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| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-statement-on-president-jimmy-carter | Heinrich Statement on President Jimmy Carter | 2024-12-29 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in recognition of the life of former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter. “Jimmy Carter devoted his life to serving others, seeking peace, and improving the world around him. “From creating the Department of Energy to protecting our rivers and wildlands in New Mexico, Alaska, and elsewhere, President Carter’s legacy was forward-looking, thoughtful, and visionary. Above everything, he stood tall for working people, never relenting in the fight for a better economic future for all. “At a time of great polarization and partisan divide in our nation, I hope each of us can draw from President Carter’s constant example of compassion, humility, and decency.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-legislation-to-fully-restore-social-security-benefits-for-law-enforcement-officers-firefighters-and-public-servants-heads-to-presidents-desk-to-be-signed-into-law | Heinrich, Luján Legislation to Fully Restore Social Security Benefits for Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters & Public Servants Heads to President’s Desk to be Signed into Law | 2024-12-21 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) secured Senate passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, legislation they cosponsored to restore full Social Security benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other state and local public servants by repealing two provisions of current law that unfairly reduce the Social Security benefits that public employees receive. The Social Security Fairness Act passed the House in November and, following today’s Senate passage, now heads to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. “Our police officers, firefighters, bus drivers, and teachers deserve to receive the Social Security benefits they’ve earned after a lifetime of hard work,” said Heinrich. “No American should have to worry about affording basic necessities like food or safe housing after paying into Social Security their entire lives. I’m proud to advance this legislation to ensure all Americans get the benefits they are entitled to and can retire with the dignity and peace of mind they were promised.” "I was proud to help pass the Social Security Fairness Act for the good of thousands of New Mexicans. This important bipartisan legislation will help ensure that New Mexicans are getting the benefits they have earned and deserve," said Luján. "I’m honored to stand with the millions of dedicated public servants — police officers, teachers, firefighters, and other local and state employees — who tirelessly serve our communities, trusting that they will receive the benefits they’ve been promised. I have always fought to protect New Mexicans' Social Security, and I will always continue to do so.” Over 15 ,000 New Mexicans who have dedicated their lives to public service are prevented from receiving the full Social Security benefits they have earned due to two laws from the 1970s and 1980s. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), enacted in 1983, reduces the earned Social Security benefits of a worker receiving their public pension from a job not covered by Social … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-boozman-secure-final-passage-of-bipartisan-every-kid-outdoors-extension-act | Heinrich, Boozman Secure Final Passage of Bipartisan Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Bill heading to President Biden’s desk extends the wildly successful Every Kid Outdoors Program that Heinrich helped establish in 2019 to provide all American fourth graders and their families free national park access WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) secured the Senate’s passage of their bipartisan Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act as part of the larger Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, recreation legislation that already passed the House and will now go to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “As a father and a former outdoor educator, I know how much of a difference getting outside can make for our kids,” said Heinrich. “Since we passed my original Every Kid Outdoors Act into law five years ago, thousands of children and their families have been inspired to visit our public lands in New Mexico and all across the country. By keeping this program going, our public lands can continue serving as outdoor classrooms with endless opportunities for children to learn and families to make new memories.” “Our youth deserve the opportunity to learn about and explore our national parks and develop an appreciation for the lands and resources that help define our nation. I am proud to see my colleagues recognize the benefits of facilitating outdoor adventure and education for children and families. I look forward to the extension of this significant program,” said Boozman. Starting in 2015, the U.S. Department of the Interior has offered fourth graders and their families free entrance to all federally managed public lands. Heinrich led the original bipartisan effort in Congress, alongside then-U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) to codify the Every Kid Outdoors program into law. Heinrich and Alexander’s Every Kid Outdoors Act passed in 2019 as part of the larger John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. The authorization under Heinrich’s original legislation is currently scheduled to expire in 2026. Once Pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-capito-celebrate-final-passage-of-bipartisan-simplifying-outdoor-access-for-recreation-act | Heinrich, Capito Celebrate Final Passage of Bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.), celebrated the Senate’s passage of their bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act, legislation to improve the permitting process for outfitters, educational organizations, and community groups to access public land. The legislation was included in the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, recreation legislation that already passed in the House and will now go to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “Our public lands are where we go to camp under the stars, chase elk, and fish for trout in mountain streams,” said Heinrich. “As a former guide myself, I know from experience how paperwork and bureaucracy can get in the way of getting outside. I’m proud that we have passed my bipartisan legislation to cut red tape to help small businesses and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy our public lands and continue growing economic development through outdoor recreation. We just made it easier for families, schools, and community groups to get outside and enjoy our public lands.” “Making it easier to explore and enjoy the incredible beauty of our public lands is a key priority, especially at home in West Virginia,” said Capito. “I’m thrilled our SOAR Act has passed as part of the EXPLORE Act and now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law. Once officially law, it will reduce bureaucratic red tape and make commonsense changes to current permitting requirements that can discourage outfitters from utilizing our public lands and in turn, constrain economic development. These changes to federal public lands regulations will help support the outdoor recreation industry and benefit the local communities and economies that they serve.” The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act streamlines and improves the recreational permitting process for federal agencies: The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act was supported by a wide range of organizations, including… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-kennedy-bipartisan-legislation-to-restore-wetlands-and-migratory-bird-habitats-passes-senate-and-heads-to-presidents-desk | Heinrich, Kennedy Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Wetlands and Migratory Bird Habitats Passes Senate and Heads to President’s Desk | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, and U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) announced that their bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) through 2030 has passed the Senate, as part of the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “This reauthorization will continue to support our most successful public-private conservation partnership, and I'm proud to see it head to the President’s desk," said Heinrich. "The bipartisan North American Wetlands Conservation Act helps conserve New Mexico’s unique waterfowl and the wetlands they depend on for our future generations while investing in our flourishing outdoor recreation economy. The President should sign this bill immediately.” “Louisiana’s wetlands are a big part of our state’s outdoor sportsman culture and geographical beauty. The North American Wetlands Conservation Act is an important step to preserve our wildlife and protect our environment’s natural defense system,” said Kennedy. NAWCA was originally enacted in 1989 to provide federal matching grants—in partnership with funding from state and local governments, private industry, and non-profit organizations—for projects that conserve North America’s wetlands, waterfowl, and wildlife. New Mexico has 14 NAWCA projects either completed or underway, which have conserved 22,632 acres of wildlife habitat. NAWCA funding of more than $5.7 million stimulated partner contributions of over $14 million in the state. About NAWCA: Wetlands secure freshwater supplies, recharge aquifers, and mitigate soil erosion and flooding. In addition, waterfowl, migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife depend on wetlands for habitat, food, and migration stopovers. This wildlife also supports a multi-billion-dollar outdoor recreation economy, including fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography. NAWCA funding has been cri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-votes-to-keep-government-open-secures-additional-15-billion-for-hermits-peak/calf-canyon-recovery | Heinrich Votes to Keep Government Open, Secures Additional $1.5 Billion for Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Recovery | 2024-12-20 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to pass a continuing resolution that will keep federal agencies funded through March 14, 2025. In addition to avoiding a disastrous Republican-caused government shutdown, the Continuing Resolution funds critically needed disaster assistance for communities across New Mexico and the country, delivers an additional $1.5 billion for New Mexicans recovering and rebuilding from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, extends the period that victims may start claims with the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office, delivers necessary disaster relief for farmers, and extends the 2018 Farm Bill for one more year while Congress continues work to pass a new farm bill that best supports working families, the farmers that produce our food and fiber, and our rural communities. “Despite Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s best efforts, Democrats came together to avert a government shutdown that would’ve devastated our economy, hurt working families, and thrust our government into chaos right before Christmas. “I’m pleased we secured a number of my top priorities, including $1.5 billion aimed at helping New Mexicans recover and rebuild from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. While we got this done on behalf of working families, this was far from a success. “If the last two days proved anything, it’s that Republicans are willing to use working people as pawns, bending to the whims of an unelected billionaire and his puppet — even if it means risking YOUR paycheck, YOUR health care, and YOUR family’s well-being. “My North Star has and continues to be passing serious appropriations bills and delivering for New Mexico and the American people. That’s who I fight for.” Heinrich will continue pressing House and Senate leadership to take up and pass full-year appropriations bills that the Senate Appropriations Committee passed on a bipartisan vote. In total, those bills contain over $300 million for New Mexico and more than $124 milli… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-announces-2024-nominees-to-the-united-states-service-academies | Heinrich Announces 2024 Nominees to the United States Service Academies | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor. The application process is rigorous, and only the most qualified and meritorious candidates receive a nomination. "Our nation’s service academies provide exceptional education, training, and experience that prepare students for leadership roles in our armed forces as well as the skills needed to succeed after their military service," said Heinrich. "I'm pleased to announce and congratulate this year's nominees — these students embody the best of New Mexico, and they have shown incredible initiative. I commend them on their commitment to serve our country." The United States Service Academies offer four-year college educations to qualified students. Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy receive commissions in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Merchant Marine, or Coast Guard, and are obligated to serve for at least five years after graduation. The following students received nominations through Senator Heinrich's office: United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado Matthew Cao of Albuquerque Jacqueline Cervantes Charlifue of Santa Fe Tanner Colburn of Albuquerque Zachary Fernandez of Albuquerque Jannik Garcia of Albuquerque Eva Love of Albuquerque Emma Martinez of Anthony Matthew Sauceda of Albuquerque Arianna Valenzuela of Rio Rancho Carlos Wendler of Las Cruces United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland Nicholas Angelley of Santa Fe Ivan Belyaev of Albuquerque Luke Brown of Albuquerque Pepper Cayme of Hobbs Hyunoo Kim of Los Alamos Marcel LeFevre of Tijera… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-announces-jasmine-dimitriou-as-energy-and-natural-resources-committee-staff-director-additional-hires | Heinrich Announces Jasmine Dimitriou as Energy and Natural Resources Committee Staff Director, Additional Hires | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Incoming Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that Jasmine Dimitriou will serve as the Committee’s Staff Director for the Minority beginning in the 119thCongress. “Taking on the climate trends that are driving unnatural fires, floods, and droughts across our country, protecting our progress in lowering utility bills and delivering clean energy manufacturing jobs for working families, and investing in both the public lands Americans cherish and the energy technologies that will be foundational to America’s continued global leadership: these are my priorities. And I am thrilled to have Jasmine joining my team to help deliver on them as our new Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Staff Director,” said Heinrich. “I take pride in having a team that rolls up their sleeves to get the job done every day, no matter the challenges. With her extensive experience, I know Jasmine is ready to take on the work ahead with the determination it requires.” “I am honored to join incoming Ranking Member Heinrich’s team at the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Senator Heinrich has dedicated his career to shaping a better future for America’s families by championing the solutions we need to some of the most consequential challenges of our time, and nowhere is that clearer than in his work on energy and public lands,” said Dimitriou. Dimitriou most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Dimitriou previously served as Legislative Director for U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and as his Senior Policy Advisor working on energy, science, and climate issues before that. Formerly an American Association for the Advancement of Science/American Chemical Society Science Policy Fellow, Dimitriou earned her B.A. in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Washington University in St. Louis and her Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Additionally, Heinrich announced that A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-leads-bicameral-legislation-to-help-working-families-access-healthy-meals-while-supporting-local-producers | Heinrich Leads Bicameral Legislation to Help Working Families Access Healthy Meals While Supporting Local Producers | 2024-12-19 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Fueling Optimal Outcomes through Diet (FOOD) for Health Act, legislation to establish and administer grant funding for Food is Medicine pilot programs nationwide. In the House, the legislation is led by U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-Ill.). FOOD for Health aims to reduce nutrition-related chronic diseases and address food insecurity by supporting the production of nutritious food. “We should be making it easier for working families across New Mexico to put healthy food on the table,” said Heinrich, Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees funding for SNAP, WIC, and other federal nutrition programs. “My Food for Health Act does exactly that by funding programs that connect rural communities to fresh produce and nutritious foods, supporting New Mexicans' health and our local producers at the same time." “Everyone, no matter where they live, deserves access to healthy foods that fuel their bodies and minds. But like the 40 million Americans who live in food deserts, many of my constituents in urban, suburban, and rural areas live closer to a fast-food restaurant than a grocery store,” said Kelly. “My bill would address these challenges by supporting Food is Medicine programs to help prevent, manage, and treat diet-related diseases. The best medicine is preventative medicine – and that includes food.” Specifically, the FOOD for Health Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, to establish a pilot program that provides grants to Food is Medicine programs around the country while prioritizing local foods and regional diversity. Eligible activities would include providing medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, on-site emergency food assistance, and individual or group-based culinary education. Participants in Food is Medicine programs would be those who struggle with diet-related diseases such as diabetes, hyperte… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-legislation-to-clean-up-abandoned-mines-signed-into-law | Heinrich Legislation to Clean Up Abandoned Mines Signed into Law | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced today that his Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Co-led with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), this legislation will make it easier for “Good Samaritans,” such as state agencies, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines. Heinrich applauded the passage of the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives last week and hailed the Senate’s unanimous passage of the bill in July. The House companion legislation is led by U.S. Representatives Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), and Susie Lee (D-Nev.). “Our Good Samaritan legislation is now the law of the land, after more than 25 years of hard work to get it over the finish line. Good Samaritans will no longer face hurdles preventing them from helping to protect the land, water, fish, and wildlife our communities rely on. This victory belongs to every single person who rolled up their sleeves to fix this longstanding roadblock, and I’d like to thank those who have carried the baton to get us to this point. Now it’s time to get to work to clean up abandoned mines in New Mexico and across the country, making our water cleaner and lands safer,” said Heinrich. “After years of red tape and unnecessary barriers, Good Samaritans willing to clean up long-abandoned mine sites can finally move forward with meaningful remediation. I’m proud to have led the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act with Senator Heinrich and look forward to the positive impacts this law will have on our land and water in Idaho,” said Risch. "Today, we celebrate Utahns having more freedom,” said Maloy. “With this bill signed into law, Utahns can bypass bureaucratic hurdles and senseless lawsuits to clean up abandoned mines for the benefit of their communities. This achievement is the culmination of decades of bipartisan work, and I want to thank everyone who helped get this comm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-named-ranking-member-of-senate-energy-and-natural-resources-committee | Heinrich Named Ranking Member of Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has been named Ranking Member for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee for the 119th Congress. The ENR Committee plays a critical role in setting national energy policies and managing our nation’s public lands within the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service. The Committee also oversees the U.S. Department of Energy and has jurisdiction over U.S. territories and nuclear waste policy. “I am honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to serve as Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The responsibility to lead our Caucus in driving our energy and natural resources work is one I take very seriously. At the same time, I am clear-eyed about the work we will need to do to defend and protect our communities from the threats we will inevitably face from the incoming administration. “As I take on this role, I want to be clear about who I am working for: the electrician looking for a job in her home community, the family trying to make ends meet by lowering their utility bill, the manufacturer looking to expand but needing a strong electric grid, and those just looking to clear their mind or fill their freezer on public lands nearby. The reality is that all of us will need steadfast leadership to deliver water security for communities and farmers, and to slow and mitigate the effects of climate change as the unnatural disasters it is causing continue to wreak havoc— from New Mexico to North Carolina. I will work every day to deliver that leadership. “Being an AmeriCorps volunteer on the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge inspired my career in public service. Building a carbon-fiber solar car in college informed my understanding of the way energy technology could revolutionize the way communities and industries function. And camping in the Gila Wilderness is where I decided to run for public office. My work as Ranking Member won't be philosophical or ideological. It will be grounded in my own love … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-secures-wins-for-nm-military-installations-national-labs-in-fy2025-national-defense-bill | Heinrich Secures Wins for N.M. Military Installations, National Labs in FY2025 National Defense Bill | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Final bill passed by the Senate and heading to President Biden’s desk also includes historic pay raise for junior enlisted service members WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation includes major wins that Heinrich secured, including investments in New Mexico’s service members, military installations, national labs, and job-creating initiatives throughout the state. The House of Representatives passed the FY25 NDAA last week. Now that the Senate has passed the bill, it heads to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “This is an incredibly important piece of legislation for our active-duty service members and our national security,” said Heinrich. “It’s important for Congress to pass a bipartisan defense bill every year to ensure military readiness and strengthen the national security missions at our military installations and national labs in New Mexico. I’m also proud that we secured important forward-looking policies based on our work in the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group to equip our military to maintain its competitive advantage over our adversaries in emerging technology fields like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, and advanced biotechnology. The investments we are delivering in this year’s defense bill will help our military make our country and the world safer.” The NDAA sets the Department of Defense (DOD) spending levels and policies for the upcoming fiscal year and authorizes funding for the U.S. Department of Energy's programs at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories, as well as the Department of Energy's environmental cleanup programs including the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Senator Heinrich has long championed provisions that benefit New Mexico’s service members, national laboratories, and defense missions. Senator Heinrich served as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee from 2013 to 2020 and as Chairman o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-welcomes-final-passage-of-water-infrastructure-bill-and-southwest-border-regional-commission-expansion | Heinrich Welcomes Final Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill and Southwest Border Regional Commission Expansion | 2024-12-18 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is welcoming the Senate’s final passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), a bill that authorizes Army Corps of Engineers water projects in New Mexico and nationwide. Within the bill, Heinrich championed provisions to restore the Middle Rio Grande Bosque, to support