I want to thank Ranking Member Thune for working with me on scheduling, on putting this together, as well.
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.
Telehealth is literally a lifeline to allowing those folks to stay in their communities and even without a pandemic, we need to recognize that telehealth is a great way for people to ensure that they get the health care that they need.
We made it abundantly clear that every household, every health care center, every school, every community institution, and every business in the country should have access to high-quality affordable broadband service.
We made it abundantly clear that every household, every health care center, every school, every community institution, and every business in the country should have access to high-quality affordable broadband service.
You've shared how crucial E-Rate funding is and what a difference it made and how innovative you're able to be around the school district.
Telehealth is literally a lifeline to allowing those folks to stay in their communities and even without a pandemic, we need to recognize that telehealth is a great way for people to ensure that they get the health care that they need.
Through these programs, none of our schools or hospitals, including those in the most rural communities across the country, should be left behind.
I very much appreciate that. I think that's significant evidence to the importance of these programs and especially in a rural school district, not just in New Mexico but throughout America.





