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WASHINGTON - 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.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced a total of $10,916,787 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to repair the infrastructure at six airports in New...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Delivering Essential Protection, Opportunity, and Security for Tenants (DEPOSIT) Act. An important piece of addressing the housing crisis, this legislation will help low-income renters overcome the barrier of security deposit payments when moving into new housing. U.S....

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after voting to pass the debt limit legislation that now heads to President Biden’s desk: LISTEN: Heinrich statement on passage of debt ceiling legislation “Members of Congress are elected to serve the people of the United States. Making sure...

LAS CRUCES & DEMING, N.M. – On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will visit with community leaders in Las Cruces and Deming to discuss housing needs in Doña Ana County and mark an important milestone in modernizing emergency operations in Southern New Mexico.   At 11:30 a.m. MT, Senator...

PHOTO: (From Left) U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator Tina Smith, and U.S. Representative Don Beyer deliver remarks, March 23, 2023. WATCH: Heinrich: House Republicans Are Gambling with the American People’s Money WATCH: Heinrich, Colleagues...

WASHINGTON – Today, during a hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget for the U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) asked Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about the relative role of the Trump tax cuts in creating the current structural deficit.   WATCH: Hearing, Heinrich Highlights Trump...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Secure Viable Banking Act, legislation led by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and U.S. Representative Katie Porter (D-Calif.) to repeal Title IV of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chair-Designate of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement on President Biden’s budget request for fiscal year 2024:   “A budget is a reflection of our core values and principles. President Biden’s proposal supports the dignity of work,...

WASHINGTON — Ahead of Daylight Saving Time, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act of 2023. Led by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), the bipartisan legislation would end the antiquated practice of changing clocks twice a year. “More time for sunshine. Less time changing your clocks....

WASHINGTON - Joint Economic Committee Chair-Designate U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the extreme Republican budget proposals that support the wealthy and well-connected while hurting American families:   "House Speaker McCarthy and congressional Republicans are playing a dangerous game. They are...

SANTA FE, N.M. – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) addressed a Joint Session of the New Mexico State Legislature at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe. Senator Heinrich laid out his vision for maximizing this moment of unprecedented state budget revenues and federal investments to broaden New Mexico's economic base and go...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after attending President Joe Biden’s second State of the Union address: “President Biden has proven over these last two years that it is still possible for our elected leaders to deliver real progress and tangible results for the American people....

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today announced his new committee assignments for the 118th Congress, including being selected to be the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee.   This will be Senator Heinrich's second Congress serving on the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and his sixth Congress serving on...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for a press conference at the U.S. Capitol to highlight how the Republican default crisis undermines confidence in America’s commitment to pay its bills, drives up costs for families, and disrupts Social Security, veterans,...

WASHINGTON — 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.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming a total of $485,000 in funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support public engagement strategies for 19 arts...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are delivering over $273 million in investments for 146 local projects across New Mexico through the Omnibus Appropriations Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The bill passed the Senate today and is expected to be voted on by the...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Juan Eduardo Sanchez to be the Federal Co-Chairman of the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC):   “For years, I have fought hard to see the Southwest Border Regional Commission finally funded - to deliver resources and...

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for supporting Juan Eduardo Sanchez to be the Federal Co-Chairman of the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC). The full EPW committee advanced Mr. Sanchez’s nomination today during a business meeting by a...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are welcoming a $915,900 federal grant to San Juan College in Farmington to renovate and repurpose a city building to support the Harvest Food Hub and Kitchen.   “The San Juan College...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) championed a game changing rebate program in the Inflation Reduction Act that will make all of the cost-saving and health benefits of home electrification projects a reality for more New Mexico families. Today, Senator Heinrich met with local labor leaders to discuss how the Inflation...