Albuquerque – On the same day that Yvette Herrell stands alongside House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at her announcement rally, Power The Future Communications Director Larry Behrens released the following statement slamming Congressman Gabe Vasquez for his vote against H.R. 1, the “Lower Energy Costs Act:”

“New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District is home to one of the most productive energy areas in the world and deserves better than a member of Congress who works overtime to destroy the industry that provides so much. As if his support for the Green New Deal wasn’t bad enough, Congressman Vasquez had the opportunity to vote for lower energy costs and instead stood with liberal leaders in Washington, proving he can delete his tweets but he can’t delete his actions that hurt our families.”

On March 30, H.R. 1 passed by a 225-204 vote, with four Democrats voting in support. Introduced March 9, H.R. 1 represents the House Republicans commitment to restoring energy independence by fixing permitting, promoting new refineries and increasing mining.