Ben Ray Luján: “I appreciate that, Director. I have other questions I'll submit into the record.”

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and honor the accomplishments, contributions, and strength of Tribal Nations across New Mexico and the country.

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 strongly oppose these efforts to weaken these vital standards and will continue working to protect New Mexicans’ health, our environment, and energy needs.

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