Senator Luján criticizes the Trump administration for ending grant programs supporting Minority-Serving Institutions, impacting education access.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) expressed strong opposition to the Trump administration's recent decision to terminate grant programs aimed at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), which he claims are vital for expanding educational access and supporting economic opportunities for students. Luján described the move as politically motivated and harmful, emphasizing its potential negative impact on students' futures.
In his statement, Luján highlighted that these institutions play a critical role in nurturing student potential and advancing educational equity. As an alumnus of a Hispanic-Serving Institution, he reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for access to education for all students, underscoring the importance of preserving these programs.
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Ben Ray Lujan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ben Ray Lujan:
- S.2771: A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to provide advance appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education of the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.
- S.2643: Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration 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.