Ranking Members Heinrich, Merkley, Klobuchar, Murray Demand Answers from Forest Service Chief on How Taxpayer Dollars are Being Used to Fund Workforce Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, was joined by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and […]
Ranking Members Heinrich, Lofgren, and Pallone, Jr. Slam Trump Administration for Canceling Awards to Clean Energy Projects, Killing Jobs and Skyrocketing Costs
Lawmakers to Wright: “These programs were enshrined into law by bipartisan majorities and they represent the will of Congress.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and U.S. Representative Frank […]
Heinrich Grills Trump’s FERC Nominees, Demanding They Maintain the Agency’s Independence and Fight to Lower Energy Costs for Consumers
Ranking Member Heinrich on eliminating clean energy projects: “As the son of a lineman, I can tell you that if we took that generation out of the pipeline, we would see incredible increasing costs, and that’s why I think everyone at this dais is incredibly concerned about that” WASHINGTON — During a U.S. Senate Energy […]
Heinrich Urges Trump Nominees to Preserve FERC’s Independence
Heinrich: “The Commission was designed to serve no President, no political party, and no political agenda.” WASHINGTON — In his opening statement during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider Laura Swett and David LaCerte for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, sounded […]
Chairman Lee and Ranking Member Heinrich Announce Upcoming Committee Schedule
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources announced its schedule for the week. A hearing will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 9:30 am in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the nominations of the Laura Swett to […]
Chairman Lee Leads Utah Delegation in Opposing DOI’s Plan to Impose Reservation-Based Entry in Zion
WASHINGTON –Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, is leading the Utah congressional delegation in calling on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to reject the Department’s proposed Visitor Use Management Plan (VUM), which would impose a parkwide reservation-based system for Zion National Park. Joining Senator Lee […]
ENR Ranking Member Heinrich Releases Data on Trump Administration Actions that Hike Up Energy Costs
Donald Trump and Republicans’ Big Bad Bill for Billionaires will raise utility costs by 9-18% across the nation. WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released fact sheets that outline how the Trump Administration’s actions and his “Big Bad Bill” raises utility costs for […]
Heinrich, Whitehouse, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Defend Federal Workforce Amidst DOGE Attacks
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, alongside Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced legislation to prevent politically-motivated workforce reductions at […]
Heinrich, Warnock, Daines, Justice Introduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Increasingly Catastrophic Wildfires, Boost Forest Management at Forest Service
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation alongside U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) to increase technology transfer at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), allowing for small-diameter trees to be turned into wood products for timber […]
Heinrich Urges USDA and DOI to Provide Adequate Resources and Support to Wildland Firefighters, Following Reports of Firefighters Cleaning Toilets
Heinrich to DOI and USDA Secretary: “In addition to carrying out their own duties and responsibilities, firefighters reportedly have been thrown into serving in administrative and janitorial roles – ranging from cleaning campground bathrooms to answering front desk calls to mowing lawns.” WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy […]