Press Releases

October 1st, 2021

Heinrich, Luján Applaud FCC Decision To Increase Broadband Access For Tribal Communities

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are applauding Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s decision to update a definition of library and clarify that Tribal libraries are eligible for support through the E-Rate Program. This FCC rule change will...

September 30th, 2021

Heinrich, Luján, Torres Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Commemorate, Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2021) – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Norma Torres (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to replace the official holiday recognized on the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The bill would also replace any mention of Columbus...

September 30th, 2021

Heinrich, Luján Welcome $2.8 Million In CARES Act Recovery Assistance To Support Roswell Air Center

WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2021) – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are welcoming a $2.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the city of Roswell, New Mexico, to construct an airport hangar addition at the Roswell Air Center and support business expansion. This EDA grant is expected to...

September 28th, 2021

Heinrich Leads Letter Urging FDA To Authorize COVID-19 Vaccines For Children Under 12

WASHINGTON (Sept. 28, 2021) – In response to recent data showing an exponential increase in COVID-19 cases in children, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Bob Casey (D-Penn.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) are urging Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock to work as quickly as science...

September 27th, 2021

Proposed federal conservation bill would inject $100M annually for tribal fish and wildlife efforts

— by Erin Tapahe

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan federal legislation could dramatically reshape the funding available to tribal nations for wildlife conservation efforts. The proposed Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would for the first time give tribes a direct line of federal funding for their natural resources departments to perform fish and...

September 27th, 2021

Proposed federal conservation bill would inject $100M annually for tribal fish and wildlife efforts

— by Erin Tapahe

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan federal legislation could dramatically reshape the funding available to tribal nations for wildlife conservation efforts. The proposed Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would for the first time give tribes a direct line of federal funding for their natural resources departments to perform fish and...

September 26th, 2021

Eco-friendly upgrades coming to Sunport

— by Ryan Boetel

About $7 million worth of environmentally friendly upgrades will be made to the Albuquerque International Sunport — part of a nationwide project by the Federal Aviation Administration to make airports more sustainable. In Albuquerque, the money will fund zero-emissions passenger shuttle buses and charging stations, as well as more...

September 25th, 2021

On Global Day Of Action, Heinrich Stands In Solidarity With Youth Activists Around The World In Demanding Climate Action

WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2021) - As young people in New Mexico and around the world call for action on climate change today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is doubling down on his support for both the bipartisan infrastructure bill and budget reconciliation that make up the Build...

September 24th, 2021

N.M. Congressional Democrats Urge SCOTUS To Protect Reproductive Rights By Upholding Roe And Rejecting Mississippi’s Blatantly Unconstitutional Law

WASHINGTON (Sept. 23, 2021) – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), are part of a group of 48 Democrats in the U.S. Senate and 188 in the U.S. House of Representatives that filed a bicameral amicus...

September 24th, 2021

Heinrich Honors Hispanic Heritage Month, Becomes Member Of First-Ever Hispanic-Serving Institutions Senate Caucus

WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2021) – In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is joining the first-ever Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Senate Caucus. “Our Hispanic community has long helped write the economic, social, and cultural story of New Mexico and the nation. This month, we celebrate the...

September 23rd, 2021

Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Secure $7.1 Million For Albuquerque Sunport To Build Zero And Low Emission Infrastructure

WASHINGTON (Sept. 23, 2021) – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) welcomed the announcement that the Albuquerque International Sunport is receiving $7.1 million in federal investment through the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Sunport will use this...

September 23rd, 2021

Heinrich Statement On Border Patrol Handling Of Haitian Migrants In Del Rio, Texas

WASHINGTON (Sept. 23, 2021) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on Border Patrol’s handling of Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas: "The footage of Border Patrol agents on horseback rounding up Haitian refugee families in Del Rio, Texas, is alarming and unacceptable. No person should be treated in this...

September 22nd, 2021

Heinrich Leads Hearing Highlighting How Electrification Can Make The American Household A Cornerstone Of Climate-Friendly Infrastructure

WASHINGTON (Sept. 22, 2021) – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), led a hearing to examine how the electrification of homes and buildings can help families and small businesses save money, improve health outcomes, and serve as a critical investment in the fight to address the...

