I rise today to introduce legislation, along with Senator Tom Udall, aimed at increasing economic activity in New Mexico communities situated along the U.S.-Mexico border. Currently, Mexican nationals holding biometric Border Crossing…
Jeff Bingaman
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Jeff Bingaman is a former U.S. Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1983 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on energy policy, education, and healthcare. During his tenure, Bingaman played a significant role in shaping legislation related to renewable energy and was a strong advocate for the development of clean energy technologies. He served as the Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he focused on issues such as energy efficiency and the promotion of alternative energy sources.
Many 9/11 families are opposed to this bill--unless one change can be made--and this change could have a very positive effect for the 9/11 Memorial, New York City and indeed for the entire Nation.
I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 15 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Continuing Resolutions
on November 18, exactly a month from now, the current law that permits funding of the government will expire. Something will have to be enacted in its place since it is clear to all of us, I believe, that we will not have passed and sent…
Passage of this bill would add to our National Park System a place of both great historic significance and natural beauty.
Obviously we need to continue to be dedicated to ensuring that the activities in our own waters are done safely.
Last year we, the world, learned a hard lesson through the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
We learned that there are tragic consequences for human life and environmental quality and marine resources and the economy.
I ask unanimous consent I be allowed to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Bingaman pertaining to the introduction of S. 1692 are located in…
I ask unanimous consent that Rose Fennell, who is a National Park Service fellow working on the staff of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be granted the privilege of the floor for today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
last Saturday, Thomas P. Foy died at his home in Bayard, NM, a few weeks shy of his 97th birthday. A native of Grant County, he lived most of his outstanding life there, except for the years he spent as a prisoner of war in Japan including…
today I introduced, along with Senator Murkowski and 22 other Senators S. 1692, the County Payments Reauthorization Act of 2011. The bill would provide dependable funding to support public schools, transportation infrastructure, and other…





