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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2 statements, Sep 17, 2026
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200 Days Into Trump’s $38 Billion War With Iran, New Mexicans Are Paying the Price
Criticized Trump's 200-day war with Iran for raising energy costs in New Mexico.
“New Mexicans are still paying the price for Donald Trump’s 200-day war in Iran, with no end in sight. This war has cost taxpayers nearly $40 billion, driven up prices for families, depleted critical resources, and put our service members in harm’s way”
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Led bipartisan effort urging HHS to swiftly release $4 billion in LIHEAP funding.
“As you know, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (P.L. 119-103) requires the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute no less than 90 percent of its total LIHEAP allotment by November 1, 2026.”
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