September 22nd, 2021

VIDEO: Heinrich Opens Hearing On Economic Benefits Of Electrifying Homes, Buildings

WASHINGTON (Sept. 22, 2021) – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), delivered remarks to open the hearing, “Examining the Economic Benefits of Electrifying America’s Homes and Buildings.” VIDEO: Heinrich Opens Hearing On Economic Benefits Of Electrifying Homes,...

September 22nd, 2021

Heinrich, Luján Introduce Former Senator Tom Udall At Confirmation Hearing Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced former U.S. Senator Tom Udall, President Biden’s nominee to be the next U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “During the time that the both of...

September 21st, 2021

Heinrich, Luján Announce Senate Confirmation Of Margaret Strickland To Be U.S. District Judge For The District of New Mexico

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) voted to confirm Margaret Strickland of Las Cruces to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the District of New Mexico. Earlier this year, the senators recommended that President Joe Biden nominate Strickland for this seat, which is...

September 21st, 2021

Heinrich Delivers Remarks On Senate Floor On Margaret Strickland Nomination

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) spoke on the Senate Floor in advance of the Senate’s vote to confirm Margaret Strickland of Las Cruces to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the District of New Mexico. Earlier this year, Senator Heinrich and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) recommended that President...

September 20th, 2021

Heinrich To Lead Hearing On Economic Benefits Of Electrifying America’s Homes, Buildings

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, September 22, at 2:30 p.m. ET/ 12:30 p.m. MT, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), will preside over a hearing, “Examining the Economic Benefits of Electrifying America’s Homes and Buildings.” A livestream of the hearing will be...

September 17th, 2021

N.M. Lawmakers Welcome Almost $17 Million For Head Start Programs, Resources In New Mexico

WASHINGTON (Sept. 17, 2021) – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming almost $17 million in federal funding to support Head Start services across New Mexico. Head Start promotes school readiness of...

September 15th, 2021

Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Help Students Complete College

WASHINGTON (Sept. 15, 2021) - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the College Completion Fund Act, landmark legislation to promote college completion in a thoughtful, innovative, and comprehensive way, and address longstanding inequities in college access and success. Senator Heinrich unveiled the legislation last week during...

Heinrich, Luján Applaud FCC Decision To Increase Broadband Access For Tribal Communities

Heinrich, Luján, Torres Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Commemorate, Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Heinrich, Luján Welcome $2.8 Million In CARES Act Recovery Assistance To Support Roswell Air Center

Heinrich Leads Letter Urging FDA To Authorize COVID-19 Vaccines For Children Under 12

Proposed federal conservation bill would inject $100M annually for tribal fish and wildlife efforts

Proposed federal conservation bill would inject $100M annually for tribal fish and wildlife efforts

Eco-friendly upgrades coming to Sunport

On Global Day Of Action, Heinrich Stands In Solidarity With Youth Activists Around The World In Demanding Climate Action

N.M. Congressional Democrats Urge SCOTUS To Protect Reproductive Rights By Upholding Roe And Rejecting Mississippi’s Blatantly Unconstitutional Law

Heinrich Honors Hispanic Heritage Month, Becomes Member Of First-Ever Hispanic-Serving Institutions Senate Caucus

Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Secure $7.1 Million For Albuquerque Sunport To Build Zero And Low Emission Infrastructure

Heinrich Statement On Border Patrol Handling Of Haitian Migrants In Del Rio, Texas

Heinrich Leads Hearing Highlighting How Electrification Can Make The American Household A Cornerstone Of Climate-Friendly Infrastructure

VIDEO: Heinrich Opens Hearing On Economic Benefits Of Electrifying Homes, Buildings

Heinrich, Luján Introduce Former Senator Tom Udall At Confirmation Hearing Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Heinrich, Luján Announce Senate Confirmation Of Margaret Strickland To Be U.S. District Judge For The District of New Mexico

Heinrich Delivers Remarks On Senate Floor On Margaret Strickland Nomination

Heinrich To Lead Hearing On Economic Benefits Of Electrifying America’s Homes, Buildings

N.M. Lawmakers Welcome Almost $17 Million For Head Start Programs, Resources In New Mexico

Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Help Students Complete College