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ICYMI: AAPI Victory Fund President Brad Jenkins Joined The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross to Discuss Celebrities’ Influence on Politics

Last week, AAPI Victory Fund President Brad Jenkins appeared on The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross to discuss how celebrities can influence policy and voters, and the importance of utilizing one's platform.
Donald Trump Endorses House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for Reelection in Congress

Donald Trump Endorses House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for Reelection in Congress

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has included House minority leader Kevin McCarthy on his list of endorsements for the 2022 midterm elections.
Pres. Joe Biden Appears to Rule out Possibility of Taking Major Executive Action on Guns, Says He Will Defer to Congress on Gun Control

Pres. Joe Biden Appears to Rule out Possibility of Taking Major Executive Action on Guns, Says He Will Defer to Congress on Gun Control

President Joe Biden said Monday that gun control is up to Congress as he cannot "dictate this stuff."
Varun Nikore

ICYMI: AAPI Victory Alliance's Executive Director Varun Nikore Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with Cheddar News

Last week, Cheddar News released a segment with AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month by offering AAPI communities messages of hope amidst the rising hate and violence.
First Five Years Fund (FFYF)

Revamped Proposal Positions Child Care for Inclusion in Reconciliation

As negotiations on a budget reconciliation bill evolve on Capitol Hill, HELP Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray and Senator Tim Kaine have unveiled a streamlined child care proposal that fits within the parameters of the narrower reconciliation package currently under consideration from what was originally introduced as part of the Build Back Better Act.
 U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Modernize Antiquated Mining Law

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act, legislation to modernize the nation's severely antiquated hardrock mining law.
Dr. Tung Nguyen

AAPI Victory Alliance Commemorates Anniversary of Indianapolis Murders and Calls for Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

To mark the one year anniversary of the murder of eight workers at a shipping facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, AAPI Victory Alliance issued a statement commemorating the anniversary and calling for gun violence prevention legislation.
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)

Heinrich, Luján Join Bipartisan Call To Keep VA Medical Services Available For Rural, Elderly Veterans

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined a group of twelve bipartisan senators calling on President Joe Biden to consult with Congress and local stakeholders on a state-by-state basis about the potential impacts the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission recommendations would have, especially on elderly Veterans.
Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Pres. Joe Biden to Deploy Clean Energy and Energy-Efficient Electric Technologies in Response to Russia’s Energy Market Disruption

Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Pres. Joe Biden to Deploy Clean Energy and Energy-Efficient Electric Technologies in Response to Russia’s Energy Market Disruption

Sen. Martin Heinrich urged Pres. Joe Biden to advance the development and widespread adoption of clean energy and energy-efficient electric technologies to reduce demand for Russia's fossil fuels and save money for consumers.
Martin Heinrich

Heinrich Statement on VA’s Recommendations to the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission

“Closing down community-based outpatient clinics that New Mexico veterans rely on is not an option – and it will not happen without a fight.”
Congress’ Final Appropriations Bill Falls Short on Funding for Endangered Species Protections, Legacy Roads and Trails

Congress’ Final Appropriations Bill Falls Short on Funding for Endangered Species Protections, Legacy Roads and Trails

Congress recently released the long-delayed final appropriations bill for fiscal year 2022, the spending period that started on October 1, 2021 and ends on September 30, 2022.
Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads Effort to Extend USDA Support for School Meal Programs as Schools Transition Back to Normal Operations

Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads Effort to Extend USDA Support for School Meal Programs as Schools Transition Back to Normal Operations

Senator Martin Heinrich and 29 Senate colleagues call on Senate leadership to extend USDA waiver authority in upcoming spending package.
UWC Launches #UniteWithUkraine Campaign to Support Ukraine’s Freedom Fighters

UWC Launches #UniteWithUkraine Campaign to Support Ukraine’s Freedom Fighters

The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) calls upon the international community to support the brave women and men on the front lines of Ukraine's fight for freedom.
FFYF Statement on Child Care in State of the Union

FFYF Statement on Child Care in State of the Union

In response to President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address, the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) released a statement.
Donald Trump Violated Multiple Laws in Trying to Overturn the 2020 Election, Capitol Attack Committee Says

Donald Trump Violated Multiple Laws in Trying to Overturn the 2020 Election, Capitol Attack Committee Says

The House select committee investigating the Capitol attack said former President Donald Trump broke multiple laws in his effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Congress to Respond to Will of Puerto Ricans, Pushes Legislation That Outlines Process for Statehood

Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Congress to Respond to Will of Puerto Ricans, Pushes Legislation That Outlines Process for Statehood

Senator Martin Heinrich, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has participated in a full hearing to examine state of U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico.
AAPI Victory Fund Endorses California’s Jay Chen for U.S. Congress

AAPI Victory Fund Endorses California’s Jay Chen for U.S. Congress

AAPI Victory Fund has announced their latest endorsement for the upcoming midterm elections, choosing Lieutenant Commander Jay Chen for U.S. Congress in California's 45th district.
Nancy Pelosi Confirms Running for Reelection, Says 'Democracy Is at Risk' as Democrats Face of Losing Control of Congress in 2022 Midterms

Nancy Pelosi Confirms Running for Reelection, Says 'Democracy Is at Risk' as Democrats Face of Losing Control of Congress in 2022 Midterms

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced that she is running for reelection, putting an end to speculation that she would be retiring.
Martin Heinrich

Heinrich, Murkowski Applaud House Passage Of Bipartisan Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items

U.S. senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) are applauding the House-passage of companion legislation to their bipartisan Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act to prohibit the exporting of sacred Native American items and increase penalties for stealing and illegal trafficking.
Primer on Foreign Policy for Candidates Published

Primer on Foreign Policy for Candidates Published

RootsAction Education Fund has published a primer on Foreign Policy for Congressional Candidates. RootsAction Education Fund has published a primer on Foreign Policy for Congressional Candidates.
Pres. Joe Biden's Impeachment ‘On the Table’ Once Republicans Overtake the House, GOP Lawmaker Says

Pres. Joe Biden's Impeachment ‘On the Table’ Once Republicans Overtake the House, GOP Lawmaker Says

House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik said anything is "on the table" once Republicans overtake the House, including impeaching President Joe Biden.
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