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in committee · New Mexico · Senate Nov 29, 2022

S 5137: Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2022

Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2022 This bill merges the pilot ReConnect Loan and Grant Program with existing loans and grants provided by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to facilitate broadband access to rural areas that lack sufficient access to broadband. Unobligated amounts available for the pilot program must be transferred and made available, without further appropriations, to this merged program. The bill specifies eligibility criteria and other requirements that apply to the merged program. For example, the bill limits funds from the merged program to projects in areas where at least 90% of the households lack sufficient access to broadband services, which is currently required under the pilot program. Other changes in the bill address procedures for contesting the accuracy of broadband maps that are used to identify eligible areas. It also requires efforts to increase coordination concerning broadband initiatives between USDA, the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Telecommunications Information Administration.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMerges USDA broadband programs to expand rural internet access, directly advancing technology infrastructure for underserved areas.95% confidence
John Thune (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Nov 29, 2022

S 5140: A bill to provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans, and for other purposes.

This bill provides statutory authority for the Tribal HUD-VASH program, which provides rental assistance and supportive services to Indian veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and living in or near an area where a tribe or tribally designated housing entity provides assistance for affordable housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must use at least 5% of rental assistance amounts under the HUD-VASH program, which provides housing assistance to homeless veterans, for the Tribal HUD-VASH program. The Tribal HUD-VASH program must be carried out by HUD in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the program, grants must be made to entities eligible for housing assistance block grants. HUD may make renewal grants to entities that have received prior program grants.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds rental assistance for homeless Indian veterans via HUD-VASH program, directly advancing affordable housing access for vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides statutory authority for Tribal HUD-VASH program, funding rental assistance and supportive services for homeless Indian veterans, directly advancing housing benefits.95% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Nov 29, 2022

S 5134: United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of State to establish a foundation to provide grants for projects to manage protected and conserved areas in low- and middle-income countries with high levels of biological diversity or species and ecosystems of significant importance. Recipients of grants from this foundation must secure outside funding to match, at minimum, the amount of the grant.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes grants for international conservation of biodiversity hotspots, directly advancing environmental protection through funding and matching requirements for protected areas.95% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Nov 29, 2022

S 5068: Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2022

Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2022 This bill revises the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (a water infrastructure project in New Mexico), including by extending through December 31, 2029, the deadline for constructing project facilities and allowing for additional project service areas.
Ben Ray Luján (D)
passed · New Mexico · Senate Nov 25, 2022

S 1725: A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.

This bill grants a federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated, establishing it as a legally recognized nonprofit organization. It directly affects American Indian veterans by creating a formal entity to unite them, advocate for their needs with government agencies, and support tribal veterans services through outreach and training. Key provisions include requiring the organization to maintain tax-exempt status, prohibiting stock or dividends, mandating annual congressional reports on its activities, and granting exclusive rights to its name and emblems. The charter imposes strict governance rules to ensure the organization remains focused on veteran advocacy without distributing assets to members.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates legal entity for American Indian veterans to advocate for needs and support tribal services, directly strengthening veteran representation and access to resources.95% confidence
Mike Rounds (R) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · House Nov 18, 2022

HR 9343: Tribal Connect Act of 2022

Tribal Connect Act of 2022 This bill expands tribal access to the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program, which provides discounted broadband internet access and telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries. It also establishes a pilot program to provide broadband internet access service to essential community-serving institutions (e.g., community centers) located on tribal land.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands E-rate access for tribal schools/libraries, enhancing broadband infrastructure critical for modern education access and digital learning resources.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands tribal broadband access via E-rate program and pilot for community institutions, advancing digital equity and internet access.95% confidence
Teresa Leger Fernandez (D)
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Nov 17, 2022

SRES 838: A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

SRES 838 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing concern about the increasing number of book bans in schools and libraries across the U.S. It highlights that over 2,500 book restrictions affected more than 4 million students in 32 states during the 2021-2022 school year, including bans on titles addressing LGBTQ+ themes, racial history, and diverse perspectives (such as *The Handmaid’s Tale* and *Maus*). The resolution reaffirms the importance of free expression under the First Amendment and calls on schools and libraries to follow established guidelines when addressing book challenges, rather than removing materials based on political or ideological preferences. It emphasizes protecting students’ access to diverse viewpoints and educators’ ability to teach without censorship.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationOpposes book bans restricting curriculum diversity (LGBTQ+, racial history) and reaffirms First Amendment protections in education, directly advancing educational access and free expression.90% confidence
Brian Schatz (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Nov 17, 2022

S 5132: Pueblo Pintado Protection Act

Pueblo Pintado Protection Act This bill revises the boundary of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. Subject to the consent of the Navajo Nation, land removed from the park must be transferred from the National Park Service (NPS) to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); land added to the park must be transferred from the BIA and the Bureau of Land Management to the NPS.
Martin Heinrich (D)
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Nov 17, 2022

S 5124: Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2022

Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2022 This bill creates a buffer zone around the Chaco Culture National Historic Park in New Mexico by prohibiting certain leases on federal land for the development of mineral resources or geothermal energy within the buffer zone. Nonproducing oil and gas leases in the buffer zone are terminated.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits geothermal energy development in buffer zone, restricting renewable energy infrastructure within Chaco National Park area.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits mineral/geothermal leases in buffer zone to protect Chaco Culture National Historic Park, preventing environmental harm from extraction activities.95% confidence
Ben Ray Luján (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · New Mexico · Senate Nov 17, 2022

S 2130: RISEE Act of 2022

Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act of 2022 or the RISEE Act of 2022 This bill expands the amount of revenue generated from leases for energy development on federal land or submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf that is shared with certain states and coastal communities. For example, the bill dedicates a percentage of the revenue generated from offshore wind leases for coastal states. Currently, this revenue is deposited in the U.S. Treasury. In addition, the bill increases the amount of revenue generated from offshore oil and gas leases that is shared with states under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. States must use the funding from the revenue for specified purposes, such as coastal restoration, conservation, or infrastructure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects offshore energy lease revenue to coastal states for economic/environmental programs, increasing state funding allocations.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDedicates offshore wind lease revenue to coastal states, directly funding renewable energy development and infrastructure as part of its revenue-sharing mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill dedicates offshore wind lease revenue to coastal states for ecosystem protection and shoreline economies, directly promoting clean energy development and environmental conservation per its title and summary.92% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · New Mexico · House Nov 17, 2022

HR 9344: Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2022

Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2022 This bill withdraws certain federal land in New Mexico and authorizes the Department of the Interior to convey the land to, or exchange the land with, an Indian tribe under a resource management plan. Nonproducing oil and gas leases on the withdrawn land are terminated.
Teresa Leger Fernandez (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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