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April 21, 2020 Heinrich, Udall Announce Tribal COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Cost Share Relief Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Navajo Nation and Pueblos have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic -- and it's clear that Tribal governments need additional resources to save lives and address this crisis. We must provide more immediate, direct funding for Tribal governments." Sen. Ben Luján
April 10, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Udall, Heinrich Urge FEMA To Support Tribal Requests For Assistance Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 6, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $674,000 in Transportation Grants to Tribes in New Mexico as Part of Emergency Coronavirus Funding Package Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Legislators Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Udall, NM Delegation Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act Sen. Ben Luján, ...
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's blatant disrespect and disregard for Indigenous communities is abhorrent. Native American sacred sites must be protected -- not blown up and destroyed to pave way for a reckless border wall. #HonorTheSacred" Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 14, 2020 Udall, Cantwell, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Increase Tribal Broadband Access Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Across the country, more than 1,200 Native American and Alaska Native veterans are experiencing homelessness. Our veterans deserve better, why is why I've introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster housing assistance for Native veterans. It's time to put an end to this crisis." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Equal access to voting is a fundamental right -- and we must take action to combat states' effort to restrict Native voting rights by addressing barriers and injustices." Sen. Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Wounded Knee Massacre remains a dark moment of brutality against Native Americans. To help bring justice, I'm fighting to rescind honors awarded to those individuals who perpetrated violence and to remember the legacy of the innocent Native men, women, and children killed." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 21, 2019 Legislation to Reauthorize Native American Language Programs Becomes Law Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "NEWS: The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Program Reauthorization Act was just signed into law -- a major step forward for #LanguageJustice! Proud to have fought for this bill w/ @SenatorTomUdall @MartinHeinrich @RepDebHaaland @RepTorresSmall." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It's been a busy year fighting for New Mexico priorities, including passing legislation to revitalize Native languages, #ProtectChaco, and #InvestInBroadband. Take a look 375 Bills Co-sponsored 27 Bills Introduced 13 Bills, Amendments, & Measures Passed by the House" Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 16, 2019 Heinrich Says Indian Child Welfare Act Helps Keep Native Children Connected To Their Communities And Cultures Sen. Martin Heinrich
Dec. 13, 2019 Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers File Amicus Brief Supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With passage of my legislation, Congress has made monumental progress to respect the heritage of Native Americans and Tribes who are speaking the languages gifted to them by their Creators." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With 148 Native languages at risk of extinction, we must act to address this crisis & ensure #LanguageJustice. I'm proud to spearhead the passage of this legislation w/ the New Mexico Delegation to honor the legacy of Tewa storyteller Esther Martinez & assert Native cultures." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 O'Halleran Introduces Bill to Expand Resources for Tribal Elders Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Bipartisan Bill Introduced in House to Improve Housing Conditions in Indian Country Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we affirm our appreciation for the diversity of cultures and histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. We must always combat the legacy of racism that continues to impact our country's original inhabitants today." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 21, 2019 Heinrich Introduces Bill To Establish Bandelier National Park and Preserve Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 19, 2019 Udall, Gallego Introduce Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Native American History is American history. Now more than ever, it's important to honor and celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of Indigenous People throughout our country. I'm proud to fight each day to remove unjust barriers placed on Native Americans." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 18, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Pueblo Of Acoma Sacred Ceremonial Shield Sen. Martin Heinrich
Nov. 12, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Praise Senate Vote Designating November as National Native American Heritage Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 NM Delegation Announces Funding for Arrowhead Center for Tribal Businesses, Entrepreneurship Hands-On Support through NMSU and Navajo Technical University Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I'm honored to recognize November as #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth -- a time to celebrate Tribal communities and recognize the contributions of Native Americans across the United States. I'm proud to represent these communities and fight for just policies in Congress." Sen. Ben Luján
