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U.S. Senator from New Mexico

Born

June 7, 1972

Age 53

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(202) 224-6621

Office

498 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515

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Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján is an American politician who has served as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since 2021. He served as the U.S. representative for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district from 2009 to 2021 and as assistant speaker from 2019 to 2021. He served as a member of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission from 2005 to 2008, where he also served as chairman. He and Senator Martin Heinrich are the co-deans of New Mexico's congressional delegation. Luján is a self-described progressive Democrat.

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Ben Ray Luján

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Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 12(source)

Americans are paying the price for President Trump’s reckless trade war.

Trump Walks Back Latest Tariff Threat, Plays Down Recession Talk

President Donald Trump dialed back his latest trade-war threat against Canada hours after making it, while downplaying the risk of a tariff-led recession that’s sent US markets into a nosedive.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 12(source)

Translation: Elon Musk is taking away business from local farmers AND making it harder to feed our students and the most vulnerable.

USDA cancels $1B in local food purchasing for schools, food banks

States have been notified that they will not receive 2025 funding for schools to buy food from nearby farms.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 11(source)

There is an increased risk of wildfire across most of New Mexico – and as a result of Trump/Musk cuts, a third of the state could be left without dispatchers to monitor for blazes and fewer firefighters to stop them. This is negligence, plain and simple.

‘It’s bad’: How drought, lack of snowpack and federal cuts could spell wildfire disaster in NM • Source New Mexico

State officials say NM on track with firefighting training goals

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 11(source)

I'm proud to reintroduce the bipartisan HOLD Act to remove these obstacles, increase donors, and save lives.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 11(source)

Every day, families lose loved ones waiting for an organ transplant while financial barriers prevent generous living donors from stepping forward. Folks should not have to choose between their livelihood and the opportunity to save a life.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 11(source)

I led my Democratic colleagues in demanding that Secretary Kennedy take immediate action to stop the spread of measles. His lack of response to our previous calls shows a complete disregard for public health and the lives of Americans.

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists@thebulletin.orgMar 11(source)

What's next for efforts to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act? John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social interviewed New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov about RECA, which aims to support those impacted by US nuclear weapons tests, uranium mining, and nuclear waste leaks.

The 15-minute interview: Sen. Ben Ray Luján on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act

An interview with New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Lujan about prospects for a RECA reauthorization bill in the context of the Trump administration’s efficiency efforts and internal Republican disagreement ove...

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 11(source)

Seniors depend on Social Security to survive and make ends meet. Make no mistake, Elon Musk and President Trump are coming after Social Security benefits.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 10(source)

The president is using debunked numbers and lying to the American people about Social Security. There’s no doubt about it.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 8(source)

Talking to folks at the grocery stores in New Mexico who are very disappointed by President Trump not working to lower prices. ⬇️

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 6(source)

Take a few moments to watch this veteran share the truth about Elon Musk's mass firings at the VA.

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ACLU@aclu.orgMar 6(source)

The First Amendment prohibits the government, including the FCC, from dictating what content the media covers and how they cover it. The Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act will help protect freedom of the press.

Democrats introduce bill to defang Carr’s aggressive FCC

The commission has revived several regulatory actions against broadcasters that President Donald Trump doesn’t like.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 6(source)

After Elon Musk illegally fired thousands of Department of Agriculture employees during a bird flu crisis – driving up egg prices and hurting farmers – they were ordered to be rehired temporarily. This should have never happened. This chaos hurts Americans at the grocery store.

Trump Administration Told to Reinstate Nearly 6,000 USDA Workers

The fired employees were on probationary status, swept up in the administration’s push to rapidly reduce the size of the federal work force in part by targeting those types of workers.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 6(source)

President Trump’s tariff threats are hurting New Mexicans. Period.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 6(source)

Unelected billionaire Elon Musk doesn't need Social Security, so he wants to gut it. He doesn’t understand why millions of Americans need and have earned it. There is no room for Elon Musk’s DOGE to make mistakes with Americans' hard-earned retirement.

DOGE is driving Social Security cuts and will make mistakes, acting head says privately

The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner said members of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team are outsiders who are unfamiliar with the nuances of the agency’s programs.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 6(source)

Last night, President Trump called for an end to the CHIPS Act, which is helping the U.S. invest in manufacturing, technology, & good-paying jobs. This would be detrimental to our National Labs and bipartisan efforts to boost national security & innovation. I will fight to protect this legislation.

Trump tells Congress to end CHIPS Act

President Donald Trump told Speaker Mike Johnson in his joint address to Congress Tuesday “you should get rid of the CHIP[S] Act and whatever's left over Mr. Speaker, you should use it to reduce debt ...

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 5(source)

I strongly oppose the Trump administration plan to fire 80,000 employees – many of whom are veterans – from the VA. These employees worked tirelessly to adjudicate millions of PACT claims for veterans impacted by toxic chemicals. This blatant disrespect of our veterans is shameful.

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 5(source)

Don’t go by what they’re saying, go by what they’re doing. And what they’re doing is preparing to gut Social Security. Democrats in Congress are fighting back to save your hard-earned retirement benefits.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 5(source)

President Trump and Elon Musk are gutting federal programs, indiscriminately firing hardworking federal workers, and weakening our country. Next, President Trump and Elon Musk are preparing to pay for the Republican Tax Scam 2.0 by gutting Medicaid and other essential programs.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govMar 5(source)

President Trump’s address tonight was more of the same: chaos, corruption, and increased costs. The President doubled down on increasing costs for American families while promoting Elon Musk’s efforts to take a wrecking ball to the federal government that serves New Mexicans and the American people.

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