our economy and support our communities with the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted today to deliver billions in infrastructure funding for New Mexico by passing the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill is expected to invest more than $3.7 billion in New Mexico’s broadband, water, roads, bridges, public transportation, electric vehicle, airport and other infrastructure, with the opportunity to apply for further funding. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will modernize America’s crumbling infrastructure for the 21st century and create good-paying union jobs while supporting small businesses and resources for working families and rebuilding for a more climate resilient future. “I’m proud that today, we delivered for families in New Mexico by investing in good-paying jobs and the infrastructure of the future,” said Rep. Stansbury. “New Mexicans are resilient—but we need investments in broadband, clean drinking water, and our roads so that everyone can thrive. Together with the Build Back Better Act, the bipartisan infrastructure deal will bring lasting change for our communities right here at home.” A factsheet of investments in New Mexico from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act is here. A section-by-section summary of the bill is here. The full text of the bill is available here. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will transform New Mexico’s economy by: Investing $2.5 billion in New Mexico’s highways and $225 million in bridge replacement and repairs torepair and rebuild our roads and bridges with a focus on climate change resilience and equity. In New Mexico there are over 3,822 miles of highway and 207 bridges in poor condition. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 7.7% in New Mexico, and on average, each driver pays over $750 per year in costs due to driving on roads in need of repair. New Mexico will also have the opportunity to apply … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-stansbury-highlights-water-crisis-indigenous-communities | Congresswoman Stansbury Highlights Water Crisis in Indigenous Communities | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Melanie A. Stansbury | S001218 | stansbury.house.gov | stansbury | https://stansbury.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | VIDEO: Congresswoman Stansbury Highlights Water Crisis in To'Hajiilee, Indigenous Communities WASHINGTON — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) called attention to the lack of water access in Indigenous communities during a hearing before the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. Rep. Stansbury also advanced legislation she cosponsors to affirm the fundamental right to water access by Indigenous communities and extend authorization for river ecosystem recovery initiatives. During the hearing, Rep. Stansbury and the subcommittee heard witness testimony from three panels on four pieces of legislation that affirms the federal government’s responsibility to ensure water access for Indigenous communities, establish a satellite-based evapotranspiration data program, extend endangered fish recovery programs and provide a conservation plan for saline lakes in the West. “Nearly a third of households in Indigenous communities across the U.S. do not have reliable access to water and sanitation services…whose health, education, economic development, and other basic household needs are negatively impacted by this basic quality of life and human rights issue.” Rep. Stansbury said during her opening statement. “This is especially urgent in To’Hajiilee, which is a chapter of the Navajo Nation in my district in New Mexico. It is an urgent situation: an entire community does not have access to safe, drinking water. A number of the families that live in To’Hajiilee are having to haul water from Albuquerque and elsewhere.” Rep. Stansbury asked Bidtah Becker, Associate Attorney for the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and a member of the witness panel, to describe the experience of hauling water in Indigenous communities, especially To’Hajiilee. “I think what a lot of people don't realize is that hauling water is the single most expensive form of water one can obtain and utilize, and we're already talking about families who suffer some of the highest rates of poverty in the country,” Becker responded.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://haaland.house.gov/media/press-releases/haaland-s-116th-congress-report | Haalands 116th Congress Report | 2021-01-03 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | NM | Debra Haaland | H001080 | haaland.house.gov | legacy | As Congresswoman Haaland prepares to be sworn into her second term at the start of the 117th Congress at noon today, January 3rd, 2020, she released the following report recapping her legislative accomplishments during her freshman term. Everyone in this country deserves the opportunities to get ahead, but the way our institutions were built puts the American dream out of reach for many families and puts out planet at risk. My goal during this first term was to begin chipping away at barriers that keep people down by introducing bills to establish universal childcare and address environmental injustice and working to protect military families and fighting for equality. Nothing could have prepared us for