Nov. 4, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Sponsor Resolution to Recognize November as Native American Heritage Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Celebrates House Passage Of Permanent Chaco Canyon Protections Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I'm fighting alongside @RepDebHaaland and @RepTorresSmall to secure the passage of #ProtectChaco in the House -- we must safeguard these sacred lands so future generations inherit their spiritual homelands intact." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The air we breathe and the water we drink are at risk -- it's time to #ProtectChaco from drilling and extraction that threaten these sacred homelands. Excited that the House will vote on this legislation today to protect this incredible New Mexico sacred site." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 7, 2019 Udall Chairs Indian Affairs Field Hearing on the Legacy of Uranium Mining in New Mexico and Indian Country Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is sacred and incredibly important to maintaining our Democracy. But far too often, Native Americans face barriers when looking to vote. This is discrimination -- pure & simple, and it's time to boldly ensure that every elgible American can access the ballot box." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The theft of Tribal patrimony items is exploitative and wrong. Today, the @NRDems held the first hearing on the #StopAct which @MartinHeinrich & I introduced -- bipartisan legislation to protect Tribal items from trafficking." Sen. Ben Luján
Sept. 18, 2019 NM Delegation Announces Funding for Native Libraries Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Udall, Heinrich, Torres Small Announce Funding for the Pueblo of Laguna for Environmental Protection Programs Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Lujan, FCC Commissioner Starks Tour San Felipe Pueblo to Discuss Broadband Expansion Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 7, 2019 Lujan Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Sen. Ben Luján
Aug. 2, 2019 Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 23, 2019 Congressman Don Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Protect Native American Seeds And Traditional Food Products Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 23, 2019 Heinrich, Lujan Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Native American Seeds and Traditional Food Products Sen. Ben Luján
July 18, 2019 Bipartisan, Bicameral STOP Act To Safeguard Tribal Items Introduced Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "This is a major breakthrough -- the Acoma Shield will be returned to its rightful home. And it's a reminder of the importance of passing the STOP Act to safeguard Tribal items from theft. It's time for Congress to pass this critical legislation." Sen. Ben Luján
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to introduce Senator @MartinHeinrich 's STOP Act in the House today. We have a responsibility to protect Tribal items from theft, and we must make this legislation a priority for Congress." Sen. Ben Luján
July 18, 2019 Members of Congress, Senators Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Stop Act to Safeguard Items Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Date Title Politician
April 21, 2020 Heinrich, Udall Announce Tribal COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Cost Share Relief Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Navajo Nation and Pueblos have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic -- and it's clear that Tribal governments need additional resources to save lives and address this crisis. We must provide more immediate, direct funding for Tribal governments." Sen.Ben Luján
April 10, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Udall, Heinrich Urge FEMA To Support Tribal Requests For Assistance Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 6, 2020 NM Delegation Announces Over $674,000 in Transportation Grants to Tribes in New Mexico as Part of Emergency Coronavirus Funding Package Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Legislators Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Udall, NM Delegation Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push for Swift, Effective Implementation of Tribal Provisions of the CARES Act Sen.Ben Luján, ...
March 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States - Senators Klobuchar, Smith Urge Vice President to Actively Work with Native Communities, Tribal Leaders on Coronavirus Response Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump administration's blatant disrespect and disregard for Indigenous communities is abhorrent. Native American sacred sites must be protected -- not blown up and destroyed to pave way for a reckless border wall. #HonorTheSacred" Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 14, 2020 Udall, Cantwell, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Increase Tribal Broadband Access Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Across the country, more than 1,200 Native American and Alaska Native veterans are experiencing homelessness. Our veterans deserve better, why is why I've introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster housing assistance for Native veterans. It's time to put an end to this crisis." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Equal access to voting is a fundamental right -- and we must take action to combat states' effort to restrict Native voting rights by addressing barriers and injustices." Sen.Ben Luján
Feb. 11, 2020 Lujan Fights for Native American Voting Rights in House Committee Hearing Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Wounded Knee Massacre remains a dark moment of brutality against Native Americans. To help bring justice, I'm fighting to rescind honors awarded to those individuals who perpetrated violence and to remember the legacy of the innocent Native men, women, and children killed." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 21, 2019 Legislation to Reauthorize Native American Language Programs Becomes Law Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "NEWS: The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Program Reauthorization Act was just signed into law -- a major step forward for #LanguageJustice! Proud to have fought for this bill w/ @SenatorTomUdall @MartinHeinrich @RepDebHaaland @RepTorresSmall." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "It's been a busy year fighting for New Mexico priorities, including passing legislation to revitalize Native languages, #ProtectChaco, and #InvestInBroadband. Take a look 375 Bills Co-sponsored 27 Bills Introduced 13 Bills, Amendments, & Measures Passed by the House" Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 16, 2019 Heinrich Says Indian Child Welfare Act Helps Keep Native Children Connected To Their Communities And Cultures Sen.Martin Heinrich
