| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Bennet, 42 Senate Democrats Call on Trump to Protect Dreamers Following Landmark Supreme Court DACA Decision
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday's SCOTUS #DACA ruling is an important victory for Dreamers. As I continue calling on the Senate GOP to pass the Dream and Promise Act, the Trump administration must also reinstate DACA and open new applications immediately. #HomeIsHere"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sen. Dems: Education Investment Urgently Needed to Save the 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Robert Redfield - Director of the CDC - Heinrich Demands CDC Transparency With Tribal COVID-19 Data
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "My bill, the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act, establishes a federal grant program to support tele-mentoring programs like those developed by @ProjectECHO. Our rural and underserved communities deserve the best health care America has to offer."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 18, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on DACA
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call For GAO Investigation Into Use Of Federal Law Enforcement During Washington, D.C. Protests Following Killing Of George Floyd
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce CORE Act to Ensure Transparency in COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS decision is a major victory for Dreamers whose lives were thrown into limbo by the Trump administration's anti-immigrant agenda. But we need a permanent solution -- the Senate must pass the Dream and Promise Act to affirm that #HomeIsHere."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Last month, I questioned health officials on President Trump's dangerous obsession with unproven drugs as possible COVID-19 treatments. It was clear to me then -- and it's clear to me now -- that these distractions put lives at risk and worsened our response to this pandemic."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Finally, the FDA has stepped up to revoke the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19. We need a robust, science-based national response to address this pandemic -- not dangerous conspiracies peddled by the president."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 16, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds Medical Training Scholarship Grants to New Mexico Universities
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - Reps. Levin, Blumenauer, and Cartwright Lead 177 Members of Congress in Calling for Clean Energy Industry Relief Wind turbine and blue sky
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich, Haaland Hail $500,000 Grant to DreamSpring Community Development Association to Support 268 Jobs
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds HUD Grants for Tribal Communities
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 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 - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Letter Supporting Heritage Areas & Local Economies
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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In Key Hearing On Wildfire Management, Heinrich Questions Forest Service On COVID-19 Testing, PPE Resources
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| June 9, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich, Torres Small Applaud Over $5 Million in Grants to Upgrade Water Infrastructure and Waste Systems in Anthony, Chamberino
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for Additional Funding for Public Health Education
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Historic Justice in Policing Act of 2020
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Udall, Murray: Trump Administration is Worsening Educational Disparities in Tribal Schools Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Small businesses need our support to weather this pandemic & keep workers on the payroll. That's why I voted for the PPP Flexibility Act to give businesses greater flexibility to use PPP loans, extend the forgiveness period, and increase the amount that can be spent on expenses."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 8, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Introduction of Justice in Policing Act
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I am honored to support the #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality against Black Americans -- and honor the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others. We must bolster police accountability and transparency -- something that will make us all safer."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader House of Representatives - Lujan Leads Call for Increased National Labs Funding to Create Jobs and Jumpstart Economic Recovery
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "One year ago, @HouseDemocrats passed the American Dream & Promise Act to give #Dreamers and TPS holders a pathway to citizenship. Their home is here, and a majority of Americans agree it's the right thing to do. But today that bill languishes on @senatemajldr 's desk."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 4, 2020
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Tweet - "As we take time to honor the life of #GeorgeFloyd, we must continue working together to enact #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd and countless others who have lost their lives to racist violence."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| June 4, 2020
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Reps. Eshoo, Gonzalez, Sherrill Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Develop National AI Research Resource
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Heinrich, Senate Democrats To DHS: Halt Transfer Of ICE Detainees, Increase Agency COVID-19 Testing
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli Acting Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - N.M. Delegation Calls on USCIS to Help Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce and Prevent Medical Professional Shortages in Rural and Underserved Areas During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Murphy, Blumenthal, Booker, 20 Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Increase Funding for Nonprofit Museums in the Next COVID-19 Package
