National Advocacy
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Current Nonprofit Related Issues
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Natural Disaster Tax Relief:
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Congress usually enacts natural disaster tax relief after devastating storms or other calamities. Ninety-six natural disaster declarations have been announced since December 31, 2021. Nonprofits need the additional tax relief to provide resources for relief and recovery. The Urgent Need for Natural Disaster Tax Relief, National Council of Nonprofits
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New Mexico Thrives communicates with our Representatives and Senators to provide information about the needs and concerns of New Mexico's nonprofits. New Mexico Thrives also partners with the National Council of Nonprofits on national advocacy initiatives.
2021
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COVID relief for nonprofits and communities
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New Mexico Thrives sent letters to our Senators:
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American Rescue Plan, February 26, 2021
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Infrastructure bills and the WORK NOW Act, May 21, 2021
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2020
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COVID relief for nonprofits
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New Mexico Thrives shared the COVID-19 Nonprofit Impact report and summary
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New Mexico Thrives sent letters to our Representatives and Senators:
- New Mexico Nonprofit Needs, a letter signed by many nonprofits, April 16, 2020
- Heroes 2 Bill, September 29, 2020
- Need for Additional Relief, December 8, 2020
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2019
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New Mexico Thrives met with Congressional delegates and their staff to discuss the needs of nonprofits, particularly above-the-line charitable deductions and protecting the Johnson Amendment.
New Mexico's Federal Delegation
Contact your congressional delegates to let them know about the work of your organization and the needs of your community. Find out which staff member has nonprofits in their portfolio. They will be the most direct point of contact with your elected official.
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, Congressional District 1
Committees:
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House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
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House Committee on Natural Resources
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Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee
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Contact information:
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Twitter: @Rep_Stansbury
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DC Phone: 202-225-6316
Congresswoman Yvette Herrell, Congressional District 2
Committees:
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Oversight and Reform
- Environment Subcommittee
- Government Operations Subcommittee
Contact information:
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Twitter: @RepHerrell
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DC Phone: 202-225-2365
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez, Congressional District 3
Committees:
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House Committee on Administration
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House Committee on Education and Labor
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House Committee on Natural Resources
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Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee
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Natural Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee
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Contact information:
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Twitter: @RepTeresaLF
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DC Phone: 202-225-6190
Senator Martin Heinrich
Committees:
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Joint Economic - Chair
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Appropriations
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Energy & Natural Resources
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Intelligence
Contact information:
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Twitter: @MartinHeinrich
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DC Phone: 202-224-5521
Senator Ben Ray Lujan
Committees:
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Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
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Budget
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Commerce, Science & Transportation
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Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
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Indian Affairs
Contact information:
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Twitter: @SenatorLujan
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DC Phone: 202-224-6621
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