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Martin Heinrich

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Martin Heinrich is a United States Senator from New Mexico, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Heinrich previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 6, 2009, to January 3, 2013. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as renewable energy, healthcare, and economic development, advocating for policies that benefit New Mexico's diverse communities.

Quotes by year · 2009–20261,347 total · peak 2026 (412)
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Jul 11, 2026

We owe it to these workers to make sure they have the tools, training, and jobs they can build their families around and thrive.

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Jul 11, 2026

They’re not just maintaining today’s grid — they’re building America’s energy future.

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Jul 11, 2026

Lineworkers keep the lights on and power nearly every aspect of our daily lives, often working long hours in dangerous conditions to ensure our homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure have safe, reliable electricity.

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Jul 11, 2026

As the son of an IBEW lineman, I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing Journeyman Lineworkers Day.

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Jul 10, 2026

A bipartisan group of legislators came together to fix it – to make housing more affordable and put home ownership within reach for more folks.

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Jul 10, 2026

Families are already being squeezed by higher costs — and rather than finding ways to lower their bills, this administration is driving them even higher.

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Jul 10, 2026

The fastest and most affordable way to meet America’s growing energy demand is to build clean, homegrown energy. Instead, President Trump is blocking those projects, raising utility bills, and making it harder for families and businesses…

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Jul 9, 2026

The story of America has always been one of people who believed our country could better live up to its founding promise—and rolled up their sleeves to make it happen. That's the work ahead of us, and it's work I'll never stop fighting for.

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Jul 9, 2026

Small farms are the backbone of our rural communities, but they often struggle to compete with big farms in accessing important USDA conservation funding. We need to do all that we can to ensure that small farms have the resources they…

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Jul 8, 2026

Local support is key, and I don't think we should lose sight of that.

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Jul 8, 2026

That's the work ahead of us, and it's work I'll never stop fighting for.

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Jul 8, 2026

250 years ago, a group of Americans declared that government exists to serve people—not the other way around.

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Jul 5, 2026

At a time when the outdoor recreation economy generates $351 million every day from activities on our public lands and waters, it is critical that the USFS prioritize addressing these systemic issues.

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Jul 5, 2026

In light of these ongoing challenges, I request that the USFS establish a clear policy prohibiting the use of automated systems, bots, or similar tools to procure permits or reservations on Recreation.gov.

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Jul 4, 2026

So I wrote down a few things that I heard several times today to try and come up with some, some principles, you know, we heard about the need for strong federal leadership and a willingness to make tough decisions, but for the basin…

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Jul 1, 2026

The public deserves transparency, accountability, and a reservation system that allows them to spend their spare time on public lands connecting with the places that bring peace, joy, and solace.

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Jul 1, 2026

Birthright citizenship isn't up for debate — it's enshrined in our Constitution. Today's decision reaffirms what has long been settled law: if you're born in the United States, you're an American citizen.

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Jun 30, 2026

It is critical that the USFS prioritize addressing these systemic issues. The public deserves transparency, accountability, and a reservation system that allows them to spend their spare time on public lands connecting with the places that…

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Jun 30, 2026

I request that the USFS establish a clear policy prohibiting the use of automated systems, bots, or similar tools to procure permits or reservations on Recreation.gov.

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Jun 30, 2026

These reports raise serious concerns about the integrity, fairness, and oversight of a system that is supposed to ensure equitable access to public lands.

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Jun 30, 2026

I write to request that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) take direct and immediate action to address the publicly reported issues surrounding the Recreation.gov permit and reservation system, where bots appear to be rapidly securing permits…

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