Torres Small Week in Review
Washington, D.C. – This week, Rep. Torres Small continued to champion New Mexico’s federal priorities securing additional resources and support for Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range as part of the committee markup of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act, in addition to her critical votes supporting investments in infrastructure and healthcare. Check out some of the highlights from her week below.
Torres Small Delivers for Holloman Air Force Base in NDAA -- Press Release (July 2, 2020)
Washington, D.C. –Today, U.S. Representative Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after successfully delivering for Holloman Air Force Base in the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year’s NDAA stands to bring resources back to Holloman Air Force Base through studying critical infrastructure shortfalls and upgrades needed to ensure the High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) is ready for next-generation testing, as well as by securing a report to support service members who are transitioning back into civilian life in rural communities.
Rep. Torres Small Statement on FY21 NDAA Mark-Up -- Press Release (July 2, 2020)
Washington, DC – Last night, Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (NM-2), member of the House Armed Service Committee (HASC), voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 alongside a 56-0 recommendation for full House consideration.
Paycheck Protection Program Extension Clears House and Senate -- Press Release (July 2, 2020)
Washington, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) released the following statement as President Trump prepares to sign the extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through August 8, 2020 into law after passage in both the House and Senate.
Torres Small Delivers Major Investments for New Mexico’s High-Speed Internet, Water Infrastructure, and Ports of Entry -- Press Release (July 1, 2020)
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) voted to pass H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, which invests critical infrastructure funding to improve the country’s crumbling roads and bridges, schools, high-speed internet service, and water and wastewater systems as the country confronts post COVID-19 economic recovery.
Torres Small Includes Funds for Santa Teresa Port of Entry in House Infrastructure Package -- Press Release (July 1, 2020)
Washington, D.C. –Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to include Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02)’s amendment to H.R. 2 that dedicates $100 million to improvements projects at land ports of entry (POE) like Santa Teresa POE. As the House crafted H.R. 2, an infrastructure package that puts Americans back to work, Torres Small advocated for the needs of border and trade dependent communities, like those in southern New Mexico.
Torres Small: USMCA Implementation Marks New Era of Trade -- Press Release (June 30, 2020)
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) applauds the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which takes effect today. It will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, marking a new era of trade as New Mexico and the United States work to recover and rebuild from COVID-19.
Torres Small Votes to Strengthen Affordable Care Act -- Press Release (June 29, 2020)
Washington, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) voted in favor of the bipartisan Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act, which builds on the Affordable Care Act to lower health care prices and prescription drug costs for families nationwide.
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