Senator Ben Ray Luján criticizes President Trump's shutdown for halting energy projects in New Mexico, impacting family costs.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján has criticized President Trump's decision to terminate funding for ten energy projects in New Mexico, claiming it inflicts harm on local families and industries. Luján stated that the shutdown reflects a "blatant political stunt" aimed at penalizing the state while jeopardizing job opportunities and increasing living costs.
The terminated projects include initiatives under the Department of Energy's offices, such as the Navajo Transitional Energy Company and various collaborations with the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Luján emphasized the detrimental impact this loss will have on New Mexico's workforce and economy.
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Ben Ray Lujan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ben Ray Lujan:
- S.2921: A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
- S.2771: Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025
- S.2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025
- 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
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.
