WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:

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Heinrich Introduces Legislation and Grid Initiative Aimed at Delivering Cheap, Reliable Power to Working Families and Businesses

The Grid Connection and Congestion Management Act aims to offer a fast-track solution for electricity generators to connect to the grid