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| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-statement-on-bears-ears-national-monument | Heinrich Statement On Bears Ears National Monument | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Statement On Bears Ears National Monument Wednesday, December 28, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on President Obama's designation of the Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah: "The Bears Ears region, a spectacular landscape with its big skies and red rocks east of the Colorado River and south of Canyonlands National Park, includes thousands of historic and cultural sites with deep meaning to numerous Native American tribes. The Navajo, Zuni, Cochiti, Ute Mountain Ute, Hopi, Uintah and Ouray Ute, and many others should be proud of the years of tireless work they committed to making this day possible. They raised their voices about how closely tied the Bears Ears region is to their people and told the stories of the legacy left in the canyons and on the mesas by their ancestors. Bears Ears is sacred ground and the tribes will now have a say in the stewardship and management of it. America’s public lands are part of the fabric of our democracy. I thank President Obama for recognizing the extraordinary history of Bears Ears and protecting these lands for our children and all future generations." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-welcomes-designation-of-bears-ears-national-monument | Udall Welcomes Designation of Bears Ears National Monument | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 28, 2016 Udall Welcomes Designation of Bears Ears National Monument WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee and lead Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee for Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, praised President Obama's decision to create the Bears Ears National Monument. The region of Southern Utah has been important for Native Americans for millennia, and it is also an area where Udall's ancestor, Jacob Hamblin, once worked to build relations between Mormon pioneers and Native American Tribes. "The Bears Ears region is a spectacularly beautiful region and the ancestral home of many Southwestern Native American Tribes. Navajo, Ute, Uintah, Zuni, Hopi, and other Native American people depend on the land for traditional livelihoods and cultural practices. Yet for years it has faced the threats of looting, vandalism, and energy development. Today's action is the result of years of work by Tribal members who raised awareness of these threats and the importance of preserving the area. I want to thank all of the advocates for their tireless work to protect this important cultural landscape. It is significant that for the first time, Native American Tribes will co-manage a national monument with the federal government. "I also thank President Obama, who has been a strong advocate for conservation. As a Westerner and an outdoorsman, I appreciate the work he has done to protect our most treasured places, including the Rio Grande del Norte and Organ Mountains Desert Peaks national monuments in New Mexico. The Bears Ears and Gold Butte monuments created today in Utah and Nevada are important additions to his legacy of smart and courageous work to conserve the most special places in our landscape so they will endure for generations to come." Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2494 | Udall, Heinrich Announce $10.9 Million in Grants to Help NM End Homelessness [press_release] | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 23, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Announce $10.9 Million in Grants to Help NM End Homelessness Funding represents $500,000 increase over FY16; will help families, rural veterans, individuals across the state WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed $10.9 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development grants to help New Mexico families, veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness. The grants will go to communities across the state, including five new organizations and four others that did not receive funding last year. The total represents an increase of about $500,000 over last year for Continuum of Care programs."Everyone deserves a quality place to call home, and this funding is particularly welcome news at the holidays. The grants will help families and veterans across our state find a safe place to live, either in the form of rental assistance, supportive housing or temporary shelters," Udall said. "Our goal is to end homelessness permanently, and I'm proud that several New Mexico communities are making real progress. I'm concerned that some in Washington are proposing dangerous cuts in housing assistance. These community-based grant programs are helping to end the cycle of homelessness, and I will fight as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee against any proposals that would prevent New Mexicans from getting the help they need to get back on their feet permanently.""Stable housing is the foundation for economic security. These federal resources will go towards efforts to end homelessness in communities across New Mexico," Heinrich said. "I am proud of the important work these local organizations do every day to connect youth, families, and veterans experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter, lifesaving services, and pathways toward economic stability and permanent housing. I will continue fighting to ensure our communities have the resources they need to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2495 | Udall: 'Washington Republicans' Plan to Repeal the ACA Would be a Public Health, Economic and Jobs Disaster' for NM [press_release] | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 23, 2016 Udall: 'Washington Republicans' Plan to Repeal the ACA Would be a Public Health, Economic and Jobs Disaster' for NM WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement about the impact that repealing Obamacare would have on New Mexico families and the state's economy: "Before the Affordable Care Act, New Mexico had one of the nation's highest percentages of people without health insurance. For tens of thousands of citizens, everything but emergency health care was mostly out of reach. Today, thanks to the ACA, that number has been cut in half and continues to improve -- 360,000 New Mexicans gained coverage after the ACA was implemented and Medicaid was expanded. I have heard from countless people who are relieved that for the first time in their lives, they can see a doctor without worrying about going broke. And while our state's overall economy has lagged, the ACA has been an economic driver for New Mexico. Seven of the top 10 fastest-growing job categories in the state are in the health care field, and overall, one in five jobs is related to health care. "For those concrete, measurable reasons, I strongly believe that Washington Republicans' plan to repeal the ACA would be a public health, economic and jobs disaster. Repeal threatens to eliminate health care access for tens of thousands of New Mexicans and cost our state $2.2 billion in lost funding annually by 2019. Even more shockingly, Donald Trump and Washington Republicans have no plan to protect people or replace it. New Mexico did the right thing by expanding Medicaid and setting up a state health insurance exchange, and all New Mexico leaders should speak with a unified voice in saying that recklessly repealing the ACA would cause serious damage to New Mexico families and our economy." Print Email Tweet Next Article … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20161227180343/http://www.tomudall.senate.gov/?p=blog&id=2493 | Season's Greetings [blog] | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | web.archive.org | legacy | Dear Friend, This holiday season, as we gather together with family and friends and count our blessings, it is important that we remember our brave men and women in the military who sacrifice so much for our freedom. Many of our troops are spending the holiday season far away from home, serving American interests and values overseas. New Mexico and America are enormously grateful for everything that our service members and their families do on our behalf, and I know you'll join me in keeping them in your thoughts. Watch my holiday message to our troops deployed at home and abroad. It is my honor and privilege to serve New Mexico as U.S. Senator, and I am humbled every day by the opportunity I have been given to fight for New Mexicans in Washington D.C. Jill and I wish you and yours safe holidays and a happy new year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/udall-heinrich-announce-109-million-in-grants-to-help-nm-end-homelessness | Udall, Heinrich Announce $10.9 Million in Grants to Help NM End Homelessness | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Udall, Heinrich Announce $10.9 Million in Grants to Help NM End Homelessness Funding represents $500,000 increase over FY16 Will help families, rural veterans, individuals across the state Friday, December 23, 2016 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed $10.9 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development grants to help New Mexico families, veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness. The grants will go to communities across the state, including five new organizations and four others that did not receive funding last year. The total represents an increase of about $500,000 over last year for Continuum of Care programs. "Everyone deserves a quality place to call home, and this funding is particularly welcome news at the holidays. The grants will help families and veterans across our state find a safe place to live, either in the form of rental assistance, supportive housing or temporary shelters," Udall said. "Our goal is to end homelessness permanently, and I'm proud that several New Mexico communities are making real progress. I'm concerned that some in Washington are proposing dangerous cuts in housing assistance. These community-based grant programs are helping to end the cycle of homelessness, and I will fight as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee against any proposals that would prevent New Mexicans from getting the help they need to get back on their feet permanently." “Stable housing is the foundation for economic security. These federal resources will go towards efforts to end homelessness in communities across New Mexico," Heinrich said. "I am proud of the important work these local organizations do every day to connect youth, families, and veterans experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter, lifesaving services, and pathways toward economic stability and permanent housing. I will continue fighting to ensure our communities have the resources they need to help people find their way home.” Below is a lis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/season-and-039s-greetings | Season's Greetings | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 23, 2016 Season's Greetings Dear Friend, This holiday season, as we gather together with family and friends and count our blessings, it is important that we remember our brave men and women in the military who sacrifice so much for our freedom. Many of our troops are spending the holiday season far away from home, serving American interests and values overseas. New Mexico and America are enormously grateful for everything that our service members and their families do on our behalf, and I know you'll join me in keeping them in your thoughts. Watch my holiday message to our troops deployed at home and abroad. It is my honor and privilege to serve New Mexico as U.S. Senator, and I am humbled every day by the opportunity I have been given to fight for New Mexicans in Washington D.C. Jill and I wish you and yours safe holidays and a happy new year. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-and-039washington-republicans-and-039-plan-to-repeal-the-aca-would-be-a-public-health-economic-and-jobs-disaster-and-039-for-nm | Udall: 'Washington Republicans' Plan to Repeal the ACA Would be a Public Health, Economic and Jobs Disaster' for NM | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 23, 2016 Udall: 'Washington Republicans' Plan to Repeal the ACA Would be a Public Health, Economic and Jobs Disaster' for NM WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement about the impact that repealing Obamacare would have on New Mexico families and the state's economy: "Before the Affordable Care Act, New Mexico had one of the nation's highest percentages of people without health insurance. For tens of thousands of citizens, everything but emergency health care was mostly out of reach. Today, thanks to the ACA, that number has been cut in half and continues to improve -- 360,000 New Mexicans gained coverage after the ACA was implemented and Medicaid was expanded. I have heard from countless people who are relieved that for the first time in their lives, they can see a doctor without worrying about going broke. And while our state's overall economy has lagged, the ACA has been an economic driver for New Mexico. Seven of the top 10 fastest-growing job categories in the state are in the health care field, and overall, one in five jobs is related to health care. "For those concrete, measurable reasons, I strongly believe that Washington Republicans' plan to repeal the ACA would be a public health, economic and jobs disaster. Repeal threatens to eliminate health care access for tens of thousands of New Mexicans and cost our state $2.2 billion in lost funding annually by 2019. Even more shockingly, Donald Trump and Washington Republicans have no plan to protect people or replace it. New Mexico did the right thing by expanding Medicaid and setting up a state health insurance exchange, and all New Mexico leaders should speak with a unified voice in saying that recklessly repealing the ACA would cause serious damage to New Mexico families and our economy." Print Email Tweet Next Article … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-heinrich-announce-109-million-in-grants-to-help-nm-end-homelessness | Udall, Heinrich Announce $10.9 Million in Grants to Help NM End Homelessness | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 23, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Announce $10.9 Million in Grants to Help NM End Homelessness Funding represents $500,000 increase over FY16; will help families, rural veterans, individuals across the state WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed $10.9 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development grants to help New Mexico families, veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness. The grants will go to communities across the state, including five new organizations and four others that did not receive funding last year. The total represents an increase of about $500,000 over last year for Continuum of Care programs. "Everyone deserves a quality place to call home, and this funding is particularly welcome news at the holidays. The grants will help families and veterans across our state find a safe place to live, either in the form of rental assistance, supportive housing or temporary shelters," Udall said. "Our goal is to end homelessness permanently, and I'm proud that several New Mexico communities are making real progress. I'm concerned that some in Washington are proposing dangerous cuts in housing assistance. These community-based grant programs are helping to end the cycle of homelessness, and I will fight as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee against any proposals that would prevent New Mexicans from getting the help they need to get back on their feet permanently." "Stable housing is the foundation for economic security. These federal resources will go towards efforts to end homelessness in communities across New Mexico," Heinrich said. "I am proud of the important work these local organizations do every day to connect youth, families, and veterans experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter, lifesaving services, and pathways toward economic stability and permanent housing. I will continue fighting to ensure our communities have the resources they need … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2492 | Following Reports that President-elect Trump's Cabinet Nominees are Slow-Walking Full Disclosure of Key Information, Senate Democratic Ranking Members Say Process Shouldn't Move Forward Before all Documents are Turned Over & Reviewed [press_release] | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 22, 2016 Following Reports that President-elect Trump's Cabinet Nominees are Slow-Walking Full Disclosure of Key Information, Senate Democratic Ranking Members Say Process Shouldn't Move Forward Before all Documents are Turned Over & Reviewed WASHINGTON - Following reports that President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees have not yet provided the relevant Senate Committees with important documentation, such as a completed financial disclosure statement, ethics agreement signed by the Office of Government Ethics, and more ahead of their confirmation hearings, the Democratic Ranking Members of 16 committees in the United States Senate today issued the following joint statement of principles for vetting the president-elect's nominees: Statement of Principles for Vetting Cabinet Nominees of President-elect Donald J. Trump: "The United States Senate has a rich, bipartisan tradition of vetting nominees to the President's Cabinet. We hope to continue that tradition with our colleagues in the Republican Majority because the American people are entitled to a fair and open consideration process for all executive nominations. Therefore, a Cabinet nomination should only proceed to a mark-up in Committee if: - The nominee has cleared an FBI background check - The nominee provides a completed financial disclosure statement and ethics agreement signed by the Office of Government Ethics - The nominee has satisfied reasonable requests for additional information and Members have time to review that material." U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations U.S. Senator Tom Carper Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Judiciary U.S. Senator Claire Mc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/udall-and-heinrich-announce-funding-to-sandia-national-labs-for-crop-technologies-that-will-save-water-and-decrease-carbon-emissions | Udall and Heinrich Announce Funding to Sandia National Labs for Crop Technologies that will Save Water and Decrease Carbon Emissions | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Udall and Heinrich Announce Funding to Sandia National Labs for Crop Technologies that will Save Water and Decrease Carbon Emissions Thursday, December 22, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that Sandia National Laboratories will receive $2.4 million to identify crops that take in less water, reduce the need for nitrogen fertilizer, trap carbon deep in the soil, and improve soil quality. The project is being funded through one of the newest programs of the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), the Rhizosphere Observations Optimizing Terrestrial Sequestration (ROOTS). ROOTS seeks to respond to the growing problem of soil “carbon debt” by advancing crops that are better able to capture carbon from the atmosphere and store them in their root systems and the surrounding soil. Advances in agriculture have resulted in a ten-fold increase in crop yield over the past century. But that increased yield has contributed to reduced soil quality, diminishing its ability to support healthy crops over time -- increasing the need for water and pollution-heavy fertilizer. Sandia's project is one of 10 selected for funding through ARPA-E's ROOTS program, which altogether will receive $35 million to develop crops that could improve soil quality, reduce the reliance on fertilizer, use less water and generate less carbon pollution, making future agriculture more productive and resilient from climate change and drought. Sandia’s team will focus on developing sensor technologies and data analytics and modeling to more easily and accurately measure crop and soil conditions. "Farmers and anyone else who relies on water and weather know that New Mexico is in the bull's eye when it comes to the impacts of climate change. It's imperitive that we take steps to reduce global warming, while also developing ways to adapt -- including getting the most out of every drop of water. This innovative research at Sandia will help futur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-to-volunteer-at-roadrunner-food-bank-and-highlight-new-resources-to-fight-opioid-epidemic | Heinrich To Volunteer at Roadrunner Food Bank And Highlight New Resources To Fight Opioid Epidemic | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich To Volunteer at Roadrunner Food Bank And Highlight New Resources To Fight Opioid Epidemic Wednesday, December 21, 2016 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M), will be at in Albuquerque today, Wednesday, December 21, to volunteer at the Roadrunner Food Bank and highlight the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, which provides critically needed new resources for New Mexico and other states struggling to treat and prevent the growing prescription opioid abuse epidemic. This morning at 9 a.m., Senator Heinrich and members of his staff will volunteer at Roadrunner Food Bank to prepare food for holiday distribution. Roadrunner is the largest food bank in New Mexico and helps 70,000 hungry New Mexicans each week. Senator Heinrich will also receive a briefing on Roadrunner's new energy storage project with representatives from Affordable Solar and the Roadrunner staff. In the afternoon at 1:30 p.m., Senator Heinrich will receive training on opioid and heroin overdose prevention and host a roundtable. Senator Heinrich will announce critical funding opportunities that will be available to New Mexico and discuss the ongoing opioid crisis with first responders, law enforcement, and local elected officials. Senator Heinrich will be joined by U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Damon P. Martinez. ***Press interested in attending should RSVP to press@heinrich.senate.gov or call (202) 228-1578*** Albuquerque - Wednesday, December 21, 2016 WHAT: Roadrunner Food Bank Volunteer and Solar Tour WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: 5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 WHAT: Opioid and Heroin Overdose Prevention Training and Roundtable WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Endorphin Power Company, 509 Cardenas Dr SE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87108 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lujangrisham.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lujan-grisham-proposes-bill-require-opioid-producers-pay-treatment | Lujan Grisham Proposes Bill to Require Opioid Producers to Pay for Treatment, Prevention, Research | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Michelle Lujan Grisham | L000580 | lujangrisham.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham introduced legislation today to create a permanent source of funding for opioid treatment, prevention and research. The Heroin and Opioid Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act would require opioid producers and manufacturers to pay 1-cent for every milligram of opioids they produce. The tax would generate about $2 billion in revenue a year to expand access to substance abuse treatment and prevention programs, as well as fund new research on combating the opioid epidemic. “The opioid epidemic has killed too many people, ripped too many families apart, and destroyed too many communities,” Rep. Lujan Grisham said. “Our law enforcement agencies and health care providers are already overburdened and stretched to their limits. People are dying because they do not have the help they need. My bill will help fund the programs necessary to fight this epidemic.” The revenue will be used to: • Research better strategies to treat addicts, prevent opioid addiction, and develop new pain management techniques; • Provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders; • Establish new addiction treatment and sober living facilities; • Recruit and increase reimbursement for certified mental health providers who provide substance abuse treatment in underserved communities; • Improve prescription drug monitoring programs; • Expand access to long-term residential treatment programs for addicts; and • Create an opioid take-back program. To read the text of the bill, click here. Facts about opioid abuse: • 78 Americans die every day from opioid overdoses. • Last year, New Mexico had the second highest overdose death rate in the country. • Nationwide opioid overdose deaths increased by 210% from 1999 to 2014. This past summer, Congress passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). While this was an important first step, millions continue to suffer because there is not enough funding to combat the crisis. Wi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lujangrisham.