Tell Congress: Vote NO on the Budget Reconciliation Bill

Republican leaders in Congress are rushing to vote this week on a bill that robs women, children, and families of their health care, food, and education – while giving new and costly tax breaks to billionaires. 

We can’t let this happen. As leaders in Congress attempt to rip Medicaid and SNAP away from millions of people, “defund” Planned Parenthood, attack nonprofits that support communities, and so much more, it’s time to demand the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes and invest in strengthening basic needs programs. We won’t let them rob us. Take action now.

 

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State: New Mexico

Poverty

17.6% of women in New Mexico live in poverty. The national figure is 11.0%.

43.4% of families headed by single mothers in New Mexico live in poverty.

National figure: 31.6%

15.0% of women 65 and older in New Mexico live in poverty.

National figure: 10.5%

Wage Gap

Women in New Mexico typically make $0.84 for every dollar paid to men. The national figure is $0.83 .

Black women in New Mexico typically make 69 cents for every dollar paid to white men.

National figure: $0.66

Latina women in New Mexico typically make 61 cents for every dollar paid to white men.

National figure: $0.58

Figures for women overall by state are based on 2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. Figures for Black women and Latinas by state are based on 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Health Insurance

11.5% of women aged 19-64 in New Mexico are uninsured. Nationally, 9.5% are uninsured.

12.4% of women of reproductive age (19-54) in New Mexico are uninsured.

National figure: 10.0%

10.9% of women in New Mexico reported not receiving health care at some point in the last 12 months due to cost.

National figure: 10.9%