Thousands of servicemembers, including many New Mexicans, bravely defended the Bataan Peninsula during World War II before enduring the Bataan Death March and imprisonment as prisoners of war," said Luján.
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.
The Supreme Court’s decision in this case is a betrayal of American families.
TPS is a legal immigration status and a lifeline for those fleeing violence and disaster.
Let us be clear: we will not stop fighting for a pathway to citizenship for families across America.
For the Supreme Court to rubberstamp Trump’s mass deportation scheme is cruel and frankly un-American.
Every American deserves the freedom and dignity to live independently and be part of their community.
New Mexico’s forests have become overcrowded with dead trees, brush, and other flammable debris that fuel catastrophic wildfires — and too often, the cost of hauling that material out is what stops the work from getting done.
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.
Today marks four years since the extremist conservative Supreme Court majority overturned Roe v. Wade, undermining 50 years of legal precedent, allowing Republican politicians to interfere in personal health care decisions, and stripping…
This bill does not address the devastating cuts to SNAP or the shift to state taxpayers passed into law as part of HR 1.
Senate Agriculture Committee Democrats have been clear that a Farm Bill must meet the needs of both farmers and families across America.
When disasters, market disruptions, and other challenges threaten their livelihoods, growers deserve a reliable process for getting the emergency assistance they need.
Americans don’t need more funding for Trump’s out-of-control ICE operation – they need lower costs and relief.
Families across New Mexico and the country are struggling to afford groceries, fuel, housing, and health care.
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.
Specialty crop growers are critical to New Mexico’s agricultural economy and to feeding communities across the nation," said Senator Luján.
Instead of addressing the affordability crisis, my Republican colleagues are fueling Trump’s chaos and corruption.
Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and make lasting memories during the summer, regardless of their family’s financial situation or where they live. Summer camps help kids stay engaged, build confidence, and develop important…
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.
This loss in revenue for our parks could have devastating effects on the future viability of these public natural treasures.
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.
I look forward to continuing this fight and working to ensure that no family in America goes hungry.





