Melanie A. Stansbury

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Stansbury introduced an amendment to stop the privatization of the VA during debate on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill.

Stansbury addressed the House for one minute to express concern about a Supreme Court decision dealing a "devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act of 1965" and stated the intention to fight back in Congress, the courts, and communities.

Stansbury spoke on the House floor opposing a $70 billion funding request for ICE, stating "Hell, no, we are not writing another blank check to ICE, not a penny more."

Stansbury asked for permission to address the House for 1 minute and posed a question to the Speaker regarding when the GOP would take action to impeach, invoke the 25th Amendment, stop wars, and remove the President.

Stansbury stated that the administration is breaking the law in the Epstein case, accused Pam Bondi of not appearing before the Oversight and Reform Committee and Todd Blanche of not releasing files, and called on them to prepare to face contempt charges.

Stansbury rose during Black History Month to raise concerns about the rewriting of American history at national parks, museums, monuments, and public spaces by the Trump administration, stating that the erasure of histories of Black, Native, Chicano, AAPI, and LGBT+ communities represents acts of power, dominance, and violence.

Stansbury addressed the House for one minute and stated that children should not be used as political pawns, described a 5-year-old's detention in Texas as a violation of constitutional rights resulting from deportation quota policies, reported that 3,800 children have been detained this year, announced she would vote against funding for DHS, and called for the impeachment of Kristi Noem.

Stansbury stated that she would vote "no" on House funding for DHS and ICE, calling ICE a "rogue and lawless force" that is "terrorizing our communities" and arguing it was "beyond time to defund ICE."

Stansbury stated that Greenland is not for sale, not for war, and not to be invaded, and warned the President that violating law and alliances with NATO would have consequences.

Stansbury stated that the President claimed to have conducted an unauthorized military invasion of Venezuela to save American lives from drugs but later said it was about oil, and she said the White House's announcement to cut millions of dollars from substance abuse and addiction recovery programs contradicts the stated purpose of the invasion.

Stansbury spoke for one minute on the House floor to address what she characterized as accountability issues regarding President Trump's policies on the Federal Reserve, foreign military involvement, healthcare funding, and federal law enforcement actions.

Stansbury stated that the White House and President were planning to sell Venezuelan oil and place it in foreign bank accounts controlled only by the President, and called for accountability regarding the endangerment of servicemembers, unauthorized military use, extortion of foreign countries, invasion of foreign countries, and theft of resources.

Stansbury announced her intention to file Articles of Impeachment against Secretary Noem and called for an end to what she described as a lawless, unconstitutional, abusive, and violent administration in response to an ICE agent's killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.

Stansbury addressed the House for 1 minute regarding healthcare legislation, stating that Republican leadership blocked a vote to extend healthcare credits and calling on leadership to call a vote immediately, while noting that Democrats had filed a discharge petition.

Stansbury delivered a 5-minute address to the House stating that the Department of Government Efficiency no longer exists as a formal priority and describing its impacts on federal programs and services.

Stansbury addressed the House for 5 minutes to express concern about the Trump administration's efforts to open Chaco Canyon to oil and gas drilling and called on the administration to stop and protect the sacred lands.

Stansbury addressed the House for 1 minute to call for protection of Chaco Canyon from oil and gas drilling and urged the administration and American people to join in efforts to protect the site.

Stansbury spoke for 5 minutes on the House floor calling for the release of the Epstein files and describing evidence from documents produced by the Epstein estate that mention the President.

Stansbury rose to address the House for 5 minutes to say welcome back after the shutdown and to express opposition to Congressional Review Act measures scheduled for a vote that week to open public lands for oil and gas drilling.

Stansbury addressed the House for 1 minute and stated that violence and silence are both unacceptable, that democracy is built on the voices of people exercised through the ballot box and debate, and that Americans should see each other as brothers and sisters while continuing to debate, dissent, and hold leaders accountable.

Stansbury asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to honor three lives lost in catastrophic floods in Ruidoso, New Mexico, and yielded time to three other members to speak on the matter.

Stansbury rose to address the House for 5 minutes to express opposition to endless wars, the President's unilateral military strike against Iran announced via social media, the deployment of U.S. marines and National Guard against American citizens, and various administration policies regarding healthcare, food assistance, and public lands.

Stansbury stated that Republicans in the Senate are trying to steal public lands and called on Americans to contact their Senators to save public lands.

Stansbury rose to address the House for 5 minutes to oppose a healthcare agenda that would reduce Medicaid and Medicare benefits, stating that people will die if these cuts go through and that the GOP is running bills that gut healthcare and mental health programs while claiming to support them.

