New Mexico downwinder says Rep. Vasquez voted no on RECA expansionA rancher 20 miles north of the Trinity Site shares her family's cancer history and calls out Rep. Gabe Vasquez for voting against the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expansion that finally recognized New Mexico downwinders.Albuquerque Journal2mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentGabe VasquezS 380reca expansion vote
Facing the fallout: Downwinders push to expand nuclear compensation lawA proposed amendment to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, co-sponsored by New Mexico U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez would extend the filing deadline to 2043 and open eligibility to more New Mexico downwinders affected by atomic testing.Albuquerque Journal3mo agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentGabe Vasquezreca amendment proposal
New Mexico's caregiver shortage demands urgent action nowRep. Gabe Vasquez introduces the Careworker Visa Act to address New Mexico's growing caregiver shortage, aiming to fill critical childcare and eldercare workforce gaps affecting thousands of families.Albuquerque Journal4mo agoWhole story →JusticeHealthGabe Vasquezcareworker visa act introduction