Senator Ben Ray Luján hosted an outreach forum in Las Cruces, promoting awareness of expanded RECA compensation options.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Luján hosts outreach event: U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) recently conducted a public forum in Las Cruces to inform constituents about expanded compensation options under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). The event included presentations from experts on navigating the application process through the Department of Justice.
Senator's statement highlights urgency: "New Mexico families have long faced the consequences of our nation's nuclear legacy without proper support," Luján stated. He emphasized the importance of ensuring deserving individuals receive the compensation they are entitled to following recent legislative changes to RECA.
Further resources available: Additional information on eligibility and the application process can be accessed via the Senator's official website. The forum's recorded session is also available for public viewing online.
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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.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Ben Ray Lujan's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Ben Ray Lujan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ben Ray Lujan:
- S.3892: A bill to prohibit retail food stores from price gouging and engaging in surveillance-based price setting practices, and for other purposes.
- S.3854: A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct collaborative research to advance weather models in the United States, and for other purposes.
- 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
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".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New Mexico US Senate election.
