With Americans facing record gas prices, the House of Representatives this week is scheduled to vote on another common-sense initiative aimed at addressing this growing problem.  The Jobs and Energy Permitting Act will not only create an estimated 54,000 jobs, but will also ensure that the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System remains operable, protecting energy supplies for millions of American families and small businesses struggling with high gas prices.

Unfortunately, this year alone, Martin Heinrich has already voted three times against pro-domestic energy and pro-jobs legislation.  The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) asked today whether Heinrich intends to continue his “do-nothing” energy platform and when Hector Balderas will finally step forward to tell New Mexicans where he stands on America’s energy crisis.

“When it comes to addressing high gas prices, Martin Heinrich has consistently stood in the way of common-sense initiatives, while his opponent Hector Balderas has decided to stonewall New Mexicans by refusing to reveal his position on new domestic energy production,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox.  “If either Heinrich or Balderas wants to represent the state of New Mexico in the US Senate then they can begin by supporting this bill that will create jobs and help lower the price of gasoline for New Mexico and our country.”