Representative Martin Heinrich News

In an historic vote that ended at 11:14 PM Eastern Time, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3962 by a margin of 220-215. Every Republican except one -- Rep.

Two of three New Mexico congressmen voted Saturday to pass a landmark health care bill through the US House of Representatives.

In an odd coincidence, the House debate on Saturday to overhaul health care took place on the third anniversary of the 2006 election that gave Democrats majority control after 12 years of Republican dominance.

Throughout New Mexico Veterans Services leaders and community organizers are making final preparations for the 1 day the entire nation stops to say thank you.

There is so much going on in Washington with New Mexico's Congressional delegation that it's hard to keep up.

Last week, Congressman Harry Teague lead a group of 30 House members, including Rep.

I know many people will be applauding this funding. A new federal law includes $1 million to acquire an additional 78 acres of land for Albuquerque's Petroglyph National Monument in the area known as the northern geologic window.

Rep. Martin Heinrich joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders, Committee Chairs, Members of Congress, and Americans who are struggling under the current health care system on the West Front of the Capitol this morning to unveil H.R. 3962 , the Affordable Health Care for America Act.

Heinrich to Hold Tele-Town Hall with Seniors on Health Insurance Reform and Strengthening Medicare Rep.

Money from the U.S. Department of the Treasury will go toward the construction of Artisan at Sawmill Village, a 60-unit, green housing complex in the heart of Albuquerque's Old Town.

Earlier today I posted about passage of H.R. 3585, the Solar Technology Roadmap Act, in the U.S. House by a vote of 310-106, and reported on Rep.

Congressman Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is working to make sure Native Americans are covered in the health insurance reform bill.

This is a very big deal and has the potential to significantly improve health care for Native Americans in New Mexico and elsewhere.

Not bad for a freshman member of Congress -- or any member of Congress. Rep. Martin Heinrich delivered opening remarks this morning at the House Committee on Natural Resources' legislative hearing on H.R. 2523 , the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act, or the HEARTH Act.

WASHINGTON a ' Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.

Republican Steve Pearce has raised a half million dollars for his bid to regain his former congressional seat, collecting more money than incumbent Democrat Harry Teague during the last quarter, according to the latest federal campaign finance reports.

Mayor-elect Richard Berry isn't wasting any time choosing a new team to lead the City of Albuquerque.

Thank you Jenny I appreciate the kind words. It was no problem, even though one of your kitties Nezumi gave me a piece of her mind.

The abortion rights group NARAL is urging its supporters to back four freshman House Democrats who are facing the prospect of tough re-elections next year.

Hispanic farmers are suing over discrimination, the same as black farmers did in the notorious Pigford suit.