Martin Heinrich: “I want to thank the chairman and ranking member for the timeliness of this.”

We want to build the jobs in New Mexico that you can build a family around, and that's what unions are all about. That's the way I grew up with my dad.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, today and every day, let us honor the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Tribal Nations and Native people — and stand shoulder to shoulder with Tribes to ensure their languages…

It was not easy. It took longer than we would like, but everyone was committed to getting there.

Our whole premise as we approached this permitting bill was: How do we create a faster process, not lower the bar on standards.