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The bill will ensure federal contract workers, including low-wage food service, security, and custodial staff, are fairly compensated for the wages and benefits lost during Trump’s shutdown WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M) joined U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and 31 Senate Democrats to introduce the...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement blasting the Trump Administration for firing all workers at the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The CDFI Fund is instrumental in helping New Mexicans access loans to become first-time...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The federal government shutdown is entering its third week as a battle over health care funding is at an impasse. Republicans are in a disagreement with Democrats over federal Affordable Care Act premium tax credits on track to expire at the end of 2025. Democrats won’t move forward with a new government spending bill without...

“At a time when federal employees, including TSA agents, are being asked to work without pay, this outwardly political act was not just a violation of law but an insult to the thousands of TSA employees serving in your department” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Jack Reed...

WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's plans to cancel nearly $8 billion in Energy Department grants are illegal because contracts had already been signed and will cause consumer energy prices to skyrocket, the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate energy committee said.   Earlier this month, the Energy Department canceled $7.56...

The top Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee declared Wednesday that Energy Secretary Chris Wright has “effectively stolen funding for fully legally compliant energy projects” — and he’s getting his state’s attorney general involved. Heinrich’s comments are part of a chorus of condemnation against the cuts from Democrats....

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations was supposed to be a launchpad for ambitious projects to help America lead the way on cleaner power and manufacturing. Now it’s been reduced to a shell of itself. As the Trump administration slashes spending and fires workers across the federal government, the US Department of Energy has emerged as one of...

The federal shutdown is entering a third week and there is little prospect for a solution anytime soon. But New Mexico legislators in Washington are using their privileges to introduce legislation by pushing for a path to compromise and help for federal workers stuck without a paycheck until a compromise is reached. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) is...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and 17 Senate Democrats to introduce the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act, legislation to protect New Mexico federal workers, federal contractor employees, and their families from foreclosures, evictions, and loan defaults during President Trump and...

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a group of U.S. Senate Democrats sponsoring a bill to protect federal workers and contractors during the federal shutdown. According to a Tuesday news release, the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act, introduced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), would protect federal workers during the shutdown and for 30...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led the introduction of a bipartisan and bicameral resolution to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the rich histories, unique cultures, and lasting contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the United States. The resolution also supports the official...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Patty Murray (D-W.A.), Vice Chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee were joined by 35 senators in sending a letter demanding that U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the U.S. Office of...

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). The legislation includes major wins that Heinrich secured, including investments in New Mexico’s service members, military installations, national labs, and job-creating initiatives...

WASHINGTON – Tonight, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor, blasting President Trump for waging a war on American-made energy – causing energy costs to skyrocket and killing good-paying jobs. Heinrich’s speech came shortly before Senate...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor, blasting Republicans for pushing forward Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions of disapproval targeting Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plans (RMPs). If...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement on the 2-year anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas: “Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a brutal terrorist attack against the people of Israel — a day of horror that stole the lives of more than a thousand innocent men, women, and children....

Amid Trump’s government shutdown, federal agencies have participated in a coordinated effort to blast partisan political messages from official government websites, accounts, and email correspondence WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and 21 Senate Democrats to demand...

For months, Democrats have been blaming Republicans for rising energy prices. A Senate vote in the coming days will help make their case. As lawmakers continue to fight over government funding, Senate Democrats are forcing a vote as soon as this week to terminate President Donald Trump’s “energy emergency” declaration, which gives him broad powers...

A new, 150-megawatt solar voltaic project started operations Monday in southern New Mexico, the latest in a series of solar energy landmarks in New Mexico. The Milagro Solar+Storage project held its ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday. The project is run by EDF power solutions and El Paso Electric. El Paso Electric provides electricity for approximately...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, appeared on MSNBC with Erielle Reshef today where he reacted to the Republicans’ failure to work with Democrats to lower health care costs for the American people. During the interview, Heinrich also touched on how the cancellation of millions of...