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Heinrich Statement on the Attack on Americans in Libya
September 12, 2012House Armed Services Committee Member, U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) released the following statement today on the attack that killed four American personnel in Libya, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens:< Read more > -
HEINRICH: Accelerated Drawdown in Afghanistan Needed
August 23, 2012U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) released the following statement today in response to recent news reports that 2,000 Americans have now died fighting the war in Afghanistan:< Read more > -
DREAM-eligible Youth Deferrals to Begin Tomorrow
August 14, 2012Today, U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) announced that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting requests for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals on August 15, 2012.< Read more > -
Heinrich Fighting for New Mexico's National Laboratories
June 8, 2012U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) announces today that he voted for legislation that would increase the Department of Energy's nuclear security programs by $275 million, including important funding for weapons activities and nuclear nonprolif< Read more > -
Heinrich Fights to Save KAFB Missions and Boost New Mexico's Economy
May 18, 2012Today, U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) announced that H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013 passed the House by a 299 to 120 vote. The bill ensures that our military is fully prepared for threats and cha< Read more > -
Heinrich Builds Support for Space Missions at KAFB
April 20, 2012U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) continued his fight earlier this week to protect small satellite programs such as Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) and the Space Test Program (STP) at Kirtland Air Force Base, critical to national security an< Read more > -
Heinrich Questions Top Air Force And Intelligence Officials Over Budgetary Cuts to Small Satellite Programs
March 8, 2012During a Strategic Forces Subcommittee on the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Budget Request for National Security Space Activities, Rep. Heinrich said, "These relatively small satellite programs require marginal investments, and given the< Read more > -
Heinrich Continues Fight For Funding For Small Satellite Programs, Critical To National Security And New Mexico's Economy
February 14, 2012U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) sent a letter today to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Air Force leadership expressing his concern over the potentially dire consequences that the Administration's proposed budget for the 2013 fiscal ye< Read more > -
Garamendi/Heinrich Bill Clarifies Detention Policy & Protects American Citizens' Due Process Rights
December 16, 2011"Detainee provisions included in this year's Defense Authorization and retained in the final Conference Report do not strengthen our national security and are at complete odds with the United States Constitution," said Rep. Heinrich. "It is time we re< Read more > -
Heinrich Votes Against Flawed Defense Authorization Bill
December 14, 2011"Our brave men and women in uniform serve honorably every day, and it is our responsibility in Congress to ensure they receive the funding and resources they need to carry out their mission," said Rep. Heinrich. "However, the Defense Authorization bill wa< Read more > -
Heinrich Details Opposition To Indefinite Detention Of Americans
December 12, 2011"I strongly oppose mandating military custody and allowing for indefinite detention without due process or trial," said Rep. Heinrich, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. "These provisions are deeply concerning and would risk putting America< Read more > -
VIDEO: Heinrich Honors Contributions of Navajo Code Talkers
December 8, 2011Recognizes Rich History of New Mexico's Native American Community< Read more > -
Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Ease Export Restrictions on NM High-Tech Companies; Create Quality Jobs
November 2, 2011"For over a decade, burdensome export controls have prevented New Mexico's aerospace industry from reaching its full potential," said Rep. Heinrich. "By removing those barriers we will create quality jobs without costing taxpayers a single dime. This< Read more > -
Delegation Pays Tribute to Medal of Honor Recipient SFC Leroy Petry
September 13, 2011"Sergeant First Class Petry is a true American hero, driving each of us to be better servants of our nation," said Heinrich. "It was an honor to recognize Sergeant First Class Petry's tremendous bravery and immeasurable service to our nation with a Congressional Resolution today."< Read more > -
Heinrich Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
September 9, 2011"Each of us can recall the devastation and tragedy that struck our nation ten years ago and the dark days that followed...< Read more > -
Heinrich Urges President To End War In Iraq; Bring Troops Home By End of Year
September 7, 2011"I stand with the people of New Mexico in calling for an end to the war in Iraq. We need to stop spending billions of dollars our country doesn't have on a war that has killed thousands of brave Americans."< Read more > -
Heinrich Statement Honoring Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry
July 12, 2011"Sometimes I hear people say that America's best days are behind us. But when you meet extraordinary Americans like Sergeant First Class Petry, you know America's best days are ahead of us."< Read more > -
