Democratic, U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 2nd district
Now: U.S. Representative, District 2 since 2023 verified October 12, 2026 · source (opens in a new tab)
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Of 5 statements on the record, 3 raised concerns about data centers and 2 carry no label.
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- · Raises concern · www.quiverquant.com
- · Raises concern · www.quiverquant.com
- · Raises concern · www.facebook.com
- · Mixed · Representative Gabe Vasquez (.gov)
What they said
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"Should you fall short of these standards and fail to provide anything other than a safe and direct benefit for the communities that house these data centers, we will reject their construction"
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Direct verbatim quote from source. Counterpoints: Statement from a bipartisan letter signed by Rep. Vasquez and 110 colleagues to tech industry leaders regarding data center development standards.
Where & When: Congressional letter to tech industry leaders · September 21, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Representative Gabe Vasquez (.gov) (opens in a new tab), primary source
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez voiced support for a data center moratorium in Grant County
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Representative Gabe Vasquez | (.gov) (opens in a new tab), primary source
Archived copy: Wayback Machine (opens in a new tab).
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Vasquez backed the House passed Ratepayer Protection Act to encourage utility regulators to make large electricity users pay associated infrastructure costs.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- www.quiverquant.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "backed the House passed Ratepayer Protection Act to encourage utility regulators to make large electricity users pay associated infrastructure costs".
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Vasquez introduced a bill to end certain tax breaks for large data centers.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- www.quiverquant.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "introduced a bill to end certain tax breaks for large data centers".
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez stands with local residents and leaders calling for a temporary moratorium on data centers in Grant County.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 16, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- www.facebook.com (opens in a new tab), social media
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "stands with local residents and leaders calling for a temporary moratorium on data centers in Grant County".
Where we looked
The record last searched for Gabe Vasquez's words on October 26, 2026.
How they voted
1 vote on data center measures: 0 in favor of data centers, 1 against.
| Measure | Roll call | What they did |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act | U.S. House of Representatives, September 16, 2026 | Voted yes on a measure that limited data centers against |
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Others in this race
- Gregory G Cunningham Republican · U.S. House, District 2 · the race page
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