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July 29, 2020 Lujan Votes for Legislation to Bolster Child Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ben Luján
July 29, 2020 Heinrich, Murkowski Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items Passes Through Committee Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2020 Reps. Levin, Neguse, Luján, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 28, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Heinrich Calls On Facebook To End Its Exemption Of Climate Denial From Fact-Checking Program Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is openly defying #SCOTUS by refusing to accept new #DACA applications. President Trump calls himself the "law and order" president but refuses to follow the highest law in the land." Sen. Ben Luján
July 28, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO - Feinstein, Hassan, Colleagues Call on Facebook to Stop Spread of Climate Change Disinformation on Its Platform Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP coronavirus relief proposal falls short for the American people and fails to provide much-needed support for local governments to keep employees on the payroll and continue essential services. Mitch McConnell's solution for local governments: Go bankrupt." Sen. Ben Luján
July 28, 2020 Lujan, Neguse, Lecin, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Ben Luján
July 27, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Join 47 Senators in Introducing The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 27, 2020 Lujan Statement on Senate GOP Plan to Cut Federal Unemployment Assistance for Struggling Americans Sen. Ben Luján
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The $600 dollar enhanced unemployment benefit has been a lifeline. It has allowed families to keep a roof over their heads, feed their children, and pay their bills. Slashing this benefit by two-thirds unfairly punishes Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own." Sen. Ben Luján
July 27, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds $32.3 Million in HHS COVID-19 High Impact Allocation Provider Relief Grants Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service; Tara Sweeney, Assistance Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior; Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education; Ruth Ryder, Acting Director of the Office of Indian Education; and Elinor McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight to Provide Mental Health Care for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth During Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the FY21 Interior-Environment appropriations bill, which included a one-year moratorium on oil & gas drilling on federal lands near Chaco Canyon to safeguard this sacred site -- a critical victory in my fight to permanently #ProtectChaco." Sen. Ben Luján
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "The $600 weekly enhanced unemployment benefits for thousands of New Mexicans will run out by the end of the month if the @SenateGOP continues to turn its back on workers. Republicans still don't have a plan to keep working families and local, state & Tribal governments afloat." Sen. Ben Luján
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader. - Shaheen, Bennet and Stabenow Lead Call to Senate Leadership to Prioritize Improvements to Medicare Payments Program & Provide Financial Relief for Health Care Providers in Future COVID-19 Response Legislation Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 24, 2020 Heinrich Provisions For N.M. Military Installations, National Labs, and Artificial Intelligence Clear The Senate Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 24, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $1.8 Million in HHS Grants to Support Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 24, 2020 Veasey, House Democrats Introduce Bill to STop COVID-19 Scams Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Today, our nation has reached 4 million COVID-19 cases. That's 4 million lives that have been upended by this virus. Our nation needs additional testing supplies, PPE, and funding for local, state, & Tribal governments to keep employees on the payroll. Americans deserve action." Sen. Ben Luján
July 23, 2020 Loebsack, Luján, Fellow House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Scammers are preying on Americans' fear surrounding COVID-19 to steal their personal data and peddle fake products and treatments. Today, I'm introducing the Stopping COVID Scams Act to protect consumers and help put an end to these harmful scams." Sen. Ben Luján
July 23, 2020 Lujan, House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Big news: The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act -- landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and restore our National Park System. I'm proud of our work to protect our cherished public lands for New Mexicans to enjoy & boost our outdoor economy." Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Letter to Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Duckworth Joins Harris, Colleagues to Demand Answers on Federal Law Enforcement Presence in American Cities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We are a nation made stronger by our diverse histories and cultures. President Trump's hateful Muslim and African Ban hasn't made us any safer -- it's an abuse of power that must be reined in. That's why I voted to pass the #NoBanAct because hate has no place in our country." Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Deploy Federal Forces to Albuquerque Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Heinrich Statement On House-Passage Of The Great American Outdoors Act Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 21, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 21, 2020 Lujan Secures Major Investments for National Laboratories and Environmental Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Heinrich Calls For Resignation Of Bernalillo County Sheriff Gonzales Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 21, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Announce Legislation To Block Federal Paramilitary Deployment To American Cities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States, and Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on Trump Administration to Help Secure Access to PPE to Conduct November Election Safely During Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million workers depend on the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act. That's why @HouseDemocrats included an extension in the #HeroesAct, but it's been sitting on @senatemajldr's desk for more than two months. Pass the Heroes Act, @senatemajldr." Sen. Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of students across the nation don't have the technology they need to learn from home. We must bridge the divide and address the #HomeworkGap that rural and Tribal students face -- especially during COVID-19. Access to the internet means access to opportunities." Sen. Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "As a former Head Start kid, I'm proud to #UniteForHeadStart and join the call to invest $1.7 billion in Head Start programs in upcoming pandemic-related relief measures." Sen. Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Heinrich, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Deadline For Tribes To Spend CARES Act Funding Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Hon. Joe Manchin, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Tester, Western Senators Lead call for Expedited Hearing on Anti-Public Lands Crusader William Perry Pendley's Nomination to Bureau of Land Management Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Booker Leads 33 Democratic Senators Colleagues in Urging Trump to Reverse his Decision to Withdraw from the World Health Organization Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen. Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen. Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: A federal court ruled against President Trump's efforts to roll back protections against methane emissions, which threaten the health and safety of New Mexico families. This is an important victory in the fight for environmental justice." Sen. Ben Luján
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen. Ben Luján
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure a robust economic recovery, Congress must promote clean energy & build a strong and resilient economy for all Americans. Today, @HouseScience considered three of my bills to spur innovation & promote entrepreneurship and small business partnerships with National Labs." Sen. Ben Luján
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure a robust economic recovery, Congress must promote clean energy & build a strong and resilient economy for all Americans. Today, @HouseScience considered three of my bills to spur innovation & promote entrepreneurship and small business partnerships with National Labs." Sen. Ben Luján
July 16, 2020 Following Calls from Senators Van Hollen and Hassan, FERC Rejects Petition Aimed at Upending States' Net Metering Programs Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Date Title Politician
July 29, 2020 Lujan Votes for Legislation to Bolster Child Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ben Luján
July 29, 2020 Heinrich, Murkowski Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items Passes Through Committee Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2020 Reps. Levin, Neguse, Luján, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 28, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Heinrich Calls On Facebook To End Its Exemption Of Climate Denial From Fact-Checking Program Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is openly defying #SCOTUS by refusing to accept new #DACA applications. President Trump calls himself the "law and order" president but refuses to follow the highest law in the land." Sen.Ben Luján
July 28, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO - Feinstein, Hassan, Colleagues Call on Facebook to Stop Spread of Climate Change Disinformation on Its Platform Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP coronavirus relief proposal falls short for the American people and fails to provide much-needed support for local governments to keep employees on the payroll and continue essential services. Mitch McConnell's solution for local governments: Go bankrupt." Sen.Ben Luján
July 28, 2020 Lujan, Neguse, Lecin, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Ben Luján
July 27, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Join 47 Senators in Introducing The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 27, 2020 Lujan Statement on Senate GOP Plan to Cut Federal Unemployment Assistance for Struggling Americans Sen.Ben Luján
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The $600 dollar enhanced unemployment benefit has been a lifeline. It has allowed families to keep a roof over their heads, feed their children, and pay their bills. Slashing this benefit by two-thirds unfairly punishes Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own." Sen.Ben Luján
July 27, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds $32.3 Million in HHS COVID-19 High Impact Allocation Provider Relief Grants Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service; Tara Sweeney, Assistance Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior; Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education; Ruth Ryder, Acting Director of the Office of Indian Education; and Elinor McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight to Provide Mental Health Care for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth During Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "The House just passed the FY21 Interior-Environment appropriations bill, which included a one-year moratorium on oil & gas drilling on federal lands near Chaco Canyon to safeguard this sacred site -- a critical victory in my fight to permanently #ProtectChaco." Sen.Ben Luján
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "The $600 weekly enhanced unemployment benefits for thousands of New Mexicans will run out by the end of the month if the @SenateGOP continues to turn its back on workers. Republicans still don't have a plan to keep working families and local, state & Tribal governments afloat." Sen.Ben Luján
