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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.

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Jul 27, 2026

The Trump administration has repeatedly refused to reverse its cuts to VA homecare reimbursement rates in New Mexico — denying veterans the care they have earned.

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Jul 26, 2026

Satisfying a President’s desire for political revenge or intimidation is not a lawful basis for terminating projects that were on track to help reduce soaring electricity prices.

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Jul 26, 2026

This reporting proves what we’ve known all along: the Trump administration’s decision to cancel energy project grants in states where Donald Trump lost in 2024 was nakedly political and vengeful.

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Jul 26, 2026

Since President Trump was sworn into office, he’s played a dangerous game of politics with our energy sector – slow-walking solar and wind project approvals, outright canceling offshore wind project approvals and energy project grants…

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Jul 24, 2026

The Trump Administration has shown a strong willingness to go to any lengths to kill wind projects, including stretching the bounds of the law.

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Jul 24, 2026

We all know that there haven't always been the built-in economic incentives to put some of those things onto the grid...

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Jul 24, 2026

The federal government must uphold its trust and treaty obligations to Tribes, and that includes ensuring Tribal communities have the resources they need to prepare for public health emergencies.

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Jul 24, 2026

I recently introduced the Grid Connection and Congestion Management Act, which would allow generators to interconnect even faster to the grid.

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Jul 24, 2026

I very much support the efforts of the Department of Justice. I think there is a very important antitrust case to be made here.

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Jul 24, 2026

Since January 2025, wind energy projects have been stalled—in part due to a requirement to have Secretary Burgum’s review and approval of every renewable energy project on public lands.

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Jul 23, 2026

Chaco Canyon is not for sale. New Mexico has an important role to play producing energy for the nation. We're the second largest producer of oil in the country, we produce far more electrons than we consume, and we have never had to…

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Jul 23, 2026

General Caine, our military is the best in the world. And so, I don't think any of us should be surprised with the technical execution of its attacks on the Iranian regime's forces. They've been flawless. What I don't want [is] us to…

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Jul 23, 2026

I want to see the Strait open again. And I want to see it open where shippers can transit that Strait without being extorted by Iran.

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Jul 23, 2026

I want to ask you, what are you going to do this time around to ensure that the proposed relief dollars that we're talking about today, that those funds go to American producers — instead of to the very foreign corporations who have…

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Jul 23, 2026

Now, more than ever, FERC’s mission to ensure that utility rates remain just and reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential is critical to making sure millions of Americans can keep their lights on.

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Jul 23, 2026

During this once in a generation moment, I continue to believe that regulatory certainty, and the freedom for commissioners of independent agencies like FERC to act in a way to provide that certainty, will be critical in meeting the energy…

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Jul 23, 2026

The administration is slow walking and stalling 73 GW of solar, 43 GW of storage, 30 GW of onshore wind, and 16 GW of offshore wind.

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Jul 23, 2026

FERC choosing to address major electricity users, like data centers and advanced manufacturers, is an important step in the right direction.

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Jul 23, 2026

Nearly a year after the change in USPP’s pursuit policy, there is little to no evidence that it has reduced crime or improved outcomes.

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Jul 23, 2026

Electricity prices are rising, and electricity supply cannot keep up with demand.

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Jul 22, 2026

These draft regulations by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation are unacceptable — eliminating Tribal consultation as we know it.

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Jul 22, 2026

Let’s be clear: there is a difference between making the consultation process work better and cutting Tribes out of the process.

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Jul 22, 2026

This proposal disrespects the expertise that states and Tribes have in protecting our national history and culture, and it erases the requirement for the federal government to meaningfully consult with Tribal governments before they take…

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