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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. 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. 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. 21, 2019 USA Today - Our bird populations are dying off. Here's how we can save them. Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship 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. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Udall, Gallego Introduce Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Native American History is American history. Now more than ever, it's important to honor and celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of Indigenous People throughout our country. I'm proud to fight each day to remove unjust barriers placed on Native Americans." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Udall, Heinrich Request Investigation Of Conditions For ICE Detainees 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 Heinrich Demands Resignation Of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller Sen. Martin Heinrich
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. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Stephen Miller is the architect of every hateful anti-immigrant policy from the Trump administration. The death of child refugees, family separation, the Muslim Ban & targeting immigrant communities. He needs to be fired. Even in the Trump White House, Miller is unfit to serve." Sen. Ben Luján
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. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Heinrich Votes Against Confirmation of Chad Wolf, Trump's Pick As Next Acting DHS Secretary Sen. Martin Heinrich
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. 12, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Praise Senate Vote Designating November as National Native American Heritage Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The DREAMers behind me represent American ideals. The policies of the Trump administration aren't American -- they're hateful and divisive. We have to make some noise to #ProtectDreamers and #KeepTheDreamAlive." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump made the cruel decision to end DACA & throw the lives of nearly 800,000 DREAMers into chaos. While we wait for the Supreme Courgt to make a ruling, we must encourage every eligible person to #RenewDACA. Please update your status today https://bit.ly/2NHstLi" Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 12, 2019 Heinrich Encourages DACA Recipients To Continue Seeking Renewals Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 11, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Unveils Legislation to Rename Las Cruces Veterans Clinic to Honor Veterans and Fallen Soldiers of the Bataan Death March Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 11, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Veterans Day Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 10, 2019 Tweet - "For 50 years, children and adults have enjoyed the wonders and magic of Sesame Street. Join me in wishing Happy Birthday to Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, and the whole gang!" Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly 80 years ago today, the world witnessed one of the most horrific anti-Semitic attacks in history. Kristallnacht serves as a reminder that we must never waver in our commitment to stand against bigotry." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 8, 2019 Heinrich Welcomes New Effort To Expand Public Access To The Sabinoso Wilderness 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. 7, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. As she said it, "I may be the first woman member of Congress but I won't be the last." Thankful for Jeannette's example and inspiration to millions of women." Sen. Ben Luján
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 - "Roxsana Hernandez, a trans woman from Honduras, died in ICE custody in New Mexico with evidence of physical abuse and neglect. My colleagues and I are demanding answers from ICE and DHS about her treatment and death." 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
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. 4, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Sponsor Resolution to Recognize November as Native American Heritage Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Dr. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for Investigation After Ice Deletes Video Needed to Investigate the Death of Roxsana Hernandez Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Senate Passes Udall, Heinrich Resolution Honoring Nation's Nuclear Weapons Workers, Declare National Day of Remembrance Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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 - "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. 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. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Incentivize Renewable Energy, Localize Benefits Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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. 21, 2019 Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan GROWTH Act to Generate Workforce Opportunities Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Senators Durbin, Wyden, Hirono, Rose and Assistant Speaker Lujan Stand with DACA SCOTUS Plaintiffs and Immigration Advocates to Call on Congress to Protect DREAMERS Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Date Title Politician
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. 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. 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. 21, 2019 USA Today - Our bird populations are dying off. Here's how we can save them. Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship 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. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Udall, Gallego Introduce Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Native American History is American history. Now more than ever, it's important to honor and celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of Indigenous People throughout our country. I'm proud to fight each day to remove unjust barriers placed on Native Americans." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Udall, Heinrich Request Investigation Of Conditions For ICE Detainees 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 Heinrich Demands Resignation Of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller Sen.Martin Heinrich
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. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Stephen Miller is the architect of every hateful anti-immigrant policy from the Trump administration. The death of child refugees, family separation, the Muslim Ban & targeting immigrant communities. He needs to be fired. Even in the Trump White House, Miller is unfit to serve." Sen.Ben Luján
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. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Heinrich Votes Against Confirmation of Chad Wolf, Trump's Pick As Next Acting DHS Secretary Sen.Martin Heinrich
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. 12, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Praise Senate Vote Designating November as National Native American Heritage Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The DREAMers behind me represent American ideals. The policies of the Trump administration aren't American -- they're hateful and divisive. We have to make some noise to #ProtectDreamers and #KeepTheDreamAlive." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump made the cruel decision to end DACA & throw the lives of nearly 800,000 DREAMers into chaos. While we wait for the Supreme Courgt to make a ruling, we must encourage every eligible person to #RenewDACA. Please update your status today https://bit.ly/2NHstLi" Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 12, 2019 Heinrich Encourages DACA Recipients To Continue Seeking Renewals Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 11, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Unveils Legislation to Rename Las Cruces Veterans Clinic to Honor Veterans and Fallen Soldiers of the Bataan Death March Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 11, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Veterans Day Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 10, 2019 Tweet - "For 50 years, children and adults have enjoyed the wonders and magic of Sesame Street. Join me in wishing Happy Birthday to Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, and the whole gang!" Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly 80 years ago today, the world witnessed one of the most horrific anti-Semitic attacks in history. Kristallnacht serves as a reminder that we must never waver in our commitment to stand against bigotry." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 8, 2019 Heinrich Welcomes New Effort To Expand Public Access To The Sabinoso Wilderness 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. 7, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. As she said it, "I may be the first woman member of Congress but I won't be the last." Thankful for Jeannette's example and inspiration to millions of women." Sen.Ben Luján
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 - "Roxsana Hernandez, a trans woman from Honduras, died in ICE custody in New Mexico with evidence of physical abuse and neglect. My colleagues and I are demanding answers from ICE and DHS about her treatment and death." 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
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. 4, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Sponsor Resolution to Recognize November as Native American Heritage Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Dr. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security - Members of Congress Call for Investigation After Ice Deletes Video Needed to Investigate the Death of Roxsana Hernandez Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Senate Passes Udall, Heinrich Resolution Honoring Nation's Nuclear Weapons Workers, Declare National Day of Remembrance Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
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 - "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. 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. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Incentivize Renewable Energy, Localize Benefits Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
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. 21, 2019 Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan GROWTH Act to Generate Workforce Opportunities Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Senators Durbin, Wyden, Hirono, Rose and Assistant Speaker Lujan Stand with DACA SCOTUS Plaintiffs and Immigration Advocates to Call on Congress to Protect DREAMERS Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges Sen.Ben Luján, ...
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