Dec. 13, 2019 Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers File Amicus Brief Supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With passage of my legislation, Congress has made monumental progress to respect the heritage of Native Americans and Tribes who are speaking the languages gifted to them by their Creators." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With 148 Native languages at risk of extinction, we must act to address this crisis & ensure #LanguageJustice. I'm proud to spearhead the passage of this legislation w/ the New Mexico Delegation to honor the legacy of Tewa storyteller Esther Martinez & assert Native cultures." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 O'Halleran Introduces Bill to Expand Resources for Tribal Elders Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Bipartisan Bill Introduced in House to Improve Housing Conditions in Indian Country Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we affirm our appreciation for the diversity of cultures and histories of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. We must always combat the legacy of racism that continues to impact our country's original inhabitants today." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 21, 2019 Heinrich Introduces Bill To Establish Bandelier National Park and Preserve Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 19, 2019 Udall, Gallego Introduce Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Native American History is American history. Now more than ever, it's important to honor and celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of Indigenous People throughout our country. I'm proud to fight each day to remove unjust barriers placed on Native Americans." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 18, 2019 Heinrich Statement On Pueblo Of Acoma Sacred Ceremonial Shield Sen.Martin Heinrich
Nov. 12, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Praise Senate Vote Designating November as National Native American Heritage Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 7, 2019 NM Delegation Announces Funding for Arrowhead Center for Tribal Businesses, Entrepreneurship Hands-On Support through NMSU and Navajo Technical University Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I'm honored to recognize November as #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth -- a time to celebrate Tribal communities and recognize the contributions of Native Americans across the United States. I'm proud to represent these communities and fight for just policies in Congress." Sen.Ben Luján
Nov. 4, 2019 Udall, Heinrich Sponsor Resolution to Recognize November as Native American Heritage Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 New Mexico Delegation Celebrates House Passage Of Permanent Chaco Canyon Protections Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I'm fighting alongside @RepDebHaaland and @RepTorresSmall to secure the passage of #ProtectChaco in the House -- we must safeguard these sacred lands so future generations inherit their spiritual homelands intact." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The air we breathe and the water we drink are at risk -- it's time to #ProtectChaco from drilling and extraction that threaten these sacred homelands. Excited that the House will vote on this legislation today to protect this incredible New Mexico sacred site." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 7, 2019 Udall Chairs Indian Affairs Field Hearing on the Legacy of Uranium Mining in New Mexico and Indian Country Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is sacred and incredibly important to maintaining our Democracy. But far too often, Native Americans face barriers when looking to vote. This is discrimination -- pure & simple, and it's time to boldly ensure that every elgible American can access the ballot box." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The theft of Tribal patrimony items is exploitative and wrong. Today, the @NRDems held the first hearing on the #StopAct which @MartinHeinrich & I introduced -- bipartisan legislation to protect Tribal items from trafficking." Sen.Ben Luján
Sept. 18, 2019 NM Delegation Announces Funding for Native Libraries Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 Udall, Heinrich, Torres Small Announce Funding for the Pueblo of Laguna for Environmental Protection Programs Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Lujan, FCC Commissioner Starks Tour San Felipe Pueblo to Discuss Broadband Expansion Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 7, 2019 Lujan Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Sen.Ben Luján
Aug. 2, 2019 Udall, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Native American Veterans Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 23, 2019 Congressman Don Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Protect Native American Seeds And Traditional Food Products Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 23, 2019 Heinrich, Lujan Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Native American Seeds and Traditional Food Products Sen.Ben Luján
July 18, 2019 Bipartisan, Bicameral STOP Act To Safeguard Tribal Items Introduced Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "This is a major breakthrough -- the Acoma Shield will be returned to its rightful home. And it's a reminder of the importance of passing the STOP Act to safeguard Tribal items from theft. It's time for Congress to pass this critical legislation." Sen.Ben Luján
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to introduce Senator @MartinHeinrich 's STOP Act in the House today. We have a responsibility to protect Tribal items from theft, and we must make this legislation a priority for Congress." Sen.Ben Luján
July 18, 2019 Members of Congress, Senators Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Stop Act to Safeguard Items Sen.Ben Luján, ...
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