Rep. Gabe Vasquez Champions the Major Richard Star Act to Provide Fair Compensation for Combat-Injured Veterans
with bipartisan support through the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill lowers the mileage requirement for TRICARE
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May 28th, 2026In letter to DoD, Heinrich Reveals That Foreign Adversaries Are Using Commercial Location Data to Target U.S. Servicemembers in the Middle East, Calls on DoD to Adopt Commonsense Safeguards to Protect U.S. Troops
recommendations. 3. How has DoD used the authorities under Sec. 1645 of the FY 2017 NDAA (“Cyber protection
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Presses USCIS to Fix DACA Renewal Delays Creating Uncertainty for New Mexico Families
renewals on time, they could lose their work authorization and face deportation. That is unacceptable. USCIS needs … years, DACA has provided deportation protections and work authorization for immigrants who were brought to the United States
Luján, Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal
request for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to authorize foreign investors to own between … family’s cryptocurrency, shortly before the Trump administration authorized the sale of advanced AI chips
Rep. Vasquez Votes to Pass Bipartisan Housing Bill to Bring Down Housing Costs and Curb Corporate Homebuying
American housing market. Measures in the bill include: Authorizes funding to build more affordable housing for working families
May 21st, 2026Heinrich Demands Answers from Army Corps & Reclamation on Water Allocation for the Rio Grande, El Vado Dam Restoration, Army Corps Projects in New Mexico
believe that we have the authority, nor funding, to do the collaboration — to send the funds to National … letter, that there are four different public law authorizations for your ability to participate in that study
May 20th, 2026Heinrich Demands Answers from Major Airlines on Fare & Fee Increases as Jet Fuel Costs Skyrocket Due to Trump’s Iran War
Iran, beginning a war without legally required congressional authorization and throwing global oil and fuel markets into chaos
Rep. Vasquez Demands Answers for New Mexicans, Pressing Pentagon Officials on Iran War Cost, Strategy, & Exit Plan
waged a war on Iran without Congressional authorization or the approval of the American people. The Administration … never ended, and Congress has never authorized these military actions. A large U.S. military presence in the Strait
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Holds Secretary Hegseth Accountable, Pressing Him to Lower Costs and Improve Quality of Life for New Mexico Military Families
helped pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), delivering vital investments in New Mexico
May 15th, 2026On Endangered Species Day, Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Protect At-Risk Wildlife
States, Tribes, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, wildlife management authorities, and others may apply for these funds. The legislation
Heinrich Questions Forest Service Chief Schultz on Whether He Will Follow the Law and Disperse Funds Appropriated by Congress, Stresses Importance of Listening to Local Communities Following Pecos Protection Reversal, and Presses Schultz on Using Infrastructure Law Funding for Workforce Reductions | U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico
because none of us discuss that as an authorized use when we wrote that legislation … bipartisan legislation, but we thought we were authorizing those infrastructure funds to get into those watersheds and reduce
Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Luján, Barrasso Suicide Lifeline Bill
Crisis Lifeline. Direct the FCC to consider legal authorities, protection of consumer privacy, feasibility, technical implementation standards, assessment
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, Locals Celebrate Wins for Rural Veterans and Service Members in Alamogordo
with bipartisan support through the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill lowers the mileage requirement for TRICARE
May 5th, 2026Following Emergency Stay, N.M. Delegation Join 250+ Democrats in Supreme Court Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women’s Health Care, And FDA Authority
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich
Heinrich, Young, Rounds, Booker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Artificial Intelligence Research
response. In May 2024, Heinrich successfully supported the authorization of over $521 million for AI and autonomy programs … Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY25 NDAA also included a provision that requires
WATCH: Rep. Vasquez Presses Secretary Hegseth to Lower Costs and Improve Quality of Life for Military Families
helped pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), delivering vital investments in New Mexico
Heinrich, Booker Lead Legislation to Protect Americans’ Health, Hold Weedkiller Manufacturers Accountable
Production Act, federal contractor defenses, or other federal authorities — while preserving Americans’ right to pursue claims under federal
N.M. Delegation Denounces Trump Admin’s Reckless Race to Allow Drilling in Chaco Canyon
Burgum committed to sending someone with decision-making authority to conduct in-person, individual Tribal consultation with each
Heinrich, Luján Demand USPS Uphold Federal Law Over President Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Restrict Vote by Mail
statute delegates to the President any authority to regulate elections or voter eligibility either, including via USPS,” wrote
Heinrich Presses Secretary Wright on Out-of-Control Gas Prices and disagreement with President Trump, Questions DOE’s Actions that Prop Up Aging Coal Plants
administration’s war in Iran, using emergency authority to prop up coal plants, and repurposing congressionally allocated funds … over eight in California.” On DOE Using Emergency Authority to Keep Dying Coal Plants Open Heinrich asked
Heinrich to Secretary Wright: “If you Want to Change the Law, Run for Congress. Until Then, you Have No Right to Ignore the Direction of Congress”
prices. Under your leadership, DOE has abused emergency authority under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power
WATCH: Vasquez Presses Administration Officials on Their Openness to Resuming Above-Ground Nuclear Testing, Jeopardizing American Health and Safety
into law through the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as a member of the House Armed Services
Rep. Vasquez’s Downwinder Commemoration Act Advances to House Floor with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support
into law through the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as a member of the House Armed Services
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Call on Forest Service Opposing Carson National Forest Uranium Drilling Proposal and Demanding Full Environmental Review to Protect Chama Watershed
generations. The Forest Service has both the authority and the responsibility to ensure that decisions affecting their water … Gamma Resources Ltd. earlier this year seeking authorization to conduct exploratory uranium drilling within the Carson National Forest
WATCH: Rep. Vasquez Calls on Space and Missile Defense Officials to Prioritize New Mexico Military Installations to Meet the Needs of the Modern Battlefield
helped pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), delivering vital investments for New Mexico