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Aug. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - Rosen, Jones, and Hassan Lead Senators in Demanding McConnell Have Senate Work Through Weekend Until Bipartisan Deal Reached Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 31, 2020 Lujan Secures Key Victories for New Mexico in Second Appropriations Package Sen. Ben Luján
July 31, 2020 Letter to Brian Murphy, Acting Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis - Intelligence Committee Democrats Request Answers from DHS Intelligence on Role in Tracking and Suppressing Portland Protests Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Administration: Honor State, Local Requests Concerning Federal Law Enforcement Deployments Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is openly defying #SCOTUS by refusing to accept new #DACA applications. President Trump calls himself the "law and order" president but refuses to follow the highest law in the land." Sen. Ben Luján
July 28, 2020 Lujan, Neguse, Lecin, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Ben Luján
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP coronavirus relief proposal falls short for the American people and fails to provide much-needed support for local governments to keep employees on the payroll and continue essential services. Mitch McConnell's solution for local governments: Go bankrupt." Sen. Ben Luján
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The $600 dollar enhanced unemployment benefit has been a lifeline. It has allowed families to keep a roof over their heads, feed their children, and pay their bills. Slashing this benefit by two-thirds unfairly punishes Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own." Sen. Ben Luján
July 23, 2020 Lujan, House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We are a nation made stronger by our diverse histories and cultures. President Trump's hateful Muslim and African Ban hasn't made us any safer -- it's an abuse of power that must be reined in. That's why I voted to pass the #NoBanAct because hate has no place in our country." Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Big news: The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act -- landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and restore our National Park System. I'm proud of our work to protect our cherished public lands for New Mexicans to enjoy & boost our outdoor economy." Sen. Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act Sen. Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Heinrich Calls For Resignation Of Bernalillo County Sheriff Gonzales Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million workers depend on the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act. That's why @HouseDemocrats included an extension in the #HeroesAct, but it's been sitting on @senatemajldr's desk for more than two months. Pass the Heroes Act, @senatemajldr." Sen. Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Announce Legislation To Block Federal Paramilitary Deployment To American Cities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Hon. Joe Manchin, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Tester, Western Senators Lead call for Expedited Hearing on Anti-Public Lands Crusader William Perry Pendley's Nomination to Bureau of Land Management Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States, and Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on Trump Administration to Help Secure Access to PPE to Conduct November Election Safely During Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen. Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen. Ben Luján
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen. Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly a month since #SCOTUS ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end #DACA. @USCIS should begin accepting new applications in compliance with the Court's decision because, for Dreamers, #HomeIsHere." Sen. Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 9, 2020 Lujan Announces Plans to Introduce Bill Combating Threat of COVID-19 Scams Sen. Ben Luján
July 8, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Birth Control Exemptions Sen. Ben Luján
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "This SCOTUS ruling is a setback for reproductive rights and the result of President Trump's attacks on reproductive care. But this fight isn't over -- I'll continue working to protect reproductive freedoms for women across New Mexico and the nation." Sen. Ben Luján
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rosen Joins Letter Calling for Department of Justice to Address the Mass Closure of Polling Locations in Tribal Communities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 29, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision in June Medical Services v. Russo Sen. Ben Luján
June 26, 2020 Heinrich Blasts Trump's Nomination Of William Perry Pendley As Bureau of Land Management Director Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 26, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation To Rename All Bases And Other Military Assets Named For The Confederacy Within One Year Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 26, 2020 Lujan Statement on Passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Sen. Ben Luján
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard the call from millions of Americans demanding action to address systemic racism and police violence against Black Americans. Today, I was proud to vote for the #JusticeInPolicing Act to help bring justice to George Floyd and other victims of police brutality." Sen. Ben Luján
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than providing additional relief for families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitch McConnell is packing the courts with extreme right-wing judges. It's time for the Senate GOP to get back to work for the American people." Sen. Ben Luján
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply troubled by AG Barr's attempt to remove the U.S. Attorney for SDNY. This is another blatant effort to undermine judicial independence and punish those investigating the President." Sen. Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday's SCOTUS #DACA ruling is an important victory for Dreamers. As I continue calling on the Senate GOP to pass the Dream and Promise Act, the Trump administration must also reinstate DACA and open new applications immediately. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS decision is a major victory for Dreamers whose lives were thrown into limbo by the Trump administration's anti-immigrant agenda. But we need a permanent solution -- the Senate must pass the Dream and Promise Act to affirm that #HomeIsHere." Sen. Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct over a year ago, but the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over. It's time for Senate Republicans to get to work and pass this legislation to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans -- regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen. Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "My bill, the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act, establishes a federal grant program to support tele-mentoring programs like those developed by @ProjectECHO. Our rural and underserved communities deserve the best health care America has to offer." Sen. Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on DACA Sen. Ben Luján
June 15, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Title VII Sen. Ben Luján
June 5, 2020 Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts Sen. Ben Luján, ...
