NEW MEXICO MAY 22—Today, Chairwoman Amy Barela of the Republican Party of New Mexico issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," a historic package of reforms that delivers on promises to American families, workers, farmers, and service members — despite unanimous opposition from Congressional Democrats, including New Mexico's own Representatives.
"This is a great day for the American people and a shameful one for the Democrat politicians who turned their backs on the very people they claim to represent," said Chairwoman Amy Barela. "The Republican-led House just passed the most transformative legislation in a generation — tax cuts, wage increases, border security, military support, energy independence, and historic savings for taxpayers. And not a single Democrat Legislator stood with us — including those from New Mexico."
The "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" delivers:
• The largest tax cut in U.S. history, including no tax on tips or overtime, lower Social Security taxes for seniors, and major savings for middle-class families — up to $13,300 for a typical household.
• Major wage increases, including up to $11,600 in additional income for American workers.
• Permanent border security measures, with funding for mass deportations, thousands of miles of wall, and support for ICE and Border Patrol.
• Protection of taxpayer-funded benefits by ending Medicaid fraud from illegal immigrants and ensuring work requirements for benefits.
• Support for our troops through pay raises and improved benefits.
• A stand against taxpayer-funded gender ideology, reversing Biden-era mandates.
• Overhauls to air traffic control, defense modernization, and a massive investment in energy and agriculture.
"This is what leadership looks like. This bill puts Americans first — not special interests, not foreign nationals, and certainly not radical ideology," Barela continued. "New Mexicans deserve representatives who will vote for their pay raises, their border safety, and their tax relief. Unfortunately, Democrats in the NM delegation chose party politics over practical solutions."
Chairwoman Barela emphasized that this is only the beginning. "We now look forward to the Senate doing what the people deserve — pass this bill and send it to President Trump's desk. The Republican Party of New Mexico stands fully behind this effort to put American workers, families, and values first."
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