As a lead negotiator of the Safer Communities Act, I worked hard to crack down on illegal firearm trafficking & keep weapons like ghost guns out of the hands of criminals. This new rule will save lives AND safeguard the rights of law abiding firearm owners.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

Did you know: Española native Arturo Sandoval helped establish Earth Day in 1970.

A leader in conservation, Sandoval continues to remind us that our land supports our local food systems, which drive our economy.

Make a plan to get outside on Earth Day—one week from today!

ICYMI: In 2023, I sent a letter to the U.S. EPA urging they finalize strong standards to help achieve a zero-emission transportation future.

These standards for heavy duty vehicles will help us reach our climate goals & better protect the health of Americans

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Trump last week: “I was able to kill Roe v. Wade.”

Last week, ONDCP recognized the work of NM’s law enforcement in getting deadly fentanyl and other illicit drugs out of our communities. I'm proud to fight for continued investments to support their work to keep New Mexicans safe. #NMbold

Read more: whitehouse.gov/ondcp/briefing…

I am proud to have worked with Rep. Gabe Vasquez to secure $4 million for the reconstruction of Atrisco Vista Blvd near Double Eagle Airport. This will make commutes easier and safer for working families and create more job opportunities on the Westside.

Electrifying the heavy-duty vehicle fleet can mitigate a range of environment and public health risks and benefit communities. The new Joint Economic Committee Democrats report dives into the potential progress of this change.

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$150,000 from U.S. Department of Energy will head to @NMSU to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the clean energy sector.

I am proud to shepherd these investments to NM, increasing job opportunities and careers that New Mexicans can build their families around in their home communities. #NMbold

As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Dems Subcommittee that funds WIC, I'm focused on ensuring New Mexicans who rely on this program can keep food on the table. This increase in available fruits and vegetables is a major win for working families.
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Live now: Joint Economic Committee Democrats hearing on the building blocks working families need to thrive in their communities. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Clean water is essential to the health and economic well-being of working families.

I applaud U.S. EPA for taking a major step forward today in protecting our communities from dangerous PFAS chemicals & helping New Mexicans build a stronger foundation for the future.

The buildout of our clean energy and fully electrified future is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to grow the middle class. If we invest in training our workforce and small business owners, we will be ready for what’s ahead.

Democrats are fighting to protect your reproductive freedoms. Republicans are working to punish women for making their own health care decisions.

Today marks 82 years since the end of the Battle of Bataan. Nearly 2,000 NM National Guardsmen bravely defended Bataan & Corregidor alongside thousands of Americans & Filipinos before enduring the Bataan Death March and unthinkable conditions as POWs. We will never forget them.

Last week, I wrote to Secretary Janet Yellen and Danny Werfel urging @Treasury and @IRS to adopt rules that make it easier for taxpayers to benefit from the clean energy tax credits we established in the IRA.

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Note: This video contains imagery of today's solar eclipse

Join Julio Morales, a graduate student in NMSU Astronomy, and the NMSU community in reliving the magic of today's solar eclipse.🌒 ☀️