June 4, 2020 Reps. Eshoo, Gonzalez, Sherrill Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Develop National AI Research Resource Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "It is the height of recklessness that the Trump administration is considering shutting down the White House Coronavirus Task Force as COVID-19 deaths and positive cases continue to rise." Sen. Ben Luján
May 5, 2020 Lujan Statement on Reports that White House Coronavirus Task Force Might Shut Down Sen. Ben Luján
May 4, 2020 Lujan, Members of Congress, and Local Government Leaders Hold Forum on Covid-19 Relief for Local Governments Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that federal aid to the Navajo Nation -- hard hit by COVID-19 -- has been delayed. I called on the Trump administration to release the $8 billion from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Lives are at stake if the admin. continues to delay aid for Tribal governments." Sen. Ben Luján
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "These layoffs and cuts don't need to happen. That's why I'm fighting for more direct relief for local, state, and tribal governments." Sen. Ben Luján
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Simpson and Fulcher Advocate for Long Term PILT and SRS Solution Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Manchin Calls on Treasury to Revise Guidance for Governors to Distribute COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "We need to get much more aid to local, state and tribal governments as soon as possible. McConnell's plan = cuts for first responders, schools, and other critical services." Sen. Ben Luján
April 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Feinstein, Peters, Menendez, Colleagues Push to Waive Cost-Sharing Requirements for States Battling Coronavirus Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for $3.6 Billion to Expand Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting in CARES 2 Relief Package Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stanton Urges Federal Government to Ease Financial Burden of COVID Response for States, Cities and Tribes Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "100 percent agree. The Trump administration should fully invoke the Defense Production Act to meet our needs for PPE and other critical supplies." Sen. Ben Luján
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary for the Department of Treasury - Manchin Advocates for Dedicated, Flexible State and Local Government Emergency Funding Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 17, 2020 Lujan Supports Urgent Funding in Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Ben Luján
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Administration has done too little to help the smallest and most vulnerable businesses -- we absolutely need more money for SBA but also need new rules to ensure that it follows need, not just existing relationships with big banks. https://nypost.com/2020/04/17/potbellys-ruths-chris-snag-coronavirus-loans-meant-for-small-business/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons via @nypost" Sen. Ben Luján
April 17, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Baldwin, Colleagues Working to Ensure Dedicated, Flexible State and Local Government Emergency Funding Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 15, 2020 Harris, Feinstein, Senators Will Introduce Bill to Make Small, Rural Communities Eligible for Relief Funds Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the middle of a global pandemic. The president's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization puts lives at risk and undercuts the global effort to combat COVID-19. Americans deserve better." Sen. Ben Luján
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump promised in early March that every American could get a COVID-19 test. Now with nearly half a million positive cases, he's telling us he's backing away from that commitment. Where are the tests, Mr. President?" Sen. Ben Luján
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 9, 2020 Van Hollen, Udall, Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Indefinitely Extend Public Comment Periods and Pause Unrelated Federal Rulemakings During COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-in voting can save lives during COVID-19 & ensure that Americans' voices are heard. President Trump's admission that he's opposed to mail-in ballots for political reasons shows the truth: Republicans don't want you to vote. Lives are stake - but Trump doesn't seem to care." Sen. Ben Luján
April 7, 2020 Lujan Pushes for $250 Billion in Aid for Local Governments Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 5, 2020 Heinrich Statement On Firing Of Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson Sen. Martin Heinrich
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Legislators Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't discriminate - neither should our relief response. Small communities and local governments must have equal access to stimulus and economic relief funds as they combat this public health crisis." Sen. Ben Luján
April 1, 2020 Lujan Statement on Robust Census Participation Sen. Ben Luján
March 28, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) Interviewed on Possibility of Second Economic Stimulus Package as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues Sen. Ben Luján
March 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
Date Title Politician
Aug. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - Rosen, Jones, and Hassan Lead Senators in Demanding McConnell Have Senate Work Through Weekend Until Bipartisan Deal Reached Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 31, 2020 Lujan Secures Key Victories for New Mexico in Second Appropriations Package Sen.Ben Luján
July 31, 2020 Letter to Brian Murphy, Acting Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis - Intelligence Committee Democrats Request Answers from DHS Intelligence on Role in Tracking and Suppressing Portland Protests Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Administration: Honor State, Local Requests Concerning Federal Law Enforcement Deployments Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is openly defying #SCOTUS by refusing to accept new #DACA applications. President Trump calls himself the "law and order" president but refuses to follow the highest law in the land." Sen.Ben Luján
July 28, 2020 Lujan, Neguse, Lecin, Malinowski Urge Inclusion of Local Funding in Senate Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Ben Luján
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP coronavirus relief proposal falls short for the American people and fails to provide much-needed support for local governments to keep employees on the payroll and continue essential services. Mitch McConnell's solution for local governments: Go bankrupt." Sen.Ben Luján
