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June 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration has failed to ramp up COVID-19 testing or develop a national testing strategy. Even worse, President Trump claimed he sought to slow down testing. In @EnergyCommerce, I pressed top health officials on this failure because American lives are at stake." 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 23, 2020 Lujan Calls Out Trump Administration for Failed COVID-19 Response Sen. Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sen. Dems: Education Investment Urgently Needed to Save the 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Letter to Robert Redfield - Director of the CDC - Heinrich Demands CDC Transparency With Tribal COVID-19 Data Sen. Martin Heinrich
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 Udall, Heinrich Introduce CORE Act to Ensure Transparency in COVID-19 Response Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 17, 2020 Senate Passes the Great American Outdoors Act - Historic conservation legislation fully funds the LWCF and maintenance backlog on federal lands Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 17, 2020 Heinrich Hails Senate Passage Of Great American Outdoors Act Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Finally, the FDA has stepped up to revoke the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19. We need a robust, science-based national response to address this pandemic -- not dangerous conspiracies peddled by the president." Sen. Ben Luján
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Last month, I questioned health officials on President Trump's dangerous obsession with unproven drugs as possible COVID-19 treatments. It was clear to me then -- and it's clear to me now -- that these distractions put lives at risk and worsened our response to this pandemic." Sen. Ben Luján
June 16, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds Medical Training Scholarship Grants to New Mexico Universities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - Reps. Levin, Blumenauer, and Cartwright Lead 177 Members of Congress in Calling for Clean Energy Industry Relief Wind turbine and blue sky Sen. Ben Luján, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues in Pressing for Expanded Access to Affordable Health Care in Any Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Bill Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Letter Supporting Heritage Areas & Local Economies Sen. Ben Luján, ...
June 9, 2020 In Key Hearing On Wildfire Management, Heinrich Questions Forest Service On COVID-19 Testing, PPE Resources Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for Additional Funding for Public Health Education Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's risky contract to an unqualified former White House staffer left the Navajo Nation without critically-needed medical supplies and equipment amidst this crisis. The Navajo Nation deserves better. We need answers." Sen. Ben Luján
May 29, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Heinrich, Senate Democrats To DHS: Halt Transfer Of ICE Detainees, Increase Agency COVID-19 Testing Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's lack of leadership has endangered lives -- especially across the Navajo Nation, where there has been insufficient federal support. The administration's $3M contract with a former White House staffer and his 11-day-old company only worsened this crisis." Sen. Ben Luján
May 28, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Join Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 28, 2020 English/Español: Rubio, Heinrich Statement On USCIS Resuming Naturalization Ceremonies Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 27, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Release Plan to Expand Access to Health Insurance and Affordability Amid Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service - NM, AZ Lawmakers Demand Answers to Reports that Former Trump White House Official Supplied Indian Health Service With Potentially Substandard Personal Protective Equipment Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's failed COVID-19 response has worsened this crisis & put lives at risk. It is unacceptable that this administration gave a $3M contract to a former Trump staffer who defrauded the Navajo Nation by delivering substandard PPE." Sen. Ben Luján
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "In passing the #HeroesAct, the House acted to support our nation's veterans by expanding health coverage, combatting homelessness, and providing other relief to them and their families." Sen. Ben Luján
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 24, 2020 Tweet - "The House-passed #HeroesAct includes $75 billion for coronavirus testing and contact tracing. Mitch McConnell is blocking this funding, which is critical to protecting the public health." Sen. Ben Luján
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 21, 2020 Lankford Supports Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rubio, Heinrich Urge USCIS to Ensure Eligible Immigrants are Able to Complete Citizenship Process Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 21, 2020 Heinrich Welcomes Extension Of Chaco Canyon Public Comment Period Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 19, 2020 Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Support State, Local Efforts To Reduce Fossil Fuel Emissions Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 18, 2020 Murphy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Global Effort to Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Just voted for the #HeroesAct -- vital legislation to support New Mexico workers and provide needed aid to local, state, & Tribal governments. COVID-19 isn't taking a pause. That's why @HouseDemocrats brought forward this legislation today." Sen. Ben Luján
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Inaction in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic will cost lives and hamper our economic recovery -- and it's exactly why the House passed the #HeroesAct to support workers, bolster testing, and provide aid to local, state, and Tribal governments." Sen. Ben Luján
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "While millions have lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet, the Trump admin. is still fighting to cut food assistance programs for the vulnerable. Food insecurity is yet another crisis that President Trump is willing to ignore. #HandsOffSNAP" Sen. Ben Luján
May 15, 2020 Lujan Statement on Passage of HEROES Act to Further Address Public Health and Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Sen. Ben Luján
May 14, 2020 Lujan Questions Witnesses on Trump Administration's Failed Response to COVID-19 Sen. Ben Luján
May 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Join Court Filing to Protect Americans' Health Care As Republicans Attempt To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services - Butterfield and Olson Lead Letter Calling for Additional Funding for Medicaid Providers Sen. Ben Luján, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Colleagues Urge HHS To Provide Transparency On Distribution Of Remdesivir Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "I asked Dr. Bright if Pres. Trump's obsession with malaria drugs as a possible COVID-19 treatment -- despite a lack of evidence -- was a distraction for scientists working to save lives & stop the spread of this virus. His response -- extremely distracting for dozens of scientists." Sen. Ben Luján
Date Title Politician
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration has failed to ramp up COVID-19 testing or develop a national testing strategy. Even worse, President Trump claimed he sought to slow down testing. In @EnergyCommerce, I pressed top health officials on this failure because American lives are at stake." 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 23, 2020 Lujan Calls Out Trump Administration for Failed COVID-19 Response Sen.Ben Luján
June 19, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sen. Dems: Education Investment Urgently Needed to Save the 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Letter to Robert Redfield - Director of the CDC - Heinrich Demands CDC Transparency With Tribal COVID-19 Data Sen.Martin Heinrich
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 Udall, Heinrich Introduce CORE Act to Ensure Transparency in COVID-19 Response Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 17, 2020 Senate Passes the Great American Outdoors Act - Historic conservation legislation fully funds the LWCF and maintenance backlog on federal lands Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 17, 2020 Heinrich Hails Senate Passage Of Great American Outdoors Act Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Finally, the FDA has stepped up to revoke the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19. We need a robust, science-based national response to address this pandemic -- not dangerous conspiracies peddled by the president." Sen.Ben Luján
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Last month, I questioned health officials on President Trump's dangerous obsession with unproven drugs as possible COVID-19 treatments. It was clear to me then -- and it's clear to me now -- that these distractions put lives at risk and worsened our response to this pandemic." Sen.Ben Luján
June 16, 2020 NM Delegation Applauds Medical Training Scholarship Grants to New Mexico Universities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - Reps. Levin, Blumenauer, and Cartwright Lead 177 Members of Congress in Calling for Clean Energy Industry Relief Wind turbine and blue sky Sen.Ben Luján, ...