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader. - Shaheen, Bennet and Stabenow Lead Call to Senate Leadership to Prioritize Improvements to Medicare Payments Program & Provide Financial Relief for Health Care Providers in Future COVID-19 Response Legislation Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 24, 2020 Heinrich Provisions For N.M. Military Installations, National Labs, and Artificial Intelligence Clear The Senate Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 24, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $1.8 Million in HHS Grants to Support Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 24, 2020 Veasey, House Democrats Introduce Bill to STop COVID-19 Scams Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Today, our nation has reached 4 million COVID-19 cases. That's 4 million lives that have been upended by this virus. Our nation needs additional testing supplies, PPE, and funding for local, state, & Tribal governments to keep employees on the payroll. Americans deserve action." Sen.Ben Luján
July 23, 2020 Loebsack, Luján, Fellow House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Scammers are preying on Americans' fear surrounding COVID-19 to steal their personal data and peddle fake products and treatments. Today, I'm introducing the Stopping COVID Scams Act to protect consumers and help put an end to these harmful scams." Sen.Ben Luján
July 23, 2020 Lujan, House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Big news: The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act -- landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and restore our National Park System. I'm proud of our work to protect our cherished public lands for New Mexicans to enjoy & boost our outdoor economy." Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Letter to Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Duckworth Joins Harris, Colleagues to Demand Answers on Federal Law Enforcement Presence in American Cities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We are a nation made stronger by our diverse histories and cultures. President Trump's hateful Muslim and African Ban hasn't made us any safer -- it's an abuse of power that must be reined in. That's why I voted to pass the #NoBanAct because hate has no place in our country." Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Deploy Federal Forces to Albuquerque Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Heinrich Statement On House-Passage Of The Great American Outdoors Act Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 21, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 21, 2020 Lujan Secures Major Investments for National Laboratories and Environmental Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Heinrich Calls For Resignation Of Bernalillo County Sheriff Gonzales Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 21, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Announce Legislation To Block Federal Paramilitary Deployment To American Cities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States, and Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on Trump Administration to Help Secure Access to PPE to Conduct November Election Safely During Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds AmeriCorps Grant for Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million workers depend on the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act. That's why @HouseDemocrats included an extension in the #HeroesAct, but it's been sitting on @senatemajldr's desk for more than two months. Pass the Heroes Act, @senatemajldr." Sen.Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of students across the nation don't have the technology they need to learn from home. We must bridge the divide and address the #HomeworkGap that rural and Tribal students face -- especially during COVID-19. Access to the internet means access to opportunities." Sen.Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "As a former Head Start kid, I'm proud to #UniteForHeadStart and join the call to invest $1.7 billion in Head Start programs in upcoming pandemic-related relief measures." Sen.Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Heinrich, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Deadline For Tribes To Spend CARES Act Funding Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Hon. Joe Manchin, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Tester, Western Senators Lead call for Expedited Hearing on Anti-Public Lands Crusader William Perry Pendley's Nomination to Bureau of Land Management Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Booker Leads 33 Democratic Senators Colleagues in Urging Trump to Reverse his Decision to Withdraw from the World Health Organization Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen.Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen.Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: A federal court ruled against President Trump's efforts to roll back protections against methane emissions, which threaten the health and safety of New Mexico families. This is an important victory in the fight for environmental justice." Sen.Ben Luján
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen.Ben Luján
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Deborah Brix, Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection & Reporting Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure a robust economic recovery, Congress must promote clean energy & build a strong and resilient economy for all Americans. Today, @HouseScience considered three of my bills to spur innovation & promote entrepreneurship and small business partnerships with National Labs." Sen.Ben Luján
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure a robust economic recovery, Congress must promote clean energy & build a strong and resilient economy for all Americans. Today, @HouseScience considered three of my bills to spur innovation & promote entrepreneurship and small business partnerships with National Labs." Sen.Ben Luján
July 16, 2020 Following Calls from Senators Van Hollen and Hassan, FERC Rejects Petition Aimed at Upending States' Net Metering Programs Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
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