Luján, Barrasso 988 Bill Advances in Senate 988 Bill Advances in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee for recently passing their bipartisan legislation to increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline through assessing challenges to transmitting geolocation information. “The 988 hotline is a vital resource for New Mexicans facing mental […]
Heinrich, Luján Demand Further Investigation into Trump Administration’s Unlawful Dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate potential violations committed during the U.S. Department of Commerce’s illegal dismantling of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), the only federal agency tasked with promoting the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses. As […]
This Week in Las Cruces, Luján Meets With Local Officials, Highlights Federal Funding Secured for Local Communities, and Holds RECA Outreach Event
Las Cruces, N.M. – This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) held a series of events where he met with local leaders, engaged with local community members, and highlighted federal funding he secured to support health care, strengthen broadband access, and bolster infrastructure in the Las Cruces region. Senator Luján also led a public […]
In Las Cruces, Luján Holds Outreach Event to Raise Awareness About Expanded Compensation Available Through RECA
Las Cruces, N.M. – This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) held a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). During the forum, Senator Luján facilitated multiple presentations by experts and advocates on how to apply for compensation through the Department of Justice (DOJ) […]
At Senate Commerce Hearing, Luján Underscores Need for Transparency and Communication Following Airspace Closures in Texas and New Mexico
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, underscored the need for clear communication and answers following recent airspace closures in Texas and New Mexico during a Senate Commerce hearing. Senator Luján specifically highlighted the lack of communication between the Federal Aviation Administration […]
Luján, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Stop Grocery Price Gouging and Lower Costs for Americans
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026, legislation that bans corporations from leveraging new technologies to increase grocery prices for Americans. Specifically, the legislation prohibits […]
