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U.S. SENATE

Martin Heinrich

DemocratNew MexicoCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source ↗

What they said 13

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Make the child tax credit permanent

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He is working to extend the child tax credit permanently, continuing financial support for families. He says the credit helps families and gives children a chance to succeed.

Context: The passage does not specify the credit amount or eligibility rules.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Bar congressional stock trading

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Martin Heinrich backs legislation to bar members of Congress and their families from owning or trading individual stocks. He frames the restriction as a way to prioritize constituents’ interests over members’ personal financial gain.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Overturn Citizens United

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Martin Heinrich supports measures to overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. He says this would address the influence of wealthy interests over elections.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act

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Martin Heinrich supports legislation to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act, with the stated aim of ensuring equal access to voting for all Americans regardless of race or background.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Extend a grant program for local first responders

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Heinrich says he is leading an effort to extend a grant program that directly funds local first responders. He also says he is working to secure funding for recruitment, retention, training, and equipment for firefighters, paramedics, and police officers.

Context: The passage does not name the grant program or specify the proposed extension period.

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Permanently schedule fentanyl

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Heinrich says he is leading an effort to permanently schedule fentanyl. He says this would give law enforcement tools to help address the drug, building on legislation he says he passed to target foreign criminal networks manufacturing fentanyl for trafficking into the United States.

Context: The permanent scheduling effort is described as ongoing; the passage does not specify the proposed scheduling terms.

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Make the bump-stock ban permanent and restrict certain firearms

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Heinrich says he is leading efforts to make the federal bump-stock ban permanent, ban ghost guns, and limit gas-operated semi-automatic guns used in mass shootings. He presents these measures as part of his effort to reduce gun violence.

Context: The passage describes these measures as ongoing efforts, not enacted laws.

Sources & original wording
He now leads the effort to make that ban permanent, as well as legislation to ban ghost guns and limit the gas-operated semi-automatic guns used in mass shootings.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Expand affordable access to mental health and addiction support

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Heinrich is committed to expanding access to quality, affordable mental health care in people’s home communities and without stigma. He also supports access to care and resources for people struggling with substance use so they can recover and thrive.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Improve border security and create immigration pathways

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Heinrich supports immigration reform that improves border security and enforcement while creating a path to citizenship for DREAMers, a more efficient visa system, and a reformed asylum process for people legitimately seeking asylum. He also supports a path to residency for people who follow the law, pass background checks, and pay taxes.

Context: The stated residency pathway is conditional on following the law, passing background checks, and paying taxes.

Sources & original wording
a tough but fair path to residency for those who follow the law, pass background checks, and pay taxes
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Campaign position · Original date not established

Promote clean energy development

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Heinrich supports policies to develop clean energy, protect the environment, and strengthen New Mexico’s economy. He presents clean energy and the state’s natural resources as a way to create jobs, encourage innovation, and address climate change.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.