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/nm-delegation-welcomes-final-passage-protect-patrimony-resolution | NM Delegation Welcomes Final Passage of PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Condemning Trafficking of Stolen Tribal Cultural Items | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Michelle Lujan Grisham | L000580 | lujangrisham.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Today, the members of New Mexico's U.S. Senate and U.S. House delegation hailed final passage of the Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional (PROTECT) Patrimony Resolution (House Concurrent Resolution 122). The bipartisan resolution was introduced by U.S. Senator Tom Udall and U.S. Representative Steve Pearce and cosponsored by Senator Martin Heinrich in the Senate, Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham in the House. It condemns the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of Tribal cultural items and calls for several measures to be implemented to help identify and stop the illegal trafficking of Tribal cultural patrimony and secure repatriation of exported items to the rightful native American owners. The PROTECT Patrimony Resolution was approved by the House, then amended and passed in the Senate in September and passed again in its final form by the House before it adjourned this week. "Sacred Tribal cultural items are not art, they are essential to the history, cultures and traditions of Native American communities. They deserve respect at all levels of government,“ said Udall, incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. "With this resolution, Congress is telling the federal government that it must make it a priority to understand the scope of the problem, stop the illegal theft and sale of Tribal cultural items and consult with Tribes in the effort to crack down on this practice. While this resolution is a strong message to the federal government, we still have work to do, including changing the law to ensure the penalties match the crime. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of Senator Heinrich's STOP Act, which would increase the penalties and give Tribes a seat at the table in the effort to protect sacred items and patrimony, and as vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, I will continue to push for passage of that legislation and to do whatever I can to ensure that stolen Na… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lujangrisham.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/udall-heinrich-lujan-lujan-grisham-announce-passage-bipartisan-measure | Udall, Heinrich, Lujan, Lujan Grisham Announce Passage of Bipartisan Measure to Expedite Gold King Mine Spill Recovery | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Michelle Lujan Grisham | L000580 | lujangrisham.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that a bipartisan measure to expedite reimbursements to Tribal, local and state governments for costs incurred in responding to the Gold King Mine spill has passed both Houses of Congress as an amendment to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The amendment — authored by Senators Udall and Heinrich on the Senate side and introduced by Luján on the House side, and supported by all four of the lawmakers — forces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the date to reimburse governments for their emergency response efforts, directs the EPA to quickly address claims filed by individual farmers, and authorizes the EPA to coordinate with governments and pay for water monitoring efforts. “The Gold King Mine blowout has had devastating consequences for Navajo Nation and Northwestern New Mexico, spilling millions of gallons of toxic, contaminated wastewater and leaving these communities with millions of dollars in bills for critical emergency response, environmental cleanup efforts, and lost income,” said Udall, the incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. “The enactment of our bipartisan measure to expedite the Gold King Mine recovery is a victory for local governments and individuals grappling with the steep economic and environmental toll of the spill. With passage of this important amendment, we will compel the EPA – which has only reimbursed a fraction of the costs incurred by affected parties – to move expeditiously to make right this exceedingly costly disaster. Our amendment directs the EPA to reimburse Tribal, state and local governments for their essential emergency response activities, and it tells the EPA to speed up the process of addressing claims filed by individual farmers affected by the spill. In addition, the measure ensures that the EPA will coordinate with governments to pay for necessary water monitoring. While this amendm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrichndaaannouncement | Heinrich Announces Funding For Innovative STEM Education Program At KAFB And Other Key Advancements In Annual Defense Authorization | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Announces Funding For Innovative STEM Education Program At KAFB And Other Key Advancements In Annual Defense Authorization Tuesday, December 20, 2016 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Dec. 20, 2016) -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced $25 million in authorized funding for the continuation of the nationwide STARBASE program, which motivates fifth grade students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through hands-on learning in collaboration with military installations. The program in New Mexico is based at Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) La Luz Academy where scientists, engineers, and military volunteers from AFRL and other Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) organizations apply abstract principles to real world situations by giving students interactive demonstrations on the use of STEM in different settings and careers. "We need more New Mexico students who are passionate about STEM to fill the in-demand jobs at our national labs and military installations," said Sen. Heinrich. "STARBASE is a highly effective program that strengthens the relationships between the military, communities, and local school districts. The program at AFRL's La Luz Academy exposes students to STEM at a critical age and puts them on the path to become the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs." The announcement was made at KAFB where Senator Heinrich was joined by Dr. Kelly Hammett, Director of AFRL Directed Energy; Ronda Cole, Director of La Luz Academy; and Dr. Chaouki Abdallah, University of New Mexico Provost. Senator Heinrich toured La Luz Academy and met with students who have participated in the STARBASE program. The STARBASE program at La Luz Academy is geared toward students who are historically under-represented in the STEM fields and allows them to participate in a 25-hour hands-on curriculum where they solve scientific challenges related to aerospace. In New Mexico, the program has serve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-to-make-announcement-at-kafb-about-key-advancements-in-annual-defense-authorization | Heinrich To Make Announcement At KAFB About Key Advancements In Annual Defense Authorization | 2016-12-17 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich To Make Announcement At KAFB About Key Advancements In Annual Defense Authorization Saturday, December 17, 2016 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will be at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) in Albuquerque on Tuesday, December 20, at 1:30 p.m. to announce key advancements secured in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to benefit New Mexico's men and women in uniform, military installations, national laboratories, and job creation throughout the state. Senator Heinrich helped author the legislation, which sets spending levels and policies for fiscal year 2017, and served on the conference committee that negotiated the final bill Senator Heinrich will announce critical funding and new authorities he secured for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support KAFB now and into the future. He will be joined by Dr. Kelly Hammett, Director of AFRL Directed Energy; Ronda Cole, Director of La Luz Academy; and Dr. Chaouki Abdallah, University of New Mexico Provost. The press conference will be preceded by a tour of STARBASE at AFRL's La Luz Academy, which allows fifth grade students to participate in hands-on curriculum to solve scientific challenges related to aerospace. ***Members of the press interested in attending must RSVP by calling Kirtland Air Force Base at 505-846-5991 in advance to obtain access to the base.*** Albuquerque - Tuesday, December 20, 2016 WHAT: Tour and Photo Opportunity at STARBASE at AFRL's La Luz Academy WHEN: 1:30 p.m. WHERE: 1401 Maxwell St SE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87116 WHAT: Press Conference WHEN: 2:15 p.m. WHERE: 1401 Maxwell St SE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87116 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2491 | Udall, Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Comment on Sandia National Laboratories Contract Decision [press_release] | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 16, 2016 Udall, Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Comment on Sandia National Laboratories Contract Decision WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham responded to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) decision to award the management and operating contract for Sandia National Laboratories to National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia (NTESS), a subsidiary of Honeywell International. Udall is a member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee overseeing the Department of Energy's budget, and Heinrich serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Lujan Grisham represents the 1st Congressional District, which is home to Sandia and most of its 10,500 employees.The lawmakers issued the following joint statement:"Throughout the contract award process, we have supported an open and fair competition, and we congratulate NTESS on its selection while also recognizing the important and valuable contributions of the labs' current leadership team. Sandia National Laboratories plays a critical role in our national security as well as New Mexico's economy and the greater Albuquerque community. This will be a time of change and adjustment for many in the Albuquerque area, and we're committed to working to ensure there is continuity and a smooth transition over the next four months and beyond."Sandia's success in all of its missions is dependent on its workforce, as well as the businesses, universities and many others who are an integral part of its overall operation. We urge NTESS and NNSA to continue - and strengthen - the lab's workforce recruitment and retention, as well as its relationship with local small business subcontractors, entrepreneurs, business incubators, and labor organizations. We're encouraged that New Mexico's universities are part of the Universities Research Association, which will support NTESS, and we look forward to seeing the the lab continue to build a strong and mut… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/udall-heinrich-lujan-grisham-comment-on-sandia-national-laboratories-contract-decision | Udall, Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Comment on Sandia National Laboratories Contract Decision | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Udall, Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Comment on Sandia National Laboratories Contract Decision Friday, December 16, 2016 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham responded to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) decision to award the management and operating contract for Sandia National Laboratories to National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia (NTESS), a subsidiary of Honeywell International. Udall is a member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee overseeing the Department of Energy's budget, and Heinrich serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Lujan Grisham represents the 1st Congressional District, which is home to Sandia and most of its 10,500 employees. The lawmakers issued the following joint statement: "Throughout the contract award process, we have supported an open and fair competition, and we congratulate NTESS on its selection while also recognizing the important and valuable contributions of the labs’ current leadership team. Sandia National Laboratories plays a critical role in our national security as well as New Mexico's economy and the greater Albuquerque community. This will be a time of change and adjustment for many in the Albuquerque area, and we're committed to working to ensure there is continuity and a smooth transition over the next four months and beyond. "Sandia's success in all of its missions is dependent on its workforce, as well as the businesses, universities and many others who are an integral part of its overall operation. We urge NTESS and NNSA to continue — and strengthen — the lab's workforce recruitment and retention, as well as its relationship with local small business subcontractors, entrepreneurs, business incubators, and labor organizations. We're encouraged that New Mexico's universities are part of the Universities Research Association, which will support NTESS, and we look forward to seeing the th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-heinrich-lujan-grisham-comment-on-sandia-national-laboratories-contract-decision | Udall, Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Comment on Sandia National Laboratories Contract Decision | 2016-12-16 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 16, 2016 Udall, Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Comment on Sandia National Laboratories Contract Decision WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham responded to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) decision to award the management and operating contract for Sandia National Laboratories to National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia (NTESS), a subsidiary of Honeywell International. Udall is a member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee overseeing the Department of Energy's budget, and Heinrich serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Lujan Grisham represents the 1st Congressional District, which is home to Sandia and most of its 10,500 employees. The lawmakers issued the following joint statement: "Throughout the contract award process, we have supported an open and fair competition, and we congratulate NTESS on its selection while also recognizing the important and valuable contributions of the labs' current leadership team. Sandia National Laboratories plays a critical role in our national security as well as New Mexico's economy and the greater Albuquerque community. This will be a time of change and adjustment for many in the Albuquerque area, and we're committed to working to ensure there is continuity and a smooth transition over the next four months and beyond. "Sandia's success in all of its missions is dependent on its workforce, as well as the businesses, universities and many others who are an integral part of its overall operation. We urge NTESS and NNSA to continue - and strengthen - the lab's workforce recruitment and retention, as well as its relationship with local small business subcontractors, entrepreneurs, business incubators, and labor organizations. We're encouraged that New Mexico's universities are part of the Universities Research Association, which will support NTESS, and we look forward to seeing the the lab continue to build a strong and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2490 | Udall Statement on Trump's Planned Nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke to head Interior Department [press_release] | 2016-12-15 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 15, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Planned Nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke to head Interior Department WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, ranking member of the Appropriations subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, made the following statement about President-elect Trump's announcement that he has chosen to nominate Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke to be Secretary of the Interior:"As a senator from a Western state where hunting, fishing and other recreation are central to the economy, I feel strongly that we need our Interior Secretary to fight to defend our nation's legacy of keeping public lands in public hands for the benefit of all Americans. If he becomes our Interior Secretary, Congressman Zinke will need to be able to stand up to those who are threatening to make radical proposals that will upset the balance between responsible stewardship and natural resource development on America's public lands, and that could erase the bedrock environmental laws and policies that protect the water we drink, the air we breathe and the fabric of our ecosystems. The Department of the Interior also has important responsibilities to America's Tribal nations that the next Secretary must take very seriously. It is a big challenge, and I look forward to hearing more from Congressman Zinke about the Trump Administration's plans and his vision for these issues during the confirmation process." Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-staff-to-hold-mobile-office-hours-in-veguita-and-los-lunas | Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Veguita and Los Lunas | 2016-12-15 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Veguita and Los Lunas Thursday, December 15, 2016 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Veguita on Tuesday, December 20, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Veguita Senior Center and Los Lunas from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Fred Luna Multi-Generational Center. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs. All are encouraged to attend. Constituents who are not able to attend Mobile Office Hours can visit the Helping You section of Senator Heinrich's online office at www.Heinrich.Senate.Gov. Veguita - Tuesday, December 20, 2016 WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff WHAT: Mobile Office Hours WHEN: From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHERE: Veguita Senior Center, 894 Hwy 304, Veguita, NM 87062 QUESTIONS: Contact Senator Heinrich's Albuquerque Office (505) 346-6601 Los Lunas - Tuesday, December 20, 2016 WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff WHAT: Mobile Office Hours WHEN: From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Fred Luna Multi-Generational Center, 197 Don Pasqual Road, Los Lunas, NM 87031 QUESTIONS: Contact Senator Heinrich's Albuquerque Office (505) 346-6601 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-statement-on-trump-and-039s-planned-nomination-of-rep-ryan-zinke-to-head-interior-department | Udall Statement on Trump's Planned Nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke to head Interior Department | 2016-12-15 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 15, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Planned Nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke to head Interior Department WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, ranking member of the Appropriations subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, made the following statement about President-elect Trump's announcement that he has chosen to nominate Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke to be Secretary of the Interior: "As a senator from a Western state where hunting, fishing and other recreation are central to the economy, I feel strongly that we need our Interior Secretary to fight to defend our nation's legacy of keeping public lands in public hands for the benefit of all Americans. If he becomes our Interior Secretary, Congressman Zinke will need to be able to stand up to those who are threatening to make radical proposals that will upset the balance between responsible stewardship and natural resource development on America's public lands, and that could erase the bedrock environmental laws and policies that protect the water we drink, the air we breathe and the fabric of our ecosystems. The Department of the Interior also has important responsibilities to America's Tribal nations that the next Secretary must take very seriously. It is a big challenge, and I look forward to hearing more from Congressman Zinke about the Trump Administration's plans and his vision for these issues during the confirmation process." Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2484 | Democratic Senators Call on Trump Education Secretary Nominee DeVos to Pay $5.3 Million in Unpaid Fines for Election Violations [press_release] | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2016 Democratic Senators Call on Trump Education Secretary Nominee DeVos to Pay $5.3 Million in Unpaid Fines for Election Violations Senators say group run by DeVos, nominated to administer nation's student loan programs, showed blatant willingness to 'avoid paying legally obligated public debts' WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced that they are calling on President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, to ensure payment of the $5.3 million in fines and penalties owed by DeVos' All Children Matter Political Action Committee (PAC) for campaign finance violations dating back to 2008. All Children Matter broke Ohio election law by illegally funneling $870,000 in contributions from its nationwide PAC to its Ohio affiliate - and accordingly, the state of Ohio levied a record fine of more than $5 million against DeVos' group. Yet nearly a decade later, the PAC has not paid the debts for its illegal activities. In a letter to DeVos, the senators expressed their deep concern at the willingness of DeVos' PAC to both brazenly disregard election law and blatantly refuse to take responsibility and pay its fines. The senators noted that, as Secretary of Education, DeVos would be responsible for seeing to the timely repayment of debt from student loan borrowers - even as the PAC she chaired refused to pay fines that are nearly a decade old. Roughly 44 million Americans owe nearly $1.3 trillion in federal student loans, creating a crushing debt burden for individuals struggling to make their payments. But when All Children Matter broke election law and was fined a record $5.3 million, DeVos' group chose to simply cease operations and disband, rather than taking responsibility for its debts. "The blatant disregard for the law that your PAC demonstrat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2485 | Udall Among Senators Calling for National Intelligence Estimate of Russian Tampering in US Election, Request Confirmation of Justice Department Investigation [press_release] | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2016 Udall Among Senators Calling for National Intelligence Estimate of Russian Tampering in US Election, Request Confirmation of Justice Department Investigation In letters to director James Clapper, Attorney General Lynch, senators push administration on Russian hacks WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall joined Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Bob Casey (D-Penn.), and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in calling for a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) to determine the extent of Russian intervention in the 2016 presidential election, accompanied by an unclassified summary of its key judgments by Jan. 20, 2017. An NIE is the formal, authoritative assessment of the Director of National Intelligence related to a particular national security issue, which reflects the collective judgment of the nation's 16 intelligence agencies. The senators also called on Attorney General Loretta Lynch to publicly confirm that nonpartisan career Justice Department officials are conducting a criminal investigation into the matter, and if not, to open one immediately. On Friday, the Washington Post reported that the CIA concluded in a secret assessment that Russia intervened in the election to assist Donald Trump. "Direct and deliberate interference in our election is an unprecedented breach and threat to U.S. democracy and national security-it is absolutely critical that information about these matters be disclosed to the public and to Congress," the senators said. "We strongly support calls for bipartisan investigations by Congress-this issue requires the full attention of the executive and legislative branches alike, and a conclusive, public national intelligence estimate will lay out the facts for the American people. The public also needs transparency and reassurance that federal law enforcement is actively i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2486 | Udall, Heinrich Announce Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers [press_release] | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Announce Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers WASHINGTON - Today U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed passage of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) -- which includes a facility in Artesia, N.M. -- to ensure that our federal law enforcement officials and