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I have consistently supported efforts to provide local, state, and federal law enforcement with the tools they need to combat crime. To keep our communities safe, we must not only be tough on crime, but also look for ways to address the root causes of illegal behavior. I have led efforts to provide additional resources for youth drop-out prevention programs, drug courts, and rehabilitation and treatment services. I have also constantly fought to uphold the rights enshrined in our Constitution and to protect the civil liberties that are the foundation of our democracy.

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News Releases

Sep 27 Bingaman: New Mexico Receives Funds to Assist Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims
Sep 20 Bingaman: Native American Non-Profit in Española Awarded DOJ Grant
Sep 09 Bingaman Marks Tenth Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
Sep 06 Bingaman: New Mexico to Receive $1.2 Million to Support Domestic Violence Victims
Aug 29 Bingaman: New Mexico Communities to Benefit from DOJ Grants
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E-Newsletters

Dec 21 Senator Bingaman's Monthly Update: Accomplishments of the 111th Congress
Apr 01 Securing the Border
Feb 01 U.S. Senate: Taking Action
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Highlights of Legislation

Only a small number of bills are highlighted here. See this listing at the Library of Congress for a full record.


May 19 A bill to provide for additional Federal district judgeships.
Mar 09 Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2011
Sep 20 Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2010
Jul 20 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Protection Act of 2010
Jun 04 Border Law Enforcement Anti-Drug Trafficking Act of 2009
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Highlights of Statements and Speeches

Only a small number of statements are highlighted here. See this listing at the Library of Congress for a full record.


Jun 30 Combating Weapons Trafficking
Apr 20 A New Border Security Framework
Mar 11 Deaths of Women in Guatemala
Sep 19 U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman Statement on Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Highlights of Floor Votes

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Sep 29 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
Aug 05 Confirmation of Justice Elena Kagan
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