US Senator Martin Heinrich Chastises Committee for Partisanship
WASHINGTON D.C. – United States Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) expressed disappointed towards the management of the US Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, which is chaired by US Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), for showing favoritism towards legislation sponsored by the Republican Party. Senator Heinrich spoke in defense of three bills…
Sources & Notes
Press release from the US Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee:
https://www.energy.senate.gov/2026/6/heinrich-calls-for-consideration-of-conservation-bills-bipartisan-cooperation-on-enr-legislation
Text of the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1476
Text of the Ruby Mountains Protection Act:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1349/all-info
Text of the Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/888/text
Text of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1413
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