the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presented our country, but we worked diligently to ensure that we provided resources to frontline workers and healthcare heroes, followed guidelines that keep our communities healthy, and helped those struggling in the pandemic economy. I'm proud of the work we accomplished together in the 116th Congress, said Congresswoman Deb Haaland. Full memo is also available here. Work in New Mexico's First Congressional District by the Numbers: Nearly1,378 New Mexicansin our district reached out to my office and received assistance with social security, veterans benefits, Medicare, passport services, and other issues involving federal agencies Held28 Mobile Office Hours eventsto make services more accessible to everyone throughout the district. Held199 town halls, listening sessions, roundtables, coffees, and community eventsto connect directly with the community. Returned$301,000 in benefitsearned to New Mexicans Bills Signed into Law The Not Invisible Act of 2019:the first bill in history to be introduced and passed by four members of federally recognized tribes: Deb Haaland (Pueblo of Laguna), Tom Cole (Chickasaw Nation), Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk Nation), and Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee Nation). The Not Invisible Act creates an advisory committee on violent crime co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://haaland.house.gov/media/press-releases/haaland-sworn-117th-congress | Haaland Sworn In to 117th Congress | 2021-01-03 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | NM | Debra Haaland | H001080 | haaland.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-01) took the oath of office for the 117thCongress, along withsix Native members from both parties, the most ever to serve in a Congress; a historic all-woman New Mexico House delegation; and a New Mexico Congressional delegation that reflects the diversity of the state.Additionally, the historically diverse Democratic Majority now nearly 70 percent women, people of color and LGBTQ is ready to get to work to fight For The People and to partner with the Biden-Harris Administration to Build Back Better. This year's swearing in was much different than 2018 with COVID-19 raging in the country and families suffering inthepandemic economy,the work we have to do is urgent. I'm proud to be a member of the 117thCongress and will continue fighting to bring opportunity to everyone and ensure we have a healthy planet for future generations,said Congresswoman Deb Haaland. On swearing in day, Haaland also announced her new 117thCongress office locations, which will continue to follow COVID-19 guidelines to protect the health and safety of constituents. Albuquerque Office 100 Gold Avenue SW Suite 206 Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 346-6781 Constituents who are experiencing troubles with federal agencies and need assistance can call Haaland's Albuquerque Office. Washington D.C. 1421 Longworth HOB Washington,DC20515 (202) 225-6316 Constituents who would like to share their opinions on legislation and House votes can call Haaland's Washington D.C. Office or email from her online office atwww.haaland.house.gov/contact. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lujan.senate.gov/press-releases/lujan-sworn-in-as-u-s-senator-highlights-priorities-for-new-mexico/ | Lujn Sworn in As U.S. Senator, Highlights Priorities for New Mexico | 2021-01-03 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | NM | Ben Luján | L000570 | www.lujan.senate.gov | legacy | Lujn becomes first Hispanic Senator from New Mexico in more than 40 years Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujn (D-N.M.) was sworn in to serve as the next U.S. Senator from New Mexico. Following his swearing-in ceremony, Senator Lujn highlighted his priorities to address the COVID-19 pandemic and put New Mexico's economy on the path to recovery. Footage of the swearing-in ceremony and reenactment is available here. Photos of the reenactment are available here. I am humbled to serve as New Mexicans' voice in the U.S. Senate, and I thank voters for entrusting me with this immense responsibility. I understand the importance of being responsive to my constituents, speaking directly and objectively, and acting with courage. I will always listen to my fellow New Mexicans and look forward to learning from them. I follow in the footsteps of giants like Tom Udall, Pete Domenici, Jeff Bingaman, and Dennis Chavez. Their example will serve as my north star as I work in a bipartisan manner to find common-sense solutions that benefit all New Mexicans. With our state facing an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, I will act with urgency to support struggling families, small businesses, and communities. Working together, we can ensure that New Mexico's brightest days are in front of us. Senator Lujn is the first Hispanic to represent New Mexico in the U.S. Senate since Joseph Montoya, who served from 1964 to 1977. Prior to his election to the Senate, Lujn served as Congressman for New Mexico's Third Congressional District and the U.S. House Assistant Speaker during the 116th Congress. He grew up in Namb, a small farming community north of Santa Fe, bordered by the Namb and Pojoaque Pueblos. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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