N.M. Delegation Condemns Trump Administration’s Move to Begin Reversing Protections for Chaco Canyon
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee, and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following statement condemning President Trump and […]
Heinrich Questions Experts on Permitting and Consultation Processes Under National Historic Preservation Act
WASHINGTON — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on proposed changes to the National Historic Preservation Act, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, asked Dr. Chris Merritt, Utah’s State Historic Preservation Officer, and Mr. Steven Concho, the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for Acoma Pueblo, about improving permitting […]
Heinrich Emphasizes Need to Safeguard National Historic Preservation Act to Protect America’s Public Lands, Improve Permitting Processes
Ranking Member Heinrich: “We can tweak and reform laws all we want, but fundamentally, until we have adequate staff at the agencies that process permits, we will continue to see frustratingly long permitting times.” WASHINGTON — In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the National Historic Preservation Act, […]
ICYMI: ENR Ranking Member Heinrich and Senator Sheehy Launch Senate Stewardship Caucus
PHOTOS • VIDEO Heinrich: “We need a caucus that can come together from both sides of the aisle and accelerate the amount of work that we’re doing in this space. Everything that’s durable, everything that’s lasted the test of time in the conservation space has been bipartisan.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of […]
Lee, Curtis, Introduce Upper Price River Watershed Project Act to Help Price Address Long-Term Drought Challenges
WASHINGTON – Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and John Curtis (R-UT), alongside Representative Mike Kennedy (R-UT), introduced the Upper Price River Watershed Project Act to authorize the transfer of 124 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to the City of Price for the construction of a […]
Ranking Member Heinrich, Vice Chair Murray, 35 Senators Demand Trump Administration Restore $8 Billion in Funding for Energy Projects They Illegally Canceled
Senators to Trump Administration officials: “Satisfying the President’s desire for political revenge and intimidation is not a lawful basis for your actions. It also betrays the callous indifference of this administration to the impacts of its decisions on everyday Americans. These are impacts that will be felt by Americans, regardless of their political views.” […]
Lee Blasts Democrat’s Second Failed Attempt to End Trump’s National Energy Emergency
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, condemned Senate Democrats for again bringing forward a measure to formally end the National Energy Emergency declared by President Trump. “Democrats are yet again bringing forth a measure to denounce President Trump for declaring an energy emergency,” said […]
VIDEO: Heinrich Takes to Senate Floor to Urge Republican Colleagues to End Affordability Crisis Facing Working Families in New Mexico, Across the Country
Heinrich to New Mexicans: “You shouldn’t be a pawn in President Trump’s political games” WASHINGTON – Tonight, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor, blasting President Trump for waging a war on American-made energy – causing energy costs to skyrocket […]
Heinrich on Republican Legislation that Threatens Public Lands, Erases Americans’ Voices, Sows Chaos: “I have to think that Teddy Roosevelt is rolling over in his grave”
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor, blasting Republicans for pushing forward Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions of disapproval targeting Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Resource Management Plans (RMPs). If passed, these resolutions have the potential to […]
Lee, Curtis Introduce Outdoor ADA Alongside Measures to Keep Roads Open for Americans with Disabilities
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, alongside Senator John Curtis (R-UT), introduced the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, legislation to ensure that Americans with disabilities can access and enjoy the nation’s public lands. “Americans with disabilities should never be shut out from the places that represent our national […]