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The $600 dollar enhanced unemployment benefit has been a lifeline. It has allowed families to keep a roof over their heads, feed their children, and pay their bills. Slashing this benefit by two-thirds unfairly punishes Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own." Sen.Ben Luján
July 23, 2020 Lujan, House Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop COVID-19 Scams Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We are a nation made stronger by our diverse histories and cultures. President Trump's hateful Muslim and African Ban hasn't made us any safer -- it's an abuse of power that must be reined in. That's why I voted to pass the #NoBanAct because hate has no place in our country." Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Big news: The House just passed the Great American Outdoors Act -- landmark legislation to fully #FundLWCF and restore our National Park System. I'm proud of our work to protect our cherished public lands for New Mexicans to enjoy & boost our outdoor economy." Sen.Ben Luján
July 22, 2020 Lujan Celebrates Passage of Landmark Great American Outdoors Act Sen.Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Heinrich Calls For Resignation Of Bernalillo County Sheriff Gonzales Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "More than 30 million workers depend on the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the CARES Act. That's why @HouseDemocrats included an extension in the #HeroesAct, but it's been sitting on @senatemajldr's desk for more than two months. Pass the Heroes Act, @senatemajldr." Sen.Ben Luján
July 21, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Announce Legislation To Block Federal Paramilitary Deployment To American Cities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Hon. Joe Manchin, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Tester, Western Senators Lead call for Expedited Hearing on Anti-Public Lands Crusader William Perry Pendley's Nomination to Bureau of Land Management Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States, and Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on Trump Administration to Help Secure Access to PPE to Conduct November Election Safely During Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "I just joined @RepBenMcAdams in standing up to the Trump administration and voting to block funding for new nuclear testing. America has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992, and there's no scientific reason to resume explosive nuclear testing today." Sen.Ben Luján
July 20, 2020 Lujan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul National Stockpile, Increase Production of Lifesaving Medical Supplies Sen.Ben Luján
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America lost a national treasure tonight with the passing of @RepJohnLewis. He was the Conscience of the Congress, a man who spent his life fighting for justice, and inspired and motivated generations to 'get into good trouble.'" Sen.Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nearly a month since #SCOTUS ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end #DACA. @USCIS should begin accepting new applications in compliance with the Court's decision because, for Dreamers, #HomeIsHere." Sen.Ben Luján
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 9, 2020 Lujan Announces Plans to Introduce Bill Combating Threat of COVID-19 Scams Sen.Ben Luján
July 8, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Birth Control Exemptions Sen.Ben Luján
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "This SCOTUS ruling is a setback for reproductive rights and the result of President Trump's attacks on reproductive care. But this fight isn't over -- I'll continue working to protect reproductive freedoms for women across New Mexico and the nation." Sen.Ben Luján
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rosen Joins Letter Calling for Department of Justice to Address the Mass Closure of Polling Locations in Tribal Communities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 29, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision in June Medical Services v. Russo Sen.Ben Luján
June 26, 2020 Heinrich Blasts Trump's Nomination Of William Perry Pendley As Bureau of Land Management Director Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 26, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation To Rename All Bases And Other Military Assets Named For The Confederacy Within One Year Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 26, 2020 Lujan Statement on Passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Sen.Ben Luján
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "I've heard the call from millions of Americans demanding action to address systemic racism and police violence against Black Americans. Today, I was proud to vote for the #JusticeInPolicing Act to help bring justice to George Floyd and other victims of police brutality." Sen.Ben Luján
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than providing additional relief for families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitch McConnell is packing the courts with extreme right-wing judges. It's time for the Senate GOP to get back to work for the American people." Sen.Ben Luján
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply troubled by AG Barr's attempt to remove the U.S. Attorney for SDNY. This is another blatant effort to undermine judicial independence and punish those investigating the President." Sen.Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday's SCOTUS #DACA ruling is an important victory for Dreamers. As I continue calling on the Senate GOP to pass the Dream and Promise Act, the Trump administration must also reinstate DACA and open new applications immediately. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS decision is a major victory for Dreamers whose lives were thrown into limbo by the Trump administration's anti-immigrant agenda. But we need a permanent solution -- the Senate must pass the Dream and Promise Act to affirm that #HomeIsHere." Sen.Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct over a year ago, but the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over. It's time for Senate Republicans to get to work and pass this legislation to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans -- regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen.Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "My bill, the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act, establishes a federal grant program to support tele-mentoring programs like those developed by @ProjectECHO. Our rural and underserved communities deserve the best health care America has to offer." Sen.Ben Luján
June 18, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on DACA Sen.Ben Luján
June 15, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Title VII Sen.Ben Luján
June 5, 2020 Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts Sen.Ben Luján, ...