Stansbury stated that Elon Musk's legacy of chaos and corruption continues through DOGE with a $9.4 billion rescission package, a fiscal year 2026 budget to cut Federal programs, and a reconciliation bill, and said that no one is above the law and they will hold accountable Elon Musk, the OMB Director, Donald Trump, and the "grifter in chief."

Stansbury stated that the American people deserve to know what is happening in Congress as the GOP makes moves in the dark of night, and listed specific concerns about the reconciliation bill including that it would take away healthcare from 13.7 million people, take food from children, gut environmental programs, give giveaways to tech companies, and increase taxes on working Americans.

Stansbury spoke during Police Week to thank first responders across New Mexico, honor those fallen in the line of duty, and describe her work with state police, tribal law enforcement, county sheriffs, and police departments to invest in law enforcement funding, behavioral health programs, fire stations, emergency response, healthcare providers, and housing assistance.

Stansbury addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss attacks on the media and public broadcasters over the preceding 100 days, stating that freedom of the press and speech are constitutional rights vital to democracy and accountability.

Stansbury stated that Donald Trump and his administration are not above the law and that Congress will hold them to account for attacks on the courts, the rule of law, democratic institutions, civil and legal rights, the press, and Federal agencies.

Stansbury stated that Donald Trump's skinny budget for fiscal year 2026 would cut $163 billion from vital programs including Tribal programs, housing, healthcare, and opioid reduction, and characterized the GOP's response as attempting to pass a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America during Cinco De Mayo week.

Stansbury spoke for 1 minute on the House floor stating that the administration's first 100 days represented chaos and dysfunction, including attacks on environmental protections, rollback of climate and clean energy protections, and plans to open public lands to oil and gas drilling.

Stansbury addressed the House for 1 minute and stated that Black history, indigenous history, Latino history, and women and LGBTQ+ history are American history, and expressed opposition to executive orders, firing of federal workers, book banning, and changes to national holidays.

Stansbury shared a story about Rochelle Tittmann, a constituent who was diagnosed with cancer while 29 weeks pregnant and whose survival she attributed to medical advancements from HHS, the National Institutes of Health, and the CDC, stating that Tittmann and her family are the people they are fighting for in opposition to what she characterized as a cruel agenda.

Stansbury addressed the House for 5 minutes to discuss the Trump administration's anti-DEI actions, describing executive orders terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across federal agencies, military changes affecting women and LGBTQ+ servicemembers, and Department of Justice initiatives targeting diversity programs in the private sector and universities.

Stansbury spoke on the House floor opposing a Department of Education letter to public schools requiring them to end diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or face federal funding cuts, and stated that she had hand-delivered a letter to the Secretary of Education calling on the administration to end these actions.

Stansbury introduced legislation and a resolution demanding documentation and answers regarding Elon Musk and DOGE's access to and use of federal data and artificial intelligence systems.

Stansbury addressed the House for 1 minute to state that Donald Trump serving a third term would be unlawful, unconscionable, and unconstitutional, and urged colleagues to oppose legislation that would weaken the judicial system and voting rights.

Stansbury addressed the House for 1 minute to state that the dismantling of agencies including the Department of Education, firing of teachers, veterans, and military personnel, hacking of personal data, and cozying up to foreign adversaries is not normal, and called on Americans to raise their voices, engage in collective action, and resist in their communities.

Stansbury stated that she and the New Mexico delegation and 111 Members of Congress sent a letter to the administration calling on them to halt and reverse cuts to Tribal programs at Indian Health Service, BIA, and BIE due to mass firings affecting Tribes across the country.

Stansbury addressed the House for 1 minute and listed five accomplishments from her week, including defending the Constitution, fighting against assaults on the people, hearing from New Mexicans impacted by recent events, meeting with Tribal leaders and Federal employees, and returning to D.C. to continue the fight against what she described as chaos, incompetence, and lawlessness.

Stansbury addressed the House for one minute to speak to American people and Federal workers about Democrats fighting against what she characterized as an unqualified billionaire who is stealing data, taking jobs, and dismantling Federal agencies.

Stansbury addressed the House for 1 minute to commemorate the life and legacy of State Representative Eliseo Lee Alcon, describing him as a veteran, judge, and dedicated public servant.

Stansbury delivered a one-minute speech honoring Dr. Harold Bailey, the president of the NAACP Albuquerque Chapter, and commemorating his work on civil rights and early education in New Mexico.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.