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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.

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Jun 21, 2021

There cannot be data caps on these families. It is a thing of the past.

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Jun 21, 2021

Thank you so much for being with us today.

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Jun 21, 2021

We believe that wireless towers should be equipped with backup power.

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Jun 21, 2021

I am grateful to Senator Thune and his work on this hearing.

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Jun 21, 2021

New Mexicans and all Americans deserve better than this.

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Jun 21, 2021

In the fallout from Hurricane Maria, millions of Americans in Puerto Rico experienced telecommunication outages that lasted for months.

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Jun 21, 2021

When disaster strikes, these services connect us to someone who can help--firefighters, police officers, EMTs.

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Jun 21, 2021

So, would you support eliminating data caps from wireless companies?

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Jun 21, 2021

What I am looking at is, what is it going to take for us to live up to the commitment, to make sure that we have equitable speeds in rural, as well as urban?

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Jun 21, 2021

So, would you say that is a yes or no to supporting the FCC regulation that requires a certain level of resiliency and communication infrastructure and mandates the restoration of services in a timely fashion?

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Jun 21, 2021

Thank you, Senator Young. Chief Johnson, the threat of wildfires has become a constant factor in states like New Mexico.

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Jun 21, 2021

I do not think that was the intent. And it is why we all should be looking at this.

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