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Nov. 27, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 25, 2019 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Joint statement: N.M. governor, congressional delegation, House speaker and attorney general meet to discuss action against violent crime, domestic terrorism Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 20, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 18, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Pueblo Of Acoma Sacred Ceremonial Shield Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 18, 2019 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" Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 16, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 15, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 13, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 13, 2019 Nominations Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 8, 2019 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Wyden, Heinrich call for open intelligence committee hearing on Section 215 of the Patriot Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 30, 2019 Heinrich Supports Federal Investigation Into Conditions At ICE Detention Facilities Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 29, 2019 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" Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 29, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 29, 2019 Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 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" Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 24, 2019 Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce the Homeland Security Improvement Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing National Criminal Justice Commission Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just gutted civil rights protections for transgender Americans and abortion patients -- a dangerous ruling that effectively discriminates against Americans seeking health care. There should be no room in our country for this type of discrimination." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019 As Supreme Court considers LGBTQ rights cases, Udall and Heinrich support civil rights protections for workers Sen. Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is sacred and incredibly important to maintaining our Democracy. But far too often, Native Americans face barriers when looking to vote. This is discrimination -- pure & simple, and it's time to boldly ensure that every elgible American can access the ballot box." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to support reforms to our criminal justice system to ensure fairness & keep our families safe. Our criminal justice system today is unjust - targeting low-income and people of color with disproportionate harshness. We must fix these disparities." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Call on Interior Secretary to Terminate Acting BLM Director's Authority Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Actor Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Lujan to Cuccinelli: Cancel Appearance Before Hate Group Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Two years after #HurricaneMaria, there are still 30,000 houses in Puerto Rico covered with blue tarps. Two years, and Americans are STILL living in roofless homes and experiencing power outages. Puerto Rico needs justice. #2añoshuracanmaria" Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Cuts to Military Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Mexico bases stand to lose $125 million in funding -- all because President Trump is stealing critical funding and shortchanging our service members to pay for his reckless wall. Our service members and military bases deserve better." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 2, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Welcome $4.7 Million To Combat Opiod Overdose Epidemic Sen. Martin Heinrich
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "But it is not enough to just celebrate this day or give thanks to the suffragettes. We must follow their examples by demanding action on the: Voting Rights Advancement Act Native American Voting Rights Act Paycheck Fairness Act Violence Against Women Act" Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "There have been more mass shootings this year than we've had days this year. It's maddening." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 19, 2019 Lujan Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin Calls For Investigation Of Trump Admin's Efforts To Use Eminent Domain To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Border Wall Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Murphy, Blumenthal, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for Inclusion of Bipartisan Iran Amendment in Final NDAA Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Lujan Demands Resignation of Border Patrol Chief Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 4, 2019 Heinrich Responds to El Paso Shooting Sen. Martin Heinrich
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting in El Paso was an act of terrorism and white supremacy. We must speak that truth and call these heinous acts by their names. It is the only way we can move forward with action to stop hatred and bigotry from claiming from lives." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The second mass shooting in 24 hours took the lives of nine people in Dayton -- loved ones, family members, and friends. Today, I am standing with the millions of Americans across the country to grieve those lost to the gun violence epidemic and call for action to #EndGunViolence." Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We must confront the mass shootings that took place and call them what they are -- acts of domestic terrorism and white supremacy. There is a gun violence epidemic in America, but we cannot allow the slaughter of innocent to become our status quo. We can - we must - end this." Sen. Ben Luján
Date Title Politician
Nov. 27, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 25, 2019 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Joint statement: N.M. governor, congressional delegation, House speaker and attorney general meet to discuss action against violent crime, domestic terrorism Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 20, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 18, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Pueblo Of Acoma Sacred Ceremonial Shield Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 18, 2019 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" Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 16, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 15, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 14, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 13, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 13, 2019 Nominations Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 8, 2019 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Wyden, Heinrich call for open intelligence committee hearing on Section 215 of the Patriot Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 5, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 5, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 30, 2019 Heinrich Supports Federal Investigation Into Conditions At ICE Detention Facilities Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 29, 2019 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" Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 29, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 29, 2019 Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 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" Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 24, 2019 Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce the Homeland Security Improvement Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing National Criminal Justice Commission Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just gutted civil rights protections for transgender Americans and abortion patients -- a dangerous ruling that effectively discriminates against Americans seeking health care. There should be no room in our country for this type of discrimination." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019 As Supreme Court considers LGBTQ rights cases, Udall and Heinrich support civil rights protections for workers Sen.Martin Heinrich
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is sacred and incredibly important to maintaining our Democracy. But far too often, Native Americans face barriers when looking to vote. This is discrimination -- pure & simple, and it's time to boldly ensure that every elgible American can access the ballot box." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to support reforms to our criminal justice system to ensure fairness & keep our families safe. Our criminal justice system today is unjust - targeting low-income and people of color with disproportionate harshness. We must fix these disparities." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Call on Interior Secretary to Terminate Acting BLM Director's Authority Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Actor Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Lujan to Cuccinelli: Cancel Appearance Before Hate Group Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Two years after #HurricaneMaria, there are still 30,000 houses in Puerto Rico covered with blue tarps. Two years, and Americans are STILL living in roofless homes and experiencing power outages. Puerto Rico needs justice. #2añoshuracanmaria" Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Cuts to Military Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "New Mexico bases stand to lose $125 million in funding -- all because President Trump is stealing critical funding and shortchanging our service members to pay for his reckless wall. Our service members and military bases deserve better." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 2, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Welcome $4.7 Million To Combat Opiod Overdose Epidemic Sen.Martin Heinrich
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "But it is not enough to just celebrate this day or give thanks to the suffragettes. We must follow their examples by demanding action on the: Voting Rights Advancement Act Native American Voting Rights Act Paycheck Fairness Act Violence Against Women Act" Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 23, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "There have been more mass shootings this year than we've had days this year. It's maddening." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 19, 2019 Lujan Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin Calls For Investigation Of Trump Admin's Efforts To Use Eminent Domain To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Border Wall Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Murphy, Blumenthal, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for Inclusion of Bipartisan Iran Amendment in Final NDAA Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Lujan Demands Resignation of Border Patrol Chief Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Aug. 4, 2019 Heinrich Responds to El Paso Shooting Sen.Martin Heinrich
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting in El Paso was an act of terrorism and white supremacy. We must speak that truth and call these heinous acts by their names. It is the only way we can move forward with action to stop hatred and bigotry from claiming from lives." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The second mass shooting in 24 hours took the lives of nine people in Dayton -- loved ones, family members, and friends. Today, I am standing with the millions of Americans across the country to grieve those lost to the gun violence epidemic and call for action to #EndGunViolence." Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 4, 2019 Tweet - "We must confront the mass shootings that took place and call them what they are -- acts of domestic terrorism and white supremacy. There is a gun violence epidemic in America, but we cannot allow the slaughter of innocent to become our status quo. We can - we must - end this." Sen.Ben Luján
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