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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.
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Senator Martin Heinrich questioned industry leaders about strategies for advancing nuclear energy during a Senate committee hearing on March 19. The discussion covered funding allocation processes under President Trump's executive orders and approaches aimed at streamlining project development.
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The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has scheduled a hearing for March 18 to review implementation of recent nuclear energy executive orders. Key officials from government and industry will testify. The session will be webcast live for public viewing.
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Senators Martin Heinrich and Angus King have filed an amicus brief opposing former President Trump’s plan for a commemorative arch in Washington, D.C., arguing it requires congressional approval under federal law. The move supports ongoing legal efforts by veterans and experts challenging unilateral executive action over national monuments.
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Senators Martin Heinrich and Sheldon Whitehouse led a roundtable discussing rising household electricity costs since Donald Trump's presidency began. Lawmakers attributed increased prices to federal policies impacting clean energy projects and utility rates.
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Senate Democrats have criticized recent moves by the Trump administration to remove historical references from national parks across America. Senators say these changes threaten honest storytelling about U.S. history for future generations.
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Senator Martin Heinrich criticized recent efforts by the Trump administration to remove or alter historical content in national parks during a Senate floor speech on March 11. Heinrich argued that erasing difficult chapters undermines collective understanding of American identity.
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A group of Democratic U.S. senators has called on President Trump to restore protections for a key Atlantic marine monument. They argue that reopening it for commercial fishing threatens biodiversity without benefiting fishermen.
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Senator Martin Heinrich joined other lawmakers in sending a letter opposing new oil lease sales in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The group argues there is little industry interest or financial benefit from drilling there. They call for careful consideration of environmental impacts before moving forward.
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U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and Jeff Merkley of Oregon have sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), expressing concern over reports that the National Park Service (NPS) is removing signage from national parks...
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U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island announced that they will reopen negotiations on permitting reform.
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During a recent business meeting of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who serves as the Ranking Member, voted against advancing several key nominations, including that of former Congressman...
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Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, along with the entire Utah congressional delegation, has introduced a Joint Resolution of Disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.
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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced his opposition to Steve Pearce's nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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During a recent hearing of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Democratic senators, led by Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), questioned Steve Pearce, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).