June 4, 2020 Reps. Eshoo, Gonzalez, Sherrill Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Develop National AI Research Resource Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "It is the height of recklessness that the Trump administration is considering shutting down the White House Coronavirus Task Force as COVID-19 deaths and positive cases continue to rise." Sen.Ben Luján
May 5, 2020 Lujan Statement on Reports that White House Coronavirus Task Force Might Shut Down Sen.Ben Luján
May 4, 2020 Lujan, Members of Congress, and Local Government Leaders Hold Forum on Covid-19 Relief for Local Governments Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that federal aid to the Navajo Nation -- hard hit by COVID-19 -- has been delayed. I called on the Trump administration to release the $8 billion from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Lives are at stake if the admin. continues to delay aid for Tribal governments." Sen.Ben Luján
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "These layoffs and cuts don't need to happen. That's why I'm fighting for more direct relief for local, state, and tribal governments." Sen.Ben Luján
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Simpson and Fulcher Advocate for Long Term PILT and SRS Solution Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Manchin Calls on Treasury to Revise Guidance for Governors to Distribute COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 27, 2020 Tweet - "We need to get much more aid to local, state and tribal governments as soon as possible. McConnell's plan = cuts for first responders, schools, and other critical services." Sen.Ben Luján
April 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Feinstein, Peters, Menendez, Colleagues Push to Waive Cost-Sharing Requirements for States Battling Coronavirus Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for $3.6 Billion to Expand Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting in CARES 2 Relief Package Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stanton Urges Federal Government to Ease Financial Burden of COVID Response for States, Cities and Tribes Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "100 percent agree. The Trump administration should fully invoke the Defense Production Act to meet our needs for PPE and other critical supplies." Sen.Ben Luján
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary for the Department of Treasury - Manchin Advocates for Dedicated, Flexible State and Local Government Emergency Funding Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 17, 2020 Lujan Supports Urgent Funding in Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Ben Luján
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Administration has done too little to help the smallest and most vulnerable businesses -- we absolutely need more money for SBA but also need new rules to ensure that it follows need, not just existing relationships with big banks. https://nypost.com/2020/04/17/potbellys-ruths-chris-snag-coronavirus-loans-meant-for-small-business/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons via @nypost" Sen.Ben Luján
April 17, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Baldwin, Colleagues Working to Ensure Dedicated, Flexible State and Local Government Emergency Funding Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 15, 2020 Harris, Feinstein, Senators Will Introduce Bill to Make Small, Rural Communities Eligible for Relief Funds Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "We're in the middle of a global pandemic. The president's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization puts lives at risk and undercuts the global effort to combat COVID-19. Americans deserve better." Sen.Ben Luján
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump promised in early March that every American could get a COVID-19 test. Now with nearly half a million positive cases, he's telling us he's backing away from that commitment. Where are the tests, Mr. President?" Sen.Ben Luján
April 10, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads 45 Colleagues in Push for More Information, Transparency on Coronavirus Testing Across Country Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 9, 2020 Van Hollen, Udall, Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Indefinitely Extend Public Comment Periods and Pause Unrelated Federal Rulemakings During COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Mail-in voting can save lives during COVID-19 & ensure that Americans' voices are heard. President Trump's admission that he's opposed to mail-in ballots for political reasons shows the truth: Republicans don't want you to vote. Lives are stake - but Trump doesn't seem to care." Sen.Ben Luján
April 7, 2020 Lujan Pushes for $250 Billion in Aid for Local Governments Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 5, 2020 Heinrich Statement On Firing Of Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson Sen.Martin Heinrich
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Legislators Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't discriminate - neither should our relief response. Small communities and local governments must have equal access to stimulus and economic relief funds as they combat this public health crisis." Sen.Ben Luján
April 1, 2020 Lujan Statement on Robust Census Participation Sen.Ben Luján
March 28, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) Interviewed on Possibility of Second Economic Stimulus Package as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues Sen.Ben Luján
March 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
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