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New Mexico's congressional delegation has urged federal officials not to allow new drilling near Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Lawmakers argue such actions would threaten sacred tribal lands without proper consultation or environmental review.
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A group of U.S. senators has asked federal officials to end a policy allowing short-term visa-free entry for Chinese citizens into Northern Mariana Islands territory. They cite national security risks including drug trafficking and proximity to key military assets.
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Senator Martin Heinrich pressed Energy Secretary Chris Wright about high gas prices and federal support for aging coal plants during an April committee hearing. The discussion addressed consumer impacts from recent policies related both to global conflicts and domestic funding allocations.
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Senator Martin Heinrich pressed Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright over canceled clean energy projects and budget cuts during an April hearing. Heinrich accused DOE leadership of making politically motivated decisions impacting American families' energy costs.
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Senators Heinrich and Luján along with Representative Leger Fernández have urged federal officials not to approve uranium drilling in Carson National Forest without a full environmental review. Their concerns focus on protecting New Mexico's Chama watershed from potential contamination or disruption.
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The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a hearing on April 21 about next year's budget request for the Department of Energy. Secretary Christopher Wright will testify at this session. The event will be webcast live with materials available online.
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Senator Martin Heinrich spoke on April 16 urging opposition against copper-nickel sulfide mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. He highlighted environmental risks and criticized efforts bypassing public input.
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Senator Martin Heinrich criticized Senate approval allowing copper-nickel mining near Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Apr. 16. He warned about environmental risks and called it damaging for both Minnesota's identity and national values.
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Senator Martin Heinrich has asked Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright if preparations were made ahead of recent disruptions in Middle East shipping routes following U.S. military action against Iran. Heinrich cited rising fuel costs and called for documentation showing how potential impacts were analyzed.
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Senator Martin Heinrich objected to legislation he said would erase parts of farmworker history and silence survivors who accused Cesar Chavez of abuse. He called for broader consultation before any changes are made to national monuments related to the farm labor movement.
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Senators Mike Lee and Dave McCormick have introduced new legislation aimed at accelerating advanced nuclear technology deployment in response to rising U.S. electricity demands. Industry leaders express strong support for measures clarifying regulations and expanding public-private partnerships under Department of Energy authority.
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Senator Mike Lee criticized Senate Democrats after they blocked a bill aiming to close César E. Chávez National Monument due to recent abuse allegations reported by The New York Times. Instead, Senator Martin Heinrich offered an amendment preserving the site.
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Senator Martin Heinrich objected to a Senate bill he says would erase key parts of U.S. farm labor history linked to Cesar Chavez while silencing abuse survivors' voices. Heinrich called for a new approach involving consultation with all members of the historic movement.
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Senators Martin Heinrich and James Risch have introduced a bill aimed at securing ongoing federal funding for community infrastructure projects near New Mexico's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). The measure would restore inflation-adjusted economic assistance payments supporting roads and other vital services as long as the facility remains operational.
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New Mexico's congressional delegation criticized the Trump administration's reversal of planned protections for the Upper Pecos Watershed. Lawmakers cited threats posed by potential new mining operations while pledging continued advocacy alongside local communities.
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Members of Congress from New Mexico criticized recent Trump administration moves affecting protections around Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Lawmakers say shortened comment periods threaten tribal consultation efforts over oil leasing plans near this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Senator Martin Heinrich led a Senate hearing questioning experts about expanding U.S. power grid capacity and improving efficiency in powering data centers without raising consumer costs. Panelists discussed regulatory hurdles, technological solutions like high voltage direct current lines, and strategies for incentivizing utility companies.
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Senator Martin Heinrich detailed solutions aimed at reducing energy costs amid growing strain on America’s power grid during a Senate committee hearing. He emphasized optimizing current infrastructure, expanding transmission lines, accelerating low-cost generation integration, and requiring large-scale users like data centers to pay their share of upgrade expenses.
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The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has announced a hearing focused on the bulk power system scheduled for March 25. Key witnesses from industry groups and policy institutes will participate. The event will be webcast live with materials available afterward.
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Senator Martin Heinrich called on March 19 for stronger support from the Trump administration for bipartisan nuclear energy policies. He stressed consistent federal backing is needed to keep consumer energy costs down amid rising bills and global uncertainty.