Senators Luján and Blackburn reintroduce bipartisan legislation to enhance weather forecasting capabilities using advanced computing partnerships.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Luján and Blackburn reintroduce weather forecasting legislation: U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján and Marsha Blackburn have reintroduced the Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to enhance weather forecasting by establishing a collaborative research partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Energy (DOE).
Key features of the bill: The proposed act seeks to leverage DOE’s high-performance computing capabilities to develop advanced weather models, especially during extreme weather events. It also aims to authorize centers at National Laboratories to utilize cutting-edge computational techniques for improving forecasting accuracy.
Statements from the Senators: Senator Luján emphasized the importance of accurate weather predictions to protect communities, stating, “It’s critical that federal weather prediction models leverage capabilities across all federal agencies.” Senator Blackburn noted the necessity of improving forecasts to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, asserting that the legislation represents an investment in community safety.
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Ben Ray Lujan Fundraising
Ben Ray Lujan recently disclosed $778.9K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 85th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 62.4% came from individual donors.
Lujan disclosed $368.0K of spending. This was the 178th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Lujan disclosed $3.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 93rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Ben Ray Lujan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ben Ray Lujan:
- S.3828: A bill to accelerate the development, demonstration, and deployment of advanced technologies and innovative solutions that support the environmental cleanup missions of the Department of Energy, help prevent the future generation and accumulation of nuclear waste from both current and anticipated future nuclear activities, and for other purposes.
- S.3821: A bill to require original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available certain documentation, diagnostic, and repair information to independent repair providers, and for other purposes.
- S.3594: Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026
- S.3540: LISTOS Act of 2025
- S.3330: Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act of 2025
- S.3281: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Ben Ray Lujan on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lujan.
2026 New Mexico US Senate Election
There has been approximately $24,433,190 of spending in New Mexico US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $4,658,187 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- CFFE PAC ($2,551,572)
- JEFFERSON RISING ($1,064,800)
- SOMOS PAC ($600,000)
- AMERICAN FREEDOM PAC (AFPAC) ($163,534)
- SAFER NM COMMUNITIES ($122,140)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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