Thank you also again to Senator Lujan and Senator Heinrich for this critical legislation, which will ensure that thousands of Navajo people have a safe, reliable drinking water supply.
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.
Groundwater levels for the City of Gallup have dropped approximately 200 feet over the past 10 years.
I certainly agree with the assessment from Senator Van Hollen that all of us with our observation with the State of Union, that the largest applause line, or one of them came bipartisanly Democrats and Republicans, not just clapping, but…
Social Security Disability and Survivors is one of most impactful anti-poverty programs for children.
Today I am honored to introduce a friend, a great leader, and that is President of the Navajo Nation, Dr. Buu Nygren.
Just to follow up on the Vice Chair's comments, I very much appreciate that line of questioning.
I also was proud to work with colleagues and secure congressionally directed spending in Fiscal Year 2022 for the City of Gallup to drill a new well.
If there is a chance to pursue it, Mr. Chairman, to look into that more, I would very much be interested in that.





