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May 12, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 8, 2020 Haaland, Heinrich, Cole Introduce Bill to Unleash Emergency Access to Broadband Internet in Indian Country Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 8, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For $26 Billion In Next Coronavirus Relief Package To Support Research Workforce Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly one-third of people living in rural or Tribal communities across the country don't have access to broadband. We must address this disparity and bridge the digital divide -- especially during this emergency." Sen. Ben Luján
April 30, 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 - Peters, Luján Push for Increased Investment in Broadband Infrastructure to Bolster COVID-19 Response Efforts in Historically Underserved Communities Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 30, 2020 Clyburn, Pallone, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 30, 2020 Lujan Broadband Initiatives Included in House Democrat's Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Internet Sen. Ben Luján
April 30, 2020 Pallone, Clyburn, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Collins Works to Protect Local Media Overlooked by Relief Package Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Native American Caucus Implore FCC to Grant Emergency Broadband Authority in Indian Country Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Bipartisan Effort To Ensure Vital Health Care Providers Can Provide Telehealth Services to Medicare Patients Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "We're working and connecting online more than ever - and without investments, our data and privacy could be at greater risk. With my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce , I sent a letter to @zoom_us seeking answers on how they plan to protect users' privacy, data, and security." Sen. Ben Luján
April 3, 2020 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 24, 2020 Lujan Broadband Mapping Initiatives Signed into Law 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 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, ...
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, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Lujan Statement on House Democrats Plan to Invest in Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "PASSED: The House just passed legislation to expand 5G systems across the United States to protect consumers and bolster our national security. We must continue working together to invest in 5G -- especially in rural and underserved communities -- for all Americans to thrive." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On Christmas Eve in 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, & Bill Anders were the first people to orbit the moon. From space, they gave us a glimpse of the earth -- and filled us all with hope." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It's been a busy year fighting for New Mexico priorities, including passing legislation to revitalize Native languages, #ProtectChaco, and #InvestInBroadband. Take a look 375 Bills Co-sponsored 27 Bills Introduced 13 Bills, Amendments, & Measures Passed by the House" Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 17, 2019 Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Portman's Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Establish Military Workforce of Digital Engineers Ready to be Signed Into Law Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Lujan Statement on Ending Unwanted and Illegal Robocalls Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 4, 2019 Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation To Help Protect People's Personal Data Online Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to To Federal Communications Commission (fcc) Chairman Ajit Pai - E&c Democrats Express Concerns Over 2.5 Ghz Proceeding Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to o Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai - E&c Democrats Request Update from Fcc on Investigation of Unauthorized Real-Time Location Data Disclosures Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Udall, Heinrich: New Mexico Priorities Pass the Senate in Major Funding Bills Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Today, history was made when @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica completed the first #AllWomanSpacewalk. Congratulations to these incredible explorers, you've made our whole country proud!" Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 16, 2019 Heinrich Calls For Action On Election Security Following Release Of Bipartisan Report On Russia's Use of Social Media Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "New Mexico's national laboratories are a driving force behind innovation, scientific discovery, and protecting our national security. It's critical that we bolster workforce development and create new opportunities for New Mexicans by investing in the labs." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 26, 2019 Lujan Introduces Legislation to Bridge the Digital Divide and Promote Digital Skills Training Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Committee Approves Cantwell Bills to Modernize, Protect Nation's Energy Grid Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Lujan, FCC Commissioner Starks Tour San Felipe Pueblo to Discuss Broadband Expansion Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "When students can't access the internet at home, they fall behind at school. We must bridge the digital divide and close the homework gap -- that's why I've introduced #InvestInBroadband legislation to bolster broadband across rural and underserved communities." Sen. Ben Luján
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at the Rural Networks Conference to announce my #InvestInBroadband legislation to bolster broadband in our communities -- these investments will help bridge the divide that's left too many New Mexicans disconnected." Sen. Ben Luján
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Too many communities are stuck in the digital divide, including: 53% of rural New Mexicans Nearly 20% of New Mexicans. 21 million Americans #RuralBroadbandDay" Sen. Ben Luján
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - King, Colleagues Warn FCC Against Rural Telehealth Changes Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 30, 2019 Lujan Introduces Broadband Infrastructure Package to Bridge the Digital Divide Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "We can all breathe a sigh of relief -- the House just passed the #StopBadRobocalls Act to end the onslaught of robocalls! Glad to have voted for this legislation to stop these pesky calls and protect consumers." Sen. Ben Luján
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly HALF of all calls placed to cell phones this year will be scam calls. I'm proud to support the #StopBadRobocalls Act to put a stop the onslaught of robocalls that waste New Mexicans valuable time and money." Sen. Ben Luján
Date Title Politician
