Ben Ray Luján: “Mr. Chairman, thank you very much, and thank you for your leadership on this effort...”

I'm proud to see this legislation advance out of the Indian Affairs Committee, a vital step toward getting this bill across the finish line.

Critically, it also prevents Trump from further politicizing and disrupting federal grants that communities across New Mexico rely on.

New Mexicans are facing another devastating fire season, and the Trump administration needs to listen to the communities living with these impacts every day.

The proposed acquisition raises serious questions about necessity, proportionality, medical safety, training, accountability, and constitutional rights.