Martin Heinrich represents New Mexico in the U.S. Senate, having been elected in 2012. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013, representing New Mexico's 1st congressional district. In the Senate, he serves on several committees including Appropriations, Energy and Natural Resources, Intelligence (Select), and the Joint Economic Committee. His committee assignments reflect focus areas including energy policy, natural resources management, national security, and appropriations for various federal agencies.

Name

Martin Heinrich

Party

Democratic

State

New Mexico

Committees

Water and Power Subcommittee, Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Appropriations Committee

Key Fact 1

Martin Heinrich was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012 and was re-elected in 2018 and 2024.

Key Fact 2

He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013 before his Senate tenure.

Key Fact 3

He serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee with assignments to multiple subcommittees including Energy and Water Development, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.

Key Fact 4

He is a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, which oversees the U.S. intelligence community.

Key Fact 5

He serves on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and several of its subcommittees including Energy, Public Lands, Forests, and Mining, and Water and Power.

Key Fact 6

His committee work includes membership on the Joint Economic Committee, which examines economic conditions and recommends policy improvements.

Key Fact 7

Prior to his congressional service, he served on the Albuquerque City Council from 2004 to 2008.

Key Fact 8

He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri.

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