{"id":356678,"date":"2026-07-01T02:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T02:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/356678\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T02:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T02:41:26","slug":"press-release-rep-gabe-vasquez-comments-on-proposed-el-paso-electric-rate-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/356678\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Comments on Proposed El Paso Electric Rate Increase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Gabe Vasquez criticized El Paso Electric\u2019s proposed rate hike, warning it would sharply raise household electricity bills.<\/p>\n<p>Quiver AI Summary<\/p>\n<p>Vasquez criticizes proposed rate hike: U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez said El Paso Electric\u2019s proposed rate increase could raise average Do\u00f1a Ana County household bills by up to $42 a month, describing the change as too steep for families already facing higher costs. The utility says the increase would help cover production costs, regulations and demand.<\/p>\n<p>Affordability agenda cited: Vasquez said he has spoken with the company and supports grid modernization and safety, but argued there should be a \u201cmore responsible path forward.\u201d He also pointed to his broader efforts on lowering utility bills, including legislation and calls for federal energy assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release <a href=\"http:\/\/vasquez.house.gov\/media\/press-releases\/rep-gabe-vasquez-speaks-out-about-rising-utility-costs-proposed-el-paso\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/api.quiverquant.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative API<\/a> to build on top of data on congressional stock trading, insider transactions, hedge fund moves, and more.<\/p>\n<p>\n    \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Receive Alerts on Congress\n  <\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/pricing?utm_campaign=newsbanner\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"&#010;    display: inline-block;&#010;    background-color: #011638;&#010;    color: #fff;&#010;    padding: 10px 20px;&#010;    border-radius: 6px;&#010;    text-decoration: none;&#010;    font-size: clamp(14px, 3vw, 19px);&#010;    font-weight: 600;&#010;    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;&#010;  \" onmouseover=\"if (!window.__cfRLUnblockHandlers) return false; this.style.backgroundColor=\" onmouseout=\"if (!window.__cfRLUnblockHandlers) return false; this.style.backgroundColor=\" data-cf-modified-39331a2b1d9f18cc480d0abc-=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n    Sign Up<br \/>\n  <\/a><br \/>\nGabe Vasquez Fundraising<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/election-fundraising\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/images\/news_fundraising_img\/V000136.svg\" alt=\"Gabe Vasquez Fundraising\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gabe Vasquez recently disclosed $273.8K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 21st, 2026. This was the 112th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 84.4% came from individual donors.<\/p>\n<p>Vasquez disclosed $194.6K of spending. This was the 296th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.<\/p>\n<p>Vasquez disclosed $2.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 103rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.<\/p>\n<p>You can see the disclosure <a href=\"https:\/\/docquery.fec.gov\/pdf\/899\/202605219870232899\/202605219870232899.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, or track Gabe Vasquez&#8217;s fundraising on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/congresstrading\/politician\/Vasquez-V000136\/donors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Gabe Vasquez Net Worth<\/p>\n<p>Quiver Quantitative estimates that Gabe Vasquez is worth $24.0K, as of June 30th, 2026. This is the 484th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.<\/p>\n<p>Vasquez has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.<\/p>\n<p>You can track Gabe Vasquez&#8217;s net worth on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/congresstrading\/politician\/Gabe%20Vasquez-V000136\/net-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative&#8217;s politician page for Vasquez<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Gabe Vasquez Bill Proposals<\/p>\n<p>Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gabe Vasquez:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-9377\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.9377<\/a>: Protecting America\u2019s Herds Act<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-9234\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.9234<\/a>: To establish a W nonimmigrant visa program for careworkers.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-9167\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.9167<\/a>: Public Lands Integrity Act<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-8533\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.8533<\/a>: Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-7781\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.7781<\/a>: Parity for Tribal Educators Act<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-7478\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.7478<\/a>: Patient Debt Relief Act<\/p>\n<p>You can track bills proposed by Gabe Vasquez on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/congresstrading\/politician\/Vasquez-V000136\/legislation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative&#8217;s politician page for Vasquez<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2026 New Mexico&#8217;s 2nd Congressional District Election<\/p>\n<p>There has been approximately $38,489,650 of spending in New Mexico&#8217;s 2nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately $29,319,949 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/committees\/C00000935\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DCCC<\/a> ($6,491,718)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/committees\/C00495028\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HMP<\/a> ($6,461,040)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/committees\/C00504530\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND<\/a> ($3,929,705)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/committees\/C00075820\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NRCC<\/a> ($3,809,298)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/committees\/C00365536\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CHC BOLD PAC<\/a> ($1,195,900)<\/p>\n<p>The rating for this race is currently &#8220;Lean D&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>You can track this election on our matchup page for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/election-fundraising\/house\/NM\/2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 New Mexico&#8217;s 2nd congressional district election<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rep. 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