Martin Heinrich

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• Government Operations

  Protect Public Lands Workforce

  Aims to ensure federal agencies responsible for managing public lands and energy, like the Forest Service and DOE, have sufficient staffing.

  Where it stands: Senator Heinrich has sponsored three bills (Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act, Saving the Forest Service's Workforce Act, and Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act) all introduced on 2025-07-31, which directly address staffing for relevant federal agencies and are currently pending in committee.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredSaving the Department of Energy's Workforce ActLatest action 2025-07-31
  • Bill authoredSaving the Department of the Interior's Workforce ActLatest action 2025-07-31
  • Bill authoredSaving the Forest Service's Workforce ActLatest action 2025-07-31
  • Bill authoredA bill to reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-12-18
  • Bill authoredDAMS for Beavers ActLatest action 2024-12-05
  • Bill authoredPuerto Rico Status ActLatest action 2023-11-06
  • Bill authoredNorth American Wetlands Conservation Extension ActLatest action 2024-03-21
  • Bill authoredBuilding Native Habitats at Federal Facilities ActLatest action 2023-12-13
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “government operations protect public lands”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on heinrich.senate.gov
• Environment

  Improve Renewable Energy Grid

  Focuses on modernizing and strengthening the nation's energy grid to facilitate more renewable energy connections and manage congestion.

  Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes were found, and no active pending legislative vehicle could be identified for this promise.

  On the record: 10 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredGrid Connection and Congestion Management ActLatest action 2026-07-16
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States must seize the opportunity to create millions of jobs, become a net exporter of clean energy, and secure a better, more equitable future by accelerating the electrification of households, buildings, and businesses in the United States, modernizing the United States electricity grid, and continuing on the path towards decarbonizing electricity generation in the United States by 2035.Latest action 2021-05-18
  • Bill authoredGRID Savings Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill authoredClean Energy Jobs Act of 2022Latest action 2022-07-27
  • Bill authoredElectric Power Infrastructure Improvement ActLatest action 2021-03-25
  • Bill authoredGRIData Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-17
  • Bill authoredGrid MODEL Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-17
  • Bill authoredAdvancing the Clean Hydrogen Future Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-23
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment improve renewable energy grid”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on heinrich.senate.gov
• Education

  Promote Indigenous Education

  Committed to supporting educational parity for indigenous students, strengthening native language education, and recognizing tribal colleges.

  Where it stands: Senator Heinrich sponsored the Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026, which was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs and is still pending.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredIndigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
  • Bill cosponsoredImproving Mental Health Access for Students ActLatest action 2025-06-02
  • Bill authoredLiving Schoolyards Act of 2022Latest action 2022-09-28
  • Bill cosponsoredTREATS ActLatest action 2025-10-23
  • Bill authoredCHANCE in TECH ActLatest action 2021-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredMoms Matter ActLatest action 2026-05-18
  • Bill authoredNative Language Educators in Classrooms ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredPATH ActLatest action 2026-07-14
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “education promote indigenous education”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on heinrich.senate.gov
• Health

  Enhance Mental Healthcare Access

  Seeks to increase options and access to mental health services for all Americans, ensuring comprehensive care is available.

  Where it stands: Senator Martin Heinrich sponsored the 'Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026' on 2026-07-23, which is currently pending in the Committee on Finance.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredIncreasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-23
  • Bill authoredTRICARE Travel Improvement ActLatest action 2025-07-28
  • Bill authoredPathways to Health Careers ActLatest action 2020-03-03
  • Bill cosponsoredNew Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access ActLatest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Latest action 2026-05-14
  • Bill cosponsoredWomen Veterans Specialty Care Access ActLatest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.Latest action 2026-02-11
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “health enhance mental healthcare access”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on heinrich.senate.gov
• Environment

  Expand Wilderness and Conservation Areas

  Pledges to designate new wilderness areas and protect significant natural landscapes, such as the Caja del Rio and Cerro de la Olla.

  Where it stands: Senator Heinrich has sponsored the Caja del Rio Protection Act (S.4437, 2026-07-15) and the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act (S.3745, 2026-02-12), both of which have had hearings in the current Congress.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Mexico.Latest action 2020-09-16
  • Bill authoredBuffalo Tract Protection ActLatest action 2026-02-12
  • Bill authoredCerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment ActLatest action 2022-09-21
  • Bill authoredCerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment ActLatest action 2023-07-11
  • Bill authoredPecos Watershed Protection ActLatest action 2020-11-18
  • Bill authoredPecos Watershed Protection ActLatest action 2022-05-03
  • Bill authoredA bill to reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-12-18
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to extend the Every Kid Outdoors program.Latest action 2024-09-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment expand wilderness conservation areas”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on heinrich.senate.gov
• Veterans

  Support Rural Veterans' Care

  Advocates for legislation that protects and expands home-based care options for veterans, especially those living in rural communities.

  Where it stands: Senator Heinrich sponsored the 'Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026' and cosponsored the 'New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act', both of which directly address the promise and are currently pending in the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredProtecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
  • Bill cosponsoredNew Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access ActLatest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredWomen Veterans Specialty Care Access ActLatest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill authoredLas Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic ActLatest action 2025-03-27
  • Bill cosponsoredMammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill authoredVeteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-24
  • Bill cosponsoredPresumptive CLARITY Act of 2025Latest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill cosponsoredCaring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security ActLatest action 2025-12-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “veterans rural veterans care”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on heinrich.senate.gov
• Native Americans

  Fulfill Native American Water Rights

  Commitment to settling long-standing water rights claims for Native American tribes, ensuring vital resources for their communities.

  Where it stands: Senator Heinrich has sponsored multiple active bills in the current 119th Congress, such as the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 and the Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025, which are currently on the Senate Legislative Calendar, and the Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025, which was ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredZuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-04
  • Bill authoredZuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025Latest action 2026-06-04
  • Bill authoredNavajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-05
  • Bill cosponsoredProtecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-10
  • Bill cosponsoredTaos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill authoredOhkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-04
  • Bill authoredPueblos of Jemez and Zia Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022Latest action 2022-11-16
  • Bill authoredPueblos of Acoma and Laguna Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022Latest action 2022-11-16
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “native fulfill native water rights”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on heinrich.senate.gov

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