more collaborative management of the Upper Rio Grande Basin, renew and expand the nationwide Tribal Partnership Program, start feasibility studies for new water projects across New Mexico, increase federal support for acequias, and increase funding for Western drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Heinrich also successfully secured the inclusion of his legislation to reauthorize and expand the scope of the Southwest Border Regional Commission within the underlying WRDA. The House passed WRDA last week, and it will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “As New Mexicans continue to grapple with the strain of less predictable rainfall, reduced water supply, and more frequent extreme flash flood events, these investments in our stormwater management, irrigation infrastructure, and drinking water infrastructure are more important than ever,” said Heinrich. “I’m also proud that we secured the passage of my legislation to expand the impact of the Southwest Border Regional Commission so it can boost economic progress in our southern border communities. For years, I have worked to secure investments to stand up and grow this Commission that bolsters economic development and delivers strategic investments to communities all across New Mexico.” New Mexico Water Infrastructure Priorities in the Water Resources Development Act include: Bosque Wildfire Restoration Project Authorization Amendment Authorizes a wildfire prevention and restoration efforts in the Middle Rio Grande Bosque, including the removal of jetty jacks. National Academy of Sciences Rio Grande Basin Management Study Authorizes a National Academy of Sciences study in collaboration with the Corps of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-urges-senate-leadership-to-help-lower-rx-costs-and-save-rural-pharmacies | Heinrich Urges Senate Leadership to Help Lower Rx Costs and Save Rural Pharmacies | 2024-12-16 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is urging Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to rein in damaging pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices that hurt patients and pharmacies. PBMs are intermediaries that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurance companies, self-insured employers, and government programs. Currently, three PBMs control nearly 80 percent of the prescription drug market and operate with little oversight by federal regulators and out of the view of consumers. PBMs influence prescription drug costs, determine which drugs are covered by an insurance plan, and pocket unknown sums of money that might otherwise be passed along as savings to consumers. This lack of transparency makes it difficult for the public and regulators to fully understand how the market drives up costs for consumers. “The need to act is more severe now than ever before. In 2023 there were over 300 independent pharmacy net closures — almost one per day. Unfortunately, that trend has only grown in 2024. Pharmacies across the country have been forced to close their doors because PBMs have continued to reimburse them significantly less than it costs the pharmacy to even purchase the drug. This is unsustainable, especially for small family businesses. The impacts of these closures only hurt already-struggling communities by decreasing the number of quality health care providers and likely increasing costs for seniors,” Heinrich wrote in a letter with his Senate colleagues. Heinrich is a leader on PBM reform in the Senate, cosponsoring bipartisan legislation known as the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act, which bans deceptive unfair pricing schemes, prohibits arbitrary clawbacks of payments made to pharmacies, and requires PBMs to report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) how much money they make through spread pricing and pharmacy fees. In March, Heinrich and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) urged Senate leadership to tak… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-welcomes-19-million-usda-rural-development-award-for-southwest-border-regional-commission | Heinrich Welcomes $1.9 Million USDA Rural Development Award for Southwest Border Regional Commission | 2024-12-13 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, welcomed a newly announced $1.9 million funding award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) as part of a new round of investments totaling more than $194 million to support local economic development plans and projects in Rural Partners Network (RPN) communities across the country. “For years, I have worked to secure investments that support economic development and modernize infrastructure across New Mexico. As part of that work, I have pushed to make sure Congress fully funds the Southwest Border Regional Commission so it can boost economic progress in our southern border communities,” said Heinrich. “I’m proud to welcome this $1.9 million investment into the Commission to grow local businesses and support workforce development. By continuing to expand the Commission’s reach, we are strategically working to grow and diversify local economies.” This investment will be used to enhance the Southwest Border Regional Commission's work to catalyze regional, collaborative, and transformative community economic development approaches that alleviate economic distress. Funding will target rural businesses, supporting business growth and innovation, workforce development, and technical assistance. The project will be accomplished through collaboration between stakeholders working across the awardee's service area, including targeted regions of New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Texas. Background on the Southwest Border Regional Commission: The Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) is one of six active federal regional commissions and authorities, which are congressionally chartered, federal-state partnerships created to promote economic development in their respective regions. Congress first authorized the establishment of the SBRC in 2008 to pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-leger-fernandez-welcome-acquisition-of-dawson-elk-valley-ranch-in-northeast-nm | Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome Acquisition of Dawson Elk Valley Ranch in Northeast N.M. | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Acquisition made possible with funds from the Inflation Reduction Act New Mexico Democrats passed into law WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are welcoming this week's announcement that the U.S. Forest Service Forest Legacy Program — with $50 million of federal funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and an additional $16.7 million from The Nature Conservancy — is purchasing the Dawson Elk Valley Ranch in northeastern New Mexico near Cimarron to support the proposed Vermejo River Watershed Conservation Project. The lawmakers sent a letter of support to the Forest Service earlier this year urging the completion of this historic acquisition. “The acquisition of this property by The Nature Conservancy means this crown jewel of New Mexico will be managed for conservation and can't be sold off to the highest bidding developer,” said Heinrich. “I look forward to working closely with the New Mexico State Forestry Department, The Nature Conservancy, and Tribes in New Mexico as they work to finalize their stewardship, management, and public access plans for this stunning landscape that’s home to important history, massive herds of mule deer, elk, and pronghorn, migratory birds including bald eagles, and crystal clear trout streams. This is an exciting day for New Mexicans who have not been able to access these lands and waters for generations.” "I am proud to announce that the U.S. Forest Service has acquired the Dawson Elk Valley Ranch in northeastern New Mexico for $66.7 million to support the Vermejo River Watershed Conservation Project. This crucial investment will help safeguard wildlife, secure drinking water resources, and support local economies through ranching and game management," said Luján. "It will also establish New Mexico’s first Indigenous-led land trust, creating new opportunities for equitable funding while ensuring the long-term preser… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-mullin-legislation-to-promote-tribal-buffalo-management-passes-senate | Heinrich, Mullin Legislation to Promote Tribal Buffalo Management Passes Senate | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act, legislation to create a buffalo program at the U.S. Department of the Interior and help promote and develop Tribal capacity to manage buffalo. The Indian Buffalo Management Act provides secure, consistent funding for Tribes and Tribal organizations that have an established buffalo herd and management program, and provides resources for Tribes that would like to establish new herds. The legislation now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives. "Bison are a critical part of our culture, and have been for generations, in New Mexico, across the West, and especially in Indian Country,” said Heinrich. “I’m proud to have led this legislation to strengthen our federal support for Tribal bison programs and grow this vital economic opportunity for communities deeply connected to bison. I call on the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly take up and pass this legislation.” “I am proud to co-lead this important legislation that will help Tribes reestablish buffalo herds on reservation lands,” said Mullin. “Doing so ensures that Native peoples across the country will continue reconnecting with a keystone of their historic culture and way of life.” The Indian Buffalo Management creates a buffalo restoration and management program within the Department of Interior to: Promote and develop the capacity of Tribes and tribal organizations to manage buffalo and buffalo habitat. Protect and enhance buffalo herds for the maximum benefit of Tribes. Ensure that Tribes are directly involved in the Interior Department decision-making regarding buffalo. The bill has been endorsed by the InterTribal Buffalo Council, the National Bison Association, The Nature Conservancy, and the National Wildlife Federation. A fact sheet is here. In September, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advanced the Indian Buffalo Management Act, following a key hearing before the commit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/jec-mass-deportations-would-have-catastrophic-impact-on-economy | JEC: Mass Deportations Would Have Catastrophic Impact on Economy | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Democrats released a new report today detailing how Trump’s mass deportation plans would cause catastrophic harm to the economy. Depending on how many immigrants are deported, these mass deportations would: Reduce real gross domestic product (GDP) by as much as 7.4% by 2028, Cause labor shortages in key industries, removing 225,000 workers in agriculture and 1.5 million workers in construction, Push prices up to 9.1% higher by 2028, and Cost 44,000 U.S.-born workers their jobs for every half a million immigrants who are removed from the labor force. “As a son of an immigrant, I know how hard immigrants work, how much they believe in this country, and how much they’re willing to give back. They are the backbone of our economy and the driving force behind our nation’s growth and prosperity,” said Chairman Martin Heinrich (D-NM). “Trump’s plan to deport millions of immigrants does absolutely nothing to address the core problems driving our broken immigration system. Instead, all it will do is raise grocery prices, destroy jobs, and shrink the economy. His immigration policy is reckless and would cause irreparable harm to our economy.” Read the full report here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-welcomes-biden-administration-announcement-on-temporary-protection-from-mining-threats-for-upper-pecos-watershed | N.M. Delegation Welcomes Biden Administration Announcement on Temporary Protection from Mining Threats for Upper Pecos Watershed | 2024-12-12 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming today’s announcement that the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service have initiated a two-year segregation period to temporarily withdraw approximately 165,000 acres of public lands in the Upper Pecos watershed in northern New Mexico, from new mining claims and the issuance of new federal mineral leases, subject to valid existing rights. This temporary protection gives the public land agencies time to consider longer-term protections without new mining claims being staked during the process. “This temporary protection is a major victory for the Pecos Valley and the farmers, Tribal members, hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationists who are united by the expansive watersheds that feed into it,” said Heinrich. “The Upper Pecos Watershed has an unfortunate history of poorly managed mining and development projects that have put New Mexicans and our ways of life and cultures at risk. While we continue pressing our colleagues in Congress to pass our Pecos Watershed Protection Act to ensure permanent protection from harmful mining operations, we urge the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service to move forward with longer-term administrative protections. I urge them to schedule the required public meeting on this administrative protection proposal immediately.” “I’m proud that the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management heeded my call and will now take important steps to protect the Upper Pecos Watershed from mining threats,” said Luján. “This two-year protection will safeguard the lands, waters, and way of life in the Pecos. I commend Secretary Haaland for her leadership on this issue, and I remain committed to passing the Pecos Watershed Protection Act to protect the parts Pecos Watershed from all mineral development and ensure future generations can continue to benefit from this criti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/jec-mexico-canada-and-china-will-not-pay-for-tariffs-americans-will | JEC: "Mexico, Canada, and China will not pay for tariffs. Americans will.” | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Today, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that prices measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.3% in November. Data also show that annual prices grew 2.7.% over the last year. “President-Elect Trump’s inflationary policies will erase all of the hard work we’ve put in to get inflation under control. Don’t be fooled. Mexico, Canada, and China will not pay for tariffs. Americans will.” “Imposing new tariffs will hike up prices on food, appliances, and everyday goods. And border states like New Mexico will feel the brunt of it. His policies are bad for the state, our economy, and for Americans across the country.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mass-deportations-would-deliver-a-catastrophic-blow-to-the-us-economy | Mass Deportations Would Deliver a Catastrophic Blow to the U.S. Economy | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Though the U.S. immigration system remains broken, immigrants are crucial to growing the labor force and supporting economic output. Immigrants have helped expand the labor supply, pay nearly $580 billion a year in taxes, possess a spending power of $1.6 trillion a year, and just last year contributed close to $50 billion each in personal income and consumer spending. Congress must reform and modernize the immigration system while also cementing the immense economic benefits associated with immigration. Time and time again, Democrats have attempted to do so through comprehensive immigration reform but have been blocked by Republicans who continue to use the issue to sow division. The incoming Trump administration plans to conduct mass deportations that would upend entire communities and have severe economic fallout. Mass deportations would reduce economic growth, shrink the labor force, cost U.S.-born workers their jobs, raise costs for nearly all Americans, and risk igniting inflation. Depending on how many immigrants are deported, these mass deportations would: Reduce real gross domestic product (GDP) by as much as 7.4% by 2028, Reduce the supply of workers for key industries, including by up to 225,000 workers in agriculture and 1.5 million workers in construction, Push prices up to 9.1% higher by 2028, and Cost 44,000 U.S.-born workers their jobs for every half a million immigrants who are removed from the labor force. Mass deportation would damage the U.S. economy and hurt U.S.-born workers as well as immigrants On top of the billions of dollars it would cost to undertake the sweeping deportation efforts that President Trump has called for across the country, multiple analyses show that any mass deportation plan would cause massive declines in GDP and overall employment. Estimates from the Peterson Institute for International Economics show that if 8.3 million undocumented immigrants are deported, GDP would be 7.4% lower and employment would be 7.0% lower by 2028. This 7.4% reduction in GDP over fou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-welcomes-34-million-to-solve-crime-keep-communities-safe-and-support-survivor-services | N.M. Delegation Welcomes $3.4 Million to Solve Crime, Keep Communities Safe & Support Survivor Services | 2024-12-11 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $3,392,905 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help New Mexico’s law enforcement solve crimes, support survivor services, improve violence prevention, and keep communities safe. The grants all come from the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program and will be distributed from the DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP). “To tackle crime and make our communities safer, we need to better equip our law enforcement officers and prosecutors as they work to solve and prevent crimes, while also supporting survivors of violent crime as they grapple with the very real impacts of what they’ve experienced,” said Heinrich. “I’m proud to welcome these federal resources that will both support survivors of violent crime and hold dangerous criminals accountable.” “With this $3.4 million in federal funding, New Mexico’s law enforcement agencies will be equipped with the resources needed to keep our communities safe and support victims of crimes,” said Luján.“Across our state, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, and I’m proud to welcome this funding to help them do their jobs. I will continue to fight for federal resources to keep New Mexico communities safe.” "Across my district, from Clovis, to Hobbs to Farmington, we are delivering $3.4 million in funds to help our law enforcement professionals solve crimes faster, protect themselves as they confront violent criminal encounters, and keep people safe during high-speed chases,” said Leger Fernández. “It’s vital that our communities feel safe and protected,” said Stansbury. “This $3.4 million will help provide law enforcement with the tools to address crime, protect victims, and keep New Mexico safe. Our law enforcement and first responders put their lives on the line to protect New Mexicans, and I’m grateful … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-calls-on-haaland-to-designate-caja-del-rio-national-monument | Heinrich Calls on Haaland to Designate Caja del Rio National Monument | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is calling on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to listen to the broad coalition of New Mexicans who are calling to protect the invaluable cultural and natural resources in the Caja del Rio by designating a new national monument before President Joe Biden’s term ends in January. “Tribes, traditional communities, the County of Santa Fe, sportsmen, hikers, birders, and countless New Mexicans all want to see the Caja protected as a national monument,” said Heinrich. “I join them in calling on Secretary Haaland to make sure this landscape is protected and restored for generations of New Mexicans to come.” The All Pueblo Council of Governors, Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber, and the Santa Fe County Commission have passed resolutions and signed letters of support calling on Secretary Haaland and President Joe Biden to use their authorities under the Antiquities Act to designate a new national monument protecting the Caja del Rio. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-legislation-to-clean-up-abandoned-mines-passes-us-house-of-representatives-heads-to-presidents-desk-to-be-signed-into-law | Heinrich Legislation to Clean Up Abandoned Mines Passes U.S. House of Representatives, Heads to President’s Desk to be Signed into Law | 2024-12-10 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Bipartisan Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act clears final hurdle in Congress WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded the passage of his Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Co-led with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), this legislation will make it easier for “Good Samaritans,” such as state agencies, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines. Heinrich and Risch hailed the Senate’s unanimous and bipartisan passage of the bill in July. The House companion legislation is led by U.S. Representatives Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), and Susie Lee (D-Nev.). The bill now heads to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. “For more than 25 years, Good Samaritans have tried to clean up abandoned mines but have faced significant hurdles and liability rules that hold them responsible for all the pre-existing pollution from a mine — despite having no involvement with the mines before their cleanup efforts. With today’s passage, we’ve now cleared one of the final hurdles preventing these groups from helping to protect the land, water, fish, and wildlife our communities rely on. This victory belongs to every single person who rolled up their sleeves to fix this longstanding injustice, and I’d like to thank those who have carried the baton to get us to this point. I am grateful for President Biden’s support of the bill, and his signature will allow Good Samaritans to get to work,” said Heinrich. “I introduced the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act with Senator Heinrich to remove unnecessary barriers to clean up long-abandoned mine sites in Idaho and across the United States. This work is long overdue. I am pleased to see our bill pass the House of Representatives with resounding bipartisan support and look forward to its swift signing into law,” said Risch. "This legislation has been decades in the making,”… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/jec-trumps-plan-of-vengeance-to-deport-undocumented-workers-and-impose-tariffs-will-not-create-jobs | JEC: Trump’s “plan of vengeance to deport undocumented workers and impose tariffs will not create jobs” | 2024-12-06 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Today, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 in November and the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%. The unemployment rate was 6.4% for Black workers, 5.3% for Hispanic workers, 3.8% for white workers, 3.8% for Asian workers, and 8.3% (not seasonally adjusted) for American Indian and Alaska Native workers. “President-Elect Trump and Republicans love to rewrite history. Here are the facts: Trump was the first President since World War II to leave office with fewer jobs than when his administration started. And his disastrous policies will hurt our economy once again.” “Don’t let them fool you. His plan of vengeance to deport millions of undocumented workers and impose tariffs will not create jobs. It will not support our manufacturers, farmers, or small businesses. And it certainly will not grow our economy. It will only create an unmitigated disaster for everyday Americans who will struggle to make ends meet.