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Martin Heinrich: The remedy to a statutory change that is in statute is not a resolution. It is to fix the statute. I think we should…

On the recordNovember 20, 2025
The remedy to a statutory change that is in statute is not a resolution. It is to fix the statute. I think we should work with our colleagues in the House to address the underlying issue of protecting Members without the outrageous damage provisions that were retroactively put into this statute. I object.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Addressing concerns about statutory changes and the need for legislative fixes.

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