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump administration's risky contract to an unqualified former White House staffer left the Navajo Nation without critically-needed medical supplies and equipment amidst this crisis. The Navajo Nation deserves better. We need answers."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump administration's decision to roll back auto emissions standards threatens the health and safety of New Mexicans and makes them pay more at the pump. I'm proud of our state's leadership in curbing toxic emissions and acting to #ProtectOurClimate."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump administration's lack of leadership has endangered lives -- especially across the Navajo Nation, where there has been insufficient federal support. The administration's $3M contract with a former White House staffer and his 11-day-old company only worsened this crisis."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 28, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Join Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 28, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's ill-hatched executive order isn't about protecting free speech. It's about silencing his critics and punishing social media companies for fact-checking him. It's unlawful and un-American."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 28, 2020
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English/Español: Rubio, Heinrich Statement On USCIS Resuming Naturalization Ceremonies
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump administration's failed COVID-19 response has worsened this crisis & put lives at risk. It is unacceptable that this administration gave a $3M contract to a former Trump staffer who defrauded the Navajo Nation by delivering substandard PPE."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 27, 2020
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Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service - NM, AZ Lawmakers Demand Answers to Reports that Former Trump White House Official Supplied Indian Health Service With Potentially Substandard Personal Protective Equipment
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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Tweet - "In passing the #HeroesAct, the House acted to support our nation's veterans by expanding health coverage, combatting homelessness, and providing other relief to them and their families."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 24, 2020
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Tweet - "The House-passed #HeroesAct includes $75 billion for coronavirus testing and contact tracing. Mitch McConnell is blocking this funding, which is critical to protecting the public health."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Our communities depend on our first responders and local government employees for essential services -- the last thing we need is for them to be laid off. That's why I voted for the #HeroesAct and helped secure nearly $1 trillion for local, state, and Tribal governments."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 21, 2020
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Lankford Supports Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Lujan Statement on CHACO Canyon Public Comment Extension
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rubio, Heinrich Urge USCIS to Ensure Eligible Immigrants are Able to Complete Citizenship Process
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Letter to Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, and Benjamin Gantz, Minister of Defense - 18 Senate Democrats, Led by Murphy, Kaine, & Van Hollen, Caution Israel Against Unilateral Annexation of West Bank Territory
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to Requesting Members of Congress - DHS Inspector General to Examine ICE Detention Facility COVID-19 Policies and Practices
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Murphy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Global Effort to Find COVID-19 Vaccine
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Just voted for the #HeroesAct -- vital legislation to support New Mexico workers and provide needed aid to local, state, & Tribal governments. COVID-19 isn't taking a pause. That's why @HouseDemocrats brought forward this legislation today."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Inaction in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic will cost lives and hamper our economic recovery -- and it's exactly why the House passed the #HeroesAct to support workers, bolster testing, and provide aid to local, state, and Tribal governments."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 15, 2020
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Tweet - "While millions have lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet, the Trump admin. is still fighting to cut food assistance programs for the vulnerable. Food insecurity is yet another crisis that President Trump is willing to ignore. #HandsOffSNAP"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 15, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Passage of HEROES Act to Further Address Public Health and Economic Impacts of COVID-19
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 14, 2020
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Lujan Questions Witnesses on Trump Administration's Failed Response to COVID-19
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 14, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services - Butterfield and Olson Lead Letter Calling for Additional Funding for Medicaid Providers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Colleagues Urge HHS To Provide Transparency On Distribution Of Remdesivir
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "I asked Dr. Bright if Pres. Trump's obsession with malaria drugs as a possible COVID-19 treatment -- despite a lack of evidence -- was a distraction for scientists working to save lives & stop the spread of this virus. His response -- extremely distracting for dozens of scientists."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Health care providers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic doing everything possible to keep us healthy. Alongside the delegation, I was proud to announce more than $6.6M in funds for medical supplies and expanded COVID-19 testing."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Lujan Statement Calling for Urgent Action Following Record High Unemployment
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Meng Urges House and Senate Leaders to Ensure Students Have Internet Access for Remote Learning During COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Our nation is experiencing the highest rate of unemployment since the Great Depression. This urgent crisis requires bold action from the federal government to support working families and small businesses through this crisis and set us on a path toward economic recovery."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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