VIDEO: Heinrich Statement on Vote to Advance Nominations of James Danly for Energy Deputy Secretary and Katherine MacGregor for Interior Deputy Secretary
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on his votes to advance the nominations of James Danly for the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), and Katharine MacGregor for the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior […]
VIDEO: Heinrich Delivers Opening Remarks During Nomination Hearing to Consider Dr. Dario Gil for Under Secretary of Science at DOE & Preston Wells Griffith III for Under Secretary of Energy at DOE
VIDEO: Heinrich Delivers Opening Remarks in Hearing to Consider DOE Nominations, April 10, 2025. WASHINGTON — In his opening remarks during the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s nomination hearing to consider Dr. Dario Gil for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Under Secretary of Science and Preston Wells Griffith III for DOE’s Under Secretary of Energy, […]
N.M. Delegation Reintroduce Legislation to Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon
New Mexico Delegation Moves to Protect Sacred Site for Years and Generations to Come Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the 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.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Chaco […]
Heinrich, Rep.Vasquez Lead Introduction of Wild and Scenic Legislation to Protect Gila River
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) reintroduced their M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act, legislation to designate portions of the Gila River, its watershed, and other rivers in the Gila National Forest as Wild […]
Heinrich, Daines, Neguse, Leger Fernández Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Complete The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) introduced the bipartisan Continental Divide Trail Completion Act. This legislation would direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior to prioritize completion of […]
VIDEO: Heinrich Questions Trump Administration Nominees on Protecting Public Lands, Upholding the Law, Ensuring Tribal Consultation
WASHINGTON — During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, questioned Trump Administration nominees on upholding the law, protecting public lands from large scale sales, and ensuring Tribal nations are consulted during the permitting process. The nominees considered by the Committee today include Mr. Tristan […]
Heinrich, Top Committee Leaders Press Energy Secretary for Answers on Detrimental Policies and Unlawful Funding Freeze
Following up on repeated requests, Heinrich writes to Secretary Wright, calling on him to restore lawful operations at DOE and provide promised transparency about the Department’s harmful actions to date WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, alongside other top Democrats in Congress with oversight […]
Heinrich Demands Answers on DOGE Staffer’s Unchecked Authority Over Department of the Interior
ENR Ranking Member slams Burgum for elevating DOGE staffer Tyler Hassen: “Delegating sweeping authorities and responsibilities to a non-Senate confirmed person in violation of the Vacancies Reform Act is baffling and extremely troubling” Heinrich’s letter follows March request for Burgum to revoke Tyler Hassen’s authority at the Interior Department WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), […]
Chairman Lee Introduces Bill to End Biden Era Lightbulb Ban
WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced the Liberating Incandescent Technology (LIT) Act, legislation to repeal Biden-era lightbulb regulations that effectively banned incandescent light bulbs nationwide. The bill restores Americans’ freedom to choose the best lighting for their homes and businesses.
Lee & Curtis Introduce Legislation to Preserve University of Utah’s Research Park
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Senator John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the University of Utah Research Park Act, legislation to protect and preserve the University of Utah’s nearly 600-acre Research Park. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) leads companion legislation in the House.