Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez

Vasquez has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Supports expanded veterans' healthcare and benefitsVasquez sponsored the New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act (HR.2020), aimed at improving healthcare access for veterans in rural areas of his district, and the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act (HR.1964) to establish a veterans' clinic in Las Cruces. He also sponsored the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act (HR.1965) to adjust educational benefits for veterans.
• 02
  Advocates for border security and anti-trafficking measuresVasquez sponsored the Stop COYOTES Act (HR.4472), which addresses human smuggling, and the No More Narcos Act (HR.4471), which targets narcotics trafficking. He also sponsored the Humane Accountability Act (HR.3473) related to immigration enforcement standards, and the Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act (HR.4003) to support economic development in border regions.
• 03
  Pursues public lands and environmental conservation legislationVasquez sponsored the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act (HR.2903), which would designate stretches of the Gila River under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and the Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2025 (HR.2235), which addresses wildlife movement corridors across agricultural and working landscapes.
• 04
  Focuses on agricultural workforce and ranching policyVasquez sponsored the Farm Workforce Support Act of 2025 (HR.2237), addressing labor conditions and workforce needs in agriculture, and the Ranching Without Red Tape Act of 2025 (HR.2238), which aims to reduce regulatory burdens on ranching operations. Both bills reflect the land-use and agricultural economy of New Mexico's 2nd district.
• 05
  Addresses tribal water rights and educator equityVasquez sponsored the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 (HR.1444), which addresses water rights for the Zuni Tribe, and the Parity for Tribal Educators Act (HR.7781), which concerns compensation equity for educators in tribal communities. He also voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228).