Leger Fernández Celebrates $562,500 Community Funding and Community Match Support for El Valle Community Center in Villanueva
secured. With music, food, and some big checks, the community celebrated the successful completion of matching funds that
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Leger Fernández Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Public Safety in Indian Country Advances in Natural Resources Committee
Indian Affairs to conduct its own background checks for law enforcement applicants to speed up hiring and improve … their communities,” Leger Fernández said. “Right now, background checks can take up to nine months. People who want
May 20th, 2026Heinrich Demands Answers from Major Airlines on Fare & Fee Increases as Jet Fuel Costs Skyrocket Due to Trump’s Iran War
much as 20 percent and raising checked bag fees by $10, to $50. Delta Air Lines raised checked … first class. Southwest Airlines also raised checked bag fees by $10, to $45 for the first
Rep. Vasquez Votes Against $70 Billion Slush Fund for ICE, Stands Firm in Call for Real Reforms at DHS
agency to receive a $70 billion blank check for violent immigration enforcement activities without offsets, guardrails, or reforms … addition to handing ICE another blank check, this partisan process is likely to fail to provide a single
As Trump’s War in Iran Makes Gas and Everyday Essentials More Expensive, Heinrich Fights to Lower Costs for New Mexico Families
that they would rather hand President Trump blank checks than deliver relief for the American people.” Instead
WATCH: Vasquez Presses Administration Officials on Their Openness to Resuming Above-Ground Nuclear Testing, Jeopardizing American Health and Safety
testing unilaterally sits with the President — with no checks and balances. Williams also acknowledged the legacy
ICYMI: On MS NOW, Vasquez Highlights New American Immigration Plan to Fix Broken Immigration System
individuals that follow the rules, pass a background check, and pay a fee Improving pathways for those
Luján Introduces Legislative Package to Strengthen Accountability in Federal Law Enforcement
legislation would ensure that new hire records were checked against state-level misconduct files and require the Director
April 15th, 2026Heinrich Statement on U.S. Senate Vote to Block Select Offensive Weapons Transfers to Israel
that we will not hand them a blank check of American taxpayers’ money to kill and displace innocent
Rep. Vasquez Backs Bill to Prevent President from Unilaterally Escalating Iran War with Nuclear Strike
democracy,” Vasquez added. “This legislation restores that essential check and helps prevent unnecessary escalation that goes against … provides Congress the means to check the President’s ability to conduct a nuclear first strike without oversight
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Hosts Public Safety Roundtable with Las Cruces Law Enforcement to Prevent Youth Violence
shouldn’t have them. Supports the Bipartisan Background Checks Act to require a background check
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Conducts Congressional Oversight Visit at Camp East Montana
oversight duties. ICE got a $75 billion blank check from the Republican
Luján Statement on DHS Funding Bill
promise to the American people: no blank check for President Trump and Stephen Miller’s lawless
Leger Fernández Opposes Blank Check for ICE; Reiterates Pay for TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA Bill Must Be Passed
funding critical security agencies and writing a blank check to a broken ICE. There is a better path
Rep. Vasquez Marks One-Year Anniversary of Young Park Shooting, Honors Victims & Calls for Continued Action to Prevent Youth Violence
shouldn’t have them. Supports the Bipartisan Background Checks Act to require a background check
March 18th, 2026Ranking Members Heinrich, King Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Challenging Trump’s Plans for Illegal Monument on National Park Service Land
said Heinrich. “This is a straightforward example of checks and balances, and an exercise of Congressional authority
CNBC: Personal Finance Did tariff dividend checks just become more likely? Economists weigh in
dictates those who sent in the tariff checks, importers, are the ones who will be paid back even … this,” House said. The idea for stimulus checks funded with tariff revenue was first floated by the president
March 12th, 2026CNBC: Trump tariffs - Martin Heinrich bill would give families tax rebate for higher import costs
other big corporation.” The bill would also prohibit checks sent out for the rebate from including Trump … included his name on Covid-19 economic stimulus checks. Heinrich, the top Democrat on the Senate Energy
Luján Introduces Legislative Package to Hold ICE and CBP Accountable, Increase Transparency, and Make Communities Safer
legislation would ensure that their records were checked against State-level misconduct files, certify they completed the required
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Meets with New Mexico Farmers and Ranchers in Albuquerque to Set 2026 Farm Bill Priorities
strict eligibility and employment requirements, pass a background check and pay a fee. The Congressman and his office
February 18th, 2026Heinrich Demands Answers from Trump Administration on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children
locating their whereabouts and conducting so-called “wellness checks.” According to reporting, the Administration has sent armed … children’s homes to conduct these supposed “wellness checks.” For instance, in May 2025, a 28-year
February 4th, 2026The New York Times: A Trump ‘Blockade’ Is Stalling Hundreds of Wind and Solar Projects Nationwide
half require federal consultation. “Historically this was a check-the-box process,” Mr. Smith said. “Now that everything
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Stands Firm in Demand for DHS Reform and Accountability
granted a $150 billion dollar blank check under Congressional Republicans’ ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ That money is better
Congresswoman Leger Fernández Secures Major Wins for NM in Funding Bill, Votes Against ICE Funding
civil rights. “I will not support a blank check for agencies that violate people’s rights and claim … facility will allow for vehicle maintenance, driver check-in, restroom use, and bus storage. Currently the District operates
January 21st, 2026Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation to Expand SNAP Eligibility for New Mexico Social Security Recipients
past 40 years. The average Social Security check rose by more than $140 a month, reaching an average