Chemical Safety
My bipartisan chemical safety reform bill to protect our children and communities from dangerous chemicals was just signed into law. This is historic progress for Americans' health and safety.
Building New Mexico's Economy
Expanding technology transfer so that innovations built at our national labs can move into the marketplace will create new jobs in New Mexico, grow our economy and broaden access to ideas that improve our everyday lives.
Keeping Our Promise to Veterans
Many of New Mexico's veterans live in rural communities and face unique barriers to accessing health care. My bill tackles some of the biggest hurdles to ensure all veterans get the care they deserve.
November 2, 2016
Udall, Heinrich Urge The Department Of Defense To Restore National Guard Bonuses
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich are urging U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to restore bonuses and benefits incorrectly awarded to National Guard soldiers through no fault of their own. The Department has sought to recoup the wrongly awarded benefits after an audit found that, due to faulty paperwork, mistakes by recruiters, and at least one case of criminal fraud, soldiers who did not qualify for the bonuses had received them.
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October 25, 2016
Udall: Kirtland Advancing Military’s '3rd Offset Strategy' with Directed Energy, Other Cutting-Edge Technology
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - This month, U.S. Senator Tom Udall visited Kirtland Air Force Base and the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to get an update on work to advance the Counter-Electronics High Powered Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) and other leading technological developments being developed at Kirtland to disable enemy infrastructure without causing collateral damage to civilians.
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October 25, 2016
Udall, Heinrich Announce Over $18.6 Million for STEM Education at Hispanic-Serving NM Universities
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that five New Mexico universities will receive more than $18.6 million to support Hispanic and low-income students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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October 20, 2016
Udall: Interior Department to Review Management of Lands in Northwestern NM
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall welcomed an announcement that the Department of the Interior will conduct a joint review of the resource management of public and Tribal lands in Northwestern New Mexico, including the impact of potential oil and gas leasing near the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The analysis will be the first-ever joint review by the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Farmington Field Office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs' (BIA) Navajo Regional Office.
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October 18, 2016
Udall Leads Senate Hearing in ABQ on Action to Prevent Theft, Illegal Possession, Sale of Tribal Cultural Items
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall chaired a hearing of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on the critically important issue of the theft and sale of Tribal religious and cultural items and its impact on Tribal communities.
Continue ReadingTom Urges FTC to Crack Down on False Claims by Sports Equipment Makers
In a hearing of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Tom Udall highlighted dangerous and deceptive claims by the sports equipment maker "Shock Doctor," which says its mouth guards protect against brain concussions. Udall said such practices put players at unnecessary risk and urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to step in and prevent Shock Doctor and other sports equipment manufacturers from marketing their products using false claims about safety.
Tom Proposes Senate Rules Change to Fix Broken Judicial Confirmation Process
In a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Tom Udall laid out his rules reform proposal to address the broken judicial confirmation process, which has been spotlighted by Judge Merrick Garland's failed nomination for the vacant seat on the Supreme Court.
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At Hearing on Military Construction Budget, Tom Pushes to Strengthen NM Military Facilities
At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, Senator Tom Udall pressed Department of Defense leadership to take full advantage of New Mexico's unique position to help the military meet 21st-century national security challenges.
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In Forest Service Budget Hearing, Tom Pushes to Fund Severe Wildfires as Natural Disasters
Senator Tom Udall pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell on the agency's ability to meet the escalating costs of wildfire suppression and the urgent need to fix how the government pays to fight increasingly frequent big, expensive wildfires. Udall and Tidwell also discussed the proposed Gila River diversion project, working with New Mexico's traditional communities, the closing of the Mescalero Forest Products sawmill and how to better coordinate Forest Service hiring in the Southwest.
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At Hearing, Udall Presses for Border Patrol Support, Increased Resources to Combat Drug Trafficking
At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense, Senator Tom Udall urged the National Guard to maintain and enhance support for the U.S. Border Patrol's anti-drug trafficking activities in New Mexico.
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October 24, 2016
Back to School: Closing the Homework Gap for New Mexico Students
Students across New Mexico have headed back to school and are settling into the routine of waking up early, juggling sports practices and after-school activities, and the nightly ritual of homework.
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October 11, 2016
You're Invited: Discussion about Fixing our Broken Campaign Finance System, this Thursday in Santa Fe
New Mexicans know money in politics is out of hand. They want a government that works for all people, not just powerful billionaires. That's why this Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m., I'll lead a discussion at the Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse in Santa Fe titled, "Returning Democracy to We the People: A Discussion About Money in Politics."
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August 25, 2016
Happy 100th Birthday National Park Service!
Our National Park system has been called our nation's "crown jewel," our "national treasure" and "America's best idea." The parks have awed and inspired, informed, and hosted outdoor adventures for generations of Americans. Today, the National Park Service turns 100, and I hope you'll join me in wishing it a happy birthday!
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August 12, 2016
Supporting the Arts and Strengthening NM's Creative Economy
In New Mexico, we're very fortunate to be surrounded by many diverse and unique forms of art. The arts are a part of who we are, and they're also critical to our future. They bring us together, enrich our lives and sustain thousands of jobs across our state.
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July 14, 2016
You're Invited: Santa Fe Women's Career Success Conference
New Mexico's economic growth depends on the success of women. And that's why on Monday, August 1, I'm co-hosting the 2016 Women's Career Success Conference in Santa Fe with WESST.
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