Profile research reviewed Aug 16, 2026
Martin Heinrich is a Democratic senator from New Mexico who has served in the Senate since 2013 after serving two terms in the U.S. House, according to Congress.gov.
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Martin Heinrich
Martin Heinrich is a Democratic senator from New Mexico who has served in the Senate since 2013 after serving two terms in the U.S. House, according to Congress.gov.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources lists Heinrich as its ranking member, serving opposite Chairman Mike Lee.
In June 2026 the committee approved S. 1547, the America the Beautiful Act, by voice vote after adopting a bipartisan substitute amendment offered by Lee and Heinrich. The committee described the bill as reauthorizing the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund with revised accountability and project provisions.
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- Ranking Member — Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- U.S. Senator — New Mexico
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- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources — Ranking Member
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Legislation & congressional activity
S. 1547 — America the Beautiful Act
The Energy and Natural Resources Committee adopted a bipartisan Lee-Heinrich substitute and approved the bill by voice vote on June 17, 2026.
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