Economy & Jobs

My number one priority is not only continuing to grow our economy, but ensuring that we again create good jobs that pay workers a fair and livable wage.

From making college affordable, to strengthening our nation’s infrastructure, to growing our diverse, high-tech, innovative and clean energy industries, I remain deeply committed to strengthening New Mexico’s middle class, which is central to a thriving economy.

We must restore the basic bargain on which this country was built – that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can get ahead. I won’t stop fighting until every New Mexican who wants a job can find one.

Latest

• Heinrich And Heller Form Bipartisan Coalition To Eliminate Cadillac Tax In New Congress

  Posted on 01/10/17

  Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Dean Heller (R-N.V.) unveiled their new legislation to eliminate a provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) known as the "Cadillac Tax," which would tax high-cost health insurance plans and impact health benefits for New Mexicans. Read More

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• VIDEO: Heinrich Condemns Republican “Repeal and Run” Maneuver, Tells Story Of New Mexico Nurse And Cancer Survivor On Senate Floor

  Posted on 01/09/17

  U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling on Republicans in Congress and President-elect Donald Trump to halt their repeal of the Affordable Care Act without a replacement plan to ensure Americans retain access to health coverage. Read More

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• Udall, Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Comment on Sandia National Laboratories Contract Decision

  Posted on 12/16/16

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham responded to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) decision to award the management and operating contract for Sandia National Laboratories to National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia (NTESS), a subsidiary of Honeywell International. Udall is a member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee overseeing the Department of Energy's budget, and Heinrich serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Lujan Grisham represents the 1st Congressional District, which is home to Sandia and most of its 10,500 employees. Read More

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• Heinrich Statement On Trump Expected Nomination Of Rick Perry As Energy Secretary

  Posted on 12/13/16

  U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump's expected nomination of Rick Perry as head of the U.S. Department of Energy: Read More

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• Udall, Heinrich Urge Increased Resources for U.S. Businesses Trading with Mexico

  Posted on 11/18/16

  In a letter sent today to the Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich urged the Acting Undersecretary for International Trade to improve relations with Mexico in trade, export and manufacturing by increasing funds for state and local agencies that provide resources and guidance to American businesses trading with Mexico.   Read More

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• Udall, Heinrich, Pearce Applaud Air Force Decision to Relocate F-16 Squadrons to Holloman

  Posted on 11/17/16

  Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Steve Pearce applauded the U.S. Air Force's interim decision to relocate two additional F-16 training squadrons to Holloman Air Force Base for the creation of a new Formal Training Unit (FTU). The Air Force will move the F-16s from Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Currently, the Air Force is roughly 700 F-16 fighter pilots short of requirements, which makes the additional two squadrons at Holloman critically important to addressing the Air Force’s shortage of fighter pilots.    Read More

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• Heinrich To Question Federal Reserve Chair On State Of The Economy

  Posted on 11/16/16

  On Thursday, November 17, at 8 a.m. MT/ 10 a.m. ET, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who was selected to serve as ranking member of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee in the 115th Congress, is participating in a hearing entitled, "The Economic Outlook." Senator Heinrich is expected to question U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen on the state of the economic recovery and the Fed's plans for the upcoming year. The hearing will stream live online. Read More

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• Heinrich To Serve As Ranking Member Of Joint Economic Committee

  Posted on 11/16/16

  U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after being selected as ranking member of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee in the 115th Congress. Senator Heinrich currently serves, and will continue to serve, on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources, Intelligence, and Armed Service Committees. Read More

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• Udall, Heinrich Announce $496,520 To Improve NM Unemployment Insurance Program Operations

  Posted on 10/28/16

  U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that New Mexico will receive $496,520 to improve the delivery and management of unemployment programs in the state. Read More

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• Viewpoint exclusive: Why NM must create an advanced manufacturing economy

  Posted on 10/25/16

  Op-ed by Senator Heinrich published in the latest issue of Albuquerque Business First about growing New Mexico's manufacturing economy.  Read More

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