first responders are adequately trained for national security events, domestic threats, and combating terrorism. The bill passed the Senate early Saturday morning and passed the House on Tuesday and is now headed to the president to be signed into law.Each year, FLETC's facilities in Artesia and four other locations deliver a range of training to 96 federal partner organizations, including the U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Altogether, FLETC trains more than 70,000 federal, state, local, and international law enforcement officers at five locations, and it employs more than 575 New Mexicans."FLETC's unique training opportunities make it an important part of our effort to meet security needs here in the United States and abroad, making it a top training center for many agencies. It is also an important employer in Southeastern New Mexico. But its mission hasn't been reviewed and updated by Congress since 2003," Udall said. "This legislation makes important improvements that recognize FLETC's role in training federal law enforcement officers who are to the security of our nation and our communities, particularly on the border and in Indian Country. It will ensure that FLETC can continue its mission and provide high-quality, cost-effective law enforcement training." "Our dedicated FLETC staff in Artesia works hard to make sure that federal law enforcement agents from across the United States get the best quality training. The site includes a full range of facilitiesâ?? for training border patrol agents and commercial pilots who volunteer their time to become part of our nation's f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2487 | Udall Visits UNM's Project ECHO to Discuss Impact of ECHO Model on Access to Rural Health Care [press_release] | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2016 Udall Visits UNM's Project ECHO to Discuss Impact of ECHO Model on Access to Rural Health Care Udall supported bill to expand ECHO model across the nation - bill passed Congress and now awaits Obama's signature to become law ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall visited with Project ECHO leaders at the University of New Mexico to discuss their innovative model to expand health care in rural communities. Udall sat in on a demonstration of a teleECHO clinic during a roundtable with rural providers over video-conference and met with the project's founder, Dr. Sanjeev Arora, to discuss how the ECHO model has improved rural access to health care. Udall is a longtime supporter of the innovative tele-health program, which connects health care specialists and experts to primary care physicians in hard-to-reach areas using interactive video-conferencing. Originally designed to combat the Hepatitis-C epidemic in New Mexico, Project ECHO now enables patients to get treatment for a diverse array of disease conditions from various levels of health care providers, and it has grown to serve communities nationwide and internationally. In the Senate, Udall cosponsored the ECHO Act, a bill to continue expanding the ECHO model across the country by integrating it into existing programs at the Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to health care in rural communities throughout the nation. The bill passed the Senate unanimously last month and is expected to be signed by the president shortly."I came to UNM to hear an update from Dr. Arora about the incredible work of Project ECHO, which is one of the most innovative models for expanding health care in rural communities across the world," Udall said. "Dr. Arora tackled a serious health care challenge head-on by developing Project ECHO, and this is the kind of innovation that stems from a community coming together t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/udall-heinrich-announce-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-reauthorize-federal-law-enforcement-training-centers | Udall, Heinrich Announce Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Udall, Heinrich Announce Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Wednesday, December 14, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed passage of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) -- which includes a facility in Artesia, N.M. -- to ensure that our federal law enforcement officials and first responders are adequately trained for national security events, domestic threats, and combating terrorism. The bill passed the Senate early Saturday morning and passed the House on Tuesday and is now headed to the president to be signed into law. Each year, FLETC’s facilities in Artesia and four other locations deliver a range of training to 96 federal partner organizations, including the U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Altogether, FLETC trains more than 70,000 federal, state, local, and international law enforcement officers at five locations, and it employs more than 575 New Mexicans. "FLETC's unique training opportunities make it an important part of our effort to meet security needs here in the United States and abroad, making it a top training center for many agencies. It is also an important employer in Southeastern New Mexico. But its mission hasn't been reviewed and updated by Congress since 2003," Udall said. "This legislation makes important improvements that recognize FLETC's role in training federal law enforcement officers who are to the security of our nation and our communities, particularly on the border and in Indian Country. It will ensure that FLETC can continue its mission and provide high-quality, cost-effective law enforcement training." "Our dedicated FLETC staff in Artesia works hard to make sure that federal law enforcement agents from across the United States get the best quality training. The site includes a full range of facilities for training border patrol agents and commercial pilots who volunteer the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/democratic-senators-call-on-trump-education-secretary-nominee-devos-to-pay-53-million-in-unpaid-fines-for-election-violations | Democratic Senators Call on Trump Education Secretary Nominee DeVos to Pay $5.3 Million in Unpaid Fines for Election Violations | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2016 Democratic Senators Call on Trump Education Secretary Nominee DeVos to Pay $5.3 Million in Unpaid Fines for Election Violations Senators say group run by DeVos, nominated to administer nation's student loan programs, showed blatant willingness to 'avoid paying legally obligated public debts' WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced that they are calling on President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, to ensure payment of the $5.3 million in fines and penalties owed by DeVos' All Children Matter Political Action Committee (PAC) for campaign finance violations dating back to 2008. All Children Matter broke Ohio election law by illegally funneling $870,000 in contributions from its nationwide PAC to its Ohio affiliate - and accordingly, the state of Ohio levied a record fine of more than $5 million against DeVos' group. Yet nearly a decade later, the PAC has not paid the debts for its illegal activities. In a letter to DeVos, the senators expressed their deep concern at the willingness of DeVos' PAC to both brazenly disregard election law and blatantly refuse to take responsibility and pay its fines. The senators noted that, as Secretary of Education, DeVos would be responsible for seeing to the timely repayment of debt from student loan borrowers - even as the PAC she chaired refused to pay fines that are nearly a decade old. Roughly 44 million Americans owe nearly $1.3 trillion in federal student loans, creating a crushing debt burden for individuals struggling to make their payments. But when All Children Matter broke election law and was fined a record $5.3 million, DeVos' group chose to simply cease operations and disband, rather than taking responsibility for its debts. "The blatant disregard for the law that your PAC demonstr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-among-senators-calling-for-national-intelligence-estimate-of-russian-tampering-in-us-election-request-confirmation-of-justice-department-investigation | Udall Among Senators Calling for National Intelligence Estimate of Russian Tampering in US Election, Request Confirmation of Justice Department Investigation | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2016 Udall Among Senators Calling for National Intelligence Estimate of Russian Tampering in US Election, Request Confirmation of Justice Department Investigation In letters to director James Clapper, Attorney General Lynch, senators push administration on Russian hacks WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall joined Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Bob Casey (D-Penn.), and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in calling for a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) to determine the extent of Russian intervention in the 2016 presidential election, accompanied by an unclassified summary of its key judgments by Jan. 20, 2017. An NIE is the formal, authoritative assessment of the Director of National Intelligence related to a particular national security issue, which reflects the collective judgment of the nation's 16 intelligence agencies. The senators also called on Attorney General Loretta Lynch to publicly confirm that nonpartisan career Justice Department officials are conducting a criminal investigation into the matter, and if not, to open one immediately. On Friday, the Washington Post reported that the CIA concluded in a secret assessment that Russia intervened in the election to assist Donald Trump. "Direct and deliberate interference in our election is an unprecedented breach and threat to U.S. democracy and national security-it is absolutely critical that information about these matters be disclosed to the public and to Congress," the senators said. "We strongly support calls for bipartisan investigations by Congress-this issue requires the full attention of the executive and legislative branches alike, and a conclusive, public national intelligence estimate will lay out the facts for the American people. The public also needs transparency and reassurance that federal law enforcement is actively i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-heinrich-announce-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-reauthorize-federal-law-enforcement-training-centers | Udall, Heinrich Announce Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Announce Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers WASHINGTON - Today U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich welcomed passage of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) -- which includes a facility in Artesia, N.M. -- to ensure that our federal law enforcement officials and first responders are adequately trained for national security events, domestic threats, and combating terrorism. The bill passed the Senate early Saturday morning and passed the House on Tuesday and is now headed to the president to be signed into law. Each year, FLETC's facilities in Artesia and four other locations deliver a range of training to 96 federal partner organizations, including the U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Altogether, FLETC trains more than 70,000 federal, state, local, and international law enforcement officers at five locations, and it employs more than 575 New Mexicans. "FLETC's unique training opportunities make it an important part of our effort to meet security needs here in the United States and abroad, making it a top training center for many agencies. It is also an important employer in Southeastern New Mexico. But its mission hasn't been reviewed and updated by Congress since 2003," Udall said. "This legislation makes important improvements that recognize FLETC's role in training federal law enforcement officers who are to the security of our nation and our communities, particularly on the border and in Indian Country. It will ensure that FLETC can continue its mission and provide high-quality, cost-effective law enforcement training." "Our dedicated FLETC staff in Artesia works hard to make sure that federal law enforcement agents from across the United States get the best quality training. The site includes a full range of facilities?? for training border patrol agents and commercial pilots who volunteer their time to become part of our nation's… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-visits-unm-and-039s-project-echo-to-discuss-impact-of-echo-model-on-access-to-rural-health-care | Udall Visits UNM's Project ECHO to Discuss Impact of ECHO Model on Access to Rural Health Care | 2016-12-14 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 14, 2016 Udall Visits UNM's Project ECHO to Discuss Impact of ECHO Model on Access to Rural Health Care Udall supported bill to expand ECHO model across the nation - bill passed Congress and now awaits Obama's signature to become law ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall visited with Project ECHO leaders at the University of New Mexico to discuss their innovative model to expand health care in rural communities. Udall sat in on a demonstration of a teleECHO clinic during a roundtable with rural providers over video-conference and met with the project's founder, Dr. Sanjeev Arora, to discuss how the ECHO model has improved rural access to health care. Udall is a longtime supporter of the innovative tele-health program, which connects health care specialists and experts to primary care physicians in hard-to-reach areas using interactive video-conferencing. Originally designed to combat the Hepatitis-C epidemic in New Mexico, Project ECHO now enables patients to get treatment for a diverse array of disease conditions from various levels of health care providers, and it has grown to serve communities nationwide and internationally. In the Senate, Udall cosponsored the ECHO Act, a bill to continue expanding the ECHO model across the country by integrating it into existing programs at the Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to health care in rural communities throughout the nation. The bill passed the Senate unanimously last month and is expected to be signed by the president shortly. "I came to UNM to hear an update from Dr. Arora about the incredible work of Project ECHO, which is one of the most innovative models for expanding health care in rural communities across the world," Udall said. "Dr. Arora tackled a serious health care challenge head-on by developing Project ECHO, and this is the kind of innovation that stems from a community coming together … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2482 | Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State [press_release] | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 13, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement about President-elect Trump's plan to nominate Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State: "The U.S. Secretary of State represents the United States on the world stage. Rex Tillerson is the highly paid CEO for Exxon, a multinational oil company that has made tens of billions of dollars in profit over the years, in part due to its foreign oil interests. And this raises troubling questions about what his agenda might be as America's top diplomat."With this nomination, President-elect Trump is blatantly breaking his promise to drain the swamp of wealthy special interests, and instead is proposing to give a position of vital national importance to the leader of a corporation that defends its massive profits by operating one of the largest and most expensive lobbying and political influence efforts we've ever seen. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I believe the Senate should think long and hard before confirming Exxon's CEO to represent the American people's diplomatic interests."Mr. Tillerson also reportedly has close personal ties to Vladimir Putin and the Russian government, and has lobbied against sanctioning Russia for its invasion of Crimea - a move that protected Exxon's own oil interests. This deserves particular scrutiny, especially in light of Russia's aggression on the world stage, its record of violating human rights, and the questions that have been raised about its attempt to sway the 2016 presidential election. Just yesterday, I joined the call for an independent commission to investigate Russia's alleged involvement in the 2016 election. We must conduct a complete, transparent and unbiased examination of this unprecedented interference in our democratic process, and we will need Congress and the administration - including the State Department -- to work together to prevent it from happ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2483 | Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rick Perry to Head Department of Energy [press_release] | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 13, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rick Perry to Head Department of Energy WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement on President-elect Trump's decision to nominate former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy: "I'm disappointed but not surprised that President-elect Trump intends to nominate as Secretary of Energy someone who once said he wants to eliminate the very agency he has been tapped to lead. Governor Perry's past comments show a lack of seriousness about the department's full mission, and I will be listening very closely to his current views on this matter. The majority of the Department of Energy's annual budget goes to its solemn and critical responsibilities regarding our nation's nuclear security. New Mexico's Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories are crown jewels of our nuclear security complex, and along with other key facilities across the country, keep our nation's arsenal safe, secure, and reliable, and monitor nuclear proliferation here and around the world. New Mexico is also home to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, the nation's only deep geologic facility that disposes of weapons-related nuclear waste, which is closed due to a radiological accident and still faces a difficult road to recovery. To win the confidence of the American people and the Senate, Governor Perry will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of these complex challenges and lay out a management vision to execute the difficult tasks before the department. "Finally, President-elect Trump and Governor Perry need to assure DOE's talented team of scientific, engineering and policy civil servants that their past work on climate change or any other issue will not make them a target for political persecution." Print Email Tweet Next Article Previo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-statement-on-trump-expected-nomination-of-rick-perry-as-energy-secretary | Heinrich Statement On Trump Expected Nomination Of Rick Perry As Energy Secretary | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | ALBUQUERQUE 400 Gold Avenue SW, Ste. 1080 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 p: (505) 346-6601 f: (505) 346-6780 Get Directions FARMINGTON 7450 East Main St., Ste. A Farmington, NM 87402 p: (505) 325-5030 f: (505) 325-6035 Get Directions LAS CRUCES Loretto Towne Center 505 South Main St., Ste. 148 Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 p: (575) 523-6561 f: (575) 523-6584 Get Directions ROSWELL 200 East 4th St., Ste. 300 Roswell, New Mexico 88201 p: (575) 622-7113 f: (575) 622-3538 Get Directions SANTA FE 123 East Marcy St., Ste 103 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 p: (505) 988-6647 f: (505) 992-8435 Get Directions WASHINGTON, D.C. 303 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 p: (202) 224-5521 f: (202) 228-2841 Get Directions | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-statement-on-trump-and-039s-expected-nomination-of-rex-tillerson-to-be-secretary-of-state | Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 13, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement about President-elect Trump's plan to nominate Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State: "The U.S. Secretary of State represents the United States on the world stage. Rex Tillerson is the highly paid CEO for Exxon, a multinational oil company that has made tens of billions of dollars in profit over the years, in part due to its foreign oil interests. And this raises troubling questions about what his agenda might be as America's top diplomat. "With this nomination, President-elect Trump is blatantly breaking his promise to drain the swamp of wealthy special interests, and instead is proposing to give a position of vital national importance to the leader of a corporation that defends its massive profits by operating one of the largest and most expensive lobbying and political influence efforts we've ever seen. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I believe the Senate should think long and hard before confirming Exxon's CEO to represent the American people's diplomatic interests. "Mr. Tillerson also reportedly has close personal ties to Vladimir Putin and the Russian government, and has lobbied against sanctioning Russia for its invasion of Crimea - a move that protected Exxon's own oil interests. This deserves particular scrutiny, especially in light of Russia's aggression on the world stage, its record of violating human rights, and the questions that have been raised about its attempt to sway the 2016 presidential election. Just yesterday, I joined the call for an independent commission to investigate Russia's alleged involvement in the 2016 election. We must conduct a complete, transparent and unbiased examination of this unprecedented interference in our democratic process, and we will need Congress and the administration - including the State Department -- to work together to prevent it from ha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-statement-on-trump-and-039s-expected-nomination-of-rick-perry-to-head-department-of-energy | Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rick Perry to Head Department of Energy | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 13, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rick Perry to Head Department of Energy WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement on President-elect Trump's decision to nominate former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to be Secretary of Energy: "I'm disappointed but not surprised that President-elect Trump intends to nominate as Secretary of Energy someone who once said he wants to eliminate the very agency he has been tapped to lead. Governor Perry's past comments show a lack of seriousness about the department's full mission, and I will be listening very closely to his current views on this matter. The majority of the Department of Energy's annual budget goes to its solemn and critical responsibilities regarding our nation's nuclear security. New Mexico's Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories are crown jewels of our nuclear security complex, and along with other key facilities across the country, keep our nation's arsenal safe, secure, and reliable, and monitor nuclear proliferation here and around the world. New Mexico is also home to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, the nation's only deep geologic facility that disposes of weapons-related nuclear waste, which is closed due to a radiological accident and still faces a difficult road to recovery. To win the confidence of the American people and the Senate, Governor Perry will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of these complex challenges and lay out a management vision to execute the difficult tasks before the department. "Finally, President-elect Trump and Governor Perry need to assure DOE's talented team of scientific, engineering and policy civil servants that their past work on climate change or any other issue will not make them a target for political persecution." Print Email Tweet Next Article Pre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2481 | Udall Statement on Climate Change Questions in Trump Energy Department Questionnaire [press_release] | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 12, 2016 Udall Statement on Climate Change Questions in Trump Energy Department Questionnaire WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall urged President-elect Trump to explain the reasons for his 74-point questionnaire to Department of Energy employees. The document asks detailed questions about the department's work related to climate change, including the names of employees who have attended workshops on climate change policy, and asks for associated emails and documents. Udall made the following statement:"The badgering tone of the questionnaire and its focus on particular meetings and emails related to important climate change work are troubling, and I urge the Trump transition team to clarify their intent as soon as possible. I hope it isn't to single out civil servants who are contributing important work to our understanding of climate change. Our national security relies on DOE and our national labs providing honest unbiased scientific information and advice to the president and his team. Different administrations have different policies and goals, but objective, scientific work should be a bipartisan priority." Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-statement-on-federal-and-national-lab-employees-working-on-climate-change | Heinrich Statement On Federal And National Lab Employees Working On Climate Change | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Statement On Federal And National Lab Employees Working On Climate Change Monday, December 12, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, made the following statement in response to reports that the Trump transition team is asking the U.S. Department of Energy for the names of federal and national laboratory employees who have worked on climate policy during the Obama Administration: "Reports that the Trump transition team is asking the Department of Energy for the names of any federal or national laboratory employees who worked on climate policy during the Obama Administration are extremely concerning. While we don't yet know what the President-elect intends to do with this information, we do know about his troubling climate denial statements and the record of some of his key appointees in attacking climate science. I will not tolerate any efforts by the incoming administration to intimidate scientists and researchers in the government or at our national laboratories who are tackling some of our nation's greatest challenges, including climate change." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-statement-on-obama-decision-to-maintain-torture-report-in-presidential-papers | Heinrich Statement On Obama Decision To Maintain Torture Report In Presidential Papers | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Statement On Obama Decision To Maintain Torture Report In Presidential Papers Monday, December 12, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement on President Obama’s decision to maintain the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence’s report on the CIA detention and interrogation program in his presidential papers. “The Senate torture report, and the lessons within, are central to helping us fully understand how the actions taken under this program cost our nation global credibility and they put the lives of Americans at risk. Torture is wrong, it is un-American, and it doesn’t work – which is why it is critical to learn from this grave chapter in our nation’s history and not bury it away as some are now suggesting. While making the report a Presidential document is an important step, it still keeps senior officials and Americans in the dark about just how ineffective and damaging the torture program actually was. I believe that the Senate's report on torture should be declassified immediately.” Senator Heinrich, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, strongly supported the release of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's report on the CIA's detention and interrogation program and backs a series of reforms to prevent the future use of torture. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-statement-on-climate-change-questions-in-trump-energy-department-questionnaire | Udall Statement on Climate Change Questions in Trump Energy Department Questionnaire | 2016-12-12 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 12, 2016 Udall Statement on Climate Change Questions in Trump Energy Department Questionnaire WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall urged President-elect Trump to explain the reasons for his 74-point questionnaire to Department of Energy employees. The document asks detailed questions about the department's work related to climate change, including the names of employees who have attended workshops on climate change policy, and asks for associated emails and documents. Udall made the following statement: "The badgering tone of the questionnaire and its focus on particular meetings and emails related to important climate change work are troubling, and I urge the Trump transition team to clarify their intent as soon as possible. I hope it isn't to single out civil servants who are contributing important work to our understanding of climate change. Our national security relies on DOE and our national labs providing honest unbiased scientific information and advice to the president and his team. Different administrations have different policies and goals, but objective, scientific work should be a bipartisan priority." Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/udall-heinrich-lujn-lujan-grisham-announce-passage-of-bipartisan-measure-to-expedite-gold-king-mine-spill-recovery | Udall, Heinrich, Luján, Lujan Grisham Announce Passage of Bipartisan Measure to Expedite Gold King Mine Spill Recovery | 2016-12-10 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Udall, Heinrich, Luján, Lujan Grisham Announce Passage of Bipartisan Measure to Expedite Gold King Mine Spill Recovery Saturday, December 10, 2016 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that a bipartisan measure to expedite reimbursements to Tribal, local and state governments for costs incurred in responding to the Gold King Mine spill has passed both Houses of Congress as an amendment to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The amendment — authored by Senators Udall and Heinrich on the Senate side and introduced by Luján on the House side, and supported by all four of the lawmakers — forces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the date to reimburse governments for their emergency response efforts, directs the EPA to quickly address claims filed by individual farmers, and authorizes the EPA to coordinate with governments and pay for water monitoring efforts. “The Gold King Mine blowout has had devastating consequences for Navajo Nation and Northwestern New Mexico, spilling millions of gallons of toxic, contaminated wastewater and leaving these communities with millions of dollars in bills for critical emergency response, environmental cleanup efforts, and lost income,” said Udall, the incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. “The enactment of our bipartisan measure to expedite the Gold King Mine recovery is a victory for local governments and individuals grappling with the steep economic and environmental toll of the spill. With passage of this important amendment, we will compel the EPA – which has only reimbursed a fraction of the costs incurred by affected parties – to move expeditiously to make right this exceedingly costly disaster. Our amendment directs the EPA to reimburse Tribal, state and local governments for their essential emergency response activities, and it tells the EPA to speed up the process of addressing claims … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-heinrich-luj-and-aacuten-lujan-grisham-announce-passage-of-bipartisan-measure-to-expedite-gold-king-mine-spill-recovery | Udall, Heinrich, Lujn, Lujan Grisham Announce Passage of Bipartisan Measure to Expedite Gold King Mine Spill Recovery | 2016-12-10 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 10, 2016 Udall, Heinrich, Lujn, Lujan Grisham Announce Passage of Bipartisan Measure to Expedite Gold King Mine Spill Recovery WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujn and Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that a bipartisan measure to expedite reimbursements to Tribal, local and state governments for costs incurred in responding to the Gold King Mine spill has passed both Houses of Congress as an amendment to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The amendment - authored by Senators Udall and Heinrich on the Senate side and introduced by Lujn on the House side, and supported by all four of the lawmakers - forces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the date to reimburse governments for their emergency response efforts, directs the EPA to quickly address claims filed by individual farmers, and authorizes the EPA to coordinate with governments and pay for water monitoring efforts. "The Gold King Mine blowout has had devastating consequences for Navajo Nation and Northwestern New Mexico, spilling millions of gallons of toxic, contaminated wastewater and leaving these communities with millions of dollars in bills for critical emergency response, environmental cleanup efforts, and lost income," said Udall, the incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. "The enactment of our bipartisan measure to expedite the Gold King Mine recovery is a victory for local governments and individuals grappling with the steep economic and environmental toll of the spill. With passage of this important amendment, we will compel the EPA - which has only reimbursed a fraction of the costs incurred by affected parties - to move expeditiously to make right this exceedingly costly disaster. Our amendment directs the EPA to reimburse Tribal, state and local governments for their essential emergency response activities, and it tells the EPA to speed up the process of addressing claims filed by individual farmers affected by t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-votes-for-short-term-agreement-to-keep-government-open | Udall Votes for Short-Term Agreement to Keep Government Open | 2016-12-10 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 10, 2016 Udall Votes for Short-Term Agreement to Keep Government Open WASHINGTON - Tonight, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined the full Senate in voting 63-36 for a short-term agreement to keep the government running until April 28. The bill also includes a measure that would expedite a bill to change the law requiring a Defense Secretary to have been out of military service for at least seven years. President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominee for Defense Secretary, Marine Gen. James Mattis, retired in 2013. The stop-gap budget, called a "continuing resolution," maintains funding for the government at levels consistent with last year's bipartisan budget agreement but without full direction or certainty from Congress for the full fiscal year of 2017. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill 326-96 earlier this week, so it now heads to the president to be signed into law. Udall made the following statement: "Appropriations bills are critical to New Mexico's economy, jobs, and the fundamental national security mission of our national labs and military bases, so I am relieved that we have averted a government shutdown. But once again, Congress has failed to do its most important job -- adequately fund the needs of our government and American families. Instead of working across party lines to pass forward-thinking appropriations bills, the Republican leadership chose a broken process that will allow them to make those decisions next year, when they have a bigger majority and a Republican president. So what we are doing with this bill is keeping the lights on ... barely. I want to remind the Republican leaders that pressing hold on our responsibilities doesn't make the needs in New Mexico or our country go away, it makes them worse. It makes it more difficult for Los Alamos and Sandia to manage important nuclear weapons security work here and abroad. Our national parks - a critical part of New Mexico's economy - can't prepare for new main… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2477 | Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to be Secretary of the Interior [press_release] | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 09, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to be Secretary of the Interior WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, the lead Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump's expected nomination of Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) to head the U.S. Department of the Interior:"I have known Representative McMorris Rodgers for a number of years after serving with her in the House, and I congratulate her on this news. If she is officially nominated and confirmed, she will have a big job. We made important progress in the last eight years to protect our treasured public lands in New Mexico and across the country and to improve stewardship of our natural resources. But we still have big issues to address at the Interior Department, such as the long maintenance backlog at our National Parks, and the enduring need to improve the government-to-government relationship with Indian Country. "President-elect Trump said this week that his administration will honor the legacy of our great conservation President Theodore Roosevelt. He said he will 'conserve and protect our beautiful natural resources for the next generation including protecting lands [for] anglers and hunters and all of those who enjoy the outdoors' like his sons Don and Eric. I am troubled that Representative McMorris Rodgers is among the Republicans in Congress who has backed misguided efforts to sell off millions of acres of public land to the highest bidder. With some Republicans in Congress threatening to erase the bedrock environmental laws and policies that protect the water we drink, the air we breathe and the fabric of our ecosystems, I hope President-elect Trump means his words. In my positions on the Appropriations and Senate Indian Affairs committees, I will hold him to it." … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2478 | NM Delegation Welcomes Final Passage of PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Condemning the Trafficking of Stolen Tribal Cultural Items [press_release] | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 09, 2016 NM Delegation Welcomes Final Passage of PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Condemning the Trafficking of Stolen Tribal Cultural Items WASHINGTON - Today, the members of New Mexico's U.S. Senate and U.S. House delegation hailed final passage of the Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional (PROTECT) Patrimony Resolution (House Concurrent Resolution 122). The bipartisan resolution was introduced by U.S. Senator Tom Udall and U.S. Representative Steve Pearce and cosponsored by Senator Martin Heinrich in the Senate, Representatives Ben Ray Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham in the House. It condemns the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of Tribal cultural items and calls for several measures to be implemented to help identify and stop the illegal trafficking of Tribal cultural patrimony and secure repatriation of exported items to the rightful native American owners. The PROTECT Patrimony Resolution was approved by the House, then amended and passed in the Senate in September and passed again in its final form by the House before it adjourned this week."Sacred Tribal cultural items are not art, they are essential to the history, cultures and traditions of Native American communities. They deserve respect at all levels of government," said Udall, incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. "With this resolution, Congress is telling the federal government that it must make it a priority to understand the scope of the problem, stop the illegal theft and sale of Tribal cultural items and consult with Tribes in the effort to crack down on this practice. While this resolution is a strong message to the federal government, we still have work to do, including changing the law to ensure the penalties match the crime. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of Senator Heinrich's STOP Act, which would increase the penalties and give Tribes a seat at the table in the effort to protect sacred items and patrimony, and as vic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-staff-to-hold-mobile-office-hours-in-deming3 | Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Deming | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Deming Friday, December 9, 2016 LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Deming on Wednesday, December 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Luna County Senior Center. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs. All are encouraged to attend. Constituents who are not able to attend Mobile Office Hours can visit the Helping You section of Senator Heinrich's online office at www.Heinrich.Senate.Gov. Deming - Wednesday, December 14, 2016 WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff WHAT: Mobile Office Hours WHEN: From 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Deming Luna County Senior Center, 800 South Granite Street, Deming, N.M. 88030 QUESTIONS: Contact Senator Heinrich's Las Cruces Office (575) 523-6561 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-staff-to-hold-mobile-office-hours-in-truth-or-consequences3 | Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Truth or Consequences | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Truth or Consequences Friday, December 9, 2016 LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Truth or Consequences on Friday, December 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Truth or Consequences Senior Center. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs. All are encouraged to attend. Constituents who are not able to attend Mobile Office Hours can visit the Helping You section of Senator Heinrich's online office at www.Heinrich.Senate.Gov. Truth or Consequences - Friday, December 16, 2016 WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff WHAT: Mobile Office Hours WHEN: From 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Truth or Consequences Senior Center, 360 W. 4th St., Truth or Consequences, N.M. 87901 QUESTIONS: Contact Senator Heinrich's Las Cruces Office (575) 523-6561 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-statement-on-trump-nomination-of-cathy-mcmorris-rodgers-as-interior-secretary | Heinrich Statement On Trump Nomination Of Cathy McMorris Rodgers As Interior Secretary | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Statement On Trump Nomination Of Cathy McMorris Rodgers As Interior Secretary Friday, December 9, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump nominating U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) to be the Department of the Interior Secretary. Senator Heinrich is a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that will vet the nominee. "I look forward to meeting with Representative McMorris Rodgers and hearing more about her positions on safeguarding America's public lands, addressing climate change, promoting outdoor recreation, and protecting tribal patrimony and sacred sites. However, I have concerns with her history of support for auctioning off Western public lands--including more than 1250 square-miles in New Mexico--and allowing for the destruction of a site sacred to Apache nations across the southwest." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/nm-delegation-welcomes-final-passage-of-protect-patrimony-resolution-condemning-the-trafficking-of-stolen-tribal-cultural-items | NM Delegation Welcomes Final Passage of PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Condemning the Trafficking of Stolen Tribal Cultural Items | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 09, 2016 NM Delegation Welcomes Final Passage of PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Condemning the Trafficking of Stolen Tribal Cultural Items WASHINGTON - Today, the members of New Mexico's U.S. Senate and U.S. House delegation hailed final passage of the Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional (PROTECT) Patrimony Resolution (House Concurrent Resolution 122). The bipartisan resolution was introduced by U.S. Senator Tom Udall and U.S. Representative Steve Pearce and cosponsored by Senator Martin Heinrich in the Senate, Representatives Ben Ray Lujn and Michelle Lujan Grisham in the House. It condemns the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of Tribal cultural items and calls for several measures to be implemented to help identify and stop the illegal trafficking of Tribal cultural patrimony and secure repatriation of exported items to the rightful native American owners. The PROTECT Patrimony Resolution was approved by the House, then amended and passed in the Senate in September and passed again in its final form by the House before it adjourned this week. "Sacred Tribal cultural items are not art, they are essential to the history, cultures and traditions of Native American communities. They deserve respect at all levels of government," said Udall, incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. "With this resolution, Congress is telling the federal government that it must make it a priority to understand the scope of the problem, stop the illegal theft and sale of Tribal cultural items and consult with Tribes in the effort to crack down on this practice. While this resolution is a strong message to the federal government, we still have work to do, including changing the law to ensure the penalties match the crime. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of Senator Heinrich's STOP Act, which would increase the penalties and give Tribes a seat at the table in the effort to protect sacred items and patrimony, and as vic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-statement-on-trump-and-039s-expected-nomination-of-rep-cathy-mcmorris-rodgers-to-be-secretary-of-the-interior | Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to be Secretary of the Interior | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 09, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Expected Nomination of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to be Secretary of the Interior WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall, the lead Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump's expected nomination of Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) to head the U.S. Department of the Interior: "I have known Representative McMorris Rodgers for a number of years after serving with her in the House, and I congratulate her on this news. If she is officially nominated and confirmed, she will have a big job. We made important progress in the last eight years to protect our treasured public lands in New Mexico and across the country and to improve stewardship of our natural resources. But we still have big issues to address at the Interior Department, such as the long maintenance backlog at our National Parks, and the enduring need to improve the government-to-government relationship with Indian Country. "President-elect Trump said this week that his administration will honor the legacy of our great conservation President Theodore Roosevelt. He said he will 'conserve and protect our beautiful natural resources for the next generation including protecting lands [for] anglers and hunters and all of those who enjoy the outdoors' like his sons Don and Eric. I am troubled that Representative McMorris Rodgers is among the Republicans in Congress who has backed misguided efforts to sell off millions of acres of public land to the highest bidder. With some Republicans in Congress threatening to erase the bedrock environmental laws and policies that protect the water we drink, the air we breathe and the fabric of our ecosystems, I hope President-elect Trump means his words. In my positions on the Appropriations and Senate Indian Affairs committees, I will hold him to it." … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2475 | Udall Statement on 75th Anniversary of Bataan Invasion [press_release] | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 08, 2016 Udall Statement on 75th Anniversary of Bataan Invasion WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Bataan invasion, which began on December 8, 1941 - just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor - when soldiers from the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment became the "first to fire" to defend the Philippines from Japanese bombers. The 200th Coast Artillery Regiment was made up of members of the New Mexico National Guard and were deployed to the Philippines before the onset of hostilities against the Japanese in September 1941. While severely outmanned and outgunned, the U.S. and Filipino forces stationed on the island fought bravely, and their tireless efforts held off the enemy forces for nearly four months, slowing Japanese momentum in the war. By April, with supplies running dry and starvation lurking, American and Filipino troops surrendered to the Japanese and became Prisoners of War. Soon after, they were forced into the notoriously brutal Bataan Death March, a grueling 65-mile trek that took the lives of nearly a thousand American soldiers. The survivors of the march were held captive for three years - enduring torture and malnourishment - before being freed in 1945. Today, on the 75th anniversary of the Bataan invasion, Udall issued the following statement: "Seventy-five years ago today, the troops at Bataan put on one of the most heroic and daring displays in American history. During four months of unrelenting combat, and during three years of gruesome imprisonment, the heroes of Bataan faced down unspeakable horror and unfathomable odds, and they became an enduring symbol of American bravery and perseverance. The courageous actions of these troops should not be forgotten. It is a debt that our nation can never truly repay - and New Mexico, the United States, and the entire free world are forever grateful for their sacrifice. "New Mexico sent 1,800 of its best and