U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury, who serves New Mexico’s 1st district, recently used her social media platform to address legislative developments in the House and advocate for Social Security protections.
On July 22, 2025, Stansbury commented on recent changes to the House voting schedule, writing, “Just found out non-suspension votes were cancelled this week. Why, you ask? Surprise, surprise, the GOP is still unraveling over taking a vote to disclose the Epstein files. The House GOP would rather shut down the House than vote on transparency. Here’s the latest: https://t.co/SGQj3UTRDK”.
The following day, July 23, she addressed Social Security issues and legislative efforts by stating, “Hand off our Social Security! Social Security is a sacred promise to our seniors, our kids, and our neighbors living with disabilities. I’m proud to introduce the Hands Off Social Security Act with @RepJohnLarson and other leaders to protect our nation’s promise to every https://t.co/MYL6TOM6vo”.
Stansbury reiterated her stance in another post on July 24: “Hands off our Social Security! Social Security is a sacred promise to our seniors, our kids, and our neighbors living with disabilities. I’m proud to introduce the Hands Off Social Security Act with @RepJohnLarson and other leaders to protect our nation’s promise to every https://t.co/2jeIRpqgc0”.
Melanie Stansbury has represented New Mexico’s 1st congressional district since replacing Deb Haaland in 2021. Prior to her tenure in Congress, she served in the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2019 until her election to federal office. Born in Farmington in 1979 and currently residing in Albuquerque at age 44, Stansbury holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary’s College of California (source: biographical records).
