| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "New Mexico has launched a one-stop website for COVID-19 resources. Visit http://NewMexico.gov to stay informed and engaged on the latest news, updates, and resources. Together, we can get through this public health crisis. https://newmexico.gov"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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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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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. 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. Ben Luján, ...
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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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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. Martin Heinrich, ...
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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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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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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. 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 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. 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 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 4, 2020
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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
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 3, 2020
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Tweet - "It was a pleasure meeting with the Rio Arriba County Department of Health and Human Services today. We are indebted to this team of public health professionals who have been instrumental in helping prevent deaths as a result of substance misuse in our community."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 1, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "t's been one full year since bipartisan background checks legislation passed the House. And it's been one full year that the bill has sat on @senatemajldr desk."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 24, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Voter disenfranchisement is an injustice that weakens our democracy. It's why I'm fighting to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act to eliminate systemic barriers and expand voting access so all communities can be heard."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert O'Brien, Assistant to the President of National Security Affairs - Warren, Murray, Senate Colleagues Urge National Security Advisor to Appoint a Senior Global Health Security Expert as U.S. and Global Threat from Coronavirus Grows
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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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"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Lujan Statement Celebrating Black History Month
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 31, 2020
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Letter to David Brickman, CEO of Freddie Mac - Van Hollen Joins Brown, Whitehouse, Schatz, and Dems in Pressing GSEs on Preparation for Climate Risks
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2020
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Letter to Hugh Frater, CEO of Fannie Mae - Van Hollen Joins Brown, Whitehouse, Schatz, and Dems in Pressing GSEs on Preparation for Climate Risks
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Lujan Statement on War Powers Vote
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 19, 2020
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Albuquerque Journal - This MLK Day, recognize the crisis at our border
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "This afternoon, the @HispanicCaucus and I were briefed by the Trump administration on recovery efforts in Puerto Rico following recent devastating earthquakes and the damage left by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Here's what I learned"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Tweet - ".@GabbyGiffords is a true hero who changed the conversation on gun safety across America after gun violence took the lives of six of her constituents and nearly took her life. We will never forget that day in Tucson -- and we will never give up to prevent gun violence."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "#EnoughIsEnough. One year ago, the House passed the Bipartisan Background Checks Act to #EndGunViolence and save American lives. Our communities are dying -- what is @SenateMajLdr waiting for?"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm praying for our servicemembers under attack and keeping their families in my thoughts. This cycle of violence and escalation must be stopped. We cannot allow our country to be pushed into an endless and unjustifiable war. Our security and safety is at stake."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Jan. 1, 2020
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Issue Position: Addressing Crime and the Well-being of Our Communities
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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| Dec. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "We must come together to solve the pressing issues facing our nation. That includes taking a stand to #EndGunViolence & stop this epidemic in its tracks. That's why the House passed common-sense legislation to require background checks to keep guns out of the hands of criminals."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 18, 2019
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Letter to Tamara Christian, President and COO of the International Spy Museum - Spy Museum Responds To Senators' Appeal To Modify Its Exhibit Misrepresenting CIA Torture Program
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Heinrich Calls For Declassification And Full Release Of Torture Report
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Major Victory: @HouseDemocrats just passed legislation to restore the full power of the #VRA & help put an end to voter suppression. Our democracy works best when we all participate -- & I'm proud to have supported & voted for this critical legislation to #RestoreTheVote."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Sixty-four years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a public bus. Less than a week later, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. Change takes courage."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 3, 2019
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NM Delegation Highlights Seven Department of Justice Grants to Strengthen Public Safety and Public Health
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we affirm our appreciation for the diversity of cultures and histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. We must always combat the legacy of racism that continues to impact our country's original inhabitants today."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Joint statement: N.M. governor, congressional delegation, House speaker and attorney general meet to discuss action against violent crime, domestic terrorism
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "After a week of testimony from firsthand witnesses, we know the facts: President Trump directed a scheme to strong arm Ukraine for his political purposes. That's extortion. And everyone in the White House knew."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "More than 22 trans individuals have been killed this year. Black women are disproportionately targeted - with 91% of these murders perpetrated against black women. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm remembering these women & fighting for change."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Heinrich Statement On Pueblo Of Acoma Sacred Ceremonial Shield
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Native American women face violence at 10x the national rate. It's been more than 220 days since @HouseDemocrats passed #VAWA to end the abuse of women in communities across the country. @senmajldr - it's time to act. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "For more than 20 years, the International Day for Tolerance has served as a reminder of the dangers of bigotry and intolerance. Today, hate crimes and white nationalism are on the rise and we must all #StandAgainstHate."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "With record-setting hate crimes against Latinos, we have an obligation to call out white nationalism and racism wherever it exists. That includes in @realdonaldTrump's White House. Stephen Miller must be fired."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Praying for the victims & their families as Santa Clarita joins a devastatingly long list of communities impacted by gun violence. But prayers are not enough. We need action. We need Senate GOP & Trump to have the courage to stop the murder of kids & pass gun safety reform."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "Stephen Miller is a white nationalist. His racist policies put kids in cages and tore families apart. And now, we're seeing a surge in hate crimes because Miller and @realdonaldtrump use violent language against people of color. Miller should be fired - now."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Hate crimes in the U.S. have reached a 16-year high -- including a 41% increase in violence against Latinos since 2016. This is no accident. The Trump administration has put targets on our backs through racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric & hateful policies."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Nominations
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich Call For Renewed Funding For NM Minority-Serving Institutions Of Higher Education
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Wyden, Heinrich call for open intelligence committee hearing on Section 215 of the Patriot Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "It's been 10 years since America saw the lives of service members and individuals brutally cut short at Fort Hood. Today and every day, we honor the memory of the victims by demanding action on gun safety to keep all communities safe."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Two years ago, 27 people were massacred in an act of gun violence in Sutherland Springs. Gun violence impacts every community, and I won't rest until we solve this epidemic with common-sense reforms to keep us safe."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Heinrich Supports Federal Investigation Into Conditions At ICE Detention Facilities
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Improving. That's how I described diversity and representation in Congress today. We have the largest @HispanicCaucus and @TheBlackCaucus in history but have an obligation do more to make sure Congress looks like the America it serves."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Injustices in our society have continued because the voices of those speaking up for justice have not been amplified & often have been shut down. It's time for that to change. It's time to stand up, speak up. And demand action from your representatives. #TheHillDiversityMatters"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "People of color are familiar w/ the experience of being told to go back from where they came. When @realDonaldTrump says that about duly-elected Members, we know it comes from a place of hate. It also opens wounds for those of us who've heard it before. #TheHillDiversityMatters"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce the Homeland Security Improvement Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing National Criminal Justice Commission Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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