Heinrich To Attend Medal of Honor Ceremony for Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry
July 12, 2011U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich's (NM-1) will attend the Medal of Honor Ceremony for Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petryin the East Room of the White House.< Read more > -
Heinrich Statement on the President's Afghanistan Speech
June 22, 2011"I commend the President for honoring our men and women in uniform and acknowledging their bravery and sacrifice over the last decade. A nation at war comes at a great cost to its people..."< Read more > -
Heinrich Protects National Laboratories and Amends Defense Authorization Bill to Help Veterans and Spur Economic Growth in Central New Mexico
May 26, 2011"This is an important step in my effort to ensure the vital national security missions of our laboratories in New Mexico remain fully funded," said Rep. Heinrich.< Read more > -
Heinrich: It's time we start bringing our troops home
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Heinrich Honors First Lieutenant Candice Killian In Celebration of Women's History Month
April 1, 2011WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich spoke on the floor of the House in celebration of Women's History Month and to honor a very special hero stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. First Lieutenant Candice Killian, of the 58th Training Squadron, is our nation's first female pilot for the CV-22, which is all known as the "Osprey."< Read more > -
Heinrich To Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan: Cutting National Lab Funding Could Have Dire Consequences For Central New Mexico
February 9, 2011U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) and members of the House Strategic Forces Subcommittee sent a letter to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan expressing their concern over the potentially dire consequences that the Committee's planned 2011 budget allocation would have on the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and seeks clarification of what Chairman Ryan is including in security spending.< Read more > -
Heinrich: One Size Fits All Budget Cuts Would Jeopardize National Laboratories
January 25, 2011"This is an example of why a one size fits all approach to reducing our deficit is not wise," said Rep. Heinrich. "While I'm in favor of reducing government spending, installations critical to our national security, which are also successful economic drivers, like Sandia National Labs shouldn't take the hit. The success of Sandia's mission has a tremendous impact on central New Mexico's local economy. Impeding the work being done at our national labs won't grow our economy and certainly won't create jobs."< Read more > -
Heinrich Selected To Serve On Key Military Committee
January 19, 2011U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) was selected to serve on the House Armed Services Committee in the 112 Congress. Rep. Heinrich has been serving on the committee for the last two years.< Read more > -
Heinrich Continues To Spur Innovation, Boost Job Creation in Central New Mexico
December 22, 2010The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act cleared its final hurdle last night in the Senate and now heads to the President for his signature. The bill includes language U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) spearheaded in the House to make science parks and federal laboratories eligible for new "cluster grants" as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's regional innovation program. Previous language did not define science parks or federal laboratories as eligible recipients.< Read more > -
New Mission for the Tacos
December 20, 2010U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich officially announced the association of 150th Fighter Wing, commonly referred to as the "Tacos," with the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base. We can be proud that these jobs are staying at Kirtland and that the Tacos will continue to play a key leadership role in our nation's military readiness and the future of our defense.< Read more > -
Heinrich TRICARE Bill Included in Defense Authorization Act; Clears House
December 17, 2010The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 passed the House by a vote of 341 to 48. The new bill is the product of weeks of bipartisan negotiations between the House and the Senate and contains critical provisions for our troops, including two important bills Rep. Heinrich introduced earlier this year–the TRICARE Dependent Coverage Extension Act and the Military Energy Security Act (MESA).< Read more > -
Heinrich: Policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Is Discriminatory
December 15, 2010"If someone is willing to take up arms and defend this nation in our military, they shouldn't face a policy of discrimination, period," said Rep. Heinrich.< Read more > -
Heinrich Pushes For A New START
December 3, 2010In a letter to U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Jon Kyl, U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) voiced his strong support for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) and urged the Senators to support its ratification in the closing weeks of the 111th Congress. Among the reasons Rep. Heinrich outlines in the letter for swift ratification is the importance of the New START to the future funding of our national laboratories.< Read more > -
Heinrich Honors New Mexico Air National Guard and 150th Fighter Wing
September 30, 2010U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) has introduced H.Res.1697, legislation that honors the New Mexico Air National Guard for over 63 years of exemplary service and recognizes the association of 150th Fighter Wing (commonly referred to as the "Tacos") with the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB).< Read more > -
