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March 31, 2020 Lujan Statement on Equal Pay Day Sen. Ben Luján
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen. Ben Luján
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 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our communities are struggling. Now is the time to support vulnerable Americans - not make it harder for families to put food on the table. Thank you @JoyAnnReid for the discussion on the relief package passed by Congress & how it puts more resources toward vital food programs." 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 23, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the midst of a global health pandemic and what is the Trump administration doing? Suing to steal health care from millions of Americans." Sen. Ben Luján
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. Martin Heinrich, ...
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 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 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today on International Women's Day, we recognize the contributions & achievements of women across New Mexico and the world. We also recognize the continued need to secure gender equality for women & girls by ending gender-based violence and income and educational gaps. #IWD2020" Sen. Ben Luján
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 2, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Hear ACA Lawsuit Sen. Ben Luján
March 1, 2020 Tweet - "National Women's History Month is a time to not only celebrate the contributions of women today and throughout history, but to also recognize the enormous amount of work that still needs to be done to ensure equality and just for every woman." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 27, 2020 Collins, Heinrich Introduce Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's blatant disrespect and disregard for Indigenous communities is abhorrent. Native American sacred sites must be protected -- not blown up and destroyed to pave way for a reckless border wall. #HonorTheSacred" Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 14, 2020 Udall, Cantwell, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Increase Tribal Broadband Access Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Across the country, more than 1,200 Native American and Alaska Native veterans are experiencing homelessness. Our veterans deserve better, why is why I've introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster housing assistance for Native veterans. It's time to put an end to this crisis." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration For Stonewalling Veterans Suffering From Agent Orange Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Equal access to voting is a fundamental right -- and we must take action to combat states' effort to restrict Native voting rights by addressing barriers and injustices." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans who are pursuing their education shouldn't be shortchanged by a flawed system. That's why I introduced the WAVES Act to ensure that student veterans are paid fairly for their work when using education benefits and the VA-work study program." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 5, 2020 Lujan Statement on the State of the Union Address Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 5, 2020 Lujan Statement on End of the Senate Impeachment Trial Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Americans will never forget that President Trump made it easier for for-profit colleges to scam veterans. It's why I'm holding this administration accountable and fighting for policies that help our veterans -- not hurt them." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Let's be clear: President Trump's military actions in Iran led us to the brink of war and put our service members at risk. It's why the House passed a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to reverse President Trump's recklessness. #SOTU" Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is nothing pro-family about stopping sick kids from seeing a doctor. There is nothing pro-family about slashing funding that keeps kids from going to school hungry." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's travel ban will not make our nation any safer -- it only sends a message that President Trump has abandoned American values -- again. " Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 30, 2020 Lujan Statement on War Powers Vote Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Casey, Senate Dems Call for End to Trump Administration's New Scheme to Undermine Disability Benefits Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's new anti-immigrant rule will disenfranchise low-income communities & make families, including those with children with citizenship status, lose critical services for fear of risking green card & citizenship eligibility. I stand with immigrants against these attacks" Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's Muslim Ban remains an affront to our American values. Since the announcement of this immoral travel ban three years ago, the Trump administration has continued to demonize Muslim communities. We cannot let this stand." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Leading Senate Dems Demand Delay of Trump Admin Limits on Travel of Pregnant Women Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Heinrich: The Fix Is In Sen. Martin Heinrich
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - RELEASE: GIL CISNEROS -- Brown, Escobar, Sherrill and 27 Lawmakers Demand Answers on Diverted Military Funds for Border Wall Construction Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Putin is above the law in Russia. Erdogan is above the law in Turkey. Kim Jong-un Is above the law in North Korea. But in America the Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all. The President must be held accountable for his corrupt #AbuseOfPower." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 19, 2020 Albuquerque Journal - This MLK Day, recognize the crisis at our border Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 17, 2020 After Trump Administration Announces Changes to Food Assistance Qualifications, Haaland, Lead Democrats Demand Answers on Impacts to Indian Country Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Remember their names. Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez Johana Medina León ICE's negligence led to their deaths. It's time to put an end to transgender migrant detention if ICE remains unable to provide humane and quality care." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 16, 2020 Heinrich Statement On Opening Of Impeachment Trial Sen. Martin Heinrich
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Transgender immigrants in ICE custody are subjected to violence and sexual assault at disproportionately high rates and are often denied quality care. This negligence has led to the death of two women in ICE custody, including Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez in New Mexico." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 11, 2020 Letter to Chris Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense - Heinrich Presses Defense Department For Information To Speed Emergency Deployments Of U.S. Armed Forces To Deal With Any Future Security Breaches At U.S. Capitol Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Omar, Jayapal, Clarke, and Smith Lead Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "This week, Congress will act to limit the president's military actions against Iran and assert Congress' oversight responsibilities to keep Americans safe. We cannot allow the president's reckless behavior to put our country at risk or lead us to war." Sen. Ben Luján
Date Title Politician
March 31, 2020 Lujan Statement on Equal Pay Day Sen.Ben Luján
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "For every $1 a man makes, a woman makes 81 cents. For black women, it's 62 cents; for Native American women, it's 57 cents; for Asian American and Pacific Islander women it's 92 cents; and for Latina women it's 54 cents. It's unacceptable." Sen.Ben Luján
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 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our communities are struggling. Now is the time to support vulnerable Americans - not make it harder for families to put food on the table. Thank you @JoyAnnReid for the discussion on the relief package passed by Congress & how it puts more resources toward vital food programs." 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 23, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the midst of a global health pandemic and what is the Trump administration doing? Suing to steal health care from millions of Americans." Sen.Ben Luján
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.Martin Heinrich, ...
