July 4th, 2026Heinrich Statement on 250th Anniversary of American Independence
fraught. From slavery to the forced removal of Native peoples, to our ongoing struggle to make freedoms written
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June 24th, 2026Heinrich, Lummis Introduce Legislation to Improve Teacher Pay at Tribal Schools
parity, strengthen our education workforce, and ensure our Native American students have access to the high-quality education
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Supports Tribal Communities and Strengthening Public Safety with the BADGES Act
Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety for Native Communities (BADGES) Act to support Tribal Law enforcement and strengthen … better meet its trust and treaty responsibilities to Native Americans. ### Issues : Supporting Tribal Communities
June 4th, 2026Heinrich Releases Statement Ahead of Oil and Gas Lease Sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
bears and the Porcupine Caribou Herd, which Alaska Native and Indigenous communities, particularly the Gwich’in people, depend
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures Key Report on Tribal Head Start and Early Education
Start programs play a critical role in preserving native languages, culture, and tradition, and it also identified significant
Leger Fernández Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Public Safety in Indian Country Advances in Natural Resources Committee
Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act, legislation led by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández … Murdered Indigenous Women and strengthen trust between Native communities and law enforcement. “Native women are murdered
May 14th, 2026Heinrich Speaks Out Against Trump Admin’s Plan to Undo the Roadless Rule, Strip Protections for Millions of Acres of Public Lands
Coues deer, it’s mule deer, it’s native trout all through the Carson and Santa Fe National
Luján, Leger Fernández, Davids, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement
enforcement. The legislation comes amid growing reports of Native Americans being questioned, delayed, or detained after federal officers … lately, we’ve seen troubling reports of Native Americans being questioned or detained because federal officers lacked
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Celebrates Decisive Bipartisan Victories for New Mexico Farmers & Ranchers with House’s Passage of Farm Bill
provide healthy and culturally relevant food to Native seniors by letting them procure agricultural commodities directly under
As Trump’s War in Iran Makes Gas and Everyday Essentials More Expensive, Heinrich Fights to Lower Costs for New Mexico Families
border wall construction to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Criminal Justice Amendment
Coalition of Local Leaders, Advocates, and Lawmakers Back Luján Push to Protect the Chama Watershed and Surrounding Communities in Northern New Mexico
Basin and watershed. Historic traditional Hispanic villages and Native tribal communities have co-existed together for hundreds
Heinrich Takes to Senate Floor to Object Legislation that Erases History of Farm Labor Movement, Silences Survivors of Cesar Chavez’s Violence
among those leading it was Dolores Huerta, a native New Mexican and a hero to an entire generation
April 10th, 2026Heinrich Tours Re-Envisioned Schoolyard at Albuquerque’s Polk Middle School & Announces Legislation to Help New Mexico Schools Build Vibrant Outdoor Learning Spaces
grow your own food, plant pollinator friendly native plants in your community, plant trees that both clean
Congresswoman Leger Fernández and N.M. Delegation Respond to Trump Administration’s New Actions to Undo Protections for the Greater Chaco Region
Resources and Democratic Vice-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus . “This Administration’s attempt to push leasing
April 2nd, 2026N.M. Delegation Responds to Trump Administration’s New Actions to Undo Protections for the Greater Chaco Region
Resources and Democratic Vice-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus.“This Administration’s attempt to push leasing
N.M. Delegation Responds to Trump Administration’s New Actions to Undo Protections for the Greater Chaco Region
Resources and Democratic Vice-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus.“We need your voices and support
Rep. Stansbury Pushes for $144 Million for 20 Community Projects Across New Mexico
Mexico Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Center in Albuquerque. This APINH Center will create a permanent
Luján, Murkowski, Schatz Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand and Modernize Native Housing Programs
modernize federal housing programs serving American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Original co-sponsors of the legislation … bipartisan legislation updates and reauthorizes the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), the primary federal
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Leads Effort to Improve Housing Affordability for Tribal Communities
housing and Tribal sovereignty by supporting the bipartisan Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination (NAHASDA) Modernization … veterans. This bill is endorsed by the Congressional Native American Caucus, Bipartisan Policy Center Action, Housing Assistance Council
Luján, Heinrich Applaud Senate Passage of Resolution Celebrating the Leadership and Legacy of Native Women
leadership, resilience, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. Passed during Women’s History … Month, their resolution honors Native women who have shaped communities across the nation through their contributions in public
March 23rd, 2026Heinrich, Luján Applaud Senate Passage of Resolution Celebrating the Leadership and Legacy of Native Women
leadership, resilience, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. Passed during Women’s History … Month, their resolution honors Native women who have shaped communities across the nation through their contributions in public
ICYMI: Luján Pens Op-Ed on Fighting Back Against Trump’s Push to Rig the Election
birth, which this bill would require. That means Native voters could be blocked from registering, even when they … electoral process for American Indians and Alaska Natives and voters living on Tribal lands.Senator Luján alsointroducedthe John Lewis
Luján Fights for Voting Rights Amid Trump’s Push to Suppress Millions of American Voters
electoral process for American Indians and Alaska Natives and voters living on Tribal lands.Senator Luján alsointroducedthe John Lewis
March 17th, 2026ICYMI: Heinrich and Whitehouse Host Roundtable on Skyrocketing Energy Costs Since Trump Took Office
million loss for Indian country and across Alaska Native communities. In total, participating households were projected to save
KUNM: NM's Sen. Heinrich, others decry 'erasure' of U.S. history
references to slavery, climate change, settlers’ mistreatment of Native Americans, Hispanic history and more have been removed