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-successfully-secure-the-confirmation-of-sarah-davenport-for-us-district-court-for-the-district-of-new-mexico | Heinrich, Luján Successfully Secure the Confirmation of Sarah Davenport for U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) secured the confirmation of Sarah Davenport for U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. “Sarah Davenport has built an impressive legal career as a federal prosecutor in New Mexico and has strong roots in her home community of Las Cruces,” said Heinrich and Luján. “We are proud to have secured Ms. Davenport’s confirmation and look forward to her serving the District of New Mexico, delivering justice, and upholding the rule of law.” Sarah Morgan Davenport has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces, New Mexico, since 2009. In that capacity, her practice focused on prosecuting complex, multi-defendant criminal cases. From 2008 to 2009, Ms. Davenport served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces. And from 2006 to 2008, she served as an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Law Clerk with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico in 2006 and her B.M. from the University of New Mexico in 1998. In September, before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Heinrich and Luján introduced Sarah Davenport for consideration to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. The senators strongly recommended Davenport to the Biden Administration and welcomed the announcement of her nomination in August. In June, Heinrich and Luján commended the Honorable William Paul Johnson, who announced his intention to retire from regular active service as a United States District Court Judge effective in January 2025, after 23 years of distinguished service on the federal bench. The seat on the District Court for the District of New Mexico, which Davenport has been confirmed to fill, will be based in Las Cruces, N.M. During the Biden Administration, Heinrich and Luján have worked together… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-welcomes-15-million-in-usda-funding-for-acequias-and-45-million-for-tribal-water-projects | N.M. Delegation Welcomes $15 Million in USDA Funding for Acequias and $45 Million for Tribal Water Projects | 2024-12-05 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | New funding initiative will support New Mexico’s farmers and producers while reducing water losses WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water-Saving Commodities Program to support agricultural production while reducing water losses in communities across the West. This update to the Water Saving Commodities Program initially announced in August follows consistent efforts by the NM Delegation to secure additional resources to help New Mexican agricultural producers address drought. New funding announced by the USDA includes $15 million to support acequias through a partnership with the New Mexico and Colorado State Associations of Conservation Districts and $45 million of funding from the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to support the preliminary selection of three Congressionally-authorized Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Irrigation Projects including the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project in New Mexico. "Growers are feeling the undeniable strain of less predictable rainfall and extended droughts. This means its harder and harder for growers to make ends meet, food at grocery stores gets more expensive, and the agriculture economy and way of life in rural communities take major hits,” said Heinrich, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration. “As Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for federal agriculture funding, I am thrilled to see our appropriations helping farmers and producers—investing in water-smart solutions to keep putting healthy food on our tables, bolstering local economies, and protecting New Mexico’s long-term water security.” “As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I am committed to bolstering New Mexico’s agriculture production, resources for acequias, and Tribal w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-cosponsors-legislation-to-stop-predatory-payday-lending-practices | Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation to Stop Predatory Payday Lending Practices | 2024-12-04 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic (SAFE) Lending Act, legislation that will safeguard consumers from predatory payday lending practices. “Part of building an economy that benefits working people means cracking down on predatory lending practices that put folks into an endless cycle of debt,” said Heinrich. “With an incoming administration hellbent on weakening consumer protections, we need to ensure states have the tools needed to help consumers better protect themselves against abusive lending practices.” Predatory payday lenders have flourished online despite laws passed by many states, including New Mexico, to stop abusive lending. Internet lenders hide behind layers of anonymously registered websites and “lead generators” to evade enforcement and can empty consumers’ bank accounts before they have a chance to assert their rights. Specifically, the SAFE Lending Act would: The legislation is led by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.). Alongside Heinrich, the bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.). In the House, the legislation is led by U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). The SAFE Lending Act is endorsed by the National Consumer Law Center, Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, Main Street Alliance, U.S. PIRG, UnidosUS, Greenlining Institute, and National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-cosponsors-legislation-to-protect-rural-postal-processing-facilities | Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Rural Postal Processing Facilities | 2024-12-02 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Postal Processing Protection Act, legislation that will require the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to fully study the consequences of closing or downsizing rural mail processing facilities before making any final decisions in an effort to protect rural mail processing facilities. “Folks across New Mexico rely on the U.S. Postal Service to receive everything from paychecks to prescription medicine. I’m proud to cosponsor legislation that would force this agency to think twice before taking away an essential service from New Mexicans living in rural communities,” said Heinrich. Currently, the USPS is not required to study or consider the effects of closures or consolidations of rural mail processing facilities on the communities they serve. The Postal Processing Protection Act will require the USPS to consider the impact to rural areas when closing or downsizing processing centers, just as they do with closing post office retail locations. The legislation is led by U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). Alongside Heinrich, the bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.). The text of the bill is here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-urges-forest-service-to-complete-mineral-withdrawal-process-at-upper-pecos-watershed-protect-watershed-from-future-mining-threats | N.M. Delegation Urges Forest Service to Complete Mineral Withdrawal Process at Upper Pecos Watershed, Protect Watershed From Future Mining Threats | 2024-12-02 | 2024 | 2024-12 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) called on the U.S. Forest Service to complete the initial steps of the mineral withdrawal process in the Upper Pecos Watershed. Completing the initial steps of the mineral withdrawal process for the watershed would safeguard the lands, waters, and way of life in the Pecos from the dangers of future mining and ensure future generations can continue to benefit from this critical watershed. “To safeguard the lands, waters, and way of life in the Pecos, we strongly urge the Forest Service to complete, without delay, the initial steps of the mineral withdrawal process for the watershed,” wrote the lawmakers. “Any contamination of the watershed from mining would directly harm water quality, threatening local economies, fish and wildlife, and the health of the people living along the Pecos. These rural communities have made it clear: they do not want mining operations that could endanger the environment, their way of life, and the long-term sustainability of the region,” continued the lawmakers. The Pecos River is not only an essential source of water for communities throughout New Mexico but also supplies water to traditional acequias and helps support agriculture that sustains families and livelihoods in New Mexico. In 2023, Heinrich, Luján, and Leger Fernández introduced the Pecos Watershed Protection Act, legislation to protect portions of the Pecos Watershed in northern New Mexico from all mineral development. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus endorsed this legislation in October 2024. The lawmakers’ full letter is here and below: Dear Chief Moore, We are writing to follow up on your previous letter from April 11, 2023, in which the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) agreed to begin “evaluating the potential risk of mineral development in the Upper Pecos Watershed and whether…current laws and regulations are adequate f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:13:55Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-statement-on-veterans-day | Heinrich Statement on Veterans Day | 2024-11-11 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 11, 2019) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day. “I am so proud to recognize the thousands of New Mexicans who have demonstrated great courage in service to our nation. Our state has a rich tradition of answering the call of duty, from the Navajo Code Talkers, Bataan Death March survivors, and Korean and Vietnam War GI’s to more recent veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. That tradition continues today among the brave men and women serving at Cannon, Holloman, and Kirtland Air Force Bases, Fort Bliss, White Sands Missile Range, and all across the world. “We must be unwavering in our commitment to our men and women who have served. They deserve so much more than just words of gratitude for their sacrifice when they return home. Our ability to maintain the strongest and most dedicated military in the world depends on our nation's ability to keep the promises we have made to veterans and their families. We must provide them with the best care, benefits, and opportunities they earned. I will never stop fighting to ensure our veterans and their families, who have sacrificed so much, receive the best education, housing, and health care. “On Veterans Day, and on every day, I join all Americans in honoring those who have served in our military and those who continue to serve our great nation.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-hoeven-senate-passes-bipartisan-resolution-designating-november-2-as-national-bison-day | Heinrich, Hoeven: Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Designating November 2 as National Bison Day | 2024-11-01 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) announced that the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution they led to designate November 2, 2024, as National Bison Day. "Bison represent resiliency and are an enduring symbol of American strength. They have been a critical part of our culture for generations — in New Mexico, across the West, and especially in Indian Country," said Heinrich. "I’m proud to lead this bipartisan resolution with Senator Hoeven to recognize our national mammal and raise awareness for the ongoing efforts to conserve this unique species." “National Bison Day is an opportunity to commemorate our national mammal and the unique role that bison have played in America,” said Hoeven. “We are fortunate to have the bison as our emblem of the pioneering spirit exemplified by Americans throughout our history.” The full text of the resolution is available here. Heinrich and Hoeven introduced their bipartisan National Bison Legacy Act in 2015, and the legislation was signed into law in 2016. The National Bison Legacy Act recognized the bison’s significance in American history and designated it as the United States’ national mammal. Heinrich and Hoeven are the Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-leger-fernandez-urge-hermits-peak/calf-canyon-claims-office-to-address-concerns-with-the-compensation-process-help-new-mexicans-get-the-relief-and-compensation-needed-to-recover | Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Urge Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office to Address Concerns with the Compensation Process, Help New Mexicans Get the Relief & Compensation Needed to Recover | 2024-11-01 | 2024 | 2024-11 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) sent a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office and the FEMA Director of the New Mexico Joint Recovery Office to address concerns from New Mexicans about the process for receiving compensation from the Claims Office. Created by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act in 2022 – legislation championed and passed by N.M. Congressional Democrats – the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is responsible for processing New Mexicans’ claims that arose from the wildfire. Since the devastating wildfire, the N.M. Delegation has secured a total of $3.95 billion in federal funding for the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire recovery. “The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in New Mexico. The fire and subsequent flooding displaced thousands of our constituents for months, wiped away generations of history, and uprooted families from their communities. And yet, over two years later, many New Mexicans continue to wait for the relief and compensation they are owed by the federal government,” the lawmakers wrote to Jay Mitchell, FEMA Director of the New Mexico Joint Recovery Office, and Michael Plostock, FEMA Director of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office. “After a significant delay in getting the Claims Office fully staffed and operational, and after further delays in dispersing funds, improvements to the Claims Office’s processes and best practices are still sorely needed. While we are encouraged by recent changes within the Claims Office, we have continued to hear concerns from our constituents about their experience with the process for receiving compensation from the Claims Office,” the lawmakers continued. “The Claims Office must process claims faster, communicate with claimants on a regular and consistent basis, and pay fair compensation. We also ask that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T22:07:06Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-delivers-keynote-address-at-veterans-business-summit | Heinrich Delivers Keynote Address at Veterans Business Summit | 2024-10-30 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PHOTOS & VIDEOS ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered a keynote address at the New Mexico Veterans Business Summit highlighting how investments in veteran-owned businesses have grown New Mexico’s economy and created jobs New Mexicans can build their families around. Heinrich secured $50,000 through the Appropriations process for the New Mexico Veterans Business Advocates Expo to provide New Mexico’s veteran-owned businesses an opportunity to interact with potential partners, customers, and employees, supporting their success and growth. Heinrich also highlighted his work to expand veterans’ benefits and access to the health care they’ve earned and deserve. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivers a keynote address at the New Mexico Veterans Business Summit, October 30, 2024. “Small, locally-owned businesses — including veteran-owned businesses — are the beating hearts of our communities and backbone of our economy,” said Heinrich. “Our veterans leave their military service with unique skills and experience. I was proud to secure $50,000 in the 2024 Appropriations Bills to support the New Mexico Veterans Business Summit that is providing resources to help veteran-owned small businesses and military veterans looking for new career and entrepreneurial opportunities. I remain committed to supporting our state’s veterans and small business owners, lowering costs, growing our economy, and connecting New Mexicans to high-quality careers they can build their families around.” U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) at the New Mexico Veterans Business Summit, October 30, 2024. Heinrich remains unwavering in his commitment to provide the care and benefits that veterans deserve and have earned. This year, the VA has served more veterans than ever before and provided more care and benefits to veterans who were exposed to toxins during their time in the military because of the successful implementation of the Honoring our Promis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-leger-fernandez-highlight-over-22-million-to-build-a-new-terminal-at-clovis-regional-airport-participate-in-terminal-groundbreaking-ceremony | Heinrich, Leger Fernández Highlight Over $22 Million to Build a New Terminal at Clovis Regional Airport, Participate in Terminal Groundbreaking Ceremony | 2024-10-29 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PHOTOS/VIDEOS CLOVIS, N.M. — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on a new 21,000 square foot terminal at Clovis Regional Airport (CVN). The new terminal at Clovis Regional Airport is fully funded by a $15.7 million grant and a $3.5 million grant from the Infrastructure Law — legislation passed by Democrats in the N.M. Congressional Delegation — and a Heinrich-led $3.5 million Congressionally Directed Spending award that is advancing in the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill that passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee in July. These three investments, totaling $22,700,000, are making it possible for Clovis to complete the new terminal. The terminal at Clovis Regional Airport will better connect the community, improve travelers’ experiences, create high-quality jobs, and grow local economies across New Mexico. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on a new terminal at Clovis Regional Airport (CVN), October 29, 2024. “When we invest in New Mexico’s airports, we invest in the people who rely on these facilities to do business in our state, create jobs, and contribute to our economy,” said Heinrich. “I am proud to have secured funding from the Infrastructure Law to fully construct Clovis Regional Airport’s new terminal and I will keep fighting to secure more investments to improve airports all across New Mexico — improving travelers’ experiences, creating high quality jobs New Mexicans can build their families around, and driving our state’s economic growth for the future.” “Thanks to our work on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this $22 million investment will create good jobs, connect families across the region, and drive economic vitality for communities across eastern New Mexico," said Leger Fe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-welcomes-over-4-million-from-the-infrastructure-law-to-enhance-safety-reduce-delays-at-railway-crossings-and-grow-local-economies-in-clovis-and-san-juan-county | N.M. Delegation Welcomes Over $4 Million From the Infrastructure Law to Enhance Safety, Reduce Delays at Railway Crossings, and Grow Local Economies in Clovis and San Juan County | 2024-10-29 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed a combined $4,570,920 for two projects in New Mexico from the U.S. Department of Transportation to strengthen the nation’s supply chain, reduce costs, and grow New Mexico’s economy. $4,000,000 will help San Juan County and the Navajo Nation complete the planning for a proposed freight rail line connecting Farmington and Gallup. $570,920 will help the City of Clovis enhance safety and reduce traffic delays at two railway crossings. “Thanks to our Infrastructure Law, we’re delivering the funds needed to kick-start planning for a freight rail line from Farmington to Gallup and improve railway crossings in Clovis. Combined, these investments will strengthen our nation’s supply chain, grow local economies, lower transportation costs, create high-quality jobs New Mexicans can build their families around, and improve safety for our communities,” said Heinrich. “I’m pleased to welcome these federal investments, and I remain committed to securing more investments to connect rural communities to the abundant opportunities ahead.” “Across our state, New Mexicans rely daily on our railways for travel and to keep our economy running,” said Luján. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this $4.5+ million in federal funding will deliver much-needed railway safety enhancements in Clovis and help construct a new rail line within the Navajo Nation to expand regional rail service in Northwestern New Mexico. I’m proud to welcome these two grants that will both boost railway service and drive economic development for Clovis, the Navajo Nation, and their surrounding communities. I will continue to fight to bring federal dollars home to New Mexico to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of passenger and freight rail.” “Every time I go to the Four Corners, local leaders emphasize the importance of connecting t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-leger-fernandez-welcome-over-1-million-to-break-down-barriers-to-home-ownership-for-new-mexicans-living-with-hiv/aids | Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome Over $1 Million to Break Down Barriers to Home Ownership for New Mexicans Living With HIV/AIDS | 2024-10-28 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | SANTA FE, N.M. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) welcomed $1,345,637 for the Santa Fe Housing Trust to provide more pathways to first-time home ownership to 2,050 New Mexicans living with HIV/AIDS. This grant is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program. The HOPWA program is the only federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. During the domestic HIV/AIDS crisis, individuals surviving with HIV/AIDS faced barriers to employment and incurred expensive medical costs. This trend continues and disproportionately impact low-income individuals who are struggling to afford stable housing even before diagnosis and treatment. The financial and health vulnerabilities associated with HIV/AIDS often result in housing instability and homelessness. Research shows individuals living with HIV/AIDS who have a stable place to live have more positive health outcomes and spend less time in hospitals or emergency rooms. “We should be making it easier for all New Mexicans to become homeowners. Full stop,”said Heinrich. “This funding will break down barriers for individuals living with HIV/AIDS to become first-time home buyers, ensuring more folks have a safe and secure place to call home. I’ll keep fighting to increase our housing stock, bring down the cost of housing, and ensure all people in our state have a shot at achieving the dream of home ownership.” “No New Mexican should ever worry about whether they will have a safe place to sleep at night,” said Luján. “I’m proud to welcome more than $1.3 million in federal funding that will help allow New Mexicans living with HIV/AIDS to secure permanent, stable housing so they can focus on their health. I will continue to fight to expand housing options for all New Mexicans.” “Home is more than a roof you live under, it provides safety and stability,” said… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-congressional-delegation-calls-on-president-biden-to-grant-states-major-disaster-declaration-request-in-response-to-floods-in-roswell-and-chaves-county | N.M. Congressional Delegation Calls on President Biden to Grant State's Major Disaster Declaration Request in Response to Floods in Roswell and Chaves County | 2024-10-28 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ROSWELL, N.M. – After record rainfall and destructive floods in Roswell and Chaves County, N.M. over the weekend of Oct. 19, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are calling on President Joe Biden to approve a Major Disaster Declaration request from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. In a letter to President Biden, New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation wrote: “We respectfully request that you [President Biden] take immediate action on the recent request for a major disaster declaration from the State of New Mexico in response to the unprecedented flooding that occurred in Chaves County starting on October 19, 2024.” The lawmakers added, “Due to the life and death nature of this crisis, we urge you to act without delay and approve the State of New Mexico’s request for a major disaster declaration. It is imperative that the federal government provides full support to New Mexican communities to respond and recover from the devastation caused by this flooding. Thank you for your consideration of this important request.” A Major Disaster Declaration would open up access to Public Assistance and Individual Assistance funds from Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA) and disaster loans from the Small Business Administration. Public Assistance supports the restoration and reconstruction of public infrastructure and lands. Individual Assistance supports families from losses suffered due to the floods. The New Mexico Delegation is committed to passing legislation to allocate emergency, supplemental disaster funding to replenish the disaster relief fund at FEMA, the disaster assistance loan program at the Small Business Administration (SBA), and other agency emergency programs that provide resources to help communities hit by devastating disasters recover and rebuild. Read the full text of the letter below or by clicking here. Dear President Biden, We respectfully request that y… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-announces-over-3-million-for-tribal-communities-to-address-opioid-use-disorder | N.M. Delegation Announces Over $3 Million for Tribal Communities to Address Opioid Use Disorder | 2024-10-25 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are announcing $3,068,909 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Tribal communities to serve individuals with opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use disorders by funding culturally specific and evidence-based treatment, including medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD). These HHS Tribal Opioid Response Grants are being awarded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA). “Tackling the opioid crisis with the urgency it demands means expanding our approach. That includes everything from providing improved access to the lifesaving medication used to treat opioid use disorder to empowering local communities to develop treatment programs that are grounded in their distinct experiences and cultures. I’m proud to welcome over $3 million for Tribal communities to do exactly that," said Heinrich. “I won’t stop fighting to eliminate barriers to lifesaving medication and help New Mexicans get the care they need.” “Far too many across our Tribal lands have seen firsthand how the opioid epidemic has devastated our communities,” said Luján, a member of the Indian Affairs and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committees. “This $3+ million in federal funding will deliver critical treatments and medications to address opioid use disorder in our Tribal communities. Throughout my time in Congress, I have secured millions to expand opioid use disorder treatments, introduced bipartisan legislation to increase investments in substance misuse prevention, and called for an increase in funding in our nation’s response to the opioid use disorder epidemic. I am proud to welcome this funding alongside our Congressional delegation and will keep fighting to expand addiction treatment services and protect the health of our Tribal brothers and sisters.” “… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-files-amicus-brief-urging-ninth-circuit-court-to-affirm-that-federal-law-requires-hospitals-to-provide-emergency-care-including-abortion | N.M. Delegation Files Amicus Brief Urging Ninth Circuit Court to Affirm that Federal Law Requires Hospitals to Provide Emergency Care, Including Abortion | 2024-10-25 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After the Supreme Court dismissed Idaho v. United States, returning it to the Ninth Circuit Court, 259 Members of Congress ask the Ninth Circuit to affirm that federal law ensures abortion care qualifies as “emergency stabilizing care” under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), and hospitals participating in Medicare must provide “emergency stabilizing treatment” to patients, including abortion care, when necessary. The N.M Delegation joins the brief as New Mexico’s highly impacted health system continues to serve patients from neighboring states with restrictions on reproductive health care. “In this case, respecting the supremacy of federal law is about more than just protecting our system of government; it is about protecting people’s lives.