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March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 13, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today on International Women's Day, we recognize the contributions & achievements of women across New Mexico and the world. We also recognize the continued need to secure gender equality for women & girls by ending gender-based violence and income and educational gaps. #IWD2020" Sen. Ben Luján
March 3, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
March 1, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 27, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 27, 2020 Collins, Heinrich Introduce Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "For more than a century, Congress has tried and failed to outlaw lynching. But today, in memory of Emmett Till and the more than 4,000 victims of this heinous and racist crime, we will finally deliver justice. #EmmettTill Anti-Lynching Act." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 18, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 6, 2020 Roberts, Stabenow, Peters, Heinrich, Markey Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America's National Heritage Areas Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Lujan Statement Celebrating Black History Month Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 3, 2020 Stabenow, Roberts, Peters, Heinrich, Markey Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America's National Heritage Areas Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's travel ban will not make our nation any safer -- it only sends a message that President Trump has abandoned American values -- again. " Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's new anti-immigrant rule will disenfranchise low-income communities & make families, including those with children with citizenship status, lose critical services for fear of risking green card & citizenship eligibility. I stand with immigrants against these attacks" Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's Muslim Ban remains an affront to our American values. Since the announcement of this immoral travel ban three years ago, the Trump administration has continued to demonize Muslim communities. We cannot let this stand." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Leading Senate Dems Demand Delay of Trump Admin Limits on Travel of Pregnant Women Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - RELEASE: GIL CISNEROS -- Brown, Escobar, Sherrill and 27 Lawmakers Demand Answers on Diverted Military Funds for Border Wall Construction Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 19, 2020 Albuquerque Journal - This MLK Day, recognize the crisis at our border Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 16, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 15, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Omar, Jayapal, Clarke, and Smith Lead Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 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?" Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Slams New Trump Rule To Impose Restrictions On Reproductive Health Care Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 1, 2020 Issue Position: Addressing Crime and the Well-being of Our Communities Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Dec. 30, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Wounded Knee Massacre remains a dark moment of brutality against Native Americans. To help bring justice, I'm fighting to rescind honors awarded to those individuals who perpetrated violence and to remember the legacy of the innocent Native men, women, and children killed." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On Christmas Eve in 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, & Bill Anders were the first people to orbit the moon. From space, they gave us a glimpse of the earth -- and filled us all with hope." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Udall, Heinrich, Cassidy Urge the National Institutes of Health to Transfer NM Chimpanzees to Sanctuary Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Heinrich, City Of Las Cruces To Host Arts And Culture Workshop Sen. Martin Heinrich
Dec. 10, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Jakelin Call Maquin was a 7-year-old who died in U.S. custody in NM because of the Trump admin's negligence. On the anniversary of her death, we pray for #JusticeForJakelin and stand up against President Trump's hateful policies and rhetoric. We will not forget you, Jakelin." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 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." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 3, 2019 NM Delegation Highlights Seven Department of Justice Grants to Strengthen Public Safety and Public Health Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 28, 2019 Tweet - "This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the rich history and culture of the Land of Enchantment, and the trust you've placed in me to represent you in Congress. From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!" Sen. Ben Luján
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, ...
Date Title Politician
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 19, 2020 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 13, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today on International Women's Day, we recognize the contributions & achievements of women across New Mexico and the world. We also recognize the continued need to secure gender equality for women & girls by ending gender-based violence and income and educational gaps. #IWD2020" Sen.Ben Luján
March 3, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
March 1, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 27, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 27, 2020 Collins, Heinrich Introduce Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "For more than a century, Congress has tried and failed to outlaw lynching. But today, in memory of Emmett Till and the more than 4,000 victims of this heinous and racist crime, we will finally deliver justice. #EmmettTill Anti-Lynching Act." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 18, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 6, 2020 Roberts, Stabenow, Peters, Heinrich, Markey Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America's National Heritage Areas Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Lujan Statement Celebrating Black History Month Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 3, 2020 Stabenow, Roberts, Peters, Heinrich, Markey Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America's National Heritage Areas Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's travel ban will not make our nation any safer -- it only sends a message that President Trump has abandoned American values -- again. " Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's new anti-immigrant rule will disenfranchise low-income communities & make families, including those with children with citizenship status, lose critical services for fear of risking green card & citizenship eligibility. I stand with immigrants against these attacks" Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's Muslim Ban remains an affront to our American values. Since the announcement of this immoral travel ban three years ago, the Trump administration has continued to demonize Muslim communities. We cannot let this stand." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Leading Senate Dems Demand Delay of Trump Admin Limits on Travel of Pregnant Women Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - RELEASE: GIL CISNEROS -- Brown, Escobar, Sherrill and 27 Lawmakers Demand Answers on Diverted Military Funds for Border Wall Construction Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 19, 2020 Albuquerque Journal - This MLK Day, recognize the crisis at our border Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 16, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 15, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security - Barragán and Pingree Lead 50 Members of Congress in Opposing Trump Rule Doubling Wait Time for Asylum Seeker Work Permits Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Reps. Omar, Jayapal, Clarke, and Smith Lead Letter Calling for Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somali-Americans Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 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?" Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alez Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Schakowsky Slams New Trump Rule To Impose Restrictions On Reproductive Health Care Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 1, 2020 Issue Position: Addressing Crime and the Well-being of Our Communities Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Dec. 30, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Wounded Knee Massacre remains a dark moment of brutality against Native Americans. To help bring justice, I'm fighting to rescind honors awarded to those individuals who perpetrated violence and to remember the legacy of the innocent Native men, women, and children killed." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 24, 2019 Tweet - "On Christmas Eve in 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, & Bill Anders were the first people to orbit the moon. From space, they gave us a glimpse of the earth -- and filled us all with hope." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Udall, Heinrich, Cassidy Urge the National Institutes of Health to Transfer NM Chimpanzees to Sanctuary Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Heinrich, City Of Las Cruces To Host Arts And Culture Workshop Sen.Martin Heinrich
Dec. 10, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Jakelin Call Maquin was a 7-year-old who died in U.S. custody in NM because of the Trump admin's negligence. On the anniversary of her death, we pray for #JusticeForJakelin and stand up against President Trump's hateful policies and rhetoric. We will not forget you, Jakelin." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 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." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 3, 2019 NM Delegation Highlights Seven Department of Justice Grants to Strengthen Public Safety and Public Health Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 28, 2019 Tweet - "This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the rich history and culture of the Land of Enchantment, and the trust you've placed in me to represent you in Congress. From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!" Sen.Ben Luján
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, ...
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