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March 30, 2020 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:" Sen. Ben Luján
March 30, 2020 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 28, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 28, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) Interviewed on Possibility of Second Economic Stimulus Package as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues Sen. Ben Luján
March 28, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 27, 2020 Lujan Statement on Passage of Third Coronavirus Response Package to Support American Families and Workers Sen. Ben Luján
March 26, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Vote for Coronavirus Emergency Bill to Provide Immediate Public Health and Economic Relief to New Mexicans Sen. Martin Heinrich
March 24, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 24, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 24, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 23, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence - Cantwell, Senate Democrats Demand Answers About COVID-19 Testing and Equipment Shortages Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Congress to Support Clean Energy Industry in Economic Relief Packages Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Murphy, Senate Democrats to Major Health Insurers: Fully Cover Testing, Treatment for COVID-19 Without Cost-Sharing Requirements Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 19, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 19, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Demands U.S. Department of State Assist New Mexicans Abroad Encountering Difficulty Returning to the U.S. Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Spanberger Urges Pentagon to Protect U.S. Servicemembers Stationed Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 19, 2020 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 18, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 18, 2020 New Mexico Congressional Delegation Calls On Banks In New Mexico To Temporarily Suspend Foreclosures And Evictions Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 17, 2020 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 17, 2020 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 17, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Encourages Small Businesses And Non-Profits Needing Assistance To Consider Newly Available Federal Disaster Loan Assistance Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 17, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 17, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 17, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 16, 2020 Van Hollen, Casey, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Needs of Children and Early Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 16, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 16, 2020 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 16, 2020 Lujan Announces Plan to Self-Quarantine, Despite No Symptoms, Issues Update on Operations of Congressional Office Sen. Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 13, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 NM Delegation Announces over $6 Million from Recent Emergency Coronavirus Bill Going to New Mexico Public Health Organizations in Support of COVID-19 Response Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 12, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Infectious Disease Monitoring and Support Border Community Health Initiatives Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 11, 2020 Lujan Statement on Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in New Mexico Sen. Ben Luján
March 10, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 9, 2020 Lujan Kicks Off U.S. Census in Santa Fe County Sen. Ben Luján
March 9, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 6, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 5, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Vote for $8.3 Billion Emergency Coronavirus Response Package Sen. Martin Heinrich
March 5, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Date Title Politician
March 30, 2020 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:" Sen.Ben Luján
March 30, 2020 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 28, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 28, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) Interviewed on Possibility of Second Economic Stimulus Package as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues Sen.Ben Luján
March 28, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 27, 2020 Lujan Statement on Passage of Third Coronavirus Response Package to Support American Families and Workers Sen.Ben Luján
March 26, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Vote for Coronavirus Emergency Bill to Provide Immediate Public Health and Economic Relief to New Mexicans Sen.Martin Heinrich
March 24, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 24, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 24, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 23, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 21, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, and Vice President Mike Pence - Cantwell, Senate Democrats Demand Answers About COVID-19 Testing and Equipment Shortages Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Congress to Support Clean Energy Industry in Economic Relief Packages Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 20, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Murphy, Senate Democrats to Major Health Insurers: Fully Cover Testing, Treatment for COVID-19 Without Cost-Sharing Requirements Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 19, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 19, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Demands U.S. Department of State Assist New Mexicans Abroad Encountering Difficulty Returning to the U.S. Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Spanberger Urges Pentagon to Protect U.S. Servicemembers Stationed Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 19, 2020 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 18, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 18, 2020 New Mexico Congressional Delegation Calls On Banks In New Mexico To Temporarily Suspend Foreclosures And Evictions Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 17, 2020 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 17, 2020 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 17, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Encourages Small Businesses And Non-Profits Needing Assistance To Consider Newly Available Federal Disaster Loan Assistance Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 17, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 17, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 17, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 16, 2020 Van Hollen, Casey, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Needs of Children and Early Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 16, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 16, 2020 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 16, 2020 Lujan Announces Plan to Self-Quarantine, Despite No Symptoms, Issues Update on Operations of Congressional Office Sen.Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 13, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 13, 2020 NM Delegation Announces over $6 Million from Recent Emergency Coronavirus Bill Going to New Mexico Public Health Organizations in Support of COVID-19 Response Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 12, 2020 New Mexico Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Infectious Disease Monitoring and Support Border Community Health Initiatives Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 11, 2020 Lujan Statement on Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in New Mexico Sen.Ben Luján
March 10, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 9, 2020 Lujan Kicks Off U.S. Census in Santa Fe County Sen.Ben Luján
March 9, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 6, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 5, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Vote for $8.3 Billion Emergency Coronavirus Response Package Sen.Martin Heinrich
March 5, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
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