Senate Agriculture Committee Democrats have been clear that a Farm Bill must meet the needs of both farmers and families across America.
Ben Ray Luján
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Ben Ray Luján is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2021. Luján has focused on various issues during his tenure, including economic development, healthcare, and tribal food security, advocating for policies that support New Mexico's diverse communities.
Women deserve the freedom to make their own health care decisions without interference from politicians.
We appreciate that bipartisan provisions have been included in the discussion draft and stand ready to work with Republicans to negotiate a bipartisan Farm Bill that both meets the moment and can be successful on the Senate Floor.
Instead of addressing the affordability crisis, my Republican colleagues are fueling Trump’s chaos and corruption.
Specialty crop growers are critical to New Mexico’s agricultural economy and to feeding communities across the nation," said Senator Luján.
Americans don’t need more funding for Trump’s out-of-control ICE operation – they need lower costs and relief.
While high prices squeeze New Mexican families, my Republican colleagues prioritized handing an extra $70 billion to ICE and CBP with zero reforms, accountability, or oversight.
Families across New Mexico and the country are struggling to afford groceries, fuel, housing, and health care.
This effort is part of the Republican scheme to continue gutting the Affordable Care Act, leaving Americans with no way to afford the health care they rely on.
In a country as abundant as the United States, allowing our neighbors to go hungry is a policy choice, not an inevitability.
I was deeply honored to receive the Impact Award from the James Beard Foundation, and I am grateful for the work they do for our communities.





