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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement today after the Senate voted 68-32 in favor of S.744, the senate bipartisan immigration reform bill: "Today is a great day in the history of a great nation. We are a step closer to fixing our broken immigration system in a way that meets the needs of our...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor to address the urgent need to fix our country's broken immigration system. "New Mexico's remarkable spirit is rooted in our diversity, our history, and our culture, which has always been enriched by our immigrant communities and family members," said...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded the U.S. Supreme Court ruling today that a core section of the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" is unconstitutional and that the federal government cannot discriminate against married gay and lesbian couples for the purposes of determining federal benefits and protections. The...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will deliver a speech on the Senate floor today at approximately 6:15 p.m. ET to address the urgent need to fix our country's broken immigration system.  His speech will air live on CSPAN-2 and will stream online.     WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich   WHAT: Immigration...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has been appointed to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. He will temporarily fill the seat left vacant by the death of New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg until the special election on October 16. The committee has jurisdiction over all matters relating to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after attending President Obama's speech at Georgetown University on climate change this afternoon: "I applaud and share President Obama's commitment to tackling our current climate crisis. His plan puts in place common-sense solutions to cut carbon pollution,...

Senator: College degrees must be affordable By Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator | New Mexico Daily Lobo Published June 24, 2013 in Opinion Unless Congress acts, interest rates on new subsidized student loans will double on July 1, 2013, impacting thousands of students across New Mexico. With rising tuitions and fees at public universities, taking out...

Unless Congress acts, interest rates on new subsidized student loans will double on July 1, 2013, impacting thousands of students across New Mexico. With rising tuitions and fees at public universities, taking out loans to make the investment in higher education is almost par for the course. This year, student debt topped $1 trillion, with more...

SANTA FE, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in White Rock on Friday, June 28, 2013. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, and other...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) have introduced an amendment to S.744, the senate immigration reform bill, that will help increase bilateral trade and improve ports of entry along the Southwest United States border. The amendment would extend the commercial and private hours of operation for vehicles...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its report showing that passing S.744, the senate bipartisan immigration reform bill, would reduce budget deficits by $197 billion over the next decade, and about $700 billion in the second decade: "The recent...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich to transition the Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico to new management to increase public access cleared the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today with bipartisan support. Watch the video from the markup in the Energy &...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced today that the Senate voted unanimously to approve the nomination of Kenneth J. Gonzales to be a U.S. District Judge for New Mexico. The New Mexico Senators delivered remarks on the floor of the Senate before the vote in support of Gonzales' confirmation.  "With an...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Hillsboro on Friday, June 14, 2013. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, and other...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, along with Reps. Ben Ray Luján, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Steve Pearce announced they have introduced legislation to improve tribal education and preserve Native American language in schools. Graduation rates for American Indians and Alaska Natives are less...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján wrote a letter today to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Indian Health Services to express their concern with the rapid increase in HIV cases on the Navajo Nation.  The New Mexico members were also joined by...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an ongoing effort to provide top-notch constituent service, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's (D-N.M.) staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Hillsboro on Friday, June 14, 2013. Staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, and other...

Thank you, Mr. President for the opportunity to address this chamber today. Mr. President, I am a strong believer that innovation is what America does best.  That boundless wonder and curiosity can lead to revolutionary discoveries. That diligence and optimism can break down barriers. Mr. President I’m a believer that technology, and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich today announced counties in New Mexico will receive approximately $34 million through the 2013 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. A full list of the funding by county is included below. PILT is administered through the Department of the Interior and provides funding for...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, along with Reps. Ben Ray Luján, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Steve Pearce announced they have introduced a bill to strengthen the nation's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and training programs in New Mexico and the U.S. The STEM Support...