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Melanie A. Stansbury
U.S. Representative, New Mexico
1421 Longworth House Office Building
Summary
Melanie Ann Stansbury is an American politician and former ecology instructor serving as the U.S. representative for New Mexico's 1st congressional district since 2021. The district includes the majority of Albuquerque and most of its suburbs. A Democrat, Stansbury previously served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 28th district from 2019 to 2021.
Views on the Issues
See where Rep. Stansbury stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
Sponsored Legislation
51 bills totalHR 9002 · Introduced May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 6989 · Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · Health
Jan 8, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 6896 · Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Feb 2, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HR 6700 · Introduced Dec 12, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Dec 12, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 6674 · Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · Energy
Dec 11, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 6162 · Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · Native Americans
May 20, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 577.
HR 6070 · Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Nov 17, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 5982 · Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Nov 8, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
HR 5983 · Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · Taxation
Nov 8, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HR 5860 · Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Oct 28, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and 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.
Landmark Legislation
Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Stansbury's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.
Inflation Reduction Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted