Ben Ray Luján: “I'm very honored and grateful to have the opportunity to introduce my good friend, and fellow New Mexican, Commissioner…”

Children have their whole futures ahead of them, and our country must do more to protect those working in the agriculture industry.

New Mexico businesses and families should not have to bear the cost of Trump’s policies that make it more expensive to keep the doors open and buy everyday goods.

That’s why I’m reintroducing the CARE Act to raise the standard and bring our agricultural labor laws in line with other industries to better protect children and improve their working conditions.

I’ve long fought for Indigenous Peoples’ Day to be recognized as a federal holiday and will continue pushing to honor the Native people who have played a vital role in our communities and in shaping our nation’s history.