May 12, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 8, 2020 Haaland, Heinrich, Cole Introduce Bill to Unleash Emergency Access to Broadband Internet in Indian Country Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 8, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call For $26 Billion In Next Coronavirus Relief Package To Support Research Workforce Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly one-third of people living in rural or Tribal communities across the country don't have access to broadband. We must address this disparity and bridge the digital divide -- especially during this emergency." Sen.Ben Luján
April 30, 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 - Peters, Luján Push for Increased Investment in Broadband Infrastructure to Bolster COVID-19 Response Efforts in Historically Underserved Communities Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 30, 2020 Clyburn, Pallone, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 30, 2020 Lujan Broadband Initiatives Included in House Democrat's Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Internet Sen.Ben Luján
April 30, 2020 Pallone, Clyburn, and 10 House Dems Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Collins Works to Protect Local Media Overlooked by Relief Package Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bicameral Letter Urging Federal Communications Commission To Coordinate With Other Federal Agencies To Inform Low-Income Families They Can Receive Broadband Services Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Native American Caucus Implore FCC to Grant Emergency Broadband Authority in Indian Country Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Bipartisan Effort To Ensure Vital Health Care Providers Can Provide Telehealth Services to Medicare Patients Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "We're working and connecting online more than ever - and without investments, our data and privacy could be at greater risk. With my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce , I sent a letter to @zoom_us seeking answers on how they plan to protect users' privacy, data, and security." Sen.Ben Luján
April 3, 2020 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 24, 2020 Lujan Broadband Mapping Initiatives Signed into Law 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 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, ...
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, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Lujan Statement on House Democrats Plan to Invest in Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "PASSED: The House just passed legislation to expand 5G systems across the United States to protect consumers and bolster our national security. We must continue working together to invest in 5G -- especially in rural and underserved communities -- for all Americans to thrive." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On Christmas Eve in 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, & Bill Anders were the first people to orbit the moon. From space, they gave us a glimpse of the earth -- and filled us all with hope." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It's been a busy year fighting for New Mexico priorities, including passing legislation to revitalize Native languages, #ProtectChaco, and #InvestInBroadband. Take a look 375 Bills Co-sponsored 27 Bills Introduced 13 Bills, Amendments, & Measures Passed by the House" Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 17, 2019 Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Portman's Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Establish Military Workforce of Digital Engineers Ready to be Signed Into Law Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Lujan Statement on Ending Unwanted and Illegal Robocalls Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 4, 2019 Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation To Help Protect People's Personal Data Online Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to To Federal Communications Commission (fcc) Chairman Ajit Pai - E&c Democrats Express Concerns Over 2.5 Ghz Proceeding Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to o Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai - E&c Democrats Request Update from Fcc on Investigation of Unauthorized Real-Time Location Data Disclosures Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Udall, Heinrich: New Mexico Priorities Pass the Senate in Major Funding Bills Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Today, history was made when @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica completed the first #AllWomanSpacewalk. Congratulations to these incredible explorers, you've made our whole country proud!" Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 16, 2019 Heinrich Calls For Action On Election Security Following Release Of Bipartisan Report On Russia's Use of Social Media Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "New Mexico's national laboratories are a driving force behind innovation, scientific discovery, and protecting our national security. It's critical that we bolster workforce development and create new opportunities for New Mexicans by investing in the labs." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 26, 2019 Lujan Introduces Legislation to Bridge the Digital Divide and Promote Digital Skills Training Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Committee Approves Cantwell Bills to Modernize, Protect Nation's Energy Grid Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Lujan, FCC Commissioner Starks Tour San Felipe Pueblo to Discuss Broadband Expansion Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "When students can't access the internet at home, they fall behind at school. We must bridge the digital divide and close the homework gap -- that's why I've introduced #InvestInBroadband legislation to bolster broadband across rural and underserved communities." Sen.Ben Luján
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to speak at the Rural Networks Conference to announce my #InvestInBroadband legislation to bolster broadband in our communities -- these investments will help bridge the divide that's left too many New Mexicans disconnected." Sen.Ben Luján
July 31, 2019 Tweet - "Too many communities are stuck in the digital divide, including: 53% of rural New Mexicans Nearly 20% of New Mexicans. 21 million Americans #RuralBroadbandDay" Sen.Ben Luján
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - King, Colleagues Warn FCC Against Rural Telehealth Changes Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 30, 2019 Lujan Introduces Broadband Infrastructure Package to Bridge the Digital Divide Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "We can all breathe a sigh of relief -- the House just passed the #StopBadRobocalls Act to end the onslaught of robocalls! Glad to have voted for this legislation to stop these pesky calls and protect consumers." Sen.Ben Luján
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly HALF of all calls placed to cell phones this year will be scam calls. I'm proud to support the #StopBadRobocalls Act to put a stop the onslaught of robocalls that waste New Mexicans valuable time and money." Sen.Ben Luján
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