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On the recordJune 5, 2024
If not, Mr. Chairman, we all need to have a serious conversation about what's going to happen at the federal level.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan emphasizes the need for federal action if states fail to regulate effectively.

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