Heinrich to Meet with Ukrainian War Refugees, Tour Santa Fe Community College & Highlight How Inflation Reduction Act Continues to Deliver for New Mexico
FARMINGTON & SANTA FE – On Thursday, January 4, and Friday, January 5, 2024, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will meet with Ukrainian families living in Farmington who fled to the United States following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Additionally, Heinrich will tour the Trades and Advanced Technology Center at Santa Fe Community College and discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act is creating new careers New Mexicans can build their families around, lowering home appliance costs for families, making homes healthier, and advancing the transition to a clean energy future.
Thursday, January 4, 2024
At 1:00 p.m. MT, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will meet with Ukrainian families who fled to the United States following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and discuss the need for the United States to provide more aid to Ukraine in its fight for freedom.
WHEN: Thursday, January 4, at 1:00 p.m. MT
WHERE: Address available upon RSVP
RSVP: press@heinrich.senate.gov
Background:
A member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Heinrich has worked tirelessly to provide vital aid to Ukraine in its fight for freedom and remains a steadfast advocate for Ukrainian refugees seeking asylum in the United States.
Soon after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Heinrich, alongside a number of his colleagues, wrote to President Biden urging the administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the United States. Following this letter, the administration heeded the lawmakers’ calls, effectively offering safety and protection for Ukrainian families in the United States unable to return home.
Last month, Heinrich slammed Republicans’ refusal to advance crucial funding to Ukraine, a move he said, “played directly into Putin’s hands.” Read Heinrich's statement in full here.
Friday, January 5, 2024
At 2:00 p.m. MT, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will tour the Trades and Advanced Technology Center at Santa Fe Community College and discuss how the landmark Inflation Reduction Act is creating new careers New Mexicans can build their families around in their own communities.
WHEN: Friday, January 5, at 2:00 p.m. MT
WHERE: Address available upon RSVP
RSVP: press@heinrich.senate.gov
Background:
Heinrich, the co-founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, fought aggressively to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, helping to secure major provisions, including a new rebate program that mirrors his Zero-Emission Homes Act. The program will be delivering $87 million to New Mexico to help low- and moderate-income households receive up to $14,000 in savings when they upgrade their appliances and weatherize their homes. This program led to an increased demand for home energy auditors — a career that Santa Fe Community College is training the next generation of New Mexicans for.
