| 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 - "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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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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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 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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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 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 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 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. 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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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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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 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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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 House Democrats' Plan to Bolster Infrastructure Investments in Fourth Coronavirus Response Package
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Sen. Ben Luján
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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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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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| 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. 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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| 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 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 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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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 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 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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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 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 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 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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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - NM Delegation Calls for Public Comment Period Extension for Chaco Canyon Draft Resource Management Plan for at Least 120 Days
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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 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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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Mark Schultz, Department of Education Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - As Schools Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Cantwell, Senate Democrats Relay Concerns for Children with Disabilities to Department of Education
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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 Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - N.M Delegation Urges State Department to Take Immediate Action to Repatriate New Mexican Aborad Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
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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. Kristine Svinicki, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - N.M. Delegation Urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission To Extend Holtec Public Comment Period, Adhere To CDC Guidance
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Van Hollen, Murphy, Senate Democrats to Major Health Insurers: Fully Cover Testing, Treatment for COVID-19 Without Cost-Sharing Requirements
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "During the COVID-19 crisis, it is vital that Americans are able to remain in their homes. I am glad that the federal government will suspend foreclosures and evictions -- and halt those in progress -- as we get through this public health emergency."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 19, 2020
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New Mexico Delegation Demands U.S. Department of State Assist New Mexicans Abroad Encountering Difficulty Returning to the U.S.
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Spanberger Urges Pentagon to Protect U.S. Servicemembers Stationed Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Reports that New Mexicans traveling abroad are not receiving adequate support from the @StateDept are beyond unacceptable. In this time of crisis, the federal government must deploy all resources to ensure Americans can safely return to the U.S."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad that the Senate passed the bipartisan #FamiliesFirst legislation -- an important step to address the COVID-19 public health emergency and put American families first."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 18, 2020
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New Mexico Congressional Delegation Calls On Banks In New Mexico To Temporarily Suspend Foreclosures And Evictions
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Carper, Brown, Democratic Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing DPA Authority to Address Shortages of Medical Equipment Needed to Treat and Prevent Spread of COVID-19
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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New Mexico Delegation Encourages Small Businesses And Non-Profits Needing Assistance To Consider Newly Available Federal Disaster Loan Assistance
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary for the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Robert Kadlec, Assistant Sec for Preparedness and Response of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - NM delegation calls for federal government to provide medical protective equipment to NM from the Strategic National Stockpile
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Alongside @SenatorTomUdall , @MartinHeinrich , @RepDebHaaland , & @RepTorresSmall , I'm calling on @SecAzar to release New Mexico's full share of personal protective equipment, like gloves and masks, to help keep our health care workers and first responders on the frontlines safe."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I know that recent weeks have been challenging and stressful for many families. As we address the spread of COVID-19, no New Mexican should be evicted or displaced during this public health crisis -- especially as many families are already struggling to make ends meet."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 16, 2020
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Van Hollen, Casey, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Needs of Children and Early Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, I announced plans to self-quarantine after coming into contact with an individual who was at the time asymptomatic but later tested positive for COVID-19. I am exhibiting no symptoms and I am advised by health officials that I am at a very low probability for infection."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Tester Calls On Forest Service, Bureau Of Land Management To Help Rural Areas With COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Lujan Announces Plan to Self-Quarantine, Despite No Symptoms, Issues Update on Operations of Congressional Office
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Racism and xenophobia never have a place in our communities. As we respond to this public health crisis, we must remember that we are all in this together. Acts of racism or scapegoating against Asian American communities will always be unacceptable."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 13, 2020
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NM Delegation Announces over $6 Million from Recent Emergency Coronavirus Bill Going to New Mexico Public Health Organizations in Support of COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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New Mexico Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Infectious Disease Monitoring and Support Border Community Health Initiatives
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Lujan Statement on Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in New Mexico
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "For New Mexico children to learn and thrive, we must invest in bolstering mental health services in our schools. Having access to these critical resources can save lives, support child well-being, and improve educational outcomes."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 9, 2020
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Lujan Kicks Off U.S. Census in Santa Fe County
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 9, 2020
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Tweet - "It's critical that the children and families who receive health care through Medicaid can access the highest quality care. That's why I'm co-sponsoring the bipartisan Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act to eliminate barriers to quality care and improve child welfare."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 6, 2020
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Tweet - "An accurate census count will be crucial in delivering health care services to New Mexicans over the next decade. Make sure you're counted so our families and communities receive the support they need to be healthy."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 5, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Vote for $8.3 Billion Emergency Coronavirus Response Package
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| March 5, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm pleased to see that President Trump now supports the LWCF after he's so recently proposed scrapping nearly the entire conservation program. It is critical that the Trump White House stops proposing to sabotage the LWCF and instead stands up to support the West."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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