Luján: Fighting for New Mexicans in 2025

Luján Saved Over $7.4 Million for New Mexicans, Closed 1,204 Constituent Cases in 2025

VIDEO: A Message From Senator Luján to New Mexicans

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) highlighted legislative victories, constituent services successes, and efforts to push back against extreme policies that hurt New Mexicans in 2025.

"It is an honor and a privilege to represent New Mexico every day in the United States Senate," said Senator Luján. "From securing an extension of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, to delivering more than $200 million for projects across New Mexico, I am proud to have delivered real results for New Mexicans in 2025 - even as the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans have continued to advance policies that harm our state. This year, we have seen this administration hurt New Mexico's farmers, ranchers, small business owners, veterans, and families trying to make ends meet. I will continue fighting to defend New Mexicans from these extreme policies, mass firings, and deep cuts that unravel the fabric of our communities."

"Providing the best constituent services for New Mexicans has always been a top priority for my office, and I am extremely proud of the work that we accomplished for my constituents this year," continued Senator Luján. "As always, I encourage New Mexicans to reach out to my office for assistance whenever they need help."

Hosting Town Halls Across New Mexico

In 2025, Senator Luján held four in-person town halls across New Mexico to hear directly from hundreds of constituents and engage in conversations regarding issues impacting New Mexicans. During the town halls, Senator Luján highlighted his work on behalf of New Mexicans and took questions from community members on their concerns.

Spotlight Forums

Senator Luján led two Senate Spotlight Forums, events where he brought together Senate colleagues and industry experts to bring attention to policies implemented by the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans that are hurting Americans across the country.

To highlight devastating cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Senator Luján convened a Spotlight Forum titled "Hunger by Design: The GOP's Assault on SNAP" to underscore the devastating impact of Congressional Republicans' plan to gut SNAP.

Examining how President Trump's tariff policies raise costs for working families and fuel economic instability, Senator Luján hosted a Spotlight Forum titled "Costs, Chaos, Corruption: The Household Impact of Trump's Tariffs," featuring testimony from policy experts, labor leaders, and small business owners directly impacted by the reckless tariffs.

Fighting for New Mexicans by Holding the Trump Administration Accountable

Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has undermined the rule of law, gutted key federal programs, shutdown our federal government, and created chaos and confusion. New Mexicans deserve a federal government that works for them, not a presidential administration that only looks out for themselves.

In 2025, Senator Luján has fought in Congress to defend New Mexicans from extreme policies, mass firings, and deep cuts to federal programs that New Mexicans rely on.

Learn more about how Senator Luján has held the Trump administration accountable here.

Helping New Mexicans in 2025

In 2025, Senator Luján saved constituents over $7.4 million, helped close 1,204 constituent cases on issues ranging from taking care of our state's veterans to helping our seniors collect their benefits. In 2025, Senator Luján's office received correspondence from more than 256,000 New Mexicans and sent over 530,000 pieces of mail in response.

New Mexicans in need of assistance in navigating federal agencies and issues can contact Senator Luján's office here or by calling 575-252-6188 or 202-224-6621.

Delivering Legislative Victories

This year, Senator Luján introduced 47 bills and 71 amendments and co-sponsored over 350 bills and amendments to boost the quality of life for New Mexicans. Of the legislative work that Senator Luján championed, 6 bills authored by Senator Luján were signed into law.

Significant initiatives Senator Luján championed this year include:

• Senator Luján led the Senate Democratic Caucus in proposing legislative solutions to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that make health care affordable for families in New Mexico and people across the country.

• Senator Luján led the Senate Democratic Caucus in introducing legislation to repeal the devastating Republican cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) made in the Republican Budget Betrayal.

• Based on years of work spearheading legislation to strengthen the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program, Senator Luján helped secure an expansion and extension of RECA to compensate victims of radiation and uranium mine workers. Since being elected to Congress, Senator Luján has played a leading role in advancing legislation to strengthen the RECA program in both the House and Senate, introducing RECA legislation in every Congress and twice passing it through the Senate.

• Four bills led by Senator Luján to combat the fentanyl crisis through addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery were signed into law as a part of the SUPPORT Act - a bipartisan package of fentanyl prevention bills.

• In appropriations bills that were signed into law, Senator Luján successfully secured $202,188,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for 13 critical New Mexico projects.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Since being elected to Congress, Senator Luján has developed extensive relationships with his House and Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance legislation, make life more affordable for Americans, and defend New Mexico values and priorities. 

In 2026, Senator Luján will continue delivering results for New Mexicans. He will stand up to protect New Mexicans from attacks from the Trump administration, defend health care and Social Security, protect our public lands, serve our veterans, honor our commitment to Tribal Nations, invest in National Laboratories, and promote affordability for all New Mexicans.

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