Economy & Jobs

Too many people in Washington, D.C. think that if the stock market is going up, the economy is in good shape. But that’s not the reality for working families. The way we should measure the success of the economy is if parents can afford to send their kids to college, entrepreneurs can start new businesses, and workers are able to retire with peace of mind.

As a member of the Joint Economic Committee, I am focused on building an economy that works for everyone—not just a select few. My number one priority is not only continuing to grow our economy, but also ensuring that we create good jobs that pay workers a fair and livable wage.

From making college affordable, to strengthening our nation’s infrastructure, to growing our diverse, high-tech, advanced manufacturing and clean energy industries, I remain deeply committed to strengthening New Mexico’s middle class. We must restore the basic bargain on which this country was built – that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can get ahead. I won’t stop fighting until every New Mexican who is willing to work hard to support their family and their community can find a job that supports them.

Latest

• Members of N.M. Congressional Delegation, New Mexico Governor Applaud Passage of American Rescue Plan

  Posted on 03/10/21

  WASHINGTON ­- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham applauded the final passage of the American Rescue Plan to provide critical relief for New Mexico families, workers and small businesses, and local, state, and Tribal governments. The legislation now heads to the president's desk. Read More

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• Heinrich, Luján Vote For American Rescue Plan To Deliver Relief For New Mexico

  Posted on 03/06/21

  WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M) voted for the American Rescue Plan Act, a comprehensive $1.9 trillion package that will provide economic relief and critical resources to New Mexicans, Tribal communities, public health and education systems, and state and local governments. The bill now goes back to the House, which must approve it before sending the legislation to the president's desk. Read More

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• Heinrich Fights For Revitalization Fund To Support Hard-Hit Restaurants In New Mexico

  Posted on 02/25/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) is fighting to support New Mexico restaurants by cosponsoring the Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive (RESTAURANTS) Act of 2021. Read More

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• Heinrich Unveils Plan To Establish 21st Century Conservation Corps, Invest In Wildfire Resiliency

  Posted on 02/19/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the first AmeriCorps alum to serve in the Senate and a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, today unveiled legislation to expand national service programs to help address the historic COVID-19 joblessness crisis by establishing a 21st Century Conservation Corps. Read More

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• Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Announce $2.24 Million In CARES Act Recovery Assistance To Support Northwest New Mexico

  Posted on 02/16/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are announcing $2.24 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants that will be dispersed to northwest New Mexico. Read More

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• Heinrich, Luján Introduce FAMILY Act, Urge Congress To Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution To Spur Economic Recovery

  Posted on 02/09/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján have introduced the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act to create a permanent, national paid family and medical leave program, offering a key solution to the country's public health and economic challenges. Read More

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• Heinrich, Cornyn, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Authorize Reimbursements For Border Communities

  Posted on 02/05/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) have introduced the bipartisan Southern Border Communities Reimbursement Act of 2021, legislation to authorize funding through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to reimburse localities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provide future humanitarian care to migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Read More

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• Heinrich’s Push For FEMA Cost Share Reimbursement Pays Off For New Mexico

  Posted on 02/05/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) request was granted by the Biden administration to retroactively reimburse state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments for 100% rather than 75% of eligible emergency costs related to fighting COVID-19. President Joe Biden directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase the federal cost share in a memo signed this week. Read More

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• Heinrich Urges Biden Administration To Support Efforts To Help Women Return To The Workforce

  Posted on 02/03/21

  WASHINGTON - In a letter to the National Economic Council, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Joint Economic Committee, is asking the Biden administration to support efforts to help women return to the workforce. Read More

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• Heinrich Appointed To Appropriations Committee, Will Serve As Vice Chair of Joint Economic Committee

  Posted on 01/30/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today announced his new committee assignments for the 117th Congress. Senator Heinrich will serve on the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and will take over as Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee. Read More

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