REP. GABE VASQUEZ STATEMENT ON ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL DECISION TO WITHHOLD FUNDING

Washington, Oct. 1 -- Representative Gabe Vasquez issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On October 1, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued the following statement after the rescissions package announced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): "The Administration is trampling on the Constitution by withholding funding approved by both parties in Congress," said Vasquez. "Freezing this funding illegally withholds critical funding for New Mexico, including for rural housing, minority-owned small businesses, and for our students. This senseless order hurts New Mexicans and undercuts the will of the people and the ability of Congress to do its job. No matter how hard the President tries, he has no right t...