Heinrich Statement on the Ninth Anniversary of September 11
September 10, 2010"On this anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, let us all take a moment to remember those who lost their lives nine years ago and to recall the heroic efforts of the first responders and extraordinary citizens who sacrificed for our country. We will never forget the tragic events that occurred that morning."< Read more > -
Heinrich At ICx Technologies For Unveiling Of New Water-From-Air Product
June 18, 2010U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) and U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman will join Ezra Merrill, general manager of ICx Biodefense, a business unit of ICx Technologies located in Albuquerque, to unveil the company's water-from-air technology at a press conference. The system, called Arroyo, produces up to 500 gallons of water per day from the desert air.< Read more > -
Heinrich To Question Gen. Petraeus And Flournoy On Developments In Afghanistan
June 15, 2010As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) will receive testimony from General David Petraeus and Michèle Flournoy, the under secretary of defense for policy, on developments in Afghanistan during a committee hearing on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.< Read more > -
Heinrich Illustrates Trip To Afghanistan With Multimedia Snapshot
June 10, 2010Today, U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich released a video diary and photos that illustrate his recent bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan to visit troops. Watch Rep. Heinrich's video diary and view photos from the trip.< Read more > -
Heinrich Returns From Visiting Troops In Afghanistan
June 8, 2010Rep. Heinrich, who is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, met with military and diplomatic leaders in the region, U.S. troops and humanitarian workers from New Mexico, and conducted oversight of additional forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and International Security Assistance Forces.< Read more > -
VIDEO: National Defense Authorization Act Clears House of Representatives
May 27, 2010"This bill will expand TRICARE coverage to include dependent children up to the age of 26 – something our troops and military families deserve. It also provides our military with the cutting-edge resources they need to defend our nation. Many of these advancements originate in central New Mexico at Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories…This bill is a true reflection of our 21st century military strategy for keeping Americans safe," said Rep. Heinrich in a statement on the floor of the House yesterday.< Read more > -
Heinrich Secures Key Provisions In Defense Authorization Bill To Spur Economic Growth In Central New Mexico
May 20, 2010U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1), member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that H.R. 5136, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, passed the committee by a vote of 59 to 0. Rep. Heinrich secured several key provisions in the bill to support U.S. service members and their families, create jobs, and spur economic development in central New Mexico.< Read more > -
Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Implement More Secure, Reliable Energy Grids For Military Bases
May 6, 2010U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) introduced legislation to propel our nation's quest for energy security and independence. The Military Energy Security Act, or MESA, would create an energy security pilot program that utilizes partnerships between military bases and national laboratories to develop secure microgrid systems that could be implemented throughout our communities. Microgrids are localized energy grids that employ renewable energy sources, such as solar, geothermal, or biomass power and are ideal for high-use building clusters–like military bases.< Read more > -
Heinrich Resolution Honoring USS New Mexico Passes the House of Representatives
May 4, 2010A bill sponsored by Representative Martin Heinrich to honor the USS New Mexico as one of the most advanced submarines in U.S. Navy history passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 378 to 1.< Read more > -
VIDEO: Heinrich Improving Accountability; Cracking Down on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government Programs
April 28, 2010U.S. House Armed Services Committee Member Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) spoke in favor of bipartisan legislation to improve accountability in defense acquisition spending, saving taxpayers an estimated $135 billion over the next five years and expediting the process to get the necessary equipment to our troops.< Read more > -
TRICARE Affirmation Act Signed Into Law
April 26, 2010Quality, affordable health care for our brave men and women in uniform is a promise our nation must keep. The TRICARE Affirmation Act reassures our military service members and their families that under the new health reform law, their benefits will remain unchanged. I want to strengthen those benefits.< Read more > -
Heinrich Salutes The Navy's Newest Submarine: USS New Mexico
March 27, 2010"This is a proud moment for our great state and a true honor to be part of the commissioning of the USS New Mexico. I commend the officers and crew for their service and for their hard work in preparing for this historic day. We will keep you and your families in our hearts and prayers as you go to sea to protect our nation."< Read more > -
