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

• 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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• Heinrich Expresses Optimism, Readiness To Rebuild, Create Opportunities For New Mexico Economies In Address To Greater Albuquerque Chamber Of Commerce

  Posted on 01/28/21

  WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) addressed the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce as part of its virtual "Business Beat" Speaker Series. Senator Heinrich discussed making smart investments in the long-term success of New Mexico's diverse, creative, and resilient communities and in the assets that make the state unique. Read More

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• Heinrich, Luján, Haaland Recognize Sandia Contributions to State Economy, Employment

  Posted on 01/28/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) are commending findings from a 2020 Economic Impact report released Wednesday, which found that Sandia National Laboratories is responsible for creating 460 new jobs while contributing $482.6 million to New Mexico businesses and $98 million in state gross receipt tax revenue. Read More

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• VIDEO: Heinrich Secures Commitment From Energy Secretary Nominee To Create Energy Transition Plan That Does Not Leave New Mexicans Behind

  Posted on 01/27/21

  WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Ranking Member on the Energy Subcommittee, participated in a hearing to consider the nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to lead the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Read More

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