Since January 20, the Trump Administration has brought fear and confusion to New Mexicans and everyone in America. I have received hundreds of thoughtful calls and messages from constituents saying you feel trapped in a never-ending crisis with new emergencies and unprecedented chaos unfolding every single day.
I hear you and I agree. Our country doesn't have a king and our service members fight every day to stop tyrants who give billionaires power over the people around the globe. This is a crisis. Here are a few things I’m doing to fight back against Trump and Musk’s attacks on your Social Security, Medicare, Head Start and other government programs to give tax cuts to billionaires.
Demanding Answers About Musk’s Power Grab and Protecting Americans’ Data
Co-sponsored the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to block Musk and his team from accessing the Treasury payment system and the private data of Americans.
Joined over 150 colleagues to DEMAND answers from Secretary Bessent about Musk’s hostile takeover.
Protested and attempted to enter the Treasury Department to demand transparency on Musk’s access to your financial information. Musk’s minions denied us entry because they don’t want you to know what they’re doing in there—but we won’t stop.
Fighting Trump’s Theft of Federal Funds
Immediately held a press conference with the New Mexico delegation about the community health, education, veteran housing assistance, food assistance, and other services Trump’s illegal freeze affected.
Sent a letter with 150 Democrats to the Office of Management and Budget and National Economic Council to demand a list of infrastructure and other projects that Trump’s illegal spending freeze put on hold.
I have publicly applauded federal court rulings that blocked Trump’s attempts to divert resources.
Working with local New Mexico organizations, nonprofits and federal employees to document the effects of Trump’s chaos.
Standing up for Democratic Institutions and Federal Workers
Cosponsored the Saving the Civil Service Act to halt Trump’s efforts to politicize federal public servants and strip protections for over 22,300 federal workers in New Mexico.
Encouraged all federal workers who received Elon Musk’s scam “Fork in the Road” email to remain at their posts and continue their important service.
Cosponsored legislation to condemn Trump’s pardon of criminals who assaulted Capitol Police officers on January 6.
Sent a letter to the Acting Director of OPM requesting a breakdown by agency, state, and district of the number of federal employees who have accepted the Administration’s “deferred resignation” offer.
Standing Up to ICE Abuses
Led a letter to Trump demanding immediate action to stop ICE agents from harassing and detaining Native American Tribal members.
Working with partners to educate the public on their constitutional rights.
I plan to host an event soon to talk directly to you about these and other actions I plan to take to fight for you. To learn more, subscribe to my newsletter at https://fernandez.house.gov/contact/subscribe.htm. What are you most concerned about?
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