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States, two consolidated cases concerning the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) under consideration by the en banc Ninth Circuit. EMTALA is a federal law that requires hospitals that receive Medicare funding to provide necessary “stabilizing treatment” to patients experiencing medical emergencies, which includes abortion care. After the Dobbs decision in 2022, an anti-abortion law in Idaho went into effect, making it a felony for a doctor to terminate a patient’s pregnancy unless it is “necessary” to prevent the patient’s death. The United States sued the State of Idaho, arguing that the state’s law is preempted by existing federal law in those circumstances in which abortion may not be necessary to prevent imminent death, but still constitutes the “necessary stabilizing treatment” for a patient’s emergency medical condition. The district court agreed; it held that in those limited, but critically important situations, EMTAL… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-cosponsors-legislation-to-protect-medicare-and-social-security-for-new-mexicos-seniors | Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Medicare and Social Security for New Mexico’s Seniors | 2024-10-23 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, legislation that will ensure the long-term solvency of Medicare and Social Security by reversing inequities in the tax system so that high earners contribute a fairer share. “Medicare and Social Security are benefits that New Mexicans have earned over a lifetime of hard work. I'm proud to support this legislation to protect these bedrock programs for New Mexicans by making the ultrawealthy pay their fair share,” said Heinrich. Nearly 40% of seniors rely on Social Security for the majority of their incomes – benefits they have earned that let them retire with dignity. Medicare protects its over 60 million beneficiaries, one in five of whom have less than $15,000 in savings, from potentially catastrophic health care costs. Despite their bedrock importance, these programs are both at risk of not being able to fully pay out benefits within the next 15 years. Without new revenue, the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund are expected to become insolvent in 2028 and 2033, respectively. The Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act will increase funding for the Social Security and Medicare trust funds by extending the payroll tax on wages, self-employment income, and investment income to taxpayers making over $400,000. The legislation also applies a payroll tax on the pass-through business income, like hedge funds and private equity firms, of taxpayers earning more than $400,000, which will eliminate the classification of earned income as distributed business profits that is currently a major loophole. By applying these two provisions, we can extend Social Security solvency indefinitely and extend Medicare solvency by an estimated 20 years. The Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act is led by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.). Alongside Heinrich, the legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-colleagues-release-report-on-vote-counting-process-for-the-november-election | Heinrich, Colleagues Release Report on Vote Counting Process for the November Election | 2024-10-22 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Democratic Senators Warn Americans to Be on Alert Against Efforts to Undermine Public Confidence in Election Results READ THE REPORT HERE WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Senate Rules Committee Chair Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) released a report summarizing for the American people what to expect on Election Day and encouraging voters to cast their ballot. With the general election well underway in every state across the country, Senate Democrats have a clear message for the American people, which is to vote and cast their ballot as early as possible. As significant numbers of Americans choose to vote by mail, the report explains why it’s still possible that, in some states, the outcome might not be known on November 5th, in part because states differ in whether they allow mail-in ballots to be processed ahead of Election Day and whether ballots must be received by Election Day or postmarked by Election Day. The report also makes clear that voter intimidation is illegal and federal law prohibits coercing or threatening anyone in order to interfere with their right to vote. A copy of the report can be found HERE. “Former President Trump's dangerous rhetoric threatens to further divide our country and sow real potential for violence like we saw up close on January 6, 2021. Our elections are the foundation of American democracy. Protecting them should be the top priority for everyone who cares about the future of our country. Election officials, courts, and elected leaders must be accountable for upholding that principle,” said Heinrich. “The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, and we must do everything we can to protect it and uphold the integrity of the election process. That means pushing back on efforts to sow chaos during election season. As this report explains, it also means making sure that Americans know that it is possible that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-highlights-new-ballistics-testing-machine-in-las-cruces-to-help-tackle-gun-violence-and-solve-violent-crime-in-southern-new-mexico | Heinrich Highlights New Ballistics Testing Machine in Las Cruces to Help Tackle Gun Violence & Solve Violent Crime in Southern New Mexico | 2024-10-22 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted recent funding he’s secured for law enforcement to tackle gun violence, solve crimes, and hold criminals accountable in Southern New Mexico, including a new ballistics testing machine, known as a National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) machine, for Las Cruces. Currently, there are only four NIBIN machines in New Mexico: two in Albuquerque, one in Santa Fe, and one on loan in Las Cruces, which the Las Cruces Police Department demonstrated today. Over $1 million Heinrich secured through the Appropriations process will add four new NIBIN machines for Las Cruces, Farmington, Gallup, and Roswell. CAPTION: Heinrich visits with the Las Cruces Police Department to discuss funding he’s secured for a new NIBIN machine in Las Cruces, October 22, 2024. “A permanent NIBIN machine in Las Cruces will make a real difference in helping to solve violent crime in the region, allowing law enforcement to trace firearms used in crimes and hold criminals accountable, all while saving officers valuable time and resources,” said Heinrich. “When it comes to crime, my focus is on preventing what we can and solving it when we can’t. These machines will help us do both – solving the crimes that happen before those same criminals can do more harm. I will continue to deliver investments to support and better equip our law enforcement with the tools needed to keep New Mexicans safe.” NIBIN machines are vital to assisting law enforcement in identifying and prosecuting crimes involving firearms through ballistic intelligence. The intelligence gathered by these NIBIN machines will go to the New Mexico Attorney General’s Crime Gun Intelligence Center, where dedicated and trained analysts will use the information to trace and network firearms used in crimes across the state. The Center will then be able to feed that information back to law enforcement agencies to improve identification of suspects and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-highlights-25-million-for-mobile-training-unit-to-connect-rural-new-mexicans-to-in-demand-careers-in-the-skilled-trades-participates-in-training-demo-with-ua-local-412 | Heinrich Highlights $2.5 Million for Mobile Training Unit to Connect Rural New Mexicans to In-Demand Careers in the Skilled Trades, Participates in Training Demo with U.A. Local 412 | 2024-10-21 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PHOTOS & VIDEO ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted more than $2.5 million he has secured through the Appropriations process for the United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 412 (U.A. Local 412) to operate a mobile training unit that provides pre-apprenticeship training to New Mexicans living in rural and Tribal communities. The mobile training unit is creating more pathways to in-demand careers in the skilled trades and has already trained dozens of New Mexicans in Española, Taos, Las Vegas, Mora, Raton, and Santa Fe. Heinrich also participated in a training demonstration with U.A. Local 412 leadership and apprentices who are learning skills in the plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC trades. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) participates in a training demonstration with the United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 412 (U.A. Local 412), October 21, 2024. “Thanks to our Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS and Science Act, New Mexico is experiencing a manufacturing and clean energy renaissance that is creating new high-quality careers New Mexicans can build their families around,” said Heinrich. “I’m focused on expanding pathways to skills training and apprenticeships that connect New Mexicans to careers in their own communities. This is how we can address workforce shortages, grow the middle class, and strengthen our economy.” Heinrich-Secured Federal Investments for the Mobile Training Unit: The U.A. Local 412 Mobile Training Unit was initially paid for by an Economic Development Administration (EDA) Good Jobs Challenge Grant, as part of a $6.4 million award to the Northern N.M. Workforce Integration Network. The Good Jobs Challenge funds were authorized by the American Rescue Plan, the critical economic recovery legislation that Heinrich was proud to pass in 2021. Through his work on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Heinrich has further supported the U.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/as-wildfire-seasons-intensify-heinrich-introduces-legislation-to-study-the-impacts-on-home-insurance-coverage-identify-measures-to-alleviate-risks-for-homeowners-in-new-mexico | As Wildfire Seasons Intensify, Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Study the Impacts on Home Insurance Coverage, Identify Measures to Alleviate Risks for Homeowners in New Mexico | 2024-10-18 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee, recently introduced the Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act to better understand the impacts of increasingly destructive wildfires in the West on insurance coverage for homeowners, and identify possible measures to alleviate the financial risk of wildfires. “My office is fielding more and more calls from New Mexicans whose premiums are being hiked dramatically, or who have lost their insurance plans entirely. New Mexicans are trying to protect their families’ homes and financial stability. They deserve transparent and fair insurance markets that give them peace of mind,” said Heinrich. “We need to get a better handle on how exactly these more destructive wildfire seasons and other climate risks are impacting insurance companies’ decisions. More accurate data and analysis will help us create more effective solutions to this mounting challenge of insurers substantially raising the cost of premiums for homeowners and even pulling out entirely from Western and forested communities.” According to a report released by Heinrich as Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, the financial risks of wildfires are hard to predict because fires can start for a number of reasons and because their risk to peoples’ homes at any given time is based on a complicated combination of topography, drought conditions, wind patterns, fuel amounts, and the location of houses among many other factors. This has led many insurers to either raise premium costs substantially across the board in Western and forested communities or pull out of markets entirely — with several major insurance companies declining to provide any form of coverage. Heinrich’s Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act would require a federal study to assess: The Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act is endorsed by Public Citizen and the National Association of Counties (NACo). Full text … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-advance-of-100th-anniversary-heinrich-leads-call-to-prioritize-historic-route-66-corridor-for-federal-investments-in-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure | In Advance of 100th Anniversary, Heinrich Leads Call to Prioritize Historic Route 66 Corridor for Federal Investments in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure | 2024-10-18 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – In advance of the 100th Anniversary of Historic Route 66 in 2026, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the co-founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, led a letter alongside U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm urging them to prioritize investments in electric vehicle (EV) chargers along historic Route 66 as they oversee the second round of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program applications under the Infrastructure Law. In their letter, the senators wrote: “The rich history and culture of Route 66 as a symbol of American freedom and adventure will draw millions of visitors to each of the eight states it runs through during the Centennial Anniversary of this iconic highway in 2026. In particular, we urge the Federal Highway Administration and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to make significant investments in electric vehicle (EV) chargers along Route 66 through the second round of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. We believe federal investment in EV charging will play a critical role in fostering economic and infrastructure development in communities all along Route 66 during its Centennial Anniversary.” They continued: “More than 2 million people visit Route 66 every year, and our states are busy planning numerous events in 2026 to celebrate the anniversary and honor the Mother Road and its connection to American culture. Accessible charging infrastructure can help draw visitors to historic sites and roadside attractions, as well as catalyze the revitalization of downtowns and main streets. Infrastructure funded by Round 2 of the CFI program should be able to be installed and fully functional in time for the Centennial.” They concluded: “Therefore, we urge your Departments to include specific consideration of applications fro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/jec-chairman-martin-heinrich-hosts-pro-worker-pro-business-opportunities-roundtable | JEC Chairman Martin Heinrich Hosts “Pro-Worker, Pro-Business Opportunities” Roundtable | 2024-10-17 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PHOTOS & VIDEO Heinrich highlights how federal legislation is expanding pathways to in-demand jobs in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee (JEC), hosted a “Pro-Worker, Pro-Business Opportunities” roundtable to talk directly with New Mexicans about how federal legislation he helped pass into law is creating careers in high-demand sectors and strengthening New Mexico’s health care, skilled trades, early childhood education, and union workforce. Heinrich Hosts “Pro-Worker, Pro-Business Opportunities” Roundtable on October 17, 2024. “The manufacturing and clean energy renaissance driven by historic investments from the Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act is creating career opportunities across New Mexico. We need to build on this momentum by expanding access to apprenticeships, supporting new, high-quality jobs in the building and skilled trades, growing pathways to health care careers, and strengthening our early childhood education workforce. I will continue fighting to address workforce shortages, build the middle class, grow our economy, and provide more New Mexicans with the careers they can build their families around in their home communities,” said Heinrich. Thanks to recently enacted legislation that Heinrich helped pass into law, like the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Law, New Mexico is now at the center of a clean energy “manufacturing renaissance,” which is creating hundreds of jobs in New Mexico that people can build their families around. Heinrich discussed his work with community leaders to create more pathways to in-demand careers, including through jobs training and registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. He also highlighted the success of the domestic manufacturing tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS and Science Act that have expanded clean energy and semiconductor manufacturing in New Mexico. Through his role as Chairman of the U… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-announces-legislation-to-build-more-homes-in-new-mexico-highlights-over-1-million-he-secured-for-housing-development-in-santa-fe | Heinrich Announces Legislation to Build More Homes in New Mexico, Highlights Over $1 Million He Secured for Housing Development in Santa Fe | 2024-10-16 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | SANTA FE, N.M. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, met with leaders from Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity and Homewise to announce his New Homes Tax Credit Act, legislation to build more housing and renovate homes for working families, and see how the $1,100,000 he secured through the Appropriations process is helping Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity develop land and build housing for working families. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announces his New Homes Tax Credit Act in Santa Fe, October 16, 2024. “New Mexico is facing a housing shortage. The driving factor behind it is clear: we need to build more homes to meet demand. I authored the New Homes Tax Credit Act and secured federal funding to build more housing, so we can give more working families in our state a shot at owning a home. I will continue fighting to increase housing supply and put homeownership within reach for more New Mexicans,” said Heinrich. Background: Heinrich recently introduced the New Homes Tax Credit Act, legislation that will provide tax credits to incentivize new investments and additional resources for single-family home construction and renovations for working families. As Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee (JEC), Heinrich released a report on housing supply in America, which found that underbuilding, restrictive zoning policies, and home financing hurdles have caused the supply of starter homes to shrink and prices to rise. High interest rates and mangled supply chains have also contributed to increased home prices. Heinrich’s legislation will address the lack of housing inventory for individuals and families whose incomes are up to 120 percent of the area median income (AMI), particularly including in areas where middle-income families have historically been priced out. In Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, for example, this added housing inventory would benefit families with annual incomes of up to $103,680, $109,800, and $78,960, respectively. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-tours-advanced-manufacturing-facility-in-los-alamos-touts-success-of-tech-transfer | Heinrich Tours Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Los Alamos, Touts Success of Tech Transfer | 2024-10-16 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) toured Los Alamos-based company UbiQD's advanced materials and technology manufacturing facility, which was recently expanded to 16,000 square feet. Heinrich has long championed growing an advanced, high-tech manufacturing industry in New Mexico, including through the commercialization and transfer of innovative technologies developed at our national labs to the private sector. As part of this larger work, Heinrich has supported UbiQD’s efforts to commercialize and scale its manufacturing of low-cost and low-toxicity quantum dot nanotechnologies first developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In addition to national security applications, these materials can help support smart building facades, including spectrum-controlled greenhouse films like the UbiGro cover and photovoltaic solar windows. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) tours the Los Alamos-based company UbiQD’sadvanced materials and technology manufacturing facility, October 16, 2024. “UbiQD is such a great example of how commercializing innovative technologies developed at our national labs can fuel economic growth and stand up whole new advanced manufacturing industries in New Mexico,” said Heinrich. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have proudly championed strong funding for both Los Alamos and Sandia Labs, and I will continue doing exactly that in the years to come. By scaling tech transfer programs at our labs, we will help commercialize promising technologies with private sector applications. This, in turn, diversifies our state’s economic engines, with whole new industries creating high-quality careers that New Mexicans can build their families around.” Background: In 2016 and 2018, Heinrich welcomed the announcements that UbiQD received Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and Phase II grants from the National Science Foundation. Those grant awards helped fund research and development of luminescent solar concentra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-heinrich-statement-on-indigenous-peoples-day | VIDEO: Heinrich Statement on Indigenous Peoples’ Day | 2024-10-14 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following video statement in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Heinrich is leading the effort in Congress to pass legislation that would replace the current federal holiday of Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. VIDEO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich Indigenous Peoples’ Day Statement, October 14, 2024. “Native peoples have lived in the land we now call New Mexico and the United States for thousands of years. “I am honored to work with the Pueblos and Tribes who call New Mexico home, and with Tribes all across Indian Country. As part of that work, I have been proud to lead legislation in the Senate to re-frame this national holiday as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. “New Mexico is one of a growing number of states that already recognizes this change. And three years ago, President Biden became the first President to formally commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Re-framing this holiday is a powerful way for us to acknowledge and heal from painful history. It also inspires us to celebrate the enduring strength and resilience of Native people. “Today and every day, I am committed to uplifting Tribal communities and defending Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.” Background: Last year, Heinrich led the bicameral introduction of legislation to replace the official federal holiday recognized on the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The bill would also replace any mention of Columbus Day in all federal laws or regulations with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Heinrich’s legislation is supported by the Navajo Nation, Mescalero Apache Tribe, All Pueblo Council of Governors, National Congress of American Indians, Indigenous Peoples’ Initiative, Association on American Indian Affairs, Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe, the Pocahontas Project, Cherokee Nation, National Council of Urban Indian Health, and Barona Band of Mission Indians. The Senate legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Alex Pa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-unveils-nm-minority-business-development-centers-new-office-in-albuquerque | Heinrich Unveils N.M. Minority Business Development Center’s New Office in Albuquerque | 2024-10-10 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Heinrich was instrumental in establishing and standing up the Minority Business Development Center in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee, joined Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, community leaders, and small business owners to unveil a new, larger office space for the New Mexico Minority Business Development Center (Business Center) as part of a new Business Resource Center that will also house the City of Albuquerque’s Small Business Office. Heinrich wrote the legislative provision that established and funded the New Mexico Business Center in 2020, securing more than $2.5 million in federal resources through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency for its staffing and programming. