New Mexico's congressional delegation demands $30 million reimbursement from the USDA for food assistance funds used during a government shutdown.
Quiver AI Summary
New Mexico Delegation Requests USDA Refund: On December 2, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez and fellow New Mexico representatives and senators called on the federal government to reimburse New Mexico $30 million. This amount represents emergency state funds used to continue food assistance during a lapse caused by a government shutdown.
Funding Accountability Urged: The New Mexico delegation noted that the USDA improperly withheld November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, jeopardizing over 450,000 recipients. They insisted that rectifying this funding issue falls under federal responsibility, stating, "No state should have to raid their own budgets to fix a problem the administration created."
Legislative Support Highlighted: The representatives emphasized that Congress has mandated such reimbursements and urged swift action from the Office of Management and Budget and the USDA to uphold their obligation to taxpayers. They expressed readiness to assist in ensuring that New Mexico receives the necessary funds without delay.
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Gabe Vasquez Fundraising
Gabe Vasquez recently disclosed $434.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 193rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 70.4% came from individual donors.
Vasquez disclosed $221.0K of spending. This was the 250th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Vasquez disclosed $989.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 352nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Gabe Vasquez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Gabe Vasquez is worth $24.0K, as of December 2nd, 2025. This is the 484th 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.
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Gabe Vasquez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gabe Vasquez:
- H.R.5098: Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2025
- H.R.4969: Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act
- H.R.4905: Energy Workers Health Improvement and Compensation Fund Act
- H.R.4472: Stop COYOTES Act
- H.R.4471: No More Narcos Act
- H.R.4290: Downwinder Commemoration Act of 2025
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