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U.S. Senator from New Mexico
Born
June 7, 1972
Age 54
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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Today, @democrats.senate.gov forced a vote and approved the House-passed Iran War Powers Resolution. While Trump continues to lie about his costly war’s timeline and end, it was past time for Republicans to stop enabling his chaos.
Big News: The Senate passed landmark housing legislation to lower costs, expand the housing supply, and stop private equity firms from buying up single-family homes. @SenateDems are delivering on our promise to tackle costs and address Donald Trump’s affordability crisis.
Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a historic day when the last enslaved Americans were finally informed of their emancipation. Let’s honor this day by carrying forward the work of abolitionists, Civil Rights leaders, and those who continue to fight for equality and opportunity for every American.
Republicans jammed a repeal of the Roadless Rule into a bipartisan wildfire bill, putting millions of acres of public lands at risk without public input. I'm joining @heinrich.senate.gov in fighting back. We won't let Republicans sneak this through without a fight. Make your voice heard.
Senate Republicans created a Trojan Horse to repeal the Roadless Rule. We need to raise our voices to push back!
The Monumental Loop in southern NM was just named a top candidate for federal recognition under the BOLT Act, the legislation I championed to strengthen outdoor recreation.This route showcases our state's stunning landscapes, and recognition would bring the resources to help more people enjoy it.
When asked about negotiations with Iran, Donald Trump said he “couldn’t care less” and called them “very boring.” Our men and women in uniform deserve a Commander in Chief who understands the consequences of war and takes them seriously. Shame on you.
After decades of fighting for the victims of the Trinity Test and uranium workers, Congress passed my legislation to extend and expand RECA. For too long, these communities were denied the recognition and compensation they deserved.
I’ve led the fight to protect Chaco Canyon from Donald Trump and his administration’s attacks on one of the world's most sacred landscapes. Together, we’ve built a coalition of thousands of New Mexicans and Americans who are standing up and fighting back.
Meanwhile, hardworking Americans are struggling to afford fuel, groceries, housing, and health care. Republicans have made their priorities clear, and working families are not one of them.
Donald Trump’s rogue ICE and CBP are already sitting on an unused $100 billion that Republicans handed them in their Betrayal Bill last year. Now, Republicans want to give them another $70 billion blank check.
Donald Trump is STILL conniving his way into setting up a private slush fund of $1,800,000,000 tax dollars to pay criminals who tried to overthrow our democracy. Absolutely despicable.
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