Ben Ray Luján
U.S. Senator · New Mexico · Democrat
Statements and posts
468 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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10 statements, May 5, 2025 – May 11, 2025
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Criticized Trump administration's attempt to end Digital Equity Act program.
“I commit to implementing NTIA’s statutory requirements, including with respect to the Digital Equity Act”
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Led colleagues in urging Trump administration to crack down on illegal firearms trafficking to Latin American drug cartels.
“We hope that you move swiftly and use these new legal authorities to combat southbound arms trafficking. We stand ready to assist in this effort in any way we can, including through legislation that expands your programmatic authorities to address this critical issue”
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Luján Statement on Procedural Vote to Advance the GENIUS Act
Opposed procedural vote to advance stablecoin regulation bill without full review.
“Bipartisan negotiations have made meaningful progress, but work remains. While I remain committed to strengthening the GENIUS Act, I cannot support this bill moving forward without full legislative text and time to fully review it.”
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Opposed Republican resolution to eliminate E-Rate Wi-Fi hotspot program.
“Senate Republicans just passed a partisan resolution that would rob New Mexico students and educators of the very tools they need to succeed. When we should be increasing connectivity, my Republican colleagues are working to limit it.”
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Introduced bipartisan legislation to improve federal AI testing and evaluation systems.
“AI has reached every sector in our country and driven innovation, but we cannot ignore the vulnerabilities and risks that come with it. While these systems have the power to change lives, they can also fall short – providing inaccurate or biased data – and are at risk of malicious attacks or misuse by our adversaries”
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Voted against SSA Commissioner confirmation, criticized Trump administration's targeting of Social Security.
“I have always fought to protect Social Security, which is why I voted against confirming Mr. Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration. I will continue to defend Social Security by holding Mr.”
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Luján Reintroduces Bill to Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Maternity Care
Reintroduced bill to improve access to quality, affordable maternity care through birth center demonstration program.
“In communities with limited access to maternal care, birth centers can provide a strong alternative to hospital deliveries for women with low-risk pregnancies”
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Luján Recognizes National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Recognized National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
“Today and every day, we must continue to shed light on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in New Mexico and across the country.”
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Luján, Murkowski Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to increase midwifery education funding and address maternal mortality.
“For decades, midwives have long been an essential part of New Mexico’s health care system – safely delivering children, caring for families, and improving maternal health outcomes”
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Heinrich, Luján Statement on President Trump’s 2026 Budget Request
Criticized Trump's 2026 budget proposal for cutting Medicaid and social programs for tax cuts.
“Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s budget will further tank the economy and throw working families under the bus. As New Mexico’s senators, we’ll fight back”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.