Press Releases

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...

September 15th, 2021

Heinrich’s College Completion Fund bill praised

— by Jessica Pollard

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at keeping college students in school through graduation for the next 10 years. The bill, called the College Completion Fund Act, would require states to develop strategic plans for increasing completion and graduation rates in order to access $62 billion in funding through the U.S....

September 15th, 2021

Bill would boost state, tribal wildlife projects

— by Theresa Davis

SANTA ANA PUEBLO – Once absent from the pueblo land just north of Bernalillo, wild turkey and pronghorn now roam alongside elk, deer and mountain lions. Glenn Harper, the range and wildlife division manager at Santa Ana Pueblo, said that his team’s work in the last two decades shows it is possible to reintroduce species that are...

September 15th, 2021

Bill would boost state, tribal wildlife projects

— by Theresa Davis

SANTA ANA PUEBLO – Once absent from the pueblo land just north of Bernalillo, wild turkey and pronghorn now roam alongside elk, deer and mountain lions. Glenn Harper, the range and wildlife division manager at Santa Ana Pueblo, said that his team’s work in the last two decades shows it is possible to reintroduce species that are...

September 14th, 2021

Heinrich Calls For Climate Action In Build Back Better Agenda During Rally Outside U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON (Sept. 14, 2021) – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), Climate Power, and the Climate Action Campaign, and Senate Democrats for a rally outside the U.S. Capitol highlighting the urgent need for Congress to pass the Build Back Better Agenda that includes critical climate...

September 11th, 2021

Heinrich Statement On 20th Anniversary Of September 11th Terrorist Attacks

WASHINGTON (Sept. 11, 2021) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in recognition and remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. "I was at home in Albuquerque, getting ready to drive to Gallup, when the first plane hit 20 years ago. Like so many, I...

September 10th, 2021

Heinrich Announces New Legislation To Help Students Complete College

ALBUQUERQUE (Sept. 10, 2021) - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the College Completion Fund Act, landmark legislation he plans to introduce 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...

September 10th, 2021

Heinrich Welcomes Biden COVID-19 Action Plan

WASHINGTON (Sept. 10, 2021) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is welcoming President Joe Biden’s announcement that his administration is implementing a six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy to ensure that we are using every available tool to combat COVID-19 and save even more lives in the months ahead, while also keeping...

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

Heinrich’s College Completion Fund bill praised

Bill would boost state, tribal wildlife projects

Bill would boost state, tribal wildlife projects

Heinrich Calls For Climate Action In Build Back Better Agenda During Rally Outside U.S. Capitol

Heinrich Statement On 20th Anniversary Of September 11th Terrorist Attacks

Heinrich Announces New Legislation To Help Students Complete College

Heinrich Welcomes Biden COVID-19 Action Plan