Scorecard

Martin Heinrich's Scorecard

21 out of 55 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 2 • June 5, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 4049 • Mar. 11, 2026

Reclaim Trade Powers Act

This bill repeals the statute that directs the President to take certain actions, such as imposing a tariff of up to 15% for up to 150 days on articles imported into the United States, when necessary to address large and serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficits or certain other situations that present fundamental international payments problems.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 104 • Mar. 4, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3943 • Feb. 26, 2026

Housing Tariff Exclusion Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 98 • Jan. 14, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3322 • Jan. 7, 2026

Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3229 • Nov. 20, 2025

No Tariffs on Groceries Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 2965 • Oct. 1, 2025

No Argentina Bailout Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2846 • Sept. 17, 2025

HIV Medication Access Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2350 • July 17, 2025

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2212 • July 8, 2025

VISIBLE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1801 • June 18, 2025

International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2106 • June 18, 2025

SECURE Act

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation (certain countries in which nationals experience conflict or other unsafe conditions) to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1297 • Apr. 3, 2025

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025

This bill provides legal protections for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings. The Department of Justice (DOJ), or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a case involving an unaccompanied child, may appoint or provide counsel at the government's expense to non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 703 • Feb. 25, 2025

CATCH Fentanyl Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 455 • Feb. 6, 2025

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1253 • Dec. 16, 2024

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of CBP officers to specified levels. If CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4301 • May 9, 2024

A bill to grant States and Indian Tribes the authority to waive the 2-year foreign residence requirement for educators in rural and Tribal areas, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 618 • May 7, 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of State to establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation as a tax-exempt organization to promote international conservation efforts, including by providing grants for eligible projects.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1271 • Apr. 9, 2024

FEND Off Fentanyl Act

Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act or the FEND Off Fentanyl Act This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting foreign persons (individuals and entities) engaged in trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3591 • Jan. 16, 2024

Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3207 • Nov. 2, 2023

Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1822 • Oct. 3, 2023

Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase its use of nonintrusive inspection systems to scan passenger and commercial vehicles at land ports of entry.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1974 • June 14, 2023

Protecting Americans' Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2023

This bill establishes certain export controls on personal data of U.S. nationals and individuals living in the United States. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce (in coordination with specified federal agencies) to identify categories of personal data that could be exploited by foreign governments or foreign adversaries and harm U.S.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1600 • May 15, 2023

Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1220 • Apr. 19, 2023

U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act

This bill requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a qualified individual to serve as Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum. (The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional political and economic policy organization with 18 member nations.) The Special Envoy may not concurrently serve as a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1098 • Mar. 30, 2023

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 686 • Mar. 7, 2023

RESTRICT Act

Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act or the RESTRICT Act This bill requires federal actions to identify and mitigate foreign threats to information and communications technology (ICT) products and services (e.g., social media applications).

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5134 • Nov. 29, 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.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4096 • Apr. 27, 2022

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

This bill imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP must conduct an initial health screening of each individual in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate healthcare.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3160 • Nov. 3, 2021

Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act

This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. The bill establishes the independent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3108 • Oct. 28, 2021

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2021

This bill provides legal protections for a noncitizen (i.e., an individual referred to as an alien in federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2950 • Oct. 6, 2021

FOREST Act of 2021

Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade Act of 2021 or the FOREST Act of 2021 This bill restricts certain commodities produced on illegally deforested land from accessing the U.S. market.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2922 • Sept. 30, 2021

Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Afghanistan War Commission. The commission must conduct a study of various matters related to the war in Afghanistan, including (1) U.S. actions immediately prior to the attacks on September 11, 2001; (2) U.S.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 10 • Aug. 4, 2021

A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2570 • July 29, 2021

Border Health Security Act of 2021

This bill modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1061 • June 24, 2021

Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those…

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1514 • Apr. 29, 2021

Border Transportation Efficiency Act

This bill directs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a program to expedite detainee transport to processing facilities. Under the program, CBP shall ensure that at least 300 border patrol agents that have commercial driver's licenses with passenger endorsements are assigned to remote border patrol stations.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1515 • Apr. 29, 2021

REMOTE Act

Remote, Emergency, Medical, Online Training, Telehealth, and EMT Act or the REMOTE Act This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to take actions to improve CBP medical services along the southern border.

AFF

Supported

Martin Heinrich

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 846 • Mar. 18, 2021

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent disclosing information from applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), except to implement the program.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 424 • Feb. 24, 2021

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 142 • Jan. 28, 2021

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided.

AFF

Opposed

Martin Heinrich

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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