bravest to the Philippines, but only 900 ever made it home. With each passing y… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2476 | Udall Votes for Major National Defense Bill to Secure NM Priorities [press_release] | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 08, 2016 Udall Votes for Major National Defense Bill to Secure NM Priorities Active Duty Service Members to Receive 2.1% Pay Raise Washington - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall joined the Senate in voting 92-7 for a major national defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to support our troops and national defense programs in New Mexico and across the country. The bill, which has already passed the House and will now be sent to the president, contains provisions that Udall has championed to strengthen New Mexico's national laboratories, military bases, and other defense initiatives important to the state's economy and our national security. "New Mexico makes unmatched contributions to the national defense. Our state's brave service members, our top-notch military bases, and our groundbreaking national laboratories keep America safe - sustaining thousands of New Mexico jobs along the way," Udall said. "I voted for this defense bill because it will strengthen New Mexico's defense priorities and cutting-edge industries, and it gives our troops a well-deserved raise. My focus in Congress is fighting for legislation that grows New Mexico's economy and supports our national security. I am pleased to have joined in passing an NDAA that meets those important standards."The annual NDAA sets policies and funding levels for the nation's military and defense operations. This year's bill, which authorizes $619 billion for national defense, includes crucial provisions to bolster defense programs operated at New Mexico's federal installations and national laboratories - including support for nuclear weapons programs and cleanup at Los Alamos and Sandia national labs, and for Department of Energy environmental cleanup programs like the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). The NDAA also authorizes resources for critical construction projects at Kirtland, Holloman, and Cannon Air Force bases, clearin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-secures-key-advancements-for-new-mexico-in-annual-defense-bill | Heinrich Secures Key Advancements For New Mexico In Annual Defense Bill | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Secures Key Advancements For New Mexico In Annual Defense Bill Thursday, December 8, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the conference committee that negotiated the final bill, voted for the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Senator Heinrich secured key provisions in the legislation to benefit New Mexico's men and women in uniform, military installations, national laboratories, and job creation throughout the state. The NDAA sets spending levels and policies for fiscal year 2017. NDAA authorizes funding for the Department of Energy's nuclear weapons programs at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories, as well as the Department of Energy's environmental cleanup programs including WIPP. “I am proud to have helped author this year’s annual defense bill that provides important funding and resources to help expand missions in New Mexico," said Senator Heinrich. "The defense bill provides funds to welcome the new F-16s and personnel coming to Holloman, prepares for the future fleet of Combat Rescue Helicopters coming to Kirtland, and bolsters research and development at New Mexico’s National Labs and private sector. I am also proud to have provided new authorities to make it easier for our defense labs and White Sands Missile Range to hire college graduates from New Mexico’s outstanding universities. These provisions, among many others, will benefit our economy and further New Mexico's strong position as a leader in national security.” The following list includes many of the programs and provisions Senator Heinrich championed during the markup process and conference that were included in the NDAA: NEW MEXICO'S MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND RANGES Senator Heinrich helped secure $38.9 million which will help fund projects to vastly improve New Mexico’s military instillations and the well-being of our servicemembers: Holloman Air Force Base: Will receive… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-statement-on-75th-anniversary-of-bataan-invasion | Udall Statement on 75th Anniversary of Bataan Invasion | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 08, 2016 Udall Statement on 75th Anniversary of Bataan Invasion WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Bataan invasion, which began on December 8, 1941 - just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor - when soldiers from the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment became the "first to fire" to defend the Philippines from Japanese bombers. The 200th Coast Artillery Regiment was made up of members of the New Mexico National Guard and were deployed to the Philippines before the onset of hostilities against the Japanese in September 1941. While severely outmanned and outgunned, the U.S. and Filipino forces stationed on the island fought bravely, and their tireless efforts held off the enemy forces for nearly four months, slowing Japanese momentum in the war. By April, with supplies running dry and starvation lurking, American and Filipino troops surrendered to the Japanese and became Prisoners of War. Soon after, they were forced into the notoriously brutal Bataan Death March, a grueling 65-mile trek that took the lives of nearly a thousand American soldiers. The survivors of the march were held captive for three years - enduring torture and malnourishment - before being freed in 1945. Today, on the 75th anniversary of the Bataan invasion, Udall issued the following statement: "Seventy-five years ago today, the troops at Bataan put on one of the most heroic and daring displays in American history. During four months of unrelenting combat, and during three years of gruesome imprisonment, the heroes of Bataan faced down unspeakable horror and unfathomable odds, and they became an enduring symbol of American bravery and perseverance. The courageous actions of these troops should not be forgotten. It is a debt that our nation can never truly repay - and New Mexico, the United States, and the entire free world are forever grateful for their sacrifice. "New Mexico sent 1,800 of its best and bravest to the Philippines, but only 900 ever made it home. With each passin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-votes-for-major-national-defense-bill-to-secure-nm-priorities | Udall Votes for Major National Defense Bill to Secure NM Priorities | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 08, 2016 Udall Votes for Major National Defense Bill to Secure NM Priorities Active Duty Service Members to Receive 2.1% Pay Raise Washington - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall joined the Senate in voting 92-7 for a major national defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to support our troops and national defense programs in New Mexico and across the country. The bill, which has already passed the House and will now be sent to the president, contains provisions that Udall has championed to strengthen New Mexico's national laboratories, military bases, and other defense initiatives important to the state's economy and our national security. "New Mexico makes unmatched contributions to the national defense. Our state's brave service members, our top-notch military bases, and our groundbreaking national laboratories keep America safe - sustaining thousands of New Mexico jobs along the way," Udall said. "I voted for this defense bill because it will strengthen New Mexico's defense priorities and cutting-edge industries, and it gives our troops a well-deserved raise. My focus in Congress is fighting for legislation that grows New Mexico's economy and supports our national security. I am pleased to have joined in passing an NDAA that meets those important standards." The annual NDAA sets policies and funding levels for the nation's military and defense operations. This year's bill, which authorizes $619 billion for national defense, includes crucial provisions to bolster defense programs operated at New Mexico's federal installations and national laboratories - including support for nuclear weapons programs and cleanup at Los Alamos and Sandia national labs, and for Department of Energy environmental cleanup programs like the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). The NDAA also authorizes resources for critical construction projects at Kirtland, Holloman, and Cannon Air Force bases, clear… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2470 | Udall Welcomes EPA Proposal to Ban TCE in Dry Cleaning Under Lautenberg Chemical Safety Law [press_release] | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall Welcomes EPA Proposal to Ban TCE in Dry Cleaning Under Lautenberg Chemical Safety Law EPA proposal marks the 1st time in a generation that the EPA will ban a dangerous chemical in commerce to protect public health WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to ban uses of the toxic chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) under the newly reformed bipartisan chemical safety law. It is the EPA's first effort to ban an existing chemical since it failed in its attempt to ban asbestos in the early 1990s. Used as a degreaser and spot remover in dry cleaning, TCE is a neurotoxin linked to cancer, developmental impacts and liver toxicity. Udall led the effort in Congress to pass the historic bipartisan Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, a major overhaul of the nation's badly broken chemical safety program. The bill was signed into law in June. "The EPA's proposal to protect the public from a hazardous chemical in common use is exactly why we worked so hard for reform. It has been over a generation since the EPA has been able to do its job to protect the public from dangerous chemicals. Its success is crucial to restoring the public's trust and confidence in the thousands of chemicals manufactured and used daily at home and in the workplace. Millions of Americans - including me - are regular customers at the neighborhood dry cleaner, but, like many chemicals, TCE has been on the market unchecked for many years despite evidence linking it to cancer and other serious health conditions. Workers, customers and the communities around these businesses deserve to be protected and to be certain that there is an effective watchdog looking out for them. Everyone involved in public health and chemical manufacture has an interest in the success of this process, and I urge all sides to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2471 | Udall: Staying in the Senate is the Best Way I can Fight for New Mexico [press_release] | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall: Staying in the Senate is the Best Way I can Fight for New Mexico U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement:"I am very grateful for the support of so many New Mexicans who have personally urged me to run for governor in 2018. Under the current governor, our state has fallen behind in education and jobs. We have failed to take full advantage of our abundant natural resources and our potential for developing a renewable energy industry. While I firmly believe that I have the backing and the experience to properly address all these issues, I have determined, after consulting with my family, colleagues and constituents, that New Mexico will be better served by my remaining in the United States Senate. "My seniority, my reform agenda and my appointments to the Appropriations Committee, the Indian Affairs Committee, the Commerce Committee, and the Foreign Relations Committee are indispensable to the well-being of the state. New Mexico depends significantly more on federal funding than it does on state revenue. Since I have been in the Senate, we have been able to increase funding for the labs, expanded access to public lands, strengthen our military bases, and encourage efforts to grow the state's private sector. "This is not the time to weaken our position in Washington. President-elect Trump has proposed policies with respect to health care, constitutional rights, immigration, privatizing public lands, and foreign policy that could be devastating to the citizens of New Mexico. When I was elected to the Senate, I committed to standing up in Washington for New Mexico families to ensure everyone has an opportunity to get ahead and their needs never take a back seat to wealthy special interests. I believe that pledge is even more important now." Print Email Tweet Next Article Pre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2472 | Udall, Heinrich Welcome Critical Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic in New Mexico [press_release] | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Welcome Critical Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic in New Mexico Washington - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined the Senate in voting 94-5 for a bill that includes critically needed new resources for New Mexico and other states struggling to treat and prevent the growing prescription opioid abuse epidemic. The funding was included in bipartisan health care legislation called the 21st Century Cures Act and now will be sent to the president's desk to be signed into law.The bill sets aside $1 billion for competitive grants to supplement ongoing efforts by states to combat the opioid crisis, giving preference to state applicants experiencing a high prevalence of addiction. New Mexico, which ranks among the states with the highest rates of opioid-related deaths, would be considered a top candidate. In 2014, New Mexico had the second-highest rate of drug overdose deaths in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The grants program -- which is expected to be funded for this year in a must-pass budget bill -- finally provides much-needed resources that Udall and Heinrich have strongly supported. Both senators backed President Obama's request for $1.1 billion to combat opioid and heroin addiction and pushed for the funding to be included in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) when it passed earlier this year. However, Senate Republicans blocked that attempt. Udall and Heinrich also have fought for funding through other legislation and for resources to expand programs that improve screening and treatment of individuals suffering from substance abuse and opioid addiction. The 21st Century Cures Act also includes money for the National Institutes of Health to fund important cancer research, significant mental health legislation which reauthorizes youth suicide prevention programs and strengthens the law requiring insurance companies to treat mental health care on par with medical benefits, and reform… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2473 | Udall Statement on Trump's Nominee for EPA Administrator [press_release] | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Nominee for EPA Administrator WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tom Udall responded to President-elect Trump expected nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to serve as EPA Administrator:"Global warming is one of the greatest threats to public health, our environment and our national security. And New Mexico is in the bull's eye, as farmers and anyone who relies on water and weather know all too well. The American people accept that the science is real; the facts can't be denied, and we need to take urgent action to stop the impacts from growing worse. Attorney General Scott Pruitt has spent years fighting in court on behalf of climate deniers. That doesn't show the kind of leadership we need at the EPA to protect our air and ensure clean water. This is yet another troubling nomination by a president-elect who promised to 'drain the swamp' in Washington, and I anticipate Attorney General Pruitt will face many questions about his work to help big polluters at the expense of the American people." Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2474 | Udall Joins Senators in Urging President-Elect Trump to Oppose Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid [press_release] | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall Joins Senators in Urging President-Elect Trump to Oppose Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid Washington - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall joined 20 of his Senate colleagues in writing a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump urging him to keep his campaign promises not to cut Medicare and Medicaid programs.President-elect Trump's transition team and Republicans in Congress are calling for sweeping changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs that would increase the Medicare eligibility age, privatize Medicare, replace guaranteed benefits with vouchers and raise out-of-pocket costs. These changes would put benefits at risk for millions of middle- and low-income seniors and families throughout New Mexico and the nation."Over a million New Mexicans depend on Medicare and Medicaid to help protect their health, well-being and financial security," Udall said. "Medicare and Medicaid allow children, seniors and people with disabilities to see a doctor when they're sick, get the medicine they need, and access preventive care that helps keep them healthy. The proposed changes from President-elect Trump and congressional Republicans would gut Medicare and Medicaid and would put New Mexicans at risk of losing health care benefits. I urge President-elect Trump to make good on his campaign promises not to make cuts to these vital programs.""During your campaign for President of the United States, you differentiated yourself from your 16 primary opponents by noting that you were the only Republican who would protect Medicare and Medicaid," the senators wrote in the letter. "After winning the election, you suddenly appear to be using language supporting policies that would gut the Medicare and Medicaid programs." The senators pressed President-elect Trump to live up to his campaign promises and reject any cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. They wrote, "We ask that you rapidly and publicly clarify in plain language for the American public that you continue to stand behind your campaign promises; that you … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/udall-heinrich-welcome-critical-funding-to-combat-opioid-epidemic-in-new-mexico | Udall, Heinrich Welcome Critical Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic in New Mexico | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Udall, Heinrich Welcome Critical Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic in New Mexico Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Washington – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined the Senate in voting 94-5 for a bill that includes critically needed new resources for New Mexico and other states struggling to treat and prevent the growing prescription opioid abuse epidemic. The funding was included in bipartisan health care legislation called the 21st Century Cures Act and now will be sent to the president's desk to be signed into law. The bill sets aside $1 billion for competitive grants to supplement ongoing efforts by states to combat the opioid crisis, giving preference to state applicants experiencing a high prevalence of addiction. New Mexico, which ranks among the states with the highest rates of opioid-related deaths, would be considered a top candidate. In 2014, New Mexico had the second-highest rate of drug overdose deaths in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grants program -- which is expected to be funded for this year in a must-pass budget bill -- finally provides much-needed resources that Udall and Heinrich have strongly supported. Both senators backed President Obama's request for $1.1 billion to combat opioid and heroin addiction and pushed for the funding to be included in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) when it passed earlier this year. However, Senate Republicans blocked that attempt. Udall and Heinrich also have fought for funding through other legislation and for resources to expand programs that improve screening and treatment of individuals suffering from substance abuse and opioid addiction. The 21st Century Cures Act also includes money for the National Institutes of Health to fund important cancer research, significant mental health legislation which reauthorizes youth suicide prevention programs and strengthens the law requiring insurance companies to treat mental health care on par w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-heinrich-welcome-critical-funding-to-combat-opioid-epidemic-in-new-mexico | Udall, Heinrich Welcome Critical Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic in New Mexico | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Welcome Critical Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic in New Mexico Washington - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined the Senate in voting 94-5 for a bill that includes critically needed new resources for New Mexico and other states struggling to treat and prevent the growing prescription opioid abuse epidemic. The funding was included in bipartisan health care legislation called the 21st Century Cures Act and now will be sent to the president's desk to be signed into law. The bill sets aside $1 billion for competitive grants to supplement ongoing efforts by states to combat the opioid crisis, giving preference to state applicants experiencing a high prevalence of addiction. New Mexico, which ranks among the states with the highest rates of opioid-related deaths, would be considered a top candidate. In 2014, New Mexico had the second-highest rate of drug overdose deaths in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grants program -- which is expected to be funded for this year in a must-pass budget bill -- finally provides much-needed resources that Udall and Heinrich have strongly supported. Both senators backed President Obama's request for $1.1 billion to combat opioid and heroin addiction and pushed for the funding to be included in theComprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) when it passed earlier this year. However, Senate Republicans blocked that attempt. Udall and Heinrich also have fought for funding through other legislation and for resources to expand programs that improve screening and treatment of individuals suffering from substance abuse and opioid addiction. The 21st Century Cures Act also includes money for the National Institutes of Health to fund important cancer research, significant mental health legislation which reauthorizes youth suicide prevention programs and strengthens the law requiring insurance companies to treat mental health care on par with medical benefits, and refor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-joins-senators-in-urging-president-elect-trump-to-oppose-cuts-to-medicare-and-medicaid | Udall Joins Senators in Urging President-Elect Trump to Oppose Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall Joins Senators in Urging President-Elect Trump to Oppose Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid Washington - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall joined 20 of his Senate colleagues in writing a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump urging him to keep his campaign promises not to cut Medicare and Medicaid programs. President-elect Trump's transition team and Republicans in Congress are calling for sweeping changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs that would increase the Medicare eligibility age, privatize Medicare, replace guaranteed benefits with vouchers and raise out-of-pocket costs. These changes would put benefits at risk for millions of middle- and low-income seniors and families throughout New Mexico and the nation. "Over a million New Mexicans depend on Medicare and Medicaid to help protect their health, well-being and financial security," Udall said. "Medicare and Medicaid allow children, seniors and people with disabilities to see a doctor when they're sick, get the medicine they need, and access preventive care that helps keep them healthy. The proposed changes from President-elect Trump and congressional Republicans would gut Medicare and Medicaid and would put New Mexicans at risk of losing health care benefits. I urge President-elect Trump to make good on his campaign promises not to make cuts to these vital programs." "During your campaign for President of the United States, you differentiated yourself from your 16 primary opponents by noting that you were the only Republican who would protect Medicare and Medicaid," the senators wrote in the letter. "After winning the election, you suddenly appear to be using language supporting policies that would gut the Medicare and Medicaid programs." The senators pressed President-elect Trump to live up to his campaign promises and reject any cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. They wrote, "We ask that you rapidly and publicly clarify in plain language for the American public that you continue to stand behind your campaign promises; that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-statement-on-trump-and-039s-nominee-for-epa-administrator | Udall Statement on Trump's Nominee for EPA Administrator | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall Statement on Trump's Nominee for EPA Administrator WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tom Udall responded to President-elect Trump expected nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to serve as EPA Administrator: "Global warming is one of the greatest threats to public health, our environment and our national security. And New Mexico is in the bull's eye, as farmers and anyone who relies on water and weather know all too well. The American people accept that the science is real; the facts can't be denied, and we need to take urgent action to stop the impacts from growing worse. Attorney General Scott Pruitt has spent years fighting in court on behalf of climate deniers. That doesn't show the kind of leadership we need at the EPA to protect our air and ensure clean water. This is yet another troubling nomination by a president-elect who promised to 'drain the swamp' in Washington, and I anticipate Attorney General Pruitt will face many questions about his work to help big polluters at the expense of the American people." Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-staying-in-the-senate-is-the-best-way-i-can-fight-for-new-mexico | Udall: Staying in the Senate is the Best Way I can Fight for New Mexico | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall: Staying in the Senate is the Best Way I can Fight for New Mexico U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement: "I am very grateful for the support of so many New Mexicans who have personally urged me to run for governor in 2018. Under the current governor, our state has fallen behind in education and jobs. We have failed to take full advantage of our abundant natural resources and our potential for developing a renewable energy industry. While I firmly believe that I have the backing and the experience to properly address all these issues, I have determined, after consulting with my family, colleagues and constituents, that New Mexico will be better served by my remaining in the United States Senate. "My seniority, my reform agenda and my appointments to the Appropriations Committee, the Indian Affairs Committee, the Commerce Committee, and the Foreign Relations Committee are indispensable to the well-being of the state. New Mexico depends significantly more on federal funding than it does on state revenue. Since I have been in the Senate, we have been able to increase funding for the labs, expanded access to public lands, strengthen our military bases, and encourage efforts to grow the state's private sector. "This is not the time to weaken our position in Washington. President-elect Trump has proposed policies with respect to health care, constitutional rights, immigration, privatizing public lands, and foreign policy that could be devastating to the citizens of New Mexico. When I was elected to the Senate, I committed to standing up in Washington for New Mexico families to ensure everyone has an opportunity to get ahead and their needs never take a back seat to wealthy special interests. I believe that pledge is even more important now." Print Email Tweet Next Article … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-welcomes-epa-proposal-to-ban-tce-in-dry-cleaning-under-lautenberg-chemical-safety-law | Udall Welcomes EPA Proposal to Ban TCE in Dry Cleaning Under Lautenberg Chemical Safety Law | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 07, 2016 Udall Welcomes EPA Proposal to Ban TCE in Dry Cleaning Under Lautenberg Chemical Safety Law EPA proposal marks the 1st time in a generation that the EPA will ban a dangerous chemical in commerce to protect public health WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to ban uses of the toxic chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) under the newly reformed bipartisan chemical safety law. It is the EPA's first effort to ban an existing chemical since it failed in its attempt to ban asbestos in the early 1990s. Used as a degreaser and spot remover in dry cleaning, TCE is a neurotoxin linked to cancer, developmental impacts and liver toxicity. Udall led the effort in Congress to pass the historic bipartisan Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, a major overhaul of the nation's badly broken chemical safety program. The bill was signed into law in June. "The EPA's proposal to protect the public from a hazardous chemical in common use is exactly why we worked so hard for reform. It has been over a generation since the EPA has been able to do its job to protect the public from dangerous chemicals. Its success is crucial to restoring the public's trust and confidence in the thousands of chemicals manufactured and used daily at home and in the workplace. Millions of Americans - including me - are regular customers at the neighborhood dry cleaner, but, like many chemicals, TCE has been on the market unchecked for many years despite evidence linking it to cancer and other serious health conditions. Workers, customers and the communities around these businesses deserve to be protected and to be certain that there is an effective watchdog looking out for them. Everyone involved in public health and chemical manufacture has an interest in the success of this process, and I urge all sides to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2466 | Udall Welcomes Decision to Reject Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline [press_release] | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 05, 2016 Udall Welcomes Decision to Reject Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, the incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to reject the current route for the Dakota Access Pipeline and explore alternatives: "I appreciate the president and the Army Corps of Engineers' decision today to deny an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline crossing under Lake Oahe in North Dakota and to explore alternate routes. Over the last seven months, thousands of people, including Indian nations from New Mexico and across North America, have demonstrated their deep concern about the lack of consultation by the federal government and the potential environmental hazard this pipeline poses for the water. They have stood up for their rights despite harsh weather and the use of inexcusable violence against them. All New Mexicans know that water is life, and throughout our history we have seen environmental injustices done time and again to Native people. That is one reason many New Mexicans are among the protesters at Standing Rock. The Army Corps of Engineers is right -- there is much more work to be done to consult with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and ensure the water is protected. Exploring alternative routes with a full Environmental Impact Statement, while continuing the ongoing discussions with the Tribe, is the right step to take." Udall has twice condemned the violence at Standing Rock. Three months ago, he called for the Obama administration to protect the protesters and respect their concerns about water safety. Last week, he again wrote to the president, asking him to do everything possible to prevent further violence, including re-routing the pipeline. Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2468 | Udall, Heinrich Urge Passage of Foster Care Reforms to Help Growing Number of Children Affected by Opioid Abuse Epidemic [press_release] | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 05, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Urge Passage of Foster Care Reforms to Help Growing Number of Children Affected by Opioid Abuse Epidemic Washington - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined 23 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to congressional leaders urging them to include strongly supported reforms to the foster care system in any end-of-year budget agreement. The Family First Prevention Services Act would allow states to use federal foster care funds to pay for programs that improve home life, such as mental health services and in-home parenting programs, which are crucial in light of the growing number of children in the foster care system whose families are affected by the opioid abuse epidemic and other substance abuse problems. The programs would enable more children to stay in their homes or with extended family and prevent children from being placed in group homes unnecessarily.More than 2,000 children enter the foster care system in New Mexico each year, and with increasing numbers of opioid addiction and substance abuse cases, that number continues to rise. The reforms would give states the chance to fight the underlying problems that create unsafe homes in the first place and keep families together.The Family First Prevention Services Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives in June and has 25 bipartisan cosponsors in the Senate in addition to the support of over 500 state and national organizations. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation was originally included in the 21st Century Cures Act, a health care bill passed by the House and up for a vote in the Senate this week, but it was struck from the measure unexpectedly last week. In their letter, the senators condemned its removal from the health care bill and urged lawmakers to pass it anyway as part of the Continuing Resolution to fund the government, which Congress must approve by Friday. "We write to express our profound disappointment and disbelief that, at the last minute, this bipartisan and bicameral c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-calls-on-president-to-protect-dreamers-from-deportation | Heinrich Calls On President To Protect DREAMers From Deportation | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Calls On President To Protect DREAMers From Deportation Monday, December 5, 2016 Washington, D.C. – In a letter, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) urged President Obama to take action and protect the young immigrants known as DREAMers from deportation and ensure that they are not targeted by the incoming Trump Administration. In particular, he called on the President to use his presidential pardon power. “I write to request that in the final weeks of your administration, you and your staff carefully examine all possible legal protections that could be extended to individuals currently registered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, up to and including the use of the president’s pardon power. This will be your last chance to ensure that these individuals, who are American in every way, are not targeted for removal by the incoming administration,” Senator Heinrich wrote in his letter to the President. Senator Heinrich has been a leading voice for young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. Last year he shared powerful stories of DREAMers from New Mexico on the Senate floor. The full text of the letter is below and can be downloaded here. December 2, 2016 Dear Mr. President: I write to request that in the final weeks of your administration, you and your staff carefully examine all possible legal protections that could be extended to individuals currently registered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, up to and including the use of the president’s pardon power. This will be your last chance to ensure that these individuals, who are American in every way, are not targeted for removal by the incoming administration. While there is little recent precedent for the use of the pardon power for civil offenses, I encourage you to weigh the consequences that DACA recipients will face in the absence of action before the end of your term. I understand that a presidential pardo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/udall-heinrich-urge-passage-of-foster-care-reforms-to-help-growing-number-of-children-affected-by-opioid-abuse-epidemic | Udall, Heinrich Urge Passage of Foster Care Reforms to Help Growing Number of Children Affected by Opioid Abuse Epidemic | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Udall, Heinrich Urge Passage of Foster Care Reforms to Help Growing Number of Children Affected by Opioid Abuse Epidemic Monday, December 5, 2016 Washington – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined 23 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to congressional leaders urging them to include strongly supported reforms to the foster care system in any end-of-year budget agreement. The Family First Prevention Services Act would allow states to use federal foster care funds to pay for programs that improve home life, such as mental health services and in-home parenting programs, which are crucial in light of the growing number of children in the foster care system whose families are affected by the opioid abuse epidemic and other substance abuse problems. The programs would enable more children to stay in their homes or with extended family and prevent children from being placed in group homes unnecessarily. More than 2,000 children enter the foster care system in New Mexico each year, and with increasing numbers of opioid addiction and substance abuse cases, that number continues to rise. The reforms would give states the chance to fight the underlying problems that create unsafe homes in the first place and keep families together. The Family First Prevention Services Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives in June and has 25 bipartisan cosponsors in the Senate in addition to the support of over 500 state and national organizations. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation was originally included in the 21st Century Cures Act, a health care bill passed by the House and up for a vote in the Senate this week, but it was struck from the measure unexpectedly last week. In their letter, the senators condemned its removal from the health care bill and urged lawmakers to pass it anyway as part of the Continuing Resolution to fund the government, which Congress must approve by Friday. "We write to express our profound disappointment and disbelief that, at the last … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-heinrich-urge-passage-of-foster-care-reforms-to-help-growing-number-of-children-affected-by-opioid-abuse-epidemic | Udall, Heinrich Urge Passage of Foster Care Reforms to Help Growing Number of Children Affected by Opioid Abuse Epidemic | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 05, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Urge Passage of Foster Care Reforms to Help Growing Number of Children Affected by Opioid Abuse Epidemic Washington - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich joined 23 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to congressional leaders urging them to include strongly supported reforms to the foster care system in any end-of-year budget agreement. The Family First Prevention Services Act would allow states to use federal foster care funds to pay for programs that improve home life, such as mental health services and in-home parenting programs, which are crucial in light of the growing number of children in the foster care system whose families are affected by the opioid abuse epidemic and other substance abuse problems. The programs would enable more children to stay in their homes or with extended family and prevent children from being placed in group homes unnecessarily. More than 2,000 children enter the foster care system in New Mexico each year, and with increasing numbers of opioid addiction and substance abuse cases, that number continues to rise. The reforms would give states the chance to fight the underlying problems that create unsafe homes in the first place and keep families together. The Family First Prevention Services Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives in June and has 25 bipartisan cosponsors in the Senate in addition to the support of over 500 state and national organizations. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation was originally included in the 21st Century Cures Act, a health care bill passed by the House and up for a vote in the Senate this week, but it was struck from the measure unexpectedly last week. In their letter, the senators condemned its removal from the health care bill and urged lawmakers to pass it anyway as part of the Continuing Resolution to fund the government, which Congress must approve by Friday. "We write to express our profound disappointment and disbelief that, at the last minute, this bipartisan and bicamera… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-welcomes-decision-to-reject-easement-for-dakota-access-pipeline | Udall Welcomes Decision to Reject Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 05, 2016 Udall Welcomes Decision to Reject Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, the incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to reject the current route for the Dakota Access Pipeline and explore alternatives: "I appreciate the president and the Army Corps of Engineers' decision today to deny an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline crossing under Lake Oahe in North Dakota and to explore alternate routes. Over the last seven months, thousands of people, including Indian nations from New Mexico and across North America, have demonstrated their deep concern about the lack of consultation by the federal government and the potential environmental hazard this pipeline poses for the water. They have stood up for their rights despite harsh weather and the use of inexcusable violence against them. All New Mexicans know that water is life, and throughout our history we have seen environmental injustices done time and again to Native people. That is one reason many New Mexicans are among the protesters at Standing Rock. The Army Corps of Engineers is right -- there is much more work to be done to consult with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and ensure the water is protected. Exploring alternative routes with a full Environmental Impact Statement, while continuing the ongoing discussions with the Tribe, is the right step to take." Udall has twice condemned the violence at Standing Rock. Three months ago, he called for the Obama administration to protect the protesters and respect their concerns about water safety. Last week, he again wrote to the president, asking him to do everything possible to prevent further violence, including re-routing the pipeline. Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/udall-heinrich-announce-700000-grant-to-help-doa-ana-county-treat-chronic-mental-illness | Udall, Heinrich Announce $700,000 Grant to Help Doña Ana County Treat Chronic Mental Illness | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Udall, Heinrich Announce $700,000 Grant to Help Doña Ana County Treat Chronic Mental Illness Friday, December 2, 2016 Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced a $700,000 grant awarded to Doña Ana County as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) grant program to improve the health and social outcomes of individuals suffering from chronic mental illnesses. The AOT grants support pilot programs designed to reduce the incidence and duration of psychiatric hospitalization, homelessness, incarcerations and interactions with the criminal justice system for those suffering serious mental illness by improving outpatient treatment plans and allowing these individuals to remain with their families and in their communities while receiving treatment. "Too many New Mexicans suffering from chronic mental illness find themselves stuck in the justice system or hospitalized rather than with their families, receiving the care they need to improve their well-being. Incarceration and hospitalization often fail to address the underlying illnesses patients suffer from, and the trauma can make a patient's already serious condition far worse," Udall said. "I am pleased to hear Doña Ana County was awarded this grant to give its health facilities and the courts the opportunity to provide the kind of treatment they know patients need. I will continue to fight for resources in the Senate that improve the way we provide mental health care in our communities." "Access to effective treatment can make all the difference for patients battling serious mental illness," said Heinrich. "In New Mexico, far too few people with behavioral health conditions receive the help they need. These much-needed dollars will help programs in Doña Ana County function more effectively and implement new innovated approaches to serving patients. I’ll continue to fight for better mental health resources." District Court Judge Mary R… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-heinrich-announce-700-000-grant-to-help-do-and-ntildea-ana-county-treat-chronic-mental-illness | Udall, Heinrich Announce $700,000 Grant to Help Doa Ana County Treat Chronic Mental Illness | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 02, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Announce $700,000 Grant to Help Doa Ana County Treat Chronic Mental Illness Washington - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced a $700,000 grant awarded to Doa Ana County as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) grant program to improve the health and social outcomes of individuals suffering from chronic mental illnesses. The AOT grants support pilot programs designed to reduce the incidence and duration of psychiatric hospitalization, homelessness, incarcerations and interactions with the criminal justice system for those suffering serious mental illness by improving outpatient treatment plans and allowing these individuals to remain with their families and in their communities while receiving treatment. "Too many New Mexicans suffering from chronic mental illness find themselves stuck in the justice system or hospitalized rather than with their families, receiving the care they need to improve their well-being. Incarceration and hospitalization often fail to address the underlying illnesses patients suffer from, and the trauma can make a patient's already serious condition far worse," Udall said. "I am pleased to hear Doa Ana County was awarded this grant to give its health facilities and the courts the opportunity to provide the kind of treatment they know patients need. I will continue to fight for resources in the Senate that improve the way we provide mental health care in our communities." "Access to effective treatment can make all the difference for patients battling serious mental illness," said Heinrich. "In New Mexico, far too few people with behavioral health conditions receive the help they need. ??These much-needed dollars will help programs in Doa Ana County function more effectively and implement new innovated approaches to serving patients. I'll continue to fight for better mental health resources." District Court Judge Mary Rosner, who worked with Doa Ana County to ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lujangrisham.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lujan-grisham-asks-doj-send-federal-monitors-start-investigation-actions | Lujan Grisham Asks DOJ to Send Federal Monitors, Start Investigation of Actions against Protesters at Standing Rock | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Michelle Lujan Grisham | L000580 | lujangrisham.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham sent a letter today urging the U.S. Department of Justice to send federal monitors to North Dakota to stop the violence at Standing Rock. I also asked for an investigation into the aggressive and unwarranted tactics being used against peaceful protestors. Here is the letter to the Attorney General: Dear Attorney General Lynch, I am extremely disturbed by the ongoing violence toward water protectors protesting the North Dakota Pipeline (DAPL) near Standing Rock in North Dakota. Allowing local and private law enforcement entities to use excessive force against these peaceful water protectors is unconscionable and unconstitutional. There have been multiple reports that local law enforcement has employed overly aggressive tactics toward peaceful and unarmed water protectors on several occasions. By now, it is clear that the state of North Dakota is not going to stop the violence and hostility against these water protectors. Without immediate intervention from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the violence is only going to continue to escalate and put more lives in danger. You must immediately send federal monitors to Standing Rock to stop the violence and ensure that the water protectors’ Constitutional rights are being respected while the Obama Administration reaches a decision regarding alternative routes. It is also imperative that DOJ immediately launch an investigation regarding reports that local law enforcement has used unwarranted violent tactics against unarmed and peaceful water protectors and to hold those responsible accountable. There are several New Mexicans currently at Standing Rock exercising their civil right to protest DAPL. The recent violence and risk that many of these water protectors have faced in the past few days is unacceptable. We cannot afford to allow the situation to continue to escalate and it is critical that DOJ intervene immediately to ensure the safety of all stakeholders. