Senator Ben Ray Luján announced over $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico through a bipartisan appropriations bill.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján announced the allocation of over $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico through bipartisan legislation passed by the Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2026. This funding is aimed at enhancing workforce development, healthcare services, and educational opportunities throughout the state.
The $12,062,000 designated for community projects will support initiatives in behavioral health, job training, STEM and STEAM education, as well as youth development. Luján emphasized that these investments align with the needs of New Mexicans to build a stronger future for communities.
Specific projects funded include mental health services expansion, workforce training programs, and initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes for students across various regions in New Mexico. The full U.S. Senate will next review the appropriations bills as part of the legislative process.
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Ben Ray Lujan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ben Ray Lujan:
- S.2508: A bill to give effect to a final rule of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration relating to gas pipeline leak detection and repair, and for other purposes.
- S.2325: Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act of 2025
- S.2225: Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025
- S.2182: Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025
- S.2076: HCBS Relief Act of 2025
- S.1905: SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Ben Ray Lujan on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lujan.
Ben Ray Lujan Fundraising
Ben Ray Lujan recently disclosed $806.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 61st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 74.2% came from individual donors.
Lujan disclosed $473.7K of spending. This was the 91st most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Lujan disclosed $2.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 107th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Ben Ray Lujan's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
