Senate Democrats are investigating the DOE's use of carbon capture funds for coal projects, alleging legal violations.
Quiver AI Summary
Senate Democrats investigate energy funding: Senate Democrats, including Patty Murray and Martin Heinrich, are probing the Department of Energy's (DOE) decision to redirect funds from carbon capture initiatives to support aging coal plants. They argue this action contradicts the original intent of the 2021 infrastructure law aimed at environmental protection.
Concerns over legality raised: The senators expressed their concerns in a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, emphasizing that the use of these funds undermines congressional intent and could violate federal law. They demand clarification on the DOE's justifications for these funding allocations.
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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 1864th 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 1927th 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 1887th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Martin Heinrich's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Martin Heinrich Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Martin Heinrich is worth $613.0K, as of February 12th, 2026. This is the 377th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Heinrich has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Martin Heinrich's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Heinrich.
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
You can track bills proposed by Martin Heinrich on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Heinrich.
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".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2030 New Mexico US Senate election.
