Ben Ray Luján: “I certainly agree with that. But I want to bring attention to the challenge that you identified, and I appreciate you…”

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.

New Mexico small businesses, like New Mexico Piñon Coffee, are the backbone of our communities and help drive our local economies.

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

Let this day serve as a celebration of Tribal Nations and a reminder of the work ahead to fulfill the federal government’s responsibilities to Tribes and Pueblos across the United States.