Three major laws, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the American Rescue Plan, links.  passed during President Biden’s first two years in office, make game-changing investments in our community, tackle the pressing challenges that New Mexicans face, and build economic prosperity for all.  Click on the map to see what's happening with infrastructure in your CD2 county.
And check out the many benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act and the American Rescue Plan. As a special bonus, if you're a Jeopardy fan, test your knowledge here.

More jobs have been created in one year than in our nation’s history.”
– Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-NM

MEDICARE RECIPIENTS BENEFIT

• caps on out-of-pocket annual prescription costs
• expanded eligibility for premium subsidies
• for the first time Medicare will be able to begin negotiating pricing for some drugs
• a $35 monthly cap for insulin!

RURAL RESIDENTS BENEFIT

• An improved rural electrical grid, to make sure it remains strong and resilient for decades and to avoid the kind of blackouts we’ve seen in Texas.
• Climate-smart agricultural funding that supports farmers while reducing pollution and emissions.
• Support for rural electrical co-ops and renewable energy projects, USDA conservation programs, and debt relief for distressed farmers.
• New Mexico tribes will receive expanded broadband, guaranteed loans, money to mitigate drought, and funding for projects such as fish hatcheries

BUSINESSES BENEFIT

• Tax credits for 159,000 small businesses in New Mexico to improve energy efficiency, install solar power and buy clean trucks and vans for commercial fleets
• Businesses can “stack” credits. For instance, on top of a 30% tax credit, a developer can earn more credits by paying the prevailing wage for labor, using apprenticeship labor, or using U.S.-made steel and aluminum.
• For every federal dollar ($2.3 billion available for NM), the public and private sector will spend $2-$3, making it a $10 billion deal.
• Between now and 2030, $15 billion will be invested in new and existing businesses that will generate and store clean power in New Mexico.
• 8,000 small businesses and self-employed adults in New Mexico now qualify for lower premiums through the Affordable Care Act.

​ALL OF US BENEFIT

The economy benefits

FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE BENEFIT