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) participates in a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome the newly expanded office space for the New Mexico MBDC in Albuquerque, October 10, 2024. “Local businesses are the beating hearts of our communities and backbone of our economy. That’s why, four years ago, I wrote the federal legislative provision that re-opened New Mexico’s Minority Business Development Center and fought to fund its operations. And it’s why I am so pleased to celebrate this expanded Center in Albuquerque and the locations now open in Las Vegas and Las Cruces,” said Heinrich. “With the $2.5 million-plus in federal resources I’ve been able to deliver, we are expanding support for local businesses across our state as they create the types of careers New Mexicans can build their families around, in their home communities.” Background: The federal Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) mission is to promote the growth and global competitiveness of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) in order to unlock the country’s full economic potential. The MBDA supports a national network of Business Centers and technical assistance programs that help entrepreneurs and small business owners overcome obstacles and grow their bu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-meets-with-carlsbad-police-and-fire-department-leaders-to-discuss-funding-secured-for-critical-public-safety-equipment-upgrades | Heinrich Meets with Carlsbad Police and Fire Department Leaders to Discuss Funding Secured for Critical Public Safety Equipment Upgrades | 2024-10-09 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PHOTOS Heinrich secured nearly $1 million to support a new Mobile Command Center and new radio and communications equipment that will improve law enforcement operations and emergency response in Eddy County CARLSBAD, N.M. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, met with public safety leaders at the Carlsbad Police Department to hear how nearly $1 million he secured for a forthcoming, new Mobile Command Center and operational radio and communications equipment will improve response times and emergency coordination to help law enforcement agencies in Eddy County keep New Mexicans safe. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) visits with public safety leaders at the Carlsbad Police Department, highlighting plans for a new Mobile Command Center, and discussing new radio and communications equipment that he secured funds for. “We need to better equip law enforcement with the tools needed to keep New Mexicans safe, and I’m committed to doing that,” said Heinrich. “Upgraded technology will make a real difference for the Carlsbad Police Department, improving emergency response throughout Eddy County and helping first responders serve the community. It's delivering investments like these to support our law enforcement officers and first responders that make me proud to fight for New Mexico on the Senate Appropriations Committee.” During the visit, Heinrich was briefed by the Carlsbad Police Chief Shane Skinner, Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez, and Carlsbad Fire Chief Tony Souza on how investments he secured through his seat on the Appropriations Committee for radio and communications equipment — currently being used by first responders and law enforcement — is keeping New Mexicans safe. Heinrich additionally highlighted funding he secured for a new Mobile Command Center. Background: Heinrich secured nearly $1 million through the Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations process for a new Mobile Command Center and new radio and communications equipment to improve response times and em… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-tours-bernalillo-county-emergency-operations-center | Heinrich Tours Bernalillo County Emergency Operations Center | 2024-10-08 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Heinrich secured $750,000 to redesign and improve technology at the Center helping first responders keep New Mexicans safe ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, toured the Bernalillo County Emergency Operations Center to see how the $750,000 he secured in Congressionally Directed Spending will make needed improvements and technology upgrades at the Center. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) tours the Bernalillo County Emergency Operations Center on October 8, 2024. “I’m proud to have secured funding to enhance the Bernalillo County Emergency Operations Center. These improvements will directly support our dedicated firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical responders who work tirelessly to safeguard the health and safety of all New Mexicans,” said Heinrich. “I will always fight to deliver the resources and tools our first responders need to do their vital, lifesaving work and keep New Mexicans safe.” During his visit, Heinrich was also briefed by Bernalillo County Fire Department Chief Greg Perez, Bernalillo County Emergency Management Director Thomas Walmsley, Bernalillo County Undersheriff Johan Jareno, and Bernalillo County Undersheriff Aaron Williamson on how the millions of dollars in federal investments Heinrich has secured have benefitted local fire and police departments, better equipping first responders with new tools needed to keep New Mexicans safe. Background: In the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill, Heinrich secured $750,000 for Bernalillo County to redesign the Bernalillo County Emergency Operations Center and upgrade the Center’s information technology systems and displays. In addition to this investment, Heinrich cosponsored and secured passage of the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which has provided over $15.3 million to local fire departments in New Mexico. Specifically in Bernalillo County, this law has delivered: $2.4 million for Bernalillo County and its Fire and Rescue Department to recruit … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-tonko-introduce-legislation-to-increase-access-to-buprenorphine-save-lives | Heinrich, Tonko Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Buprenorphine, Save Lives | 2024-10-04 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) introduced the Broadening Utilization of Proven and Effective Treatment for Recovery Act, or BUPE for Recovery Act, legislation to increase access to buprenorphine — a lifesaving drug used to treat opioid use disorder — by removing barriers providers and patients face when trying to access the medication. “New Mexicans know too well the heartache of losing a loved one to opioids. Enough is enough. We need an all-hands-on-deck approach to tackle this epidemic with the urgency it demands, which includes eliminating barriers that providers and patients face in accessing lifesaving medication,” said Heinrich. “My legislation aims to change reporting requirements for buprenorphine, ensuring that patients receive timely and effective treatment for opioid use disorder. This will help save lives and help New Mexicans get the care they need.” “For years, I’ve worked to address this disease of addiction and secure access to lifesaving treatments for the millions of Americans working to find and follow the path to recovery,” said Tonko. “A lynchpin of my efforts to address the opioid crisis is my MAT Act that eliminates outdated, bureaucratic barriers preventing practitioners from prescribing the proven treatment, buprenorphine, to their patients. Our newest bill, the BUPE for Recovery Act further strengthens our push to expand accessibility to this lifesaving drug. I thank Senator Heinrich for spearheading this effort with me and urge my colleagues to join us in advancing this legislation as soon as possible.” The BUPE for Recovery Act temporarily exempts buprenorphine from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Suspicious Orders Report System (SORS) requirements during the opioid public health emergency. SORS reporting requirements have led to an uncertainty among pharmacies and distributors to stock and dispense buprenorphine, which can prevent individuals suffering from opioid use disorder from receiving ti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-welcomes-185-million-for-albuquerque-based-pajarito-powder-to-boost-advanced-energy-manufacturing-create-60-new-jobs | N.M. Delegation Welcomes $18.5 Million for Albuquerque-Based Pajarito Powder to Boost Advanced Energy Manufacturing, Create 60 New Jobs | 2024-10-04 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $18,449,999, from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for Pajarito Powder, an Albuquerque, N.M.-based company, to boost manufacturing of advanced energy technologiesand create 60 direct manufacturing jobs. The DOE has awarded Pajarito Powder with a $8,450,000 grant to increase its production of hydrogen electrolyzer catalysts, one of the few companies in the country producing these catalysts, and a $9,999,999 grant to scale up manufacturing of hydrogen fuel cell catalysts. “This major investment will further solidify New Mexico’s role as a leader in advanced energy manufacturing, creating 60 new high-quality jobs and helping to grow our economy,” said Heinrich. “I’m pleased to have worked alongside Pajarito Powder to secure this federal investment and will continue fighting to keep New Mexico at the center of clean energy innovation. Our state is the best place in America to manufacture cutting-edge technologies and build industries of the future — creating high-quality jobs New Mexicans can build their families around, and producing cleaner, more affordable American-made energy.” “This nearly $18.5 million investment through the Department of Energy for Pajarito Powder will further New Mexico’s production of advanced energy technologies and create dozens of good-paying manufacturing jobs for the Albuquerque area,” said Luján. “I’m proud to welcome this federal funding and will continue to work to secure resources to ensure New Mexico remains a leader in the manufacturing of advanced energy technologies.” “This $18.4 million from the Department of Energy sets New Mexico on course to be a leader in advanced energy technologies,” said Fernández. “This is a major investment in our state’s economy and will create good-paying jobs while ensuring America continues to innovate, compete, and succeed.” "Manuf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-introduce-resolution-recognizing-latina-equal-pay-day | Heinrich, Luján Introduce Resolution Recognizing Latina Equal Pay Day | 2024-10-03 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — To celebrate Latina Equal Pay Day today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced a Senate resolution recognizing October 3, 2024, as Latina Equal Pay Day. More than 50 years after the passage of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Latinas make up the second largest group of women workers in the U.S—yet they are paid 57 cents for every dollar paid to white men, losing over $1,200,000 in potential earnings over a 40 year career. This resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Latina women and reaffirms support to ensure equal pay for equal work and close the gender pay gap. “From driving small business growth to leading labor movements, Latinas have grown and transformed our economy and workplaces for the better. On Latina Equal Pay Day, we honor their remarkable accomplishments and contributions, while recognizing the ongoing work needed to achieve equal pay for equal work,” said Heinrich. “This day and every day, I remain committed to fighting for a fair economy for all New Mexicans, raising the minimum wage, and expanding opportunities for a brighter future.” “Throughout history, Latinas have helped propel our economy and have long contributed to the fabric of America,” said Luján. “Despite their contributions to building our country, their pay has not been reflective of their work. Today, on Latina Equal Pay Day, I’m proud to partner with Senator Heinrich to introduce this resolution to recognize the contributions of Latinas and highlight the ongoing fight for equal pay for equal work. I will continue to fight for workers across New Mexico and the country to secure equal pay for equal work and close the gender pay gap once and for all.” The resolution is led by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.). Alongside Heinrich and Luján, the resolution is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)., Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), John Fetterman (… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-vasquez-welcome-infrastructure-law-investment-in-southline-transmission-project-in-southern-new-mexico | Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez Welcome Infrastructure Law Investment in Southline Transmission Project in Southern New Mexico | 2024-10-03 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the co-founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that its Grid Deployment Office (GDO) is investing $1.5 billion for five electric transmission projects— including the Southline Transmission Project in southern New Mexico. The funding will come from the Grid Deployment Office’s (GDO) Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP), a revolving fund program established by the Infrastructure Law that Heinrich, Luján, and Democrats in the New Mexico Congressional Delegation championed into law. The TFP helps overcome the financial hurdles facing transmission development through a number of innovative financing mechanisms. “The investments that we unlocked through our Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act are solidifying New Mexico’s leadership in building a cleaner, healthier, and more affordable energy future,” said Heinrich. “High-voltage transmission projects like Southline will be the backbone of our clean energy transition, delivering carbon-free power generated in New Mexico to market. They will also create high-quality careers that New Mexicans can build their families around, in their home communities. To get more transmission projects like Southline and SunZia built faster so we can connect more large-scale clean energy and storage projects onto the grid, it’s critical that Congress pass transmission permitting reform. I will continue pressing leaders from both parties to pass legislation to get that done.” “Investing in transmission projects is critical to deliver reliable, affordable, clean energy to communities across New Mexico,” said Luján. “This investment in the second phase of the transformative Southline project will help boost our power grid, bring good-paying clean energy jobs to our state, and lower energy costs fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-welcomes-21-million-to-tackle-crime-keep-communities-safe | N.M. Delegation Welcomes $21 Million to Tackle Crime, Keep Communities Safe | 2024-10-02 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $20,706,897 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help New Mexico’s law enforcement solve crimes, support survivor services, improve violence prevention, and keep communities safe. The grants will be distributed through the DOJ’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). “I’m proud to announce over $20 million to better equip New Mexico’s law enforcement with the tools and resources needed to keep our communities safe. This significant investment will help tackle crime, hold dangerous criminals accountable, and deliver justice and support for survivors,” said Heinrich. “A safer New Mexico depends on solving crimes and supporting survivors, and I will continue to fight for the resources we need for both.” “This nearly $21 million in federal funding will deliver critical resources to help law enforcement solve crimes, support victims of violent crime, and boost violence prevention across New Mexico,” said Luján. “I’m proud to welcome this federal funding and I will keep fighting for federal resources to keep New Mexico communities safe.” “1 in 4 women have been beaten by an intimate partner in their lifetime. This funding from the Department of Justice focuses on providing more services to the survivors of domestic violence survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking,” said Leger Fernández. “To effectively investigate and prosecute these crimes, the grants also increase the resources going to law enforcement. I’m pleased that the funding benefits communities across my district, from the Pueblos to Santa Fe to Hobbs to our state agencies. Together we keep New Mexico safe.” “This almost $21 million investment into our communities is crucial in making New Mexico a safer place for everyone,” said Stansbury. “Victims of crimes deserve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-leads-legislation-to-build-and-renovate-homes-for-working-families | Heinrich Leads Legislation to Build and Renovate Homes for Working Families | 2024-09-30 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the New Homes Tax Credit Act, legislation that will provide tax credits to incentivize new investments and additional resources for single-family home construction and renovations for working families. As Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee (JEC), Heinrich released a report on housing supply in America, which found that underbuilding, restrictive zoning policies, and home financing hurdles have caused the supply of starter homes to shrink and prices to rise. High interest rates and mangled supply chains have also contributed to increased home prices. Heinrich’s legislation will address the lack of housing inventory for individuals and families whose incomes are up to 120 percent of the area median income (AMI), particularly including in areas where middle-income families have historically been priced out. In Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, for example, this added housing inventory would benefit families with annual incomes of up to $103,680, $109,800, and $78,960, respectively. “Every New Mexican who’s looked at buying a home knows: housing prices are too high. To solve that, we need to build and renovate more homes. It's that simple,” said Heinrich. “My New Homes Tax Credit Act will help boost home construction and renovation for middle-income New Mexicans, growing our local economies and giving more working families a shot at success.” “Democrats are focused on attacking the cost of living, and with rents and home prices climbing every year, the key to solving our housing crisis is to build, build, build. That’s what this bill is all about,” said Wyden. “The housing crisis is no longer just about big cities like Portland, it’s all over Oregon and the entire country – urban centers, suburban communities, even a lot of rural areas. Congress needs to look at every available solution that’ll get more housing built so that families don’t have to break the bank to pay the rent every month.” “The housing shortage crisis has … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-vasquez-raise-community-concerns-on-proposed-air-force-airspace-changes-over-southwestern-new-mexico | Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez Raise Community Concerns on Proposed Air Force Airspace Changes Over Southwestern New Mexico | 2024-09-30 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – In a letter to top U.S. Air Force leadership, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, raised concerns over several proposed changes for training missions at U.S. Air Force installations in Arizona that could impact airspace over the Gila National Forest, as well as the Coronado National Forest, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in southwestern New Mexico’s Bootheel Region. The lawmakers sent their letter to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Air Force Chief of Staff General David W. Allvin to raise their concerns regarding proposed changes to the Reserve, Morenci and Tombstone Military Operations Areas (MOAs). In their letter, the lawmakers urged the Air Force to extend the public comment deadline for an additional 60 days to ensure they can adequately receive community feedback from all those who could be impacted in southwestern New Mexico. The lawmakers wrote: “An extension is crucial to ensuring our constituents are afforded the opportunity to provide meaningful comments on the proposal. While these public hearings were announced on the EIS Air Force website, we are concerned the Air Force did not effectively nor actively publicize the draft EIS nor the dates and locations of the public hearings in Reserve, Lordsburg, Animas, and Silver City, New Mexico, and surrounding areas that could be impacted by the proposed changes as well.” They continued: “Posting the public notice in the Federal Register is not enough. The lack of sufficient notice and the abbreviated public comment period makes it difficult for interested parties to understand the proposal, digest the available information, and identify concerns. Therefore, we also urge you to conduct a robust outreach plan to our communities directly impacted and surrounding the direct impact areas.” The lawmakers also raised specific… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-applauds-white-house-executive-order-to-tackle-gun-violence-and-save-lives | Heinrich Applauds White House Executive Order to Tackle Gun Violence and Save Lives | 2024-09-27 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the core bipartisan group of lawmakers who negotiated and passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, applauded President Biden’s executive order to tackle gun violence in New Mexico and across the country by combatting emerging threats of machinegunconversion devices and unserialized, 3D-printed firearms and improving school-based active shooter drills. “The data is clear: Our Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is working. It’s giving law enforcement the tools needed to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and those who would use them against our communities.In the last year alone, the Department of Justice has brought298charges against criminals under my legislation on gun trafficking and straw purchasing. In New Mexico, the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico has charged 11 defendants using this new law. “But it’s clear we still have so much more work to do. This executive order is an important stepin addressing our nation’s gun violence crisis — improving active shooter drills in our schools and cracking down on unserialized, 3D-printed guns and machine gun conversion devices. “It’s time that Congress pass my GOSAFE Act — commonsense gun safety legislation that upholds safe and responsible gun ownership while banningmachine gun conversion devices, such as bump stocks, and preventing firearms designed for maximum harmfrom falling into the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others. I won’t stop working to ensure law enforcement has the tools needed to combat crime and keep our communities safe." Heinrich's longtime leadership to tackle gun violence: A gun owner and father, Heinrich has long worked to advance and pass bipartisan policies that save lives, protect public safety, and reduce gun violence. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) was the first significant federal gun safety legislation to become law in 30 years. During the bill negotiations, Heinrich specifically worked with U.S. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-colleagues-introduce-resolution-to-ensure-every-woman-has-the-right-to-emergency-health-care | Heinrich, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Ensure Every Woman Has the Right to Emergency Health Care | 2024-09-27 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined his colleagues to introduce a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that every patient has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care, regardless of where they live. The introduction comes as new reporting from ProPublica makes clear that Republican abortion bans are preventing women from receiving lifesaving emergency health care and resulting in preventable deaths. "Since the radical Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, one in three women live in a state that bans or severely restricts access to reproductive healthcare. And now, women are dying because of these extreme laws. It is unconscionable, and worst of all, preventable,” said Heinrich. “Nobody should be left to pay the price for the Republican abortion bans. I will never stop fighting to restore the right to abortion under federal law and protect women’s freedoms to control their own bodies and make the decisions best for her life, family, and future.” Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade over two years ago, nearly two dozen US states led by Republicans have passed, banned, or severely restricted access to abortion. These strict laws have created confusion around the treatment doctors can provide even when a pregnant patient’s life is in danger, as physicians fear that they may lose their medical license, be sued, or even charged with a felony if they perform life-saving emergency care. Despite the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act’s (EMTALA) requirements that Medicare-participating hospitals treat and stabilize pregnant patients in need of emergency medical care, women are being turned away from emergency rooms following the Dobbs decision. In Moyle v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court had the opportunity to reaffirm that federal law requires pregnant patients to have access to life-saving emergency care in every state, but instead, the Court dismissed the case and sent it back to the lower courts, effectively punting on making a decision on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-announces-major-wins-for-new-mexico-in-bipartisan-senate-agreement | Heinrich Announces Major Wins for New Mexico in Bipartisan Senate Agreement | 2024-09-26 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Manager’s Package on Annual Defense Bill includes Heinrich’s Good Samaritan bill, significantly increased funding for the Southwest Border Regional Commission, & legislation he authored to bolster the Department of Defense’s AI capabilities WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that, in addition to strong investments in New Mexico’s military installations, national labs, and service members, he has successfully included major priorities within the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) “manager’s package,” a bipartisan agreement that was just announced. The agreement includes 93 amendments that have been agreed to by Senate leadership as part of the overall legislative package that Senate negotiators will now work to include in the final House and Senate compromise bill for the FY25 NDAA. These include: Heinrich’s Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act; Provisions that mirror Heinrich’s Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act, including expansion of the New Mexico counties included within the Commission’s reach, and a significant increase in authorized federal funding levels for the Commission; and A bipartisan amendment that Heinrich introduced alongside U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to strengthen the Department of Defense’s capabilities in the fields of supercomputing and advanced artificial intelligence (AI). “Passing the annual defense bill on-time every year is essential to continuing the success of New Mexico’s national labs and military installations and to protecting our vital national security interests,” said Heinrich, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies and past member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). “I’m pleased the Senate is moving forward in a bipartisan fashion to deliver these important investments in our service members and national defense. I’m proud that we are a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-introduce-sarah-davenport-for-consideration-to-serve-on-us-district-court-for-the-district-of-new-mexico | Heinrich, Luján Introduce Sarah Davenport for Consideration to Serve on U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico | 2024-09-26 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced Sarah Davenport for consideration to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Heinrich and Luján strongly recommended Davenport to the Biden Administration and welcomed the announcement of her nomination in August. VIDEO: Heinrich, Luján Introduce Sarah Davenport for Consideration to Serve on U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, September 25, 2024. Sarah Morgan Davenport has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces, New Mexico, since 2009. In that capacity, her practice has focused on prosecuting complex, multi-defendant criminal cases. From 2008 to 2009, Ms. Davenport served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces. And from 2006 to 2008, she served as an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Law Clerk with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico in 2006 and her B.M. from the New Mexico State University in 1998. In June, Heinrich and Luján commended the Honorable William Paul Johnson, who announced his intention to retire from regular active service as a United States District Court Judge effective in January 2025, after 23 years of distinguished service on the federal bench. The soon-to-be vacant seat on the District Court for the District of New Mexico, which Davenport has been nominated to fill, will be based in Las Cruces, N.M. During the Biden Administration, Heinrich and Luján have worked together to confirm three of the currently sitting federal judges: District Judges Margaret Strickland, David Herrera Urias, and Matthew Garcia. Earlier this year, the senators also successfully secured the confirmation of David O. Barnett, Jr. for U.S. Marshal for the District of New Mexico. I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-rounds-introduce-legislation-to-leverage-artificial-intelligence-for-pandemic-preparedness-and-response | Heinrich, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Leverage Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic Preparedness and Response | 2024-09-26 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), co-chairs of the Senate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus, today introduced legislation to leverage AI for national pandemic preparedness and response through a program called MedShield. The legislation would implement a recommendation of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. MedShield would be the United States’ “shield” to proactively protect the nation against future pandemics and avoid the preparedness issues that plagued the nation at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. To that end, MedShield would foster collaboration between the public and private sectors as well as with global allies and partners. The program would leverage AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of U.S. pandemic prevention and response across five key areas: “AI holds amazing potential to supercharge major scientific and medical advances – including our ability to anticipate and address the next public health crisis,” said Heinrich, Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus. “By leveraging AI, our Medshield Act gives us a significant advantage in preparing for the emergence of new biological threats to prevent the next pandemic.” “Given millions of deaths and trillions of dollars in economic costs resulting from COVID-19, we need to make strategic investments in pandemic prevention and preparedness. I believe AI should play a key role in those efforts” said Rounds. “The MedShield program would utilize AI to help the U.S. identify pathogens that pose pandemic threats and work quickly to develop necessary protections. I’m pleased to be introducing this legislation with Senator Heinrich, my co-chair of the Senate AI Caucus, to leverage AI to save lives.” "I strongly support and applaud Senators Rounds’ and Heinrich’s leadership in introducing legislation to create the MedShield program. This critical program is a key recommendation from the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, recogni… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-secure-hermits-peak-claims-office-extension-in-continuing-resolution | Heinrich, Luján Secure Hermit’s Peak Claims Office Extension in Continuing Resolution | 2024-09-25 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after securing an extension to the period that victims may file claims with the Hermit’s Peak Claims Office as part of the Continuing Resolution: “Today, we voted for a Continuing Resolution to keep the government open and avoid a costly shutdown for millions of Americans. As part of this Continuing Resolution, the period to file claims with the Hermit’s Peak Claims Office has been extended to December 20, 2024, which will give victims of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire additional time to apply for relief. “But make no mistake, the job is not over yet. We will continue to work with our colleagues to deliver a long-term federal funding solution for the American people and keep the Hermit’s Peak Claims Office open longer. We continue to encourage New Mexicans to apply for assistance as soon as possible.” The extension will run the length of the Continuing Resolution to December 20, 2024. In October 2023, Heinrich, Luján, and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández introduced the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Extension Act, legislation that would extend the period a victim can file a claim with the Hermit’s Peak Claims Office. Since the devastating wildfire, Heinrich, Luján, and the N.M. Delegation has delivered a total of $3.95 billion in federal funding for the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire recovery. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-urges-fhfa-to-implement-stronger-energy-efficiency-standards-for-new-federally-backed-homes | Heinrich Urges FHFA to Implement Stronger Energy Efficiency Standards for New Federally-Backed Homes | 2024-09-25 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate colleagues to urge the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to set a minimum energy efficiency standard for new homes built using loans backed by government-sponsored enterprises, such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. “We are writing to urge the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to phase in a minimum energy efficiency standard for Enterprise-backed mortgages on new homes. Such a standard would save homeowners and renters money and make the housing market more consistent and stable,” the senators wrote to the FHFA Director Sandra Thompson. “When asked at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs last April, you indicated an intention to make a decision about this potential action on or about the end of the second quarter. As we are now rapidly approaching the end of the third quarter, we respectfully request an update on your intended timeline for a decision and for the Enterprises to begin implementation.” Aligning new home energy standards with updated model codes will save money for homeowners and renters across the country. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that the initial costs of construction are more than made up for by lower monthly energy costs. Additionally, updated codescan help save lives by protecting families from the impacts of extreme weather events, particularly utility outages during heat waves and cold snaps. Updated energy codes can also yield better indoor air quality and reduce exposure to pollutants that can have negative health impacts including asthma, heart disease and lung cancer. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act provided over $1.2 billion of federal funding to help states and localities update their building codes. Already, multiple state and local governments, as well as HUD and USDA have adopted the updated building codes,” the senators continued. The senat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/zuni-indian-tribe-and-navajo-nation-rio-san-jose-stream-system-water-rights-settlements-bills-receive-key-committee-hearing | Zuni Indian Tribe and Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlements Bills Receive Key Committee Hearing | 2024-09-25 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Before legislative hearing, Heinrich’s bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act also advanced out of Senate Committee WASHINGTON – Today, the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act and the Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act, bills sponsored by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), received a key hearing before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. VIDEO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich testifies in support of the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act and the Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs onSeptember 25, 2024. “The failure of the United States to work with Tribal Governments to ensure that they could use the water they have always owned has reverberated through generations,” said Heinrich. “It has a direct impact on the well-being of Tribal members today. It’s time we make this right for Zuni and the Navajo Nation.” Heinrich and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) introduced the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act in July. The bill would unlock federal funding to support a trust for sustainable water management and infrastructure development that upholds the federal government’s trust responsibility while protecting the sacred Zuni Salt Lake. The bill ratifies the settlement between the federal government, State of New Mexico, and Zuni Tribe that affirms their water rights for irrigation, livestock, storage, and domestic and other uses. During the hearing, Zuni Tribe Governor Arden Kucate testified in support of the legislation. Heinrich and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) introduced the Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act earlier this month to approve the water rights settlement for the Navajo Nation as well as participating non-Tribal parties in the Rio San José watershed. During the hearing, Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren testified in support of the legislation. Heinrich and L… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-nm-delegation-push-for-house-reca-vote | Heinrich, N.M. Delegation Push for House RECA Vote | 2024-09-24 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PHOTOS WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) joined advocates for a press conference calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to hold a vote on a Senate-passed bill that would strengthen the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). It has been over five months since Heinrich helped secure Senate passage of RECA. Heinrich has reintroduced legislation to extend and expand RECA since his first Senate term, starting in 2013. Heinrich urges House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) legislation at a press conference in the Capitol on September 24, 2024. “Now that the Senate has passed an extension and long overdue expansion of RECA, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans must finally take up this critical legislation,” said Heinrich. “It is long overdue for Congress to finally amend RECA to include Tularosa Downwinders, all of the uranium miners exposed to radiation in service to our national defense, and all Americans who were directly impacted by our nation’s nuclear testing program. The federal government has a moral responsibility to correct this injustice.” Find pictures of Heinrich speaking at the press conference here. Heinrich recently pressed Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately take up the Senate-passed and fully comprehensive RECA extension in bipartisan, bicameral letter. The letter, led by Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), said in part: “We urge action immediately to strengthen the RECA program before its impending sunset in June 2024. The United States government exposed these Americans to radiation as part of our national security efforts through World War II and the Cold War. It is long past time that RECA is strengthened to give these Americans their recognition and compensation. Their livelihoods, often devastated by the long-term consequences of radiation exposure, depend on your le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-applauds-house-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-accelerate-us-microchip-manufacturing-projects | Heinrich Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate U.S. Microchip Manufacturing Projects | 2024-09-23 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Bipartisan legislation to expedite microchip plant construction now heads to President’s desk WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded the House of Representatives passage of the Building Chips in America Act, legislation he cosponsored to streamline federal permitting processes for microchip manufacturing projects while maintaining bedrock protections for clean air and clean water. The bill, which had previously passed the Senate twice — first as part of the Senate NDAA and again as a standalone legislation — now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The legislation is led by U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.). Alongside Heinrich, the bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators is Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.). “Two years ago, I was part of the conference committee that finalized what eventually became the CHIPS and Science Act. I fought hard to pass this bill to spark a made-in-America manufacturing renaissance in New Mexico and across the country, and that’s exactly what’s happening,” said Heinrich. “This bill to speed up construction of microchip projects will build on the momentum we’ve created, strengthen our supply chain and national security, and solidify New Mexico as one of the best places in America to manufacture advanced technologies — helping to create hundreds of new, good-paying jobs that New Mexicans can build their families around. I’m pleased that this bill is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law.” “This is a major step forward for our economy and national security,” said Kelly. “By preventing unnecessary delays in the construction of microchip manufacturing facilities, this bill will help maximize our efforts to bring this industry back to America, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and strengthening our supply chains. I’m grateful to my colleagues in both chambers for their bipartisan work to get this done, and I look forward to seeing it signed into l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-casey-introduce-legislation-to-stop-fentanyl-from-entering-prisons-protect-officers-from-dangerous-exposure | Heinrich, Casey Introduce Legislation to Stop Fentanyl from Entering Prisons, Protect Officers from Dangerous Exposure | 2024-09-23 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | The Interdiction of Fentanyl at Federal Prisons Act will help eliminatefentanyl and other illicit narcotics from entering prisons by mail WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced legislation to protect prison officers, staff, and inmates from fentanyl and other illicit substances entering the Federal Prison System through inmate mail. By directing the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to develop a strategy that guarantees all mail is screened for illicit contraband, the Interdiction of Fentanyl at Federal Prisons Act would reduce the risk of intentional poisoning or lethal exposure from illicit substances in federal prisons and support the 38,000 BOP corrections officers and staff that are dedicated to keeping prisons safe. “We need to deploy every available tool we can to tackle the opioid epidemic and support law enforcement in cracking down on the deadly flow of fentanyl,” said Heinrich. “By screening all mail at federal prisons, we can protect officers, staff, and inmates from harmful exposure to illicit substances and prevent life-endangering overdoses. I won’t stop fighting until we deliver the resources our law enforcement officers, first responders, medical providers, and New Mexicans on the front lines need to address this deadly epidemic.” “As we fight back against the fentanyl crisis, we must protect those who face an elevated risk of dangerous exposure. I have long pushed for digital mail screening as an effective way to stop fentanyl from entering our prisons to protect officers, staff, and inmates,”said Casey. “This legislation is a critical step to keep Pennsylvanians safe and I will continue fighting like hell to stop the fentanyl crisis.” As New Mexico and the nation continue to grapple with the opioid crisis, the Interdiction of Fentanyl at Federal Prisons Act would protect officers, staff, and inmates by requiring BOP to develop a strategy to intercept and interdict illicit substances, including fentanyl, mailed to federal correctional facilities. After one… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-leger-fernandez-lead-bill-to-approve-water-rights-settlement-for-the-navajo-nation-in-the-rio-san-jose-watershed | Heinrich, Leger Fernández Lead Bill to Approve Water Rights Settlement for the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Watershed | 2024-09-23 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) introduced legislation to approve the water rights settlement for the Navajo Nation as well as participating non-Tribal parties in the Rio San José watershed. U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) cosponsored the bill. Heinrich and Leger Fernández previously introduced the Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act, which would implement the water settlements agreed to by the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna, the United States, the State of New Mexico, and non-Tribal parties, in the Rio San José watershed. That bill received a hearing and was reported out of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee in December. The House version of this bill received a legislative hearing in the House Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee in July. The bill introduced this month would further resolve Tribal water claims in the Rio San José basin by settling the Navajo Nation’s claims. “Our legislation will provide critically needed funding to get much-needed water to Navajo communities in the Rio San José watershed,” said Heinrich. “By passing this and our other pending Tribal water settlement bills this Congress, we can better follow through on the federal government’s promise to help Tribes access and use the water that has always been rightfully theirs.” “In New Mexico we know water is life. Navajo Nation, the surrounding communities, and the state of New Mexico worked together to reach an agreement that would make sure the life-giving waters of the Rio San Jose would flow for everyone,” said Leger Fernández.