Political Quotes

Ben Ray Luján: “The wealthiest 400 billionaires... paid 8.2 percent of in effective individual income taxes, which is significantly…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2023
The wealthiest 400 billionaires... paid 8.2 percent of in effective individual income taxes, which is significantly lower than most other Americans pay today.
Said by
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Lujan highlights tax inequality among the wealthiest Americans.

Share

More from Ben Ray Luján

Oct 15, 2026

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.

lujan.senate.gov
Oct 14, 2026

We ask that you voluntarily release all communications with the President, any federal agency, or White House official about the ads to ensure transparency for the American public and clarify which funds you received, from which federal…

lujan.senate.gov
Oct 15, 2026

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

lujan.senate.gov
Oct 13, 2026

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.

lujan.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation