US Rep. Gabe Vasquez Seeks Report on What Caused El Paso Airport Closure

US Rep. Gabe Vasquez seeks report on what caused El Paso airport closure

(KVIA) -- New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez spoke before the Department of War and the Federal Aviation Administration asking for more information on the closure of the El Paso International Airport in February. Rep. Vasquez introduced amendments pushing the DOW to provide a report on its coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the FAA. He also asked for an explanation on what caused the airport to temporarily shut down. On F…

Rep. Vasquez Secures Win In Fight For Accountability & Answers From DOD On El Paso Airport Closure

U.S. HOUSE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 4, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02)—in his role as a member of the House Armed Services Committee—secured a critical, bipartisan win in his ongoing fight to get the accountability and answers New Mexicans deserve from the Department of Defense regarding the chaotic closure of the El Paso Airport in February 2026.  During committee markup, Rep. Vasquez introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 Natio…