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lujangrisham.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lujan-grisham-named-chairwoman-congressional-hispanic-caucus | Lujan Grisham Named Chairwoman of Congressional Hispanic Caucus | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Michelle Lujan Grisham | L000580 | lujangrisham.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, who represents New Mexico’s 1st District, was elected as the chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. She will serve a two-year term, succeeding U.S. Rep. Linda Sánchez, as the leader of the prominent group of Hispanic members of Congress. The Caucus also selected the following members to serve on the leadership team for the 115th Congress: CHC 1st Vice Chair: Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) CHC 2nd Vice Chair: Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) CHC Whip: Congressman Pete Aguilar (CA-31) Congresswoman Lujan Grisham released the following statement following today’s election: “I want to thank my colleagues for entrusting me with the great responsibility of leading the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in the 115th Congress. As the next Chairwoman, I intend to continue building on the many accomplishments we have achieved this Congress and ensure that the Caucus is leading the fight to support Hispanic communities and protect families across this country. “CHC will face many challenges given the outcome of the presidential election and the political environment in the next Congress. However, now more than ever, the CHC needs to demonstrate unity and strength in order to effectively combat dangerous rhetoric and regressive policies proposed by President-elect Trump aimed to tear families apart and hurt the communities we represent. “Hispanics represent $1.9 trillion in purchasing power, and we will shape the future of our great nation. Hispanic businesses have been a driving force in my home state of New Mexico; we have specifically seen significant growth among Hispanic women entrepreneurs. It’s up to the CHC to develop a strong economic agenda to highlight the economic impact of Hispanic communities and create more opportunities for Hispanic-owned business and entrepreneurs. “I am proud to say that CHC received unprecedented support from voters in this election, which increased our membership to a record-breaking total of 31 Caucus members. We must… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-declassify-information-regarding-russia-and-us-election | Heinrich: Declassify Information Regarding Russia And U.S. Election | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich: Declassify Information Regarding Russia And U.S. Election Thursday, December 1, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined several of his colleagues on the Senate Intelligence Committee in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to declassify information relating to the Russian government and the U.S. election. “We believe there is additional information concerning the Russian Government and the U.S. election that should be declassified and released to the public,” wrote Senator Heinrich and his colleagues in their letter. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) led the letter and fellow Intelligence Committee members Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Angus King (I-Maine), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and ex-officio member Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) also joined the letter. The full text of the letter can be downloaded here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-to-trump-drain-the-swamp-at-epa-doe-doi | Senators to Trump: Drain the Swamp at EPA, DOE, DOI | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | December 01, 2016 Senators to Trump: Drain the Swamp at EPA, DOE, DOI Donald Trump promised to end special interest control of Washington, but so far he??s filled key environmental and energy posts with fossil fuel insiders WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall is among a group of 10 senators who sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump today calling on him to remove members of his team with deep ties to the fossil fuel industry managing his Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Department of the Interior transitions. By installing insiders with strong ties to major polluters at agencies charged with regulating those polluters, the Senators write, Trump is abandoning his campaign promise to "drain the swamp" of special interest influence in Washington and is instead "filling it with exactly the kinds of insiders that most Americans hoped [Trump] would reject." In addition to Udall, the letter was signed by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), and Al Franken (D-Minn.). Text of the letter is below. December 1, 2016 President-elect Donald J. Trump Trump-Pence Transition Team 1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20006 Dear President-elect Trump: We write, some of us now a second time, to urge you to follow through on your promise that you would work to reduce the influence of corporate special interests and lobbyists in our government. We are alarmed to see your transition team is replete with lobbyists and others with extensive ties to the fossil fuel industry leading your transition efforts and mentioned as potential nominees to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE), and Department of the Interior (DOI). Your decision to empower people like Myron Ebell, Thomas Pyle, an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2464 | Udall Calls for Urgent Action on Dakota Pipeline to Protect Tribal Rights, Safety of Demonstrators [press_release] | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 30, 2016 Udall Calls for Urgent Action on Dakota Pipeline to Protect Tribal Rights, Safety of Demonstrators Urges Army Corps of Engineer to Consider All Options, Including Re-Routing Pipeline, & Asks DOJ to Re-double Efforts to Prevent Civil Rights Abuses WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, condemned the violence against Tribal members and others protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline and called on President Barack Obama to take urgent action to protect the protesters and address their concerns about how the pipeline could harm the water quality near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. In a letter, Udall urged the Obama administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to consider every available option to fully protect Tribal rights and land, including re-routing the pipeline.Udall's letter comes nearly three months after he first wrote to the president in opposition to the alarming use of violence against demonstrators, the vast majority of whom are peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. Today, Udall issued the following statement: "Over the last seven months, members of Indian nations from across North America have been demonstrating against a segment of the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline, which they believe threatens their water supplies and crosses the sacred ancestral land of the Standing Rock Sioux. Over 300 Tribes are represented, including several from New Mexico; it's the largest community of Native American protesters in recent memory. They are standing up within their First Amendment rights to protect their heritage, clean air and water, and to prevent the degradation of sacred lands. And that is why I am extremely disturbed by the increasingly aggressive and violent tactics that have been used against them."Three months ago, I condemned the violence against protesters and called on Presid… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-urges-president-to-halt-closure-of-oceti-sakowin-camp-in-north-dakota | Heinrich Urges President To Halt Closure Of Oceti Sakowin Camp In North Dakota | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Urges President To Halt Closure Of Oceti Sakowin Camp In North Dakota Senator decries violence against the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and those standing in solidarity with them. Continues call for pipeline to be rerouted to protect water and historic sacred sites. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) called on President Obama to work with the Corps of Engineers and the Department of Justice to de-escalate the violence at Camp Oceti Sakowin in North Dakota. In particular, he questioned the decision to close the area to demonstrators of the Dakota Access pipeline on December 5, 2016. "This arbitrary date is certain to escalate an already volatile situation and I would urge you to overturn this decision by the Corps of Engineers. I ask that you seek a peaceful resolution to this conflict that respects the desire of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe to protect their water and historic sacred sites," wrote Senator Heinrich in the letter. In a statement last week, Senator Heinrich urged the President and the Army Corps of Engineers to reroute the pipeline. The full text of the letter is below and can be downloaded here. November 30, 2016 Dear Mr. President: I am gravely concerned about the recent escalation of violence in North Dakota against members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and those standing in solidarity with them. When violent confrontations first occurred earlier this fall, I urged your administration to step in and was thankful that you quickly put a halt to the project until the agencies could engage in renewed tribal consultation with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. However, the brutality we've seen in recent days involving rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons, has increasingly put the health and lives of the demonstrators at real risk. The current situation at Camp Oceti Sakowin is unsustainable and dangerous to everyone involved. I implore you to work with the Corps … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/bipartisan-group-of-senators-urge-smooth-transition-for-chemical-safety-reform-implementation-in-new-administration | Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Smooth Transition for Chemical Safety Reform Implementation in New Administration | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 30, 2016 Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Smooth Transition for Chemical Safety Reform Implementation in New Administration In Letter to Trump Transition Team, Senators Call on New Administration to 'Maintain Momentum' on TSCA Reform WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and James Inhofe (R-Okla.), along with Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) sent a bipartisan letter to Vice President-elect Mike Pence in his role as chair of the Presidential Transition Team Executive Committee, urging the new administration to ensure there is continuity in the implementation of the landmark, bipartisan Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. The historic chemical safety law, which was signed into law in June with broad bipartisan support, reforms the badly broken Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 and is focused on protecting children, families and communities from potentially dangerous chemicals. As the senators wrote, "TSCA was severely crippled in the 1990s and failed to provide basic health and safety protection for the American public. Uncertainty in the regulatory program also harmed innovation and consumer confidence in everyday products. The reformed law requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make many critical decisions in the first months and years of the program, and the Agency has a crucial role to play in ensuring that the promise of the new law is realized. The updated law also directs the Centers for Disease Control to investigate and respond to potential cancer clusters and improve communication and data sharing between local, state and federal governments. Given that this implementation will overlap with the change of Administrations, we want to ensure there is continuity and c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-calls-for-urgent-action-on-dakota-pipeline-to-protect-tribal-rights-safety-of-demonstrators | Udall Calls for Urgent Action on Dakota Pipeline to Protect Tribal Rights, Safety of Demonstrators | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 30, 2016 Udall Calls for Urgent Action on Dakota Pipeline to Protect Tribal Rights, Safety of Demonstrators Urges Army Corps of Engineer to Consider All Options, Including Re-Routing Pipeline, & Asks DOJ to Re-double Efforts to Prevent Civil Rights Abuses WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, incoming vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, condemned the violence against Tribal members and others protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline and called on President Barack Obama to take urgent action to protect the protesters and address their concerns about how the pipeline could harm the water quality near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. In a letter, Udall urged the Obama administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to consider every available option to fully protect Tribal rights and land, including re-routing the pipeline. Udall's letter comes nearly three months after he first wrote to the president in opposition to the alarming use of violence against demonstrators, the vast majority of whom are peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. Today, Udall issued the following statement: "Over the last seven months, members of Indian nations from across North America have been demonstrating against a segment of the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline, which they believe threatens their water supplies and crosses the sacred ancestral land of the Standing Rock Sioux. Over 300 Tribes are represented, including several from New Mexico; it's the largest community of Native American protesters in recent memory. They are standing up within their First Amendment rights to protect their heritage, clean air and water, and to prevent the degradation of sacred lands. And that is why I am extremely disturbed by the increasingly aggressive and violent tactics that have been used against them. "Three months ago, I condemned the violence against protesters and called on Pre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2462 | Udall Joins Senate in Passing ECHO Act to Increase Rural Access to Health Care [press_release] | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 29, 2016 Udall Joins Senate in Passing ECHO Act to Increase Rural Access to Health Care WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall joined the full Senate in voting 97-0 to approve the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act -- a measure based on the University of New Mexico's successful Project ECHO program -- to increase access to high quality health care in rural communities. Udall is a cosponsor of the bill and, as a member of the Appropriations Committee, has been a strong supporter of funding for the program. The ECHO Act would expand the successful Project Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO), a model program founded at the University of New Mexico in 2003 by Dr. Sanjeev Arora. The project connects health care specialists and experts to primary care physicians in hard-to-reach areas using interactive video-conferencing. Originally designed to combat the Hepatitis-C epidemic in New Mexico, Project ECHO now enables patients to get treatment for a diverse array of disease conditions from various levels of health care providers, and it has grown to serve communities nationwide and internationally. "All New Mexicans deserve quality health care no matter where they live, and Project ECHO has helped ensure rural patients can get treatment without having to drive hours to see a specialist," Udall said. "Dr. Arora faced a serious health care challenge head-on by developing Project ECHO to provide case-based interactive training over video-conferencing so local physicians could deliver specialized treatment themselves. This is the kind of innovation that stems from a community coming together to create a solution that best meets its needs. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I was proud to support this project from the beginning. Now, as a cosponsor of the ECHO Act, I am thrilled to see New Mexico's model become the foundation for a national strategy to provide quality, accessible health care to all of our rural communities." Dr. Arora who pioneered the ECHO Project,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2463 | Udall: With EPA Announcement of First 10 Chemicals for Review Under New Law, Historic Chemical Reform Bill Already Working to Keep Americans Safe [press_release] | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 29, 2016 Udall: With EPA Announcement of First 10 Chemicals for Review Under New Law, Historic Chemical Reform Bill Already Working to Keep Americans Safe WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of the first 10 chemicals that the agency will review for possible risks to public health and the environment, as required under Udall's Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. Udall's landmark, bipartisan bill, which was signed into law by President Obama in June, reforms the broken Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA), ensuring that children and communities across the nation are protected from dangerous chemicals. Udall's bill was the first overhaul of the 1976 TSCA law, a badly broken system that rendered the EPA virtually powerless to regulate the safety of chemicals manufactured and used in commerce. Under the initial TSCA law, tens of thousands of chemicals - including well-documented carcinogens - have been on the market for decades without meaningful regulation or safety evaluation. The EPA's announcement today of the first 10 chemicals it will review complies with the new law's requirement that the EPA release such a list by December 19, 2016. "I am encouraged by today's news that the EPA has identified the first 10 chemicals for review under the new chemical safety reform law," Udall said. "This is one of the first actions required under the reformed law, which was overwhelmingly supported in both houses of Congress and signed by the President in June of this year. It is welcome news that the EPA has listed 10 potentially dangerous chemicals that warrant greater scrutiny for the protection of public health. While there is ample evidence linking these chemicals to cancer and other severe health problems, they have been on the market largely unchecked and unregulated for decades. That's unacceptable, and that is why we worked so tirelessly to reform our broken chemical safety law. Today's action s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-welcomes-senate-passage-of-bill-to-expand-innovative-unm-rural-tele-health-program | Heinrich Welcomes Senate Passage Of Bill To Expand Innovative UNM Rural Tele-Health Program | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Welcomes Senate Passage Of Bill To Expand Innovative UNM Rural Tele-Health Program Tuesday, November 29, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed the Senate’s passage of S. 2873, the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act, a bill to boost access to high-quality health care in hard-to-reach regions. Senator Heinrich cosponsored the bill, which aims to better integrate the University of New Mexico School of Medicine’s groundbreaking Project ECHO telehealth model into health systems across the country. “Families across New Mexico, including in our rural and tribal communities, deserve access to high-quality health care no matter where they live,” said Sen. Heinrich, who highlighted Project ECHO at an event in the U.S. Capitol in June. “Project ECHO, started at the University of New Mexico, is using technology to train and connect health care specialists to patients in our underserved communities. We have already seen it succeed in addressing some of our health care system's biggest disparities in rural areas of our state. I'm proud this pioneering work originated in New Mexico has become the national model for telehealth. I will continue working to ensure we find innovative ways to boost health care access for all New Mexicans.” Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a program started by the University of New Mexico (UNM) that has become a national model for providing remote communities access to high-quality health care resources. Project ECHO uses technology-enabled collaborative learning to support community providers and dramatically increases access to specialty treatment in remote and underserved areas. Through Project ECHO, specialists provide direct care or consultation to patients via video conferencing. Under the ECHO model, specialists at a large medical center consult with primary care providers in rural or underserved communities on how best to treat complex conditions. This mentori… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-joins-senate-in-passing-echo-act-to-increase-rural-access-to-health-care | Udall Joins Senate in Passing ECHO Act to Increase Rural Access to Health Care | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 29, 2016 Udall Joins Senate in Passing ECHO Act to Increase Rural Access to Health Care WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall joined the full Senate in voting 97-0 to approve the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act -- a measure based on the University of New Mexico's successful Project ECHO program -- to increase access to high quality health care in rural communities. Udall is a cosponsor of the bill and, as a member of the Appropriations Committee, has been a strong supporter of funding for the program. The ECHO Act would expand the successful Project Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO), a model program founded at the University of New Mexico in 2003 by Dr. Sanjeev Arora. The project connects health care specialists and experts to primary care physicians in hard-to-reach areas using interactive video-conferencing. Originally designed to combat the Hepatitis-C epidemic in New Mexico, Project ECHO now enables patients to get treatment for a diverse array of disease conditions from various levels of health care providers, and it has grown to serve communities nationwide and internationally. "All New Mexicans deserve quality health care no matter where they live, and Project ECHO has helped ensure rural patients can get treatment without having to drive hours to see a specialist," Udall said. "Dr. Arora faced a serious health care challenge head-on by developing Project ECHO to provide case-based interactive training over video-conferencing so local physicians could deliver specialized treatment themselves. This is the kind of innovation that stems from a community coming together to create a solution that best meets its needs. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I was proud to support this project from the beginning. Now, as a cosponsor of the ECHO Act, I am thrilled to see New Mexico's model become the foundation for a national strategy to provide quality, accessible health care to all of our rural communities." Dr. Arora who pioneered the ECHO Project, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-with-epa-announcement-of-first-10-chemicals-for-review-under-new-law-historic-chemical-reform-bill-already-working-to-keep-americans-safe | Udall: With EPA Announcement of First 10 Chemicals for Review Under New Law, Historic Chemical Reform Bill Already Working to Keep Americans Safe | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 29, 2016 Udall: With EPA Announcement of First 10 Chemicals for Review Under New Law, Historic Chemical Reform Bill Already Working to Keep Americans Safe WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of the first 10 chemicals that the agency will review for possible risks to public health and the environment, as required under Udall's Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. Udall's landmark, bipartisan bill, which was signed into law by President Obama in June, reforms the broken Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA), ensuring that children and communities across the nation are protected from dangerous chemicals. Udall's bill was the first overhaul of the 1976 TSCA law, a badly broken system that rendered the EPA virtually powerless to regulate the safety of chemicals manufactured and used in commerce. Under the initial TSCA law, tens of thousands of chemicals - including well-documented carcinogens - have been on the market for decades without meaningful regulation or safety evaluation. The EPA's announcement today of the first 10 chemicals it will review complies with the new law's requirement that the EPA release such a list by December 19, 2016. "I am encouraged by today's news that the EPA has identified the first 10 chemicals for review under the new chemical safety reform law," Udall said. "This is one of the first actions required under the reformed law, which was overwhelmingly supported in both houses of Congress and signed by the President in June of this year. It is welcome news that the EPA has listed 10 potentially dangerous chemicals that warrant greater scrutiny for the protection of public health. While there is ample evidence linking these chemicals to cancer and other severe health problems, they have been on the market largely unchecked and unregulated for decades. That's unacceptable, and that is why we worked so tirelessly to reform our broken chemical safety law. Today's action… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-staff-to-hold-mobile-office-hours-in-reserve4 | Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Reserve | 2016-11-28 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Staff To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Reserve Monday, November 28, 2016 LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Reserve on Friday, December 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Reserve Senior Center. