Ben Ray Luján

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New Mexico has one of the highest state and federal combined tax and regulatory burdens on energy producers, yet it is a top oil and gas producing state. How do you balance supporting the federal regulatory framework affecting New Mexico's energy sector while protecting the thousands of jobs and billions in state revenue that the oil and gas industry provides to your constituents?

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New Mexico consistently ranks among the lowest states in child poverty rates and educational attainment. What specific federal legislation have you authored or championed in the Senate to increase funding for early childhood education, expand access to nutritional assistance, and reduce poverty among New Mexico's children, particularly in tribal and rural communities?

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New Mexico is home to several major military installations and a significant veteran population. What steps have you taken in the Senate to improve VA healthcare access for veterans in rural New Mexico, reduce wait times at VA facilities, and ensure that service members transitioning out of bases like Kirtland Air Force Base receive the benefits they have earned?