| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Udall, Heinrich Urge FEMA To Support Tribal Requests For Assistance
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 159 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Press Trump Administration For Information On Distribution Of Critical Medical Supplies
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - N.M. Delegation Seeks Immediate Accountability of ICE Facilities After Covid-19 Cases Confirmed at Otero
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump promised in early March that every American could get a COVID-19 test. Now with nearly half a million positive cases, he's telling us he's backing away from that commitment. Where are the tests, Mr. President?"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Heinrich Urges Inclusion Of Small Localities In Additional COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Brown Joins Connolly and Crist In Request for Emergency Assistance for State and Local Governments
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Van Hollen, Udall, Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Indefinitely Extend Public Comment Periods and Pause Unrelated Federal Rulemakings During COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to Joseph Otting, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the FDIC - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Financial Regulators: Follow the Law, Stop Attempts to Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "We need expanded COVID-19 testing -- not less. Our nation is in a critical window to slow the spread and save lives. Dire consequences will come from this decision to leave Americans behind in a time of crisis."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - After pressure from Tester, all Montana taverns, casinos & bars are now eligible for Paycheck Protection Program
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Schneider, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues Urging Administration to Increase Number of Doctors in Rural and Other Medically Underserved Areas
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services and Hon. Eric Hargan, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Push Administration to Prioritize Rural Hospitals in COVID-19 Emergency Response Funding
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "It's reprehensible that companies would try to profit from the fear caused by this pandemic. Today, My colleagues + I introduced legislation to stop the greed, and protect New Mexicans."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and Seeme Verma, Administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services - Capito Calls on CMS to Address medicare Program Interest Rates for Healthcare Providers on Frontlines of Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Mail-in voting can save lives during COVID-19 & ensure that Americans' voices are heard. President Trump's admission that he's opposed to mail-in ballots for political reasons shows the truth: Republicans don't want you to vote. Lives are stake - but Trump doesn't seem to care."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 8, 2020
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Lujan Acts to Protect Americans From Price Gouging During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Russell T. Vought, Acting Director of Management and Budget - Udall Leads Senate Democrats In Urging Trump Administration to Indefinitely Extend Public Comment Periods and Pause Unrelated Federal Rulemakings During COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cox Signs on to Effort to Prevent Water Shutoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senate Dems to HHS: Reopen the ACA Marketplace, Allow more Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rep. Grijalva Leads 41 Members of Congress in Urging Hazard Pay and Protections for Essential Workers to Help Address COVID-19 Impact Disparities
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Lujan Pushes for $250 Billion in Aid for Local Governments Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Minority Leader - Kilmer Urges Congress to Prioritize Anti-Hunger Efforts in Next Relief Package
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "We're working and connecting online more than ever - and without investments, our data and privacy could be at greater risk. With my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce , I sent a letter to @zoom_us seeking answers on how they plan to protect users' privacy, data, and security."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Admin To Increase Access To Doctors In Rural And Other Medically Underserved Areas
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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NM Delegation Announces Over $674,000 in Transportation Grants to Tribes in New Mexico as Part of Emergency Coronavirus Funding Package
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 5, 2020
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Heinrich Statement On Firing Of Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Eshoo Leads Energy and Commerce Democrats in Calling for Extending Open Enrollment Periods for HealthCare.gov and Medicare
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Doubles Down on Effort to Ensure Veterans Swiftly Get Stimulus Checks from CARES Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Small businesses are the lifeblood of New Mexico and have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Legislators Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - 128 House Members Write to Speaker Pelosi Requesting that Future COVID-19 Relief Packages Include Direct Funding for Small Localities
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pingree Leads 67 Bipartisan Members in Urging Perdue to Implement Provision to Ensure New COVID-19 Stimulus Funds Support Direct-to-Market Farmers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Lujan Statement on House Democrats' Plan to Bolster Infrastructure Investments in Fourth Coronavirus Response Package
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Working individuals and families are most vulnerable to the economic impacts of COVID-19, and these individuals need economic support to help ensure food is kept on the table, rent and mortgage payments are made, and the lights stay on."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't discriminate - neither should our relief response. Small communities and local governments must have equal access to stimulus and economic relief funds as they combat this public health crisis."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 2, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Reports that Direct Payment May Take Months to Reach Americans
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Senators to EPA: Describe Your COVID-19 Plans
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Social Security Recipients to Get Cares Act Direct Cash Assistance without having to File Tax Return
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - McSally, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on HHS to Help Rural Health Providers
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Robust Census Participation
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Udall, NM Delegation Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar - Perdue, Loeffler Ask Administration to Help Rural Hospitals During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Equal Pay Day
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Even during a health pandemic the Trump administration continues to deny the realities of science - this time ignoring the grave health and economic consequences of pollution."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "According to the @CDCgov , senior citizens are at higher risk of serious COVID-19 illness. It is important to #StayHome. If you need assistance, please know there are resources to support you and your loved ones:"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Barrasso, Bennet, Roe, Schrier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on HHS to Help Rural Health Providers
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Our communities are struggling. Now is the time to support vulnerable Americans - not make it harder for families to put food on the table. Thank you @JoyAnnReid for the discussion on the relief package passed by Congress & how it puts more resources toward vital food programs."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Direct payments to families will bring relief to those most impacted by COVID-19 but I know that working Americans need Congress to go further to secure economic stability. Thanks to @VictorBlackwell & @CNN for having me on to discuss what more must be done to combat the crisis."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - NM Delegation Seeks Deployment of Combat Support Hospital to New Mexico
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 28, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) Interviewed on Possibility of Second Economic Stimulus Package as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 27, 2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 27, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Passage of Third Coronavirus Response Package to Support American Families and Workers
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 26, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Vote for Coronavirus Emergency Bill to Provide Immediate Public Health and Economic Relief to New Mexicans
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "The COVID-19 global health pandemic is an unprecedented crisis -- we must work together to support our fellow Americans and the economy. The Take Responsibility for Workers & Families Act is bold legislation to uplift the American people through this crisis."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "With crucial supplies scarce for frontline workers, we can't lose any time to rush the production of essential medical requirement. That's why I'm supporting the Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act -- the Trump admin. must do the right thing & support those combating COVID-19."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 24, 2020
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Lujan Broadband Mapping Initiatives Signed into Law
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 24, 2020
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New Mexico Delegation Announces $1.17 Million for 16 Local Community Health Centers on the Front Lines of Covid-19 Pandemic Response in New Mexico
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez and 14 Members Request House and Senate Leadership to Include Inclusive Language for COVID-19 Media Broadcasting
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Tweet - "We're in the midst of a global health pandemic and what is the Trump administration doing? Suing to steal health care from millions of Americans."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence - Cantwell, Senate Democrats Demand Answers About COVID-19 Testing and Equipment Shortages
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Congress to Support Clean Energy Industry in Economic Relief Packages
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Pascrell Leads 110 Colleagues Demanding Support for First Responders
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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