Intelligence Authorization Act Passes With Heinrich Amendment
February 26, 2010"Maintaining and improving the language skills of intelligence agents is critical to keeping our nation safe," said Rep. Heinrich. "Through greater proficiency in foreign languages, we can improve our nation's ability to gather intelligence and help prevent potential terrorist attacks from ever occurring."< Read more > -
Heinrich Applauds Secretary Chu for Appointing Technology Transfer Coordinator
February 23, 2010 < Read more > -
Cybersecurity Measure Clears The House With Heinrich Amendment
February 4, 2010U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) voted for a bipartisan bill that will improve cybersecurity in the federal, private, and public sectors, and encourage a skilled cybersecurity workforce.< Read more > -
VIDEO RELEASE: Heinrich Secures Inclusion of Sandia National Laboratories In Cybersecurity Efforts
February 3, 2010U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) successfully added Sandia National Laboratories to a proposed program to enhance the nation's defenses against computer attacks. Rep. Heinrich's amendment, which was unanimously approved on the floor of the House of Representatives today, would add national laboratories as stakeholders in the Cybersecurity Strategic Research and Development Plan that would be developed under H.R. 4061, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act.< Read more > -
Heinrich Boosts Resources For New Mexico's Fire Departments
November 19, 2009"State and local governments may be facing falling revenues and shrinking budgets, but the critical funding fire departments need to the safeguard our families from potential emergencies should not be compromised," said Heinrich. "This bill ensures that our local firefighters–whether they are career or volunteer–have the best training and equipment at their disposal to keep our communities safe."< Read more > -
Heinrich Stuffs USO Care Packages For Women Serving In The Military
November 18, 2009Representative Martin Heinrich joined the United Service Organizations (USO) for a care package stuffing event to honor and recognize women in the military. Operation USO Care Package was initiated by the USO in 2001 to provide our troops deployed overseas with much needed items such as wet wipes, playing cards, sun screen, and calling cards so they can stay in touch with the loved ones they left behind.< Read more > -
Heinrich Taco Language Signed into Law by President Obama
October 28, 2009"President Obama's signature on this bill marks the culmination of months of hard work to ensure the 150th Fighter Wing remains flying and that their jobs remain intact," said Rep. Heinrich. "I will keep working so that the Tacos can continue their vital service to our nation."< Read more > -
Heinrich "Taco" Language Clears Conference Committee
October 8, 2009"The passage of this conference report is one of the final steps in ensuring the future viability of the Tacos," said Rep. Heinrich. "I am proud of the agreement reached by the House and Senate, but that does not mean our work is done. I will continue to fight for the Tacos so they can remain flying and that jobs remain intact."< Read more > -
Senate Adopts Heinrich "Taco" Language
October 7, 2009"The amendment passed by the Senate reiterates the fact that legacy aircraft, like F-16s, provide an invaluable service to our national security," said Rep. Heinrich. "This is another positive step toward keeping the Tacos flying while the Air Force continues to work out the details of an appropriate follow-up mission. This measured approach is critical to the military readiness of our country."< Read more > -
Heinrich Votes To Boost American Innovation In Alternative Energies And Fuel Efficient Vehicle Technology
September 16, 2009"As our country faces the challenge of reversing the effects of climate change, we must embrace a similar challenge to lead the world in clean energy technology," said Rep. Heinrich. "Investing in research and development of advanced vehicle technologies will help our auto companies emerge as global leaders and create good paying jobs."< Read more > -
Heinrich Statement on the Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
September 11, 2009 < Read more > -
Heinrich Secures Important Research and Development Funding For National Labs In Energy And Water Spending Bill
July 17, 2009The fiscal year 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill cleared the House of Representatives with an amendment sponsored by Rep. Heinrich that was adopted by a unanimous vote of 424-0. The Heinrich Amendment supports cutting-edge advancements in science and technology at national laboratories by providing for a one percent increase for Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD).< Read more > -
Heinrich Secures $5.8 Million For Kirtland Air Force Base
July 10, 2009U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) today announced that the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3082, the FY 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which included funding for key priorities offered by Rep. Heinrich.< Read more > -
Heinrich Announces Another Step Forward In Fight To Keep The 150th Fighter Wing at KAFB
June 25, 2009Defense authorization supports KAFB, Sandia, and military families.< Read more > -
Heinrich Secures Funding For Sandia National Labs And Kirtland Air Force Base
June 23, 2009Securing funding for the Labs and Kirtland Air Force Base keeps New Mexico on the cutting edge of technology and national security.< Read more > -
Heinrich Fights For The 150th Fighter Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base In Work on National Defense Authorization Act
June 19, 2009 < Read more >