Representative Gabe Vasquez questions officials on above-ground nuclear testing's health risks during a House Armed Services hearing.
Quiver AI Summary
Vasquez questions nuclear testing policy: During a hearing on April 22, Rep. Gabe Vasquez expressed concerns regarding the Biden administration's openness to resuming above-ground nuclear testing, suggesting it could jeopardize public health. He highlighted the detrimental legacy of past tests on New Mexico's Downwinders, who suffered from severe health issues due to radioactive fallout.
Calls for accountability: Vasquez pressed Department of Energy Under Secretary Brandon Williams for a commitment to uphold the moratorium on nuclear tests, emphasizing that American citizens should not endure health risks from nuclear detonations. Williams indicated that decisions on resuming testing were at the President's discretion.
Progress on Downwinder commemoration: Additionally, Vasquez announced that his Downwinder Commemoration Act has passed the House Natural Resources Committee, aiming to establish a monument honoring the Downwinders at White Sands National Park, which recognizes the significant historical impact of nuclear testing in the area.
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Gabe Vasquez Fundraising
Gabe Vasquez recently disclosed $783.7K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 104th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 78.1% came from individual donors.
Vasquez disclosed $298.3K of spending. This was the 324th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Vasquez disclosed $1.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 245th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Gabe Vasquez's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Gabe Vasquez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Gabe Vasquez is worth $24.0K, as of April 22nd, 2026. This is the 479th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Vasquez has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Gabe Vasquez's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Vasquez.
Gabe Vasquez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gabe Vasquez:
- H.R.7781: Parity for Tribal Educators Act
- H.R.7478: Patient Debt Relief Act
- H.R.7383: Feed Our Veterans Act
- H.R.7080: Waste Heat to Wattage Act of 2026
- H.R.6605: Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act of 2025
- H.R.5098: Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Gabe Vasquez on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Vasquez.
2026 New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $40,080,509 of spending in New Mexico's 2nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $29,321,770 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- DCCC ($6,491,718)
- HMP ($6,461,040)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($3,929,705)
- NRCC ($3,809,298)
- CHC BOLD PAC ($1,195,900)
The rating for this race is currently "Lean D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New Mexico's 2nd congressional district election.