“Senator Heinrich’s and my bill would provide funding for much needed water infrastructure for Navajo Nation as well as nearby acequias. The powerful stories of collaboration around this precious resource we heard in committee prove that settlement is the best road for resolving these water claims.” “As a member of the Senate Indian Affair… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-boozman-introduce-bipartisan-every-kid-outdoors-extension-act | Heinrich, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act | 2024-09-20 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Bill extends the wildly successful Every Kid Outdoors Program that Heinrich helped to establish in 2019 to provide all American fourth graders and their families free national park access WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Boozman (R-Ark.) introduced their bipartisan Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act to provide free access to national parks and other public lands to all American fourth grade students and their families, through 2031. “As a father and a former outdoor educator, I know firsthand how much of a difference getting outside can make for our kids,” said Heinrich. “I’m so proud of the doors we have opened to our public lands for fourth graders and their families since we passed my Every Kid Outdoors Act into law five years ago. Now, we can double down on this successful program, turning our national parks and other public lands into outdoor classrooms with endless opportunities for children to learn and families to make new memories.” “Introducing young Americans to our national parks inspires an appreciation for the lands and resources that help define our country. I’m proud to support this legislation that allows the next generation to discover our national treasures and explore the outdoors,”said Boozman. Starting in 2015, the U.S. Department of the Interior has offered fourth graders and their families free entrance to all federally managed public lands. Heinrich led the original bipartisan effort in Congress, alongside then-U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) to codify the Every Kid Outdoors program into law. Heinrich and Alexander’s Every Kid Outdoors Act passed in 2019 as part of the larger John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. The authorization under Heinrich’s original legislation is currently scheduled to expire in 2026. Heinrich and Boozman’s Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act would extend the authorization for the program through 2031. Full text of the Every Kid Ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-delivers-over-54-million-to-strengthen-maternal-and-newborn-care-expand-mental-health-care-and-substance-use-treatment-in-rural-communities | Heinrich Delivers Over $5.4 Million to Strengthen Maternal and Newborn Care, Expand Mental Health Care & Substance Use Treatment in Rural Communities | 2024-09-20 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced three Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grants he secured totaling $5,416,000 to strengthen maternal and newborn care, improving outcomes for mothers and babies in rural New Mexico, and to expand mental health care and substance use disorder treatment in Gallup and Carlsbad. Heinrich secured these three grants in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. “Every New Mexican should be able to access affordable, high-quality health care, in their home communities,” said Heinrich. “These investments will help ensure that more mothers and their newborns can access the health care they need closer to home, and more folks can access the mental health care and substance use treatment when and where they need it.” Heinrich fought for and secured $3,900,000 for the University of New Mexico’s Neonatal Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) Project to improve prenatal, delivery, and post birth care for babies and mothers in rural New Mexico. Currently, there is a crisis in rural maternity care in New Mexico. By supporting rural providers, families can access maternity care closer to home – improving outcomes for families and babies in rural New Mexico. Additionally, Heinrich fought for and secured $516,000 for Gallup Community Health to expand its mental health services to include onsite behavioral health and substance use disorder counseling and case management. Heinrich also fought for and secured $1,000,000 for Carlsbad Lifehouse to develop a certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Southeastern New Mexico. This is the latest example of Heinrich’s longtime work to provide New Mexicans better access to mental health care and substance use disorder treatment. Heinrich negotiated and passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which included a provision that paved the way for New Mexico to be added to the Certified Community Beh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-applaud-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-resolution-recognizing-hispanic-heritage-month | Heinrich, Luján Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month | 2024-09-20 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, applauded the Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month – which is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. Led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), the Senate passed the resolution on Wednesday. “During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in shaping the economic, social, and cultural landscape of our state and the nation. In New Mexico, Hispanic heritage is as much about lifting up leaders like Senator Dennis Chávez and educator Dolores Gonzáles as it is about our way of life — from the food eaten and the art created, to the close familial ties, to the way querencia infuses our approach to public lands,” said Heinrich. “This month and every month, I remain committed to celebrating Hispanic heritage and addressing the issues that matter most to all New Mexicans, expanding opportunities for a brighter future.” “Hispanic Heritage Month offers us a chance to recognize and celebrate the profound impact of Hispanic Americans in New Mexico and across the nation. As the first Hispanic to represent New Mexico in the U.S. Senate in more than 40 years, I feel deeply blessed to come from such a strong and resilient community. New Mexico, with the largest percentage of Hispanics of any state in the country, has long contributed to the fabric of America,” said Luján. The full text of the resolution is available HERE. This month, Heinrich and Luján also introduced a resolution to designate the week starting on September 9, 2024 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, and celebrate the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)— including New Mexico’s 24 HSIs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/good-samaritan-legislation-inches-closer-to-presidents-desk | Good Samaritan legislation inches closer to president’s desk | 2024-09-19 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Legislation that would make it easier to clean up abandoned mines is one step closer to the president’s desk. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, a Democrat from New Mexico, and Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, cleared the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week. The legislation received unanimous support in the U.S. Senate earlier this year, but still needs to pass the full House before it can make it to the president’s desk. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-heinrichs-bipartisan-push-senate-passes-bill-to-ensure-veterans-receive-the-benefits-theyve-earned | Following Heinrich’s Bipartisan Push, Senate Passes Bill to Ensure Veterans Receive the Benefits They’ve Earned | 2024-09-19 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate passed supplemental appropriations legislation, based on a bipartisan bill cosponsored by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), that will protect veterans’ earned benefits and ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is able to continue to pay disability compensation, surviving spouses and dependent compensation, pension, and education benefits to veterans. With more veterans than ever receiving care and benefits, the VA faces a $3 billion shortfall. If not filled by tomorrow, September 20, there could have been a delay in VA compensation and pension payments scheduled on October 1 for more than seven million veterans, including nearly 70,000 New Mexicans. Now that both the House and Senate have passed this supplemental appropriations bill, President Biden can sign it into law and prevent this potential funding shortfall. “There was a real sense of urgency to pass this supplemental funding today to make sure the VA can deliver next month’s compensation and pension payments to our veterans on time,” said Heinrich, a member and former Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. “I will always fight to ensure we keep our promise to veterans and military families, that when they return home, they will receive the recognition, education, housing, and health care that they have earned through their service.” Background: This year, the VA has served more veterans than ever before and provided more care and benefits to veterans who were exposed to toxins during their time in the military because of the successful implementation of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The PACT Act, bipartisan legislation that Heinrich helped to lead as the then-Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. The PACT Act, which was signed into law in 2022, has provided a record expansion of care and benefits for veterans. As a resu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-risch-applaud-house-committee-passage-of-their-legislation-to-clean-up-abandoned-mines | Heinrich, Risch Applaud House Committee Passage of Their Legislation to Clean Up Abandoned Mines | 2024-09-19 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) applauded the passage of the House companion to their legislation, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The legislation would make it easier for “Good Samaritans,” such as state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines. Heinrich and Risch hailed the Senate’s unanimous and bipartisan passage of the bill in July. But the bill still needs to pass in the House before it can go to the President to be signed into law. The House companion legislation is being led by U.S. Representatives Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) and Mary Peltola (D-Alaska). “Tens of thousands of abandoned mines continue to threaten our communities and pollute the land, water, fish, and wildlife we rely on. We should be empowering ‘Good Samaritan’ organizations who want to step up to help clean them up,” said Heinrich.“I’m proud to see our commonsense, bipartisan legislation that would create a path for these groups to clean up abandoned mine sites in New Mexico and across our country move one step closer to final passage in the House. I won’t stop working on this until we get this through the House and to the President.” “Today’s passage of my bill with Senator Heinrich, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is another step toward this commonsense legislation becoming law,” said Risch. “This bill will empower Good Samaritans to conduct vital remediation work at long abandoned mine sites, and I urge the House of Representatives to vote on this legislation immediately. My sincere thanks to Representatives Maloy and Peltola for their efforts in guiding this legislation through the committee.” “This bill is a win for Utah. Right now, ‘Good Samaritans’ are not legally able to clean up abandoned hardrock mines, stopping r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-joint-economic-committee-chairman-martin-heinrich-on-msnbcs-jose-diaz-balart-reports-fed-rate-cut-will-ease-pain-for-consumers-strengthen-economy | ICYMI: Joint Economic Committee Chairman Martin Heinrich on MSNBC’s José Díaz-Balart Reports: Fed Rate Cut Will Ease Pain for Consumers, Strengthen Economy | 2024-09-19 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – In an interview this morning with José Díaz-Balarton MSNBC, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC),applauded the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates, highlighting how it will bring overdue relief for working people shouldering the burden of inflation and high costs. Heinrich, who has been calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for months now, also touted how Democrat-passed laws like the CHIPS and Science Act and Inflation Reduction Act arecreating jobs, reinvesting in New Mexico’s workforce, and bolstering our supply chain to bring costs down. VIDEO:Heinrich joins MSNBC to discuss how the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates will benefit working people and strengthen the economy On interest rate cuts: “This is great news for consumers. This will ease the pain that we've been feeling from interest rates we've been operating under for many months now. But it also helps the economy, because reducing these rates really does take some of the risk in the job market from high rates away.” On work to lower costs & create jobs: “You know, the stock market is in a great place, and that's how a lot of my Republican colleagues measure the economy. But what I care about is interest rates. What I care about is inflation, and what I care about is job numbers. And so, we're headed to a much better place from the perspective of individual consumers.” On reinvesting in New Mexico’s workforce and making things in America again: "One of the things that we learned from the complete destruction of our supply chains is that we need to make things in America again — especially mission critical items. So, passing things like the CHIPS and Science Act that actually gets us to make those chips in New Mexico again.That's one of the ways that we insulate ourselves from the kind of supply chain disruption that raised inflation in every country on the globe.We've been able to manage it back down faster than any nation on the planet, but … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/heinrich-highlights-importance-of-ivf-in-new-mexico | Heinrich highlights importance of IVF in New Mexico | 2024-09-18 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | “Once again, Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect families’ freedom to start and grow a family with IVF," Heinrich said. "Republicans are using their position of power to tell people when, how, and with whom to start their families. Shame on them." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-presses-top-tech-executives-on-identifying-and-combatting-threats-to-the-2024-election | Heinrich Presses Top Tech Executives on Identifying and Combatting Threats to the 2024 Election | 2024-09-18 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, questioned Kent Walker, President and Chief Legal Officer at Alphabet, and Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, on their companies’ work to identify and combat online threats to the 2024 elections. In addition, Heinrich emphasized the responsibility of tech companies to detect and remove content that may pose a threat to the safety of nonpartisan election workers in New Mexico and across the country. VIDEO:Heinrich presses top executives at Alphabet and Meta on identifying and combattingthreats to the2024 elections, September 18, 2024. On removing deceptive links or images containing fraudulent information that appears to come from a legitimate news organization: Heinrich began his questioning, “I want to stay on this same topic on the sort of fraudulent news sites that look like something people would recognize from their own news preferences. Do each of your companies have a policy of removal once you become aware of something that is clearly a fraudulent version of a legitimate site?” Kent Walker, President and Chief Legal Officer at Alphabet, responded, “In my view, it does not depend on whether the topic had anything to do with politics. Those are counterfeit sites. Those are people using the trademarks of Fox News and the Washington Post without their permission and in a way that deceives the public and diminishes the value of those companies. So yes, and I think you'd see pretty universally across the industry terms of use that prohibit that.” Heinrich underscored the need to better and more appropriately combat misinformation through deceptive content, “We need to be on our game and responding with those same tools to be able to identifyand appropriately deal with these things on a much faster rate.” On the safety of nonpartisan election officials in New Mexico: Heinrich asked both Walker and Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, “At a hearing on the U.S. House Committ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/nm-senators-disappointed-as-republicans-block-bill-to-protect-ivf-access | NM Senators disappointed as Republicans block bill to protect IVF access | 2024-09-17 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | “Once again, Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect families’ freedom to start and grow a family with IVF. Republicans are using their position of power to tell people when, how, and with whom to start their families. Shame on them,” Heinrich said in a press release following the vote. “Let me be clear: I will never stop fighting to safeguard New Mexicans’ freedom to access reproductive health care. I will use every tool at my disposal to reinstate the protections provided by Roe v. Wade, and combat extreme Republican laws aimed at stripping away access to IVF, contraception, and abortion care.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-highlights-importance-of-ivf-in-new-mexico-slams-republicans-for-once-again-blocking-legislation-to-protect-access-to-ivf | Heinrich Highlights Importance of IVF in New Mexico; Slams Republicans for Once Again Blocking Legislation to Protect Access to IVF | 2024-09-17 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | “Republicans are using their position of power to tell people when, how, or with whom to start their families. Shame on them.” PHOTOS WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after Senate Republicans once again blocked the passage of the Right to IVF Act, legislation he introduced as an original cosponsor to establish a nationwide right to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology (ART). The legislation would also lower the costs of IVF treatment for millions of families, veterans, and service members. “Once again, Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect families’ freedom to start and grow a family with IVF. Republicans are using their position of power to tell people when, how, and with whom to start their families. Shame on them. “Since the radical conservative majority on the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,we’ve seen Republican extremists in state legislatures across the country enact draconian abortion bans and go after Americans’ access to contraception and IVF. “Let me be clear: I will never stop fighting to safeguard New Mexicans’ freedom to access reproductive health care. I will use every tool at my disposal to reinstate the protections provided by Roe v. Wade, and combat extreme Republican laws aimed at stripping away access to IVF, contraception, and abortion care.” Heinrich lifts up an image of Albuquerque residents Erin Stopani and David Duniven during a press conference on the need to pass the Right to IVF Act. Erin and David are building their family with the help of IVF and are expecting the birth of their daughter in January 2025. More images of the Senator attending today’s press conference can be found here. Heinrich remains unwavering in his commitment to protect women’s reproductive freedoms. In February, after the Alabama State Supreme Court issued a ruling that threatened access to IVF treatment, Heinrich cosponsored the Access to Family Building Act, legislation that would protect … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-introduce-resolution-to-honor-hispanic-serving-institutions-week | Heinrich, Luján Introduce Resolution to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week | 2024-09-17 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to designate the week starting on September 9, 2024 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) are accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with 25 percent or higher total undergraduate Hispanic or Latino full-time students. There are 600 HSIs in the United States that enroll over 5.2 million Hispanic students, two-thirds of all Hispanic undergraduates, and 32.2 percent of total Pell recipients — empowering and improving communities. New Mexico is home to 24 HSIs and 3 emerging HSIs. This resolution celebrates the vast contributions of HSIs across the country. It also highlights the important role these institutions play in educating many underserved students, helping them attain their full potential by creating opportunities and increasing access to higher education. “From driving small business growth to leading labor movements, Hispanics and Latinos have directly shaped and grown our economy and workplaces for the better. I’ve been proud to support the next generation of Hispanic and Latino leaders by expanding access to broadband, apprenticeships, business loans, health care, and higher education, especially through New Mexico’s Hispanic Serving Institutions. By investing in places like the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Highlands University, and New Mexico Tech, we are supporting Latino and Hispanic students as they continue to move our country forward,” said Heinrich. “As a proud alum of New Mexico Highlands University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, I am proud to recognize the immeasurable impact that HSIs have on the lives of Hispanic students. New Mexico is home to two dozen HSIs that are creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders in New Mexico and across the nation,” said Luján. “During Hispanic Heritage Month, I am committed to supportin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-dialysis-patients | Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Dialysis Patients | 2024-09-16 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate colleagues Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to introduce the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act, legislation to ensure individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, continue to have access to private health care. The legislation follows the 2022 Supreme Court ruling, Marietta v. DaVita, that allowed private health plans to deny coverage of kidney care services, including dialysis treatments and access to nephrologists, prematurely pushing ESRD patients onto Medicare. This shift causes a disruption in coverage for patients and their families and shifts a significant financial burden onto taxpayers all while endangering Medicare’s long-term solvency. “The last thing patients should be worried about when dealing with kidney failure is being kicked off their insurance while undergoing treatment. I’m introducing the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act to ensure New Mexico families can continue to access essential care when they need it most,” said Heinrich. “ESRD patients who rely on life-sustaining dialysis treatments should not be kicked off their health care plan when they need it most,” said Cassidy. “This legislation ensures patients are protected and have access to the care of their choosing.” “No one should face barriers to essential health care,” said Booker. “The Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act will protect access to crucial dialysis treatments for ESRD patients, and ensure that individuals who depend on these treatments are not forced into financial hardship for seeking them. Congress made a commitment to individuals with end stage renal disease and we must uphold that commitment.” Companion legislation has been introduced in the House by U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Neal Dunn (R-Fla.), Danny Davis (D-Ill.), John Joyce (R-Pa.), and Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.). “Patients deserve to have a choice in their health coverage to ensure they can acc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/photos-heinrich-accepts-national-wilderness-champion-award | PHOTOS: Heinrich Accepts National Wilderness Champion Award | 2024-09-13 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – This week, the brand new National Wilderness Coalition honored U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, with its inaugural Wilderness Champion Award in recognition of his longtime leadership and successful record of prioritizing wilderness conservation as a critical tool for addressing climate change, ensuring wildland integrity, protecting biodiversity, and connecting people with nature. “This award is a testament to the success of our community-driven conservation efforts in New Mexico that have led to lasting protections for the lands and waters our communities cherish,” said Heinrich. “Throughout my career, I’ve been proud to stand with New Mexicans to protect our wild lands, from the Gila—the first designated wilderness on Earth—to the Columbine-Hondo, the Ojito, the Sabinoso, Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah, and our newly established wilderness areas in the Rio Grande del Norte and Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monuments. We have a moral responsibility to conserve these wild places for future generations of New Mexicans to enjoy.” Background on Heinrich’s Leadership on Wilderness Protection: This year marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Forest Service designating the Gila Wilderness in southwestern New Mexico, making it the first designated and protected wilderness area on Earth and a precursor to the 1964 Wilderness Act that established the National Wilderness Preservation System. Since its inception in 1964, the Wilderness Act has been used by Congress to protect 112 million acres of public lands across 44 states. Although the Act has established 800 individual wilderness areas, these areas encompass only about 5% of lands in the U.S. The National Wilderness Preservation System represents the most protective and comprehensive means to ensure public lands are protected in their natural state for future generations. In June, Heinrich delivered keynote remarks at a community celebration of the Gila’s 100th anniversary in Silver City, N… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-congressional-ukraine-caucus-call-on-president-biden-to-lift-restrictions-on-use-of-long-range-weapons | Heinrich, Congressional Ukraine Caucus Call on President Biden to Lift Restrictions on Use of Long-Range Weapons | 2024-09-12 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON —This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joinedmembers of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus in calling on President Bidento lift the restrictions on Ukraine that are currently preventing them from using long-range weapons to strike legitimate military targets inside Russia. “In the spirit of our shared commitment to the defense of Ukraine, we write to request that you immediately end your Administration’s limitations on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons provided by the US and other NATO allies to strike legitimate military targets inside Russia. Unless these restrictions are lifted, Ukraine will continue to struggle to achieve victory in its fight to defend its sovereignty and its people. The Ukrainian people will continue to suffer unnecessary death, loss, and hardship as Russia capitalizes on this policy and escalates its bombardments across Ukraine,” the lawmakers wrote. “Throughout this war, Ukraine has repeatedly proven that while Russia’s military remains dangerous, it is all too often little more than a hollow façade of power against a properly equipped, determined, and innovative Ukrainian people — much like Putin’s increasingly tyrannical regime. It is time that America and our NATO allies aspire not only to preventing Russia from prevailing, but to fully enabling Ukraine to achieve victory on behalf of its courageous people. It is time that America and our NATO allies finally allow Ukraine to fight with its full potential. Ukraine can win this war, but only if fully supported by its security partners. Ukraine is not intimidated by Putin’s tyranny, and in the defense of liberty, we should not be either,” the lawmakers continued. The letter was led bySenate Ukraine Caucus Co-ChairsDick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). Alongside Heinrich, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.). In the House, the letter was led by House Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Marcy … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-leger-fernandez-introduce-bipartisan-defenders-of-bataan-corregidor-and-attu-congressional-gold-medal-act | Heinrich, Leger Fernández Introduce Bipartisan Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor, and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act | 2024-09-11 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M) are reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor, and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the heroic veterans who defended Bataan and Corregidor in the Philippines and Midway, Wake, Guam, Java, Mindanao, and the Aleutian Islands against Imperial Japanese forces during World War II. The legislation would bestow a collective Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest and most distinguished civilian honor, to the troops from the United States who bravely fought in the Pacific Theater, as well as to the Saskinax people on Attuduring World War II. After the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, many of these Americans endured one of the most harrowing prisoners of war experiences in history, known today as the Bataan Death March, and years of captivity in prisoner of war camps. Bestowing them with a Congressional Gold Medal would recognize their personal service and sacrifice. “Nearly 2,000 New Mexico National Guardsmen fought alongside thousands of Allied troops in the Pacific during World War II. These brave Americans endured unfathomably harrowing conditions during the Bataan Death March and years of captivity in prisoner of war camps,” said Heinrich.