Melanie A. Stansbury
Democrat Representative, District 1, New Mexico
19 bills401 cosponsored$1.7M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Born and raised in New Mexico” source
Career
- “worked in communities across the state as a STEM educator, researcher on land and water issues” source
Public service
- “representing New Mexico in the Legislature” source
- “served as a staffer in the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the White House Office of Management and Budget” source
- “serves New Mexicans on the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability” source
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Legislation
HR 10820cosponsor
Epstein Wall Street Records Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1627cosponsor
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10794cosponsor
To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1592cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1603cosponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10642cosponsor
To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10624cosponsor
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14253.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10600cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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HR 10593cosponsor
To amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10597cosponsor
To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HCONRES 120cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10585cosponsor
To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10527sponsor
To protect the independence of the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1548cosponsor
Supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10427cosponsor
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand the Magnet Schools Assistance Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10415cosponsor
Food for Thought Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HJRES 216cosponsor
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10397cosponsor
To authorize financial restitution for the violation of rights of survivors of sexual violence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HJRES 215cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
283 yea374 nay16 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Ndidiamaka OkparekeRepublican$100K raised
- Melanie StansburyDemocratic· this member—
- Steve JonesRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $570KLarge individual $819KPACs $256K
Spent $1.4MCash $404K
2024 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $209KLarge individual $752KPACs $339K
Spent $1.2MCash $146K
2022 cycle$3.6M
Small donors $922KLarge individual $1.9MPACs $705K
Spent $3.6MCash $11K
2020 cycle$53K
Small donors $17KLarge individual $35KPACs $2K
Spent $2KCash $51K
Top Contributors
SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP$8K
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO$7K
TRUECOVERAGE LLC$7K
THORNBURG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT$7K
FIVE & DIME GENERAL STORES$7K
CALCULEX INC.$7K
LAMB ENTERPRISE GROUP$7K
THE RING GROUP$7K
NEW MEXICO CANCER CENTER$6K
CALCULEX INC.$6K
Committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
- Federal Lands
- Water, Wildlife and Fisheries
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Delivering on Government Efficiency
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10820: Epstein Wall Street Records Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HRES 1627: Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10794: To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HRES 1592: Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10642: To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10624: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14253.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HR 10600: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
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HR 10593: To amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10597: To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HCONRES 120: Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10585: To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10527: To protect the independence of the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HRES 1548: Supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10427: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand the Magnet Schools Assistance Program.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10415: Food for Thought Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HJRES 216: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HR 10397: To authorize financial restitution for the violation of rights of survivors of sexual violence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 12025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12021-06-14, 2023-01-03Democrat
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