June 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues in Pressing for Expanded Access to Affordable Health Care in Any Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Bill Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Letter Supporting Heritage Areas & Local Economies Sen.Ben Luján, ...
June 9, 2020 In Key Hearing On Wildfire Management, Heinrich Questions Forest Service On COVID-19 Testing, PPE Resources Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for Additional Funding for Public Health Education Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's risky contract to an unqualified former White House staffer left the Navajo Nation without critically-needed medical supplies and equipment amidst this crisis. The Navajo Nation deserves better. We need answers." Sen.Ben Luján
May 29, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Heinrich, Senate Democrats To DHS: Halt Transfer Of ICE Detainees, Increase Agency COVID-19 Testing Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's lack of leadership has endangered lives -- especially across the Navajo Nation, where there has been insufficient federal support. The administration's $3M contract with a former White House staffer and his 11-day-old company only worsened this crisis." Sen.Ben Luján
May 28, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Join Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 28, 2020 English/Español: Rubio, Heinrich Statement On USCIS Resuming Naturalization Ceremonies Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Udall, Democratic Senators Request Information About the Distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Tribal Governments Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 27, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Release Plan to Expand Access to Health Insurance and Affordability Amid Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 27, 2020 Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service - NM, AZ Lawmakers Demand Answers to Reports that Former Trump White House Official Supplied Indian Health Service With Potentially Substandard Personal Protective Equipment Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's failed COVID-19 response has worsened this crisis & put lives at risk. It is unacceptable that this administration gave a $3M contract to a former Trump staffer who defrauded the Navajo Nation by delivering substandard PPE." Sen.Ben Luján
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "In passing the #HeroesAct, the House acted to support our nation's veterans by expanding health coverage, combatting homelessness, and providing other relief to them and their families." Sen.Ben Luján
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 24, 2020 Tweet - "The House-passed #HeroesAct includes $75 billion for coronavirus testing and contact tracing. Mitch McConnell is blocking this funding, which is critical to protecting the public health." Sen.Ben Luján
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 21, 2020 Lankford Supports Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rubio, Heinrich Urge USCIS to Ensure Eligible Immigrants are Able to Complete Citizenship Process Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 21, 2020 Heinrich Welcomes Extension Of Chaco Canyon Public Comment Period Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 19, 2020 Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Support State, Local Efforts To Reduce Fossil Fuel Emissions Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 18, 2020 Murphy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Global Effort to Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Just voted for the #HeroesAct -- vital legislation to support New Mexico workers and provide needed aid to local, state, & Tribal governments. COVID-19 isn't taking a pause. That's why @HouseDemocrats brought forward this legislation today." Sen.Ben Luján
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Inaction in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic will cost lives and hamper our economic recovery -- and it's exactly why the House passed the #HeroesAct to support workers, bolster testing, and provide aid to local, state, and Tribal governments." Sen.Ben Luján
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "While millions have lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet, the Trump admin. is still fighting to cut food assistance programs for the vulnerable. Food insecurity is yet another crisis that President Trump is willing to ignore. #HandsOffSNAP" Sen.Ben Luján
May 15, 2020 Lujan Statement on Passage of HEROES Act to Further Address Public Health and Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Sen.Ben Luján
May 14, 2020 Lujan Questions Witnesses on Trump Administration's Failed Response to COVID-19 Sen.Ben Luján
May 14, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Join Court Filing to Protect Americans' Health Care As Republicans Attempt To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services - Butterfield and Olson Lead Letter Calling for Additional Funding for Medicaid Providers Sen.Ben Luján, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Colleagues Urge HHS To Provide Transparency On Distribution Of Remdesivir Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "I asked Dr. Bright if Pres. Trump's obsession with malaria drugs as a possible COVID-19 treatment -- despite a lack of evidence -- was a distraction for scientists working to save lives & stop the spread of this virus. His response -- extremely distracting for dozens of scientists." Sen.Ben Luján
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