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U.S. Senator from New Mexico
Born
June 7, 1972
Age 53
Phone
(202) 224-6621
Office
498 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|New Mexico

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
U.S. SenatorDemocratNew Mexico
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20 recent posts · 63 sponsored · 265 cosponsored
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I’m proud to introduce bipartisan legislation today to make pecans, pistachios, and other tree nuts eligible for USDA’s Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. This will expand access to nutritious foods and support local farmers.
Mr. Bisignano doesn't know New Mexico and he doesn't understand the lengths some New Mexicans have to travel for help with Social Security. He wouldn't commit to not closing the few rural Social Security field offices we do have. Unacceptable.
White women earn 73¢ for every $1 paid to men. Black women: 64¢ Latina women: 51¢ Indigenous women: 52¢ Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander women: as little as 48¢ It’s 2025. This is unacceptable. #EqualPayNow
It doesn't matter what your position is; anyone who mishandles or discloses classified information should face a criminal investigation - full stop. As Hegseth once said: “If at the very top there's no accountability," then we have "two tiers of justice."
Yesterday, we celebrated the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and the millions of lives it has saved. One of the proudest moments in my career was voting to enact the ACA. Republicans trying to rip health coverage away from 45 million people is shameful and must be stopped.
A non-partisan organization found that a new round of the Trump Tax Scam for the wealthy will increase the primary deficit by $4 trillion. Billionaires love to see it. Hardworking, blue-collar families can’t afford it.
The Secretary of Defense and some of the Trump administration's highest-ranking officials recklessly shared highly sensitive military plans in a Signal group chat. The Trump administration must provide the American people with clear answers regarding how this security breach occurred.
After 2 years of fighting for the Chimayó Post Office to be rebuilt following the fire, a new location has finally been announced. The post office is a vital part of the community, and its absence has been deeply felt. I will continue pushing for the post office to be rebuilt as quickly as possible.
Today, thousands of military personnel, veterans and civilians gather at White Sands for the Bataan Memorial Death March to honor the brave soldiers who endured unimaginable hardship. This annual trek is a powerful tribute to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.
My prayers are with the Las Cruces community in the aftermath of last night’s shooting. I’m thankful for the law enforcement and first responders for their swift action. My office will be following this investigation closely.
This is illegal.   President Trump is making it easier for Elon Musk and his billionaire friends to exploit consumers and small businesses by firing those who protect Americans from unfair and deceptive practices.   He is willing to break the law to get rid of anyone who stands in his way.
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