[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 178 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H8578-H8579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       NEW MEXICANS VOTE TO INVEST IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

  (Ms. STANSBURY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. STANSBURY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today after a historic election in 
New Mexico and across the United States in which voters voted to not 
only uphold our democracy, our basic rights, but the continued fight to 
serve our communities. That includes the passage of

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Constitutional Amendment 1 to invest in New Mexico's children and 
ensure that every single child across our State has access to early 
childhood education and care.
  Last week, New Mexicans showed up across the State in every city, in 
every county, in every community. From Mescalero to Mountainair, from 
Albuquerque to Anton Chico, from Sandia Pueblo to Santa Rosa, and from 
Rio Rancho to Roswell and Ruidoso, over 70 percent of New Mexicans 
voted to invest in early childhood education and care.
  New Mexicans believe in our people, they believe in our communities, 
and they believe that every single child should have what they need to 
thrive. But we have one more hurdle to cross to make this a reality, 
and that sits with our body here in Congress.
  Because of antiquated laws that were put on the books over a century 
ago, we must provide concurrence so that our communities are able to 
tap these funds and make historic investments in our kids.
  Today, I urge every single Member of this body to hear our voices, to 
hear the voices of New Mexicans and our children. New Mexicans want our 
kids to be able to access the resources they need. They are ready to 
lead the Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge this body to pass this concurring language now 
without delay and invest in New Mexico, our children, and our future.

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