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs. All are encouraged to attend. Constituents who are not able to attend Mobile Office Hours can visit the Helping You section of Senator Heinrich's online office at www.Heinrich.Senate.Gov. Reserve - Friday, December 2, 2016 WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff WHAT: Mobile Office Hours WHEN: From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Reserve Senior Center, 12 Ella Street, Reserve, N.M. 87830 QUESTIONS: Contact Senator Heinrich's Las Cruces Office (575) 523-6561 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/heinrich-calls-on-president-to-reroute-dakota-access-pipeline | Heinrich Calls On President To Reroute Dakota Access Pipeline | 2016-11-24 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Heinrich Calls On President To Reroute Dakota Access Pipeline Thursday, November 24, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the Dakota Access pipeline: "Today is Thanksgiving and I cannot help but reflect on our history in these United States and how often it has not lived up to the rosy picture of Pilgrims and Indians sharing a meal in friendly company that I saw in textbooks as a child. The issues facing Indian Country are many and they are complex, but that should not stop those of us in positions of elected leadership from seeking to make a difference wherever and whenever we can. "The recent escalation of violence against members of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and those standing in solidarity with them is fundamentally wrong and must be condemned. Back in September, days after these protests began, I spoke out against these aggressive tactics and called on President Obama to intervene. "The Obama Administration quickly announced that they were putting a halt to the project until they could respond to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and to concerns from across the nation by establishing better tribal consultation and by addressing water supply and spill concerns. "Today, I am calling on the President and the Army Corps of Engineers to reroute the pipeline. No pipeline is worth more than the respect we hold for our Native American neighbors. No pipeline is worth more than the clean water that we all depend on. This pipeline is not worth the life of a single protester. "There is no excuse for the brutality we've seen in recent days and it should not be rewarded." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2461 | Udall Congratulates New Mexico Nominees to United States Service Academies [press_release] | 2016-11-23 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 23, 2016 Udall Congratulates New Mexico Nominees to United States Service Academies WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall announced the 35 New Mexico students who have received his nomination to attend a United States service academy beginning in 2017. A congressional, vice-presidential, or service-connected nomination is required for admission to 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. Students receiving Udall's nomination completed a competitive application process, which included an interview with the senator's Military Academy Service Panels, comprised of military and community leaders. "The students I have nominated to the United States service academies this year represent some of New Mexico's best and brightest," Udall said. "It is my honor to congratulate them and to wish them luck as they continue with the admissions process. These exceptional students have demonstrated their talents and strong leadership in both their academic and extracurricular endeavors, and I'm proud of their desire to serve our nation. All of the service academies provide an excellent education that prepares students to excel in both military and civilian life. I am confident that the students who choose to enroll in the academies will represent New Mexico well, and I wish them the greatest success as they continue their education and pursue a life of leadership and service."These students will now compete for admission to their service academy over the coming months. Those admitted will begin classes in the summer of 2017 as members of the class of 2021. The following are the students nominated from New Mexico by academy:United States Military Academy (West Point)Michael Brouillette of Santa Fe Matthew Jingle of Albuquerque Perry Miller of Albuquerque Caleb Moreno of Lovington Carly Read of Albuquerque Heana Reed of Rio Rancho Benjamin Selph of Rio Rancho Chris Sharfin of Roswell Michael Smith of Albuquerq… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-congratulates-new-mexico-nominees-to-united-states-service-academies | Udall Congratulates New Mexico Nominees to United States Service Academies | 2016-11-23 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 23, 2016 Udall Congratulates New Mexico Nominees to United States Service Academies WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall announced the 35 New Mexico students who have received his nomination to attend a United States service academy beginning in 2017. A congressional, vice-presidential, or service-connected nomination is required for admission to 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. Students receiving Udall's nomination completed a competitive application process, which included an interview with the senator's Military Academy Service Panels, comprised of military and community leaders. "The students I have nominated to the United States service academies this year represent some of New Mexico's best and brightest," Udall said. "It is my honor to congratulate them and to wish them luck as they continue with the admissions process. These exceptional students have demonstrated their talents and strong leadership in both their academic and extracurricular endeavors, and I'm proud of their desire to serve our nation. All of the service academies provide an excellent education that prepares students to excel in both military and civilian life. I am confident that the students who choose to enroll in the academies will represent New Mexico well, and I wish them the greatest success as they continue their education and pursue a life of leadership and service." These students will now compete for admission to their service academy over the coming months. Those admitted will begin classes in the summer of 2017 as members of the class of 2021. The following are the students nominated from New Mexico by academy: United States Military Academy (West Point)Michael Brouillette of Santa Fe Matthew Jingle of Albuquerque Perry Miller of Albuquerque Caleb Moreno of Lovington Carly Read of Albuquerque Heana Reed of Rio Rancho Benjamin Selph of Rio Rancho Chris Sharfin of Roswell Michael Smith of Albuq… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2459 | Udall Urges Congress to Make Changes to Improve and Protect U.S. Mail Service [press_release] | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 21, 2016 Udall Urges Congress to Make Changes to Improve and Protect U.S. Mail Service WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall has joined over 80 members of Congress in signing a letter calling for provisions that improve and protect mail delivery and service to be added to the comprehensive U.S. Postal Service reform legislation that has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.In many New Mexico communities, especially in rural areas, the post office is a meeting place and an anchor on Main Street. Udall has heard from many New Mexicans who have expressed concerns about rollbacks in postal service. In their letter to U.S. House and Senate leaders, Udall and his fellow lawmakers emphasized the need for better, more reliable mail service and solutions that can maintain higher service standards in the long term. The changes would address recent reductions in U.S Postal Service performance, such as the elimination of the overnight service standard, mail processing plant closures and post office hour reductions. "While the importance of reliable mail delivery for customers, especially those living in rural areas, has not changed, the Postal Service's ability to perform that service has substantially declined, and it is critical that Congress take action on this topic when we consider comprehensive postal reform," the lawmakers wrote. "While the current service standard for First-Class Mail is 2-3 days, the actual delivery of mail can take far longer than this standard. This is unacceptable for postal customers in rural America and across the country, and it simply does not meet the requirement for universal quality of service by which the Postal Service is bound."Udall added: "The U.S. Postal Service is an integral part of life in New Mexico's rural communities. And people in rural areas should be able to rely on timely, quality service, especially those in New Mexico without access to cell phone service or high-speed internet. I am committed to working on reforms that will ensure the lo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2460 | Udall, Heinrich Urge President-Elect Trump to Make Good on Promises to 'Drain the Swamp' of Corporate Special Interests in Washington [press_release] | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 21, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Urge President-Elect Trump to Make Good on Promises to 'Drain the Swamp' of Corporate Special Interests in Washington Join 17 other senators in calling on Donald Trump to increase transparency and adopt Obama lobbying and ethics rules for his transition and administration WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that they have joined 17 other senators in sending a letter urging President-elect Donald Trump to increase transparency during his transition and keep his promises to reduce the influence of lobbyists and corporate special interests during his transition and in his administration. Despite a pledge announced last week to limit lobbying by members of the Trump administration, corporate lobbyists and Washington insiders so far have filled many prominent posts within the Trump transition team. In addition to Udall and Heinrich, the letter was signed by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Robert Casey (D-Penn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Edward Markey (D-Mass.)."Given your initial decision to allow lobbyists to dominate your transition team, we call on you to be completely transparent about who is working on your transition team, either officially or as unofficial advisors, and making key decisions about how to staff over 4,000 political appointments," the senators wrote in their letter last week. "Further, we call on you to follow President Obama's example and implement strong, transparent and enforceable ethics rules governing your transition and Administration. For instance, President Obama's transition team did not… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-heinrich-urge-president-elect-trump-to-make-good-on-promises-to-and-039drain-the-swamp-and-039-of-corporate-special-interests-in-washington | Udall, Heinrich Urge President-Elect Trump to Make Good on Promises to 'Drain the Swamp' of Corporate Special Interests in Washington | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 21, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Urge President-Elect Trump to Make Good on Promises to 'Drain the Swamp' of Corporate Special Interests in Washington Join 17 other senators in calling on Donald Trump to increase transparency and adopt Obama lobbying and ethics rules for his transition and administration WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that they have joined 17 other senators in sending a letter urging President-elect Donald Trump to increase transparency during his transition and keep his promises to reduce the influence of lobbyists and corporate special interests during his transition and in his administration. Despite a pledge announced last week to limit lobbying by members of the Trump administration, corporate lobbyists and Washington insiders so far have filled many prominent posts within the Trump transition team. In addition to Udall and Heinrich, the letter was signed by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Robert Casey (D-Penn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Edward Markey (D-Mass.). "Given your initial decision to allow lobbyists to dominate your transition team, we call on you to be completely transparent about who is working on your transition team, either officially or as unofficial advisors, and making key decisions about how to staff over 4,000 political appointments," the senators wrote in their letter last week. "Further, we call on you to follow President Obama's example and implement strong, transparent and enforceable ethics rules governing your transition and Administration. For instance, President Obama's transition team did n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-urges-congress-to-make-changes-to-improve-and-protect-us-mail-service | Udall Urges Congress to Make Changes to Improve and Protect U.S. Mail Service | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 21, 2016 Udall Urges Congress to Make Changes to Improve and Protect U.S. Mail Service WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall has joined over 80 members of Congress in signing a letter calling for provisions that improve and protect mail delivery and service to be added to the comprehensive U.S. Postal Service reform legislation that has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. In many New Mexico communities, especially in rural areas, the post office is a meeting place and an anchor on Main Street. Udall has heard from many New Mexicans who have expressed concerns about rollbacks in postal service. In their letter to U.S. House and Senate leaders, Udall and his fellow lawmakers emphasized the need for better, more reliable mail service and solutions that can maintain higher service standards in the long term. The changes would address recent reductions in U.S Postal Service performance, such as the elimination of the overnight service standard, mail processing plant closures and post office hour reductions. "While the importance of reliable mail delivery for customers, especially those living in rural areas, has not changed, the Postal Service's ability to perform that service has substantially declined, and it is critical that Congress take action on this topic when we consider comprehensive postal reform," the lawmakers wrote. "While the current service standard for First-Class Mail is 2-3 days, the actual delivery of mail can take far longer than this standard. This is unacceptable for postal customers in rural America and across the country, and it simply does not meet the requirement for universal quality of service by which the Postal Service is bound." Udall added: "The U.S. Postal Service is an integral part of life in New Mexico's rural communities. And people in rural areas should be able to rely on timely, quality service, especially those in New Mexico without access to cell phone service or high-speed internet. I am committed to working on reforms that will ensure the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2455 | Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Applaud Air Force Decision to Relocate F-16 Squadrons to Holloman [press_release] | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 18, 2016 Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Applaud Air Force Decision to Relocate F-16 Squadrons to Holloman WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Steve Pearce applauded the U.S. Air Force's interim decision to relocate two additional F-16 training squadrons to Holloman Air Force Base for the creation of a new Formal Training Unit (FTU). The Air Force will move the F-16s from Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Currently, the Air Force is roughly 700 F-16 fighter pilots short of requirements, which makes the additional two squadrons at Holloman critically important to addressing the Air Force's shortage of fighter pilots. The decision, which will be made final in spring of 2017, follows a joint effort by Udall, Heinrich and Pearce to urge the Air Force to choose Holloman as its relocation site for the F-16 training squadrons. In making the case for Holloman Air Force Base, the lawmakers cited Holloman's unmatched airspace, the base's existing mission as a premier F-16 training location, and a surrounding community that is ready and eager to welcome the new squadrons, service members, and families. In August, the lawmakers wrote a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff General David Goldfein highlighting Holloman's credentials as a relocation site for the F-16s; and in September, Udall, Heinrich, and Pearce met with Air Force Under Secretary Lisa Disbrow to continue to press their case. In addition, the full New Mexico congressional delegation held a phone call with Air Force Secretary James last week to receive an update on the status of the Air Force's deliberations. "In choosing to relocate these F-16 squadrons to Holloman Air Force Base, the Air Force has made a decision that will enormously benefit our national security, our service members and their families, and New Mexico's economy," said Senator Udall. "Holloman is already excelling in its current F-16 mission, and I have every confidence that the ba… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://tomudall.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2456 | Udall, Heinrich Urge Increased Resources for U.S. Businesses Trading with Mexico [press_release] | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 18, 2016 Udall, Heinrich Urge Increased Resources for U.S. Businesses Trading with Mexico WASHINGTON - In a letter sent today to the Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich urged the Acting Undersecretary for International Trade to improve relations with Mexico in trade, export and manufacturing by increasing funds for state and local agencies that provide resources and guidance to American businesses trading with Mexico.Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner and was the largest buyer of New Mexico products in 2015. The volume of trade between New Mexico and Mexico has grown rapidly since 2005, but the federal resources allocated to facilitating commerce with Mexico have not matched this growth, particularly compared to nations with smaller trade volume. "Improving the capacity of our companies and state and local governments to do business in Mexico is critical to the nation's economic security," said Udall and Heinrich in the letter. They also noted, "Trade with Mexico is particularly important to New Mexico, and we ask that you improve support for New Mexico's businesses that engage in commerce across the border." The recommendations from the letter build on New Mexico residents' statewide call for growing the border economy with Mexico. In May 2016, over 200 New Mexico residents came together for a state economic development town hall led by the nonpartisan nonprofit New Mexico First. Town hall participants recommended that policymakers and business leaders work together to develop a statewide supply chain program to recruit suppliers to New Mexico, and connect them with industries on the U.S side of the border that export to Mexico. Heather Balas, New Mexico First executive director, said: "Town hall participants recognized the good work that is already being done in New Mexico's border communities, and with additional support they feel much more can be done." Additionally, the lawmakers recommend opening … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/udall-heinrich-urge-increased-resources-for-us-businesses-trading-with-mexico | Udall, Heinrich Urge Increased Resources for U.S. Businesses Trading with Mexico | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Martin Heinrich | H001046 | www.heinrich.senate.gov | legacy | Udall, Heinrich Urge Increased Resources for U.S. Businesses Trading with Mexico Friday, November 18, 2016 WASHINGTON D.C. - In a letter sent today to the Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich urged the Acting Undersecretary for International Trade to improve relations with Mexico in trade, export and manufacturing by increasing funds for state and local agencies that provide resources and guidance to American businesses trading with Mexico. Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner and was the largest buyer of New Mexico products in 2015. The volume of trade between New Mexico and Mexico has grown rapidly since 2005, but the federal resources allocated to facilitating commerce with Mexico have not matched this growth, particularly compared to nations with smaller trade volume. "Improving the capacity of our companies and state and local governments to do business in Mexico is critical to the nation’s economic security," said Udall and Heinrich in the letter. They also noted, "Trade with Mexico is particularly important to New Mexico, and we ask that you improve support for New Mexico’s businesses that engage in commerce across the border." The recommendations from the letter build on New Mexico residents’ statewide call for growing the border economy with Mexico. In May 2016, over 200 New Mexico residents came together for a state economic development town hall led by the nonpartisan nonprofit New Mexico First. Town hall participants recommended that policymakers and business leaders work together to develop a statewide supply chain program to recruit suppliers to New Mexico, and connect them with industries on the U.S side of the border that export to Mexico. Heather Balas, New Mexico First executive director, said: “Town hall participants recognized the good work that is already being done in New Mexico’s border communities, and with additional support they feel much more can be done." … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.tomudall.senate.gov/news/press-releases/udall-heinrich-pearce-applaud-air-force-decision-to-relocate-f-16-squadrons-to-holloman | Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Applaud Air Force Decision to Relocate F-16 Squadrons to Holloman | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | NM | Tom Udall | U000039 | www.tomudall.senate.gov | legacy | November 18, 2016 Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Applaud Air Force Decision to Relocate F-16 Squadrons to Holloman WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Steve Pearce applauded the U.S. Air Force's interim decision to relocate two additional F-16 training squadrons to Holloman Air Force Base for the creation of a new Formal Training Unit (FTU). The Air Force will move the F-16s from Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Currently, the Air Force is roughly 700 F-16 fighter pilots short of requirements, which makes the additional two squadrons at Holloman critically important to addressing the Air Force's shortage of fighter pilots. The decision, which will be made final in spring of 2017, follows a joint effort by Udall, Heinrich andPearce to urge the Air Force to choose Holloman as its relocation site for the F-16 training squadrons. In making the case for Holloman Air Force Base, the lawmakerscited Holloman's unmatched airspace, the base's existing mission as a premier F-16 training location, and a surrounding community that is ready and eager to welcome the new squadrons, service members, and families. In August, the lawmakers wrote a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff General David Goldfein highlighting Holloman's credentials as a relocation site for the F-16s; and in September, Udall, Heinrich, and Pearce met with Air Force Under Secretary Lisa Disbrow to continue to press their case. In addition, the full New Mexico congressional delegation held a phone call with Air Force Secretary James last week to receive an update on the status of the Air Force's deliberations. "In choosing to relocate these F-16 squadrons to Holloman Air Force Base, the Air Force has made a decision that will enormously benefit our national security, our service members and their families, and New Mexico's economy," said Senator Udall. "Holloman is already excelling in its current F-16 mission, and I have every confidence that the base wil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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