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 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 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today on International Women's Day, we recognize the contributions & achievements of women across New Mexico and the world. We also recognize the continued need to secure gender equality for women & girls by ending gender-based violence and income and educational gaps. #IWD2020" Sen.Ben Luján
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 2, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Hear ACA Lawsuit Sen.Ben Luján
March 1, 2020 Tweet - "National Women's History Month is a time to not only celebrate the contributions of women today and throughout history, but to also recognize the enormous amount of work that still needs to be done to ensure equality and just for every woman." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 27, 2020 Collins, Heinrich Introduce Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's blatant disrespect and disregard for Indigenous communities is abhorrent. Native American sacred sites must be protected -- not blown up and destroyed to pave way for a reckless border wall. #HonorTheSacred" Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 14, 2020 Udall, Cantwell, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Increase Tribal Broadband Access Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Across the country, more than 1,200 Native American and Alaska Native veterans are experiencing homelessness. Our veterans deserve better, why is why I've introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster housing assistance for Native veterans. It's time to put an end to this crisis." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration For Stonewalling Veterans Suffering From Agent Orange Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Equal access to voting is a fundamental right -- and we must take action to combat states' effort to restrict Native voting rights by addressing barriers and injustices." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Veterans who are pursuing their education shouldn't be shortchanged by a flawed system. That's why I introduced the WAVES Act to ensure that student veterans are paid fairly for their work when using education benefits and the VA-work study program." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 5, 2020 Lujan Statement on the State of the Union Address Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 5, 2020 Lujan Statement on End of the Senate Impeachment Trial Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Americans will never forget that President Trump made it easier for for-profit colleges to scam veterans. It's why I'm holding this administration accountable and fighting for policies that help our veterans -- not hurt them." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Let's be clear: President Trump's military actions in Iran led us to the brink of war and put our service members at risk. It's why the House passed a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to reverse President Trump's recklessness. #SOTU" Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "There is nothing pro-family about stopping sick kids from seeing a doctor. There is nothing pro-family about slashing funding that keeps kids from going to school hungry." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's travel ban will not make our nation any safer -- it only sends a message that President Trump has abandoned American values -- again. " Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 30, 2020 Lujan Statement on War Powers Vote Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 29, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Publicly Commit To Protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Casey, Senate Dems Call for End to Trump Administration's New Scheme to Undermine Disability Benefits Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's new anti-immigrant rule will disenfranchise low-income communities & make families, including those with children with citizenship status, lose critical services for fear of risking green card & citizenship eligibility. I stand with immigrants against these attacks" Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's Muslim Ban remains an affront to our American values. Since the announcement of this immoral travel ban three years ago, the Trump administration has continued to demonize Muslim communities. We cannot let this stand." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Leading Senate Dems Demand Delay of Trump Admin Limits on Travel of Pregnant Women Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Heinrich: The Fix Is In Sen.Martin Heinrich
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - RELEASE: GIL CISNEROS -- Brown, Escobar, Sherrill and 27 Lawmakers Demand Answers on Diverted Military Funds for Border Wall Construction Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Putin is above the law in Russia. Erdogan is above the law in Turkey. Kim Jong-un Is above the law in North Korea. But in America the Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all. The President must be held accountable for his corrupt #AbuseOfPower." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 19, 2020 Albuquerque Journal - This MLK Day, recognize the crisis at our border Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 17, 2020 After Trump Administration Announces Changes to Food Assistance Qualifications, Haaland, Lead Democrats Demand Answers on Impacts to Indian Country Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Remember their names. Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez Johana Medina León ICE's negligence led to their deaths. It's time to put an end to transgender migrant detention if ICE remains unable to provide humane and quality care." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 16, 2020 Heinrich Statement On Opening Of Impeachment Trial Sen.Martin Heinrich
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Transgender immigrants in ICE custody are subjected to violence and sexual assault at disproportionately high rates and are often denied quality care. This negligence has led to the death of two women in ICE custody, including Roxsana Hernandez Rodriguez in New Mexico." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 11, 2020 Letter to Chris Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense - Heinrich Presses Defense Department For Information To Speed Emergency Deployments Of U.S. Armed Forces To Deal With Any Future Security Breaches At U.S. Capitol Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Omar, Jayapal, Clarke, and Smith Lead Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "This week, Congress will act to limit the president's military actions against Iran and assert Congress' oversight responsibilities to keep Americans safe. We cannot allow the president's reckless behavior to put our country at risk or lead us to war." Sen.Ben Luján
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