“The courage and sacrifices of so many Americans who bravely defended the Pacific ultimately made Allied victory possible. I'm honored to introduce this legislation to recognize these heroic veterans with our nation’s highest and most distinguished honor.” “The American and Filipino defenders of Bataan and Corregidor demonstrated an unimaginable level of courage and strength in the face of unimaginable abuse,” said Leger Fernández. “The Bataan Death March was a horrific example of cruelty and inhumanity. Especially as so many are passing, it's time we recognize the Bataan and Corregidor veterans—including many New Mexican heroes—with the highest honor.” In the Senate, the Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor, and Attu Congressional Gol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-welcomes-over-33-million-for-upgrades-at-airports-across-new-mexico | N.M. Delegation Welcomes Over $33 Million for Upgrades at Airports Across New Mexico | 2024-09-10 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $33,494,691from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for upgrades at airports across New Mexico. This federal funding includes grants from the Infrastructure Law — legislation passed by Democrats in the N.M. Congressional Delegation — including $15.7 million to fully fund a new 21,000-square-foot terminal at the Clovis Regional Airport (CVN) and nearly $2.5 million for a project to reconstruct a taxiway at Raton Municipal Airport (RTN). The Delegation previously welcomed $3.5 million in FAA funding from the Infrastructure Law for the new terminal at the Clovis Regional Airport in February. Heinrich successfully included an additional $3.5 million for the new terminal in the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill that passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee in July. In combination with this latest award, Clovis will now have enough funding to complete the new terminal. “When we invest in New Mexico’s airports, we invest in the people who rely on these facilities to do business in our state, create jobs, and contribute to our economy,” said Heinrich, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “I am proud to welcome funding from the Infrastructure Law to fully construct Clovis Regional Airport’s new terminal and improve airportsall across New Mexico. I will keep fighting to bring investments hometo modernize terminals, improve travelers’ experiences, and drive our state’s economic growth for the future.” “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering millions of dollars and creating jobs across New Mexico. With more than $33 million coming to New Mexico to improve our airports, this funding will help connect communities, drive tourism and travel, and boost local economies,” said Luján, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-recognizes-the-life-of-former-lanl-director-dr-charles-mcmillan | Heinrich Recognizes the Life of Former LANL Director Dr. Charles McMillan | 2024-09-06 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in recognition of the life of Dr. Charles F. (Charlie) McMillan, the former Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. “Julie and I extend our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Charlie McMillan. He had an incredible mind, a kind heart, and a strong commitment to our country. His tragic passing today is a loss to Los Alamos and the entire scientific community. Just weeks ago, Charlie and I were in deep conversation, mapping out America’s leadership on artificial intelligence with hand drawn graphs, and I am still in shock that he is no longer with us. “As a leader and an individual, Charlie made invaluable contributions to our state, to science, and to our national security. I will always be grateful to Charlie for his leadership at LANL, his work and partnership on supercomputing and artificial intelligence, and his commitment to serving the greater good.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-delegation-announces-the-selection-of-tri-state-for-usda-funding-to-help-rural-communities-in-new-mexico-access-clean-and-reliable-electricity-lower-utility-costs | N.M. Delegation Announces the Selection of Tri-State for USDA Funding to Help Rural Communities in New Mexico Access Clean & Reliable Electricity, Lower Utility Costs | 2024-09-06 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Tri-State's selection was made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) selection of the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association to receive federal funding to help rural electric cooperatives throughout New Mexico transition to clean, affordable, and reliable electricity. The Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association — a not-for-profit power supply cooperative that serves electric distribution cooperatives and public power district member-owners in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming — was selected for up to $679 million in grant funding from the USDA’s Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program. The selection of Tri-State's application by the New ERA Program jumpstarts the underwriting process to receive an award. The New ERA Program was created by the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation passed by Democrats in the N.M. Congressional Delegation. With this federal investment, Tri-State will build clean energy projects that will lower costs for customers in rural New Mexico communities, eliminate nearly 5.8 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, responsibly retire the Escalante Station in McKinley County without negatively impacting electricity reliability, and enhance grid resiliency. “New Mexico is pioneering the transition to an American-made clean energy future. This announcement is the latest proof,” said Heinrich, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees USDA. “These historic investments from our Inflation Reduction Act will accelerate Tri-State's efforts to provide our rural communities with reliable, resilient electricity that will deliver more savings for New Mexicans on their monthly utility bills — tackling climate change while putting more money back into the pockets of working families.” … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/heinrich-named-leader-in-time-ai-100 | Heinrich named leader in TIME AI 100 | 2024-09-05 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich has long been a leader in AI legislation on the hill: He co-founded the AI Caucus in 2019 after observing the rapid development of machine learning. A couple of years later, when ChatGPT, Dall-E and similar AI tools exploded into the national consciousness, Heinrich says his fellow legislators started requesting meetings with him, asking, “What is the AI Caucus, and what do we need to know about this stuff?” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-statement-on-continued-russia-election-interference | Heinrich Statement on Continued Russia Election Interference | 2024-09-05 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the U.S. Justice Department publicly announced its coordinated response to Russia’s efforts to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This follows Heinrich’s past work on the Committee, in which he played a key role in the investigation of Russia’s efforts to interfere with prior United States presidential elections. “Vladimir Putin and his propaganda efforts continue to target American voters, election systems, and democratic institutions. It’s a playbook we’ve seen before, and we’re not going back,” said Heinrich. “The 2016 election made clear how important it is to get out in front of these foreign interference campaigns so we can root them out and hold Kremlin-backed bad actors accountable up front, rather than after Election Day. I commend the Justice Department’s decision to quickly and decisively act to thwart these activities that directly threaten Americans’ most fundamental freedom: our freedom to vote. The integrity of our democracy hinges on Americans' ability to fairly choose our own leaders.” A comprehensive list of Heinrich’s extensive actions to counter the unjustified aggression and malign foreign influence campaigns of Vladimir Putin’s Russia can be found here. Additional Background on Heinrich’s Leadership to Protect America’s Democracy and Counter Russia’s Malign Disinformation Campaigns: As a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Heinrich played a key role in investigating Russia’s efforts to interfere with the United States’ 2016 election. After the investigation concluded, Heinrich joined the Committee in releasing recommendations on election security and findings regarding Russian targeting of election infrastructure. During the investigation, Heinrich questioned Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey in a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing abou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-heinrich-featured-in-times-100-most-influential-people-in-ai | ICYMI: Heinrich Featured in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI | 2024-09-05 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus, was featured as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI. Heinrich is the only member of Congress included in the list. TIME Magazine: Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator for New Mexico, 100 Most Influential People in AI 2024, 09/05/2024. Martin Heinrich | U.S. Senator for New Mexico By Andrew R. Chow New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich has long been a leader in AI legislation on the hill: He co-founded the AI Caucus in 2019 after observing the rapid development of machine learning. A couple of years later, when ChatGPT, Dall-E and similar AI tools exploded into the national consciousness, Heinrich says his fellow legislators started requesting meetings with him, asking, “What is the AI Caucus, and what do we need to know about this stuff?” Now, Heinrich sits close to the center of many congressional AI efforts. He was a key member of the Senate AI Working Group that released a recommended roadmap for AI policy earlier this year. He’s the co-author of several AI-related bills, which attempt to tackle funding for dispersed AI research, the protection of journalists from having their work used by AI models without their consent, and the environmental impacts of AI. Those bills are indicative of Heinrich’s approach as neither an AI doomer nor an accelerationist of the tech. He deeply believes in AI’s potential to push science and medicine forward and wants the American AI industry to continue apace, but also wants both strong regulatory protections. “It would be unwise to treat AI the way we did the internet and social media early on, and say, 'Oh, we can wait until later to implement some guardrails,'” Heinrich says. “This is very fast-moving technology, and the opportunities for great things are enormous, but the opportunities for abuse are also substantial.” Background on Heinrich’s Leadership on AI: Heinrich is among leading lawmakers in Congress spearheading bipartisan effo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-leger-fernandez-stansbury-welcome-2-million-to-help-new-mexicos-working-families-lower-energy-costs-make-homes-more-energy-efficient | Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández, Stansbury Welcome $2 Million to Help New Mexico’s Working Families Lower Energy Costs, Make Homes More Energy Efficient | 2024-09-04 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) welcomed $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help working families in New Mexico lower energy costs by making their homes more energy efficient. The funding was made possible through the DOE Weatherization Assistance Program’s Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) grant. This federal grant will fund weatherization projects for 85 housing units across New Mexico. These projects will include installing energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, solar panels, and electrical upgrades. At least half of the funds will be directed to disadvantaged communities through a partnership with Central New Mexico Housing Corporation (CNMHC), a minority-led nonprofit. “Energy-efficient homes contribute to healthier, cleaner communities and lower energy costs,” said Heinrich. “I’m pleased to welcome $2 million to help New Mexico’s working families access the tools and materials they need to make their homes more energy efficient and lower their utility bills. I will keep fighting hard to ensure everyone is included in the clean energy future New Mexico is pioneering.” “I’m proud to welcome $2 million to help reduce energy costs for New Mexican families,”said Luján. “This funding will allow families to improve their home’s energy efficiency and lower their utility bills. It reflects a commitment to protecting our planet and easing financial burdens for New Mexicans. By investing in sustainable solutions, we’re creating a greener future and stronger local economies." “This grant will help working families in New Mexico keep more of their paychecks by reducing their energy bills through energy-efficient home improvements. Energy-efficient homes not only help make our air and water cleaner, they also keep families safer and healthier,” said Leger Fernández. "Th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-celebrates-launch-of-home-energy-rebates-program-in-new-mexico | Heinrich Celebrates Launch of Home Energy Rebates Program in New Mexico | 2024-09-03 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Program based on Heinrich’s Zero-Emission Homes Act and passed into law through the Inflation Reduction Act will help working families in New Mexico make homes more energy efficient and purchase clean and efficient appliances, lower energy bills, and create healthier homes ALBUQUERQUE - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, joined Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) David M. Turk to announce the first phase in the State of New Mexico's rollout of the federally funded Home Energy Rebates Program that Heinrich authored and secured in the landmark Inflation Reduction Act. New Mexico is the third state in the nation to begin launching the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) portion of the rebate program – and the first to do so at the point-of-sale in retail stores. This program in the Inflation Reduction Act is based on Heinrich’s Zero Emission Homes Act, which he introduced in 2021. Once the program is fully online, these rebates will enable lower- and moderate-income households in New Mexico to save on energy efficiency improvements such as insulation, air sealing, and heat pumps that reduce whole-home energy consumption. PHOTOS/VIDEOS: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich celebrates New Mexico’s launch of the first phase of the Home Energy Rebates Program he authored and secured in the Inflation Reduction Act to lower energy costs for working families and create healthier homes. “I led the fight to create and fund a rebate program that would help families with the upfront costs of high-efficiency electric home appliances. Today, New Mexico is launching the first phase of that very program,” said Heinrich. “After this, I am eager for the state to continue rolling out the program I wrote and passed into law, so that all New Mexicans can enjoy the benefits of high-efficiency appliances — from heat pumps for home heating and cooling to induction stovetops and electric clothes dryers… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/video-heinrich-statement-on-labor-day | VIDEO: Heinrich Statement on Labor Day | 2024-09-02 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in recognition of Labor Day. VIDEO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich Labor Day Statement, September 2, 2024. “I grew up in a proud union home. My father was a lineman and a member of the IBEW. His union wages allowed me to attend college, provided my family with a ticket to the middle class, and gave my parents stability and peace of mind in their retirement. These are opportunities that every American deserves. “Unions have a proven track record of improving wages, benefits, and working conditions for their members. Whether you are a plumber, a nurse, or a firefighter, public employee or service industry worker, organized labor has notched some major victories in the last few years. But it should be easier to join a union, not harder. That’s why I’m fighting to pass the PRO Act in Congress to finally protect workers’ right to organize under law. “The historic investments we’ve delivered under the Biden-Harris Administration have created thousands of new skilled trades jobs in New Mexico. Union workers in the trades are building new advanced manufacturing facilities, constructing the SunZia Transmission Line, which will facilitate the largest clean energy infrastructure project ever built in the Western Hemisphere, and helping us electrify our homes, schools, and businesses. “Over the next decade, we will need to fill thousands of job openings in the skilled trades. For electricians, plumbers and pipefitters, carpenters, HVAC technicians, and utility line workers. These will be union careers that New Mexicans can build their families around. Which is why I’m fighting to expand access to union training programs and apprenticeships. These pathways toward stable union careers can start as early as high school. And they will help us address rising workforce shortages and grow our economy. “On this Labor Day, I’m proud to recognize the role that organized labor has long played in building the middle class. And I remain committed to c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-vasquez-welcome-over-35-million-to-help-nonprofits-and-faith-based-organizations-with-energy-efficiency-upgrades | Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez Welcome Over $3.5 Million to Help Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations with Energy Efficiency Upgrades | 2024-08-30 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement that it has awarded $3,536,789 from the Infrastructure Law’s Renew America’s Nonprofits Program to the Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation in Las Cruces, N.M. Last fall, Heinrich, Luján, and Vasquez announced that Tierra del Sol was one of only nine nonprofits selected in the nation to participate in the Renew America’s Nonprofits Program — a first-of-its-kind investment established through the Infrastructure Law to help nonprofits make energy efficiency improvements that will create cleaner, healthier community spaces, while generating cost savings so critical funds can be redirected toward mission-driven work. Now that these new federal resources have been announced, Tierra del Sol plans to partner with the New Mexico State University/Doña Ana Community College Environmental and Energy Technologies Program and the New Mexico Building Trades Council to assist nonprofit and faith-based organizations in New Mexico, Arizona,and Texas install energy efficiency upgrades to their facilities, including replacing roof insulation, windows, water heaters, and HVAC systems. Tierra del Sol will also provide energy efficiency upgrades to senior housing complexes across New Mexico, providing comfort and lower energy costs to residents. “New Mexico’s nonprofit organizations do important work providing for our communities and our neighbors in need,” said Heinrich. “Reducing their operating costs with energy efficiency upgrades will allow them to devote more resources toward their core missions. I’m proud to see Tierra del Sol, NMSU, DACC, and the New Mexico Building Trades Council working together to support the success of nonprofit organizations throughout our state. This is just the latest way that the Infrastructure Law is helping us build a cleaner, healthier, and more affor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-welcome-nomination-of-sarah-davenport-for-us-district-court-for-the-district-of-new-mexico | Heinrich, Luján Welcome Nomination of Sarah Davenport for U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico | 2024-08-28 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) welcomed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Sarah Davenport for U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. “Sarah Davenport has built an impressive legal career as a federal prosecutor in New Mexico and strong roots in her home community of Las Cruces,” said Heinrich and Luján. “We are grateful to President Biden for moving quickly to fill this vacancy so we can ensure the District of New Mexico has the capacity to serve the people of our state, delivering justice, and upholding the rule of law. We look forward to supporting Ms. Davenport’s nomination and call on our colleagues in the Senate to advance her confirmation expeditiously.” Sarah Morgan Davenport has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces, New Mexico, since 2009. In that capacity, her practice has focused on prosecuting complex, multi-defendant criminal cases. From 2008 to 2009, Ms. Davenport served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces. And from 2006 to 2008, she served as an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Law Clerk with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico in 2006 and her B.M. from the University of New Mexico in 1998. In June, Heinrich and Luján commended the Honorable William Paul Johnson, who announced his intention to retire from regular active service as a United States District Court Judge effective in January 2025, after 23 years of distinguished service on the federal bench. The soon-to-be vacant seat on the District Court for the District of New Mexico, which Davenport has been nominated to fill, will be based in Las Cruces, N.M. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z |
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nm-congressional-delegation-welcomes-166-million-to-support-safe-orderly-and-humane-asylum-process-in-new-mexico | N.M. Congressional Delegation Welcomes $16.6 Million to Support Safe, Orderly and Humane Asylum Process in New Mexico | 2024-08-28 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Democrat | Senate | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | heinrich | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. SenatorMartin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee,U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez(D-N.M.) arewelcoming $16.6 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded to organizations in New Mexico that are helping U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintain order at the border by assisting asylumseekers who are lawfully processed into the United States. The funding, provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and CBP, comes through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), which the delegation secured $650 million for in the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill that passed earlier this year. The funding announced today includes: Through the Shelter and Services Program, DHS directly supports state, local, and non-profit service providers who assist the federal government by providing essential services—such as food, shelter, clothing, acute medical care, and transportation—to individuals and families after they leave Department of Homeland Security custody and await their immigration court proceedings. SSP is the successor program to Heinrich’s successful, bipartisan negotiations in 2019 to authorize reimbursement of funds for localities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in New Mexico and elsewhere under the already existing Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) at FEMA. “I’m grateful to the many New Mexicans who have stepped up to help migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers who have arrived in our country, abiding by all of the requirements of our asylum system. But our local communities, churches, and nonprofits should not have to bear the financial burden of our nation’s broken immigration system. That’s why I spearheaded the original bipartisan effort to deliver funding for these organizations, and it’s why I am pleased to deliver these Shelter and Services Program funds now to continue… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z |
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