Ben Ray Luján

I agree with our Chair, with Chair Stabenow, about the importance of the investment that came in mental and behavioral health, about $387 million which would help train about 18,000 behavioral health providers.

What I've heard from providers across New Mexico and in different parts of America is the concern of a reality, where we're losing a lot of folks, and that tells me that we could be doing more for retention.

What I've heard from providers across New Mexico and in different parts of America is the concern of a reality, where we're losing a lot of folks, and that tells me that we could be doing more for retention.

I think we all agree that kids that are going to school with something in their belly is a good thing.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and to our Ranking Member for this important hearing, and to Director Young, thank you for the work that you and your team put in day after day.

I appreciate that again in a bipartisan way, you'll see action by the Senate and by the legislative branch of government to work together for the good of the country.

I think it's important for all of us to bring more attention to this particular program, which was supported broadly, Democrats and Republicans.

I agree with our Chair, with Chair Stabenow, about the importance of the investment that came in mental and behavioral health.

These towns that Commissioner Serna and I are talking about deserve the same microphone and platform for addressing their issues as our nation's largest cities and biggest towns.

Our commitment to tribal sovereignty must be unwavering.

I have been working on for 13 years. We can visit later. It is a piece of legislation that encourages harmony and bringing people together.

Another one of my priorities is ensuring that every tribe, especially those without broadband, can access funding Congress provides.

She said my people are not going to eat cold meals.

We need to regulate employer use of surveillance technologies and ensure workers have knowledge of and access to whatever information is being collected.

Thank you Mr. Chairman. I appreciate that. The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire has upended life for communities in northern New Mexico.

I appreciate that, Madam Vice Chair. That is incredible. I am hoping everyone watching can fix what needs to be fixed.

Neighbors helping neighbors, she was amazing. She's been our hero.

Our commitment to tribal sovereignty must be unwavering.

She said my people are not going to eat cold meals.

I appreciate that Commissioner, and to illustrate Mr. Chairman, one aspect that you've raised as well in that the impact--the terrible impact from these fires...

I am hopeful we can find a path forward to get this done.

I am hopeful we can find a path forward to get this done.

Neighbors helping neighbors, she was amazing. She's been our hero.

Another one of my priorities is ensuring that every tribe, especially those without broadband, can access funding Congress provides.

Congress must change the law to include penalties so that corporations think twice before violating workers' rights.