New Mexico senators reintroduce a bill to extend compensation for uranium miners and downwind residents affected by radiation exposure.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Luján and Heinrich push for RECA renewal: New Mexico Senators Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich have reintroduced the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to compensate uranium miners and those affected by nuclear testing. This comes after the program expired last summer, and aims to expand compensation for individuals exposed to radiation in various states.
Legislative details and support: The bill has bipartisan support, including co-sponsors from both major parties. Luján expressed that it’s unjust many affected individuals have not received compensation. The proposal seeks to extend the program for six more years, including more individuals impacted by nuclear activities.
Historical context and future prospects: The original compensation program began in 1990, aimed at those ill from radiation exposure. Supporters are hopeful for the bill's passage, emphasizing the importance of justice for those impacted by atomic testing and mining, as reiterated by community advocates.
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Martin Heinrich Fundraising
Martin Heinrich recently disclosed $85 of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 1808th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 100.0% came from individual donors.
Heinrich disclosed $1.3K of spending. This was the 1876th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Heinrich disclosed $4.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1845th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Martin Heinrich Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Martin Heinrich is worth $613.0K, as of February 3rd, 2026. This is the 377th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Martin Heinrich Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Martin Heinrich:
- S.3503: Wildlife Road Crossing Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
- S.3478: Indian Buffalo Management Act
- S.3358: Native American Seeds Act of 2025
- S.3219: Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025
- S.3195: Anti-Cash Grab Act
- S.2598: Forest Bioeconomy Act
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2030 New Mexico US Senate Election
There has been approximately $24,433,190 of spending in New Mexico US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $4,658,187 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- CFFE PAC ($2,551,572)
- JEFFERSON RISING ($1,064,800)
- SOMOS PAC ($600,000)
- AMERICAN FREEDOM PAC (AFPAC) ($163,534)
- SAFER NM COMMUNITIES ($122,140)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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