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I do not blame Mr. Hague or Mr. Lilly for doing the jobs that this administration gave them. But I do believe that this Administration has abused its authority by delegating authorities that require Senate confirmation in violation of the…
Trump is choosing to prioritize attacking Americans’ right to vote over ensuring families can afford housing.
This hearing is long overdue. Each of the three offices the individuals before us today have been nominated to hold have been vacant since the beginning of the President’s second term, a year and a half ago.
Meanwhile, these important offices have not been filled by someone confirmed by the Senate. That is a serious problem.
But that authority, which is provided by the Vacancies Reform Act, is narrowly limited and frankly, is being abused.
Energy resilience is not a luxury for island communities; it is the foundation for everything else.
Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and too many suffer or lose their lives from cancers caused by toxic exposures on the job — including from harmful PFAS chemicals in their protective…
Specialty crop growers are critical to New Mexico’s agricultural economy and to feeding communities across the nation," said Senator Luján.
Americans don’t need more funding for Trump’s out-of-control ICE operation – they need lower costs and relief.
Instead of addressing the affordability crisis, my Republican colleagues are fueling Trump’s chaos and corruption.
While high prices squeeze New Mexican families, my Republican colleagues prioritized handing an extra $70 billion to ICE and CBP with zero reforms, accountability, or oversight.
Families across New Mexico and the country are struggling to afford groceries, fuel, housing, and health care.
This is a betrayal of every New Mexican working to make ends meet.
As our nation prepares to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, I recognize that more than 125 years ago, the United States established a governing framework for the territories that still shape these relationships today.
The Vacancies Reform Act was not designed to provide a basis for on-the-job training for subsequent Senate confirmation.
New Mexicans deserve housing they can afford, and I’m committed to making that a reality.
More and more New Mexicans are being priced out of a place to live. That’s unacceptable, and it’s something I’ve been working to fix. We need to bring housing costs down and put the American dream of home ownership within reach for more…
I’m proud the Senate passed a historic package with bills I cosponsored to build more homes and lower the cost of housing, expand down payment and rental assistance, and help more families find a safe, affordable place to call home.