This proposal would result in discontinuation of service altogether on the Southwest Chief.
Tom Udall
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Tom Udall is an American politician and attorney who served as the junior United States Senator from New Mexico from 2009 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Udall previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and Native American rights. Udall has been an advocate for legislation addressing the challenges faced by the Navajo people, particularly regarding land ownership and economic development.
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment, as modified, is as follows: (Purpose: To express the sense of Congress…
Stopping service would damage communities, including my home state of New Mexico.
I don't [believe Amtrak funding should be eliminated]. And I think everybody is entitled to their opinion.
I ask unanimous consent to call up amendment No. 3414, as modified with the changes that are at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The senior…
I very much thank Senator Heinrich for being down here and talking about what this really means. I know Senator Moran is also on the floor. Amtrak is designed to connect our communities. Whether we live in Raton, NM, Dodge City, KS, or Los…
I wish to honor the first Tribal college established in the United States, Dine College, on its 50th anniversary. The college was founded in 1968 by the Navajo Nation as Navajo Community College. That year marked the centennial anniversary…
I really think if you focus on the safety issues, there's no doubt that you come out on the side of keeping people on rail.
Every time you have a cross-platform transfer, you lose 50 percent of your ridership.
The situation with President Trump's potential foreign policy conflicts of interest is unprecedented and unacceptable.
I rise to honor George B. Willie, Sr., one of our last surviving Navajo code talkers, who passed away at age 92 on December 5, 2017. Mr. Willie was a humble man who never bragged and rarely talked about his uncommon feat. Mr. Willie was…





