Ben Ray Luján

the PACT Act would explore the viability of a Federal program for Big Tech employees to blow the whistle on wrong-doing

I appreciate that. It's my understanding that there's a gentleman by the name of Roy Austin who is the Vice President of Civil Rights who's described himself as an inspector general, but he does not have the authority to make these…

The only way that we will solve these problems is by solving them together and we will have much better, more democratic solutions if we do it collaboratively than in isolation.

I would--my personal view, and I think many of us believe the FDA is very well justified and has the authority, saying they are not tobacco products--they claim they are not tobacco products. Fine, you are a drug. You are not approved, go…

Consumers need a broad solution that prevents companies from finding exceptions to requirements that are passed by Congress or Federal agencies.

the fact that flavored e-cigarettes remain widely available is also extremely concerning.

I am concerned by the role social media and online advertising played in the rise of vaping among teens aged 15 to 17.

Why does the United States still not have a consistent set of rules across all nicotine products?

I enthusiastically support her nomination for Under Secretary for Rural Development and I hope all members of this Committee will join me in supporting this highly qualified nominee.

We need to make sure that these are prioritized and they are moving. We are in a drought, people need help.

if you want to grow opportunity, you have got to support innovation already happening on the ground.

During your time in the House you committed a big part of your time in this particular area.

New Mexico, like many Western States, are facing extreme drought conditions that are having detrimental effects on our State's farmers and ranchers.

These families need help.

Yesterday at the United Nations, President Biden pledged a new era of relentless American diplomacy.

This ambassadorship matters. New Zealand and Samoa are leading on many important issues and are important partners in the fight against the climate crisis.

My family raised me to understand that our communities are stronger when workers are protected and empowered.

I appreciate the work being done to improve health services for our tribes.

$3 billion would go a long way in providing all the funding necessary to complete all those projects.

Thank you, Senator Smith.

Viruses don't respect international borders, and for interconnected border states like New Mexico, our physical and economic health depends on international cooperation.

I certainly hope that we can stop the spread of misinformation, that we can listen to the experts, and save more people across America.

If we don't have enough folks come into the country, GDP doesn't grow.

We have got to fix this broken immigration system that we have in the United States.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, broadband kept students in school and learning.