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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.govFeb 25(source)

🚨 DELETED FROM WH.GOV The administration just deleted information & resources from its website on the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women & violence against Indigenous women. To the families of missing or murdered women: you will never be erased. Linking resources below, please share:

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) - Native Hope

We’re facing a crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) in the United States. Here's what you need to know about it.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 25(source)

You make an excellent point.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 25(source)

President Trump’s attacks against public media and freedom of the press threaten New Mexicans’ access to local news, television, and radio. I wrote a letter to the FCC urging the Trump administration to immediately cease these attacks and respect the First Amendment.

New Mexico Senator raises concerns about FCC as Trump asserts control over agencies

Senator Ben Ray Luján criticized the "weaponization" of the agency

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 25(source)

Our scientists and researchers are many things: brilliant, intuitive, strong. They’re also brave. They’re standing up to Trump-Musk attacks and doing their jobs to protect critical research.

UNM to continue research amid lawsuits against NIH cuts

The University of New Mexico said Tuesday it is not stopping its research after a federal judge’s ruling on Monday to halt the Trump administration’s plan to limit funding for

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 24(source)

Musk’s slashing of the federal workforce is hurting New Mexicans and putting everyone's safety at risk.

Federal layoffs affect national park, tribal university and more in New Mexico

Guided tours at Carlsbad Caverns National Park have been suspended, an Albuquerque-based tribal college has no tutors left and veterans could face paperwork delays after President Donald Trump dramati...

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 24(source)

Measles was eliminated decades ago thanks to safe and effective vaccinations. Sadly, it's making a comeback in our state and putting our children and communities at risk because of lower vaccination rates. Vaccines work despite what the Trump administration is pushing.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 24(source)

It’s been three years since Russia brutally and illegally invaded Ukraine. President Trump is attacking President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine while embracing Vladimir Putin. It's completely un-American. I stand with the people of Ukraine.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 24(source)

My Senate colleague and Army veteran, @reed.senate.gov, is correct — these firings are poised to throw our military into chaos.

Opinion | Firing military officers for perceived disloyalty endangers the nation

Trump’s removal of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, others might only be the beginning.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 24(source)

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Fired Chief of Naval Operations: Fired Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force: Fired Judge Advocates General for the Army, Navy, and Air Force: Fired.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 21(source)

When members of the Armed Forces answer the call to serve, their families — spouses, children, and loved ones — more than deserve our support. Instead, to be fired from their jobs, is shameful.

Military families rocked by Trump’s federal government cuts | CNN Politics

The Trump administration’s swift, sweeping cuts to the federal workforce is set to derail the livelihoods of potentially thousands of military families.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 20(source)

The GOP budget rips funding away from programs that feed seniors, veterans, and children, programs that provide babies and families with health care, and programs that keep folks warm in the winter. Why? To give tax breaks to his rich friends and donors in the Trump Tax Scam 2.0.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 20(source)

Kash Patel was just confirmed by Senate Republicans to follow through with President Trump’s agenda of revenge and retribution against his "enemies list." He has no business leading the very agency that he’s called to dismantle. I voted NO.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 19(source)

Egg prices are up. The bird flu outbreak is spreading. Musk and Trump fired the workers responsible for combating the outbreak.

Trump Administration Reverses Layoffs At These Federal Agencies—After Accidentally Cutting Bird Flu, Nuclear Staff

Some employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees the U.S.’ nuclear weapons, were reportedly summoned back to work after being laid off last week.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 19(source)

Once again, President Trump is abandoning our allies and embracing our adversaries. His devotion to Putin and the dangerous rhetoric toward Ukraine only makes America less safe.

Trump calls Zelenskyy a "dictator" after blaming Ukraine for Russia's invasion

"A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left," President Trump wrote.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 18(source)

Elon Musk, keep your hands off Americans' Social Security.

Top Social Security official exits after clash with Musk’s DOGE over data

Yet another top career staffer is leaving the administration amid a disagreement over a request by Elon Musk’s team for sensitive government information.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 17(source)

An honor to be back at the New Mexico Legislature this afternoon. As New Mexicans, we stand together during challenging times to do what’s right by our people. I’ll always be a strong voice for our state, and I’m grateful for the partnership of our Legislature.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 15(source)

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‘Life or Death Consequences’: Layoffs throw Indian Country into turmoil

Thousands of workers are losing their jobs in health, education and other key tribal programs and agencies

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 15(source)

JUST NOW: I led a group of Senators raising alarm over reports of President Trump’s expected firing of hundreds of Indian Health Service employees. These actions will be detrimental to public health and increase costs and hardships. This must be reversed.

Senator Ben Ray Luján@lujan.senate.govFeb 14(source)

Today I am thinking about the 17 students, their families, and the entire Parkland community that was shaken to its core seven years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. I am praying for them and remain committed to working to end gun violence in this country once and for all.

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