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Ben Luján, Jr.'s Public Statements on Issue: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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09/16/2022 Heinrich, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Senate Resolutions Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month, Achievements Of Hispanic-Serving Institutions
01/27/2022 Members Of N.M. Delegation Welcome $1.2 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Tribal, Creative Economies Across New Mexico
01/17/2022 Luján Statement Commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
11/15/2021 Members of N.M. Delegation Applaud President Biden's 20-Year Leasing Ban Around Chaco Canyon
10/14/2021 Heinrich, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Senate Resolution Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month
09/30/2021 DelBene, Torres, Bonamici, Davids, Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
09/15/2021 Luján Statement Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month
04/21/2021 Letter to the Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Sinema, Kelly Urge Administration to Quickly Fix Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for Arizona Entertainment Businesses
04/16/2021 Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Heinrich, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Undo Unlawful Changes to National Monuments
04/15/2021 Heinrich Leads Introduction Of Bipartisan Bataan And Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
02/02/2021 Luján Statement Recognizing Black History Month
12/23/2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate the holidays this year, please do so as safely as possible to help stop the spread of this virus. #MaskUp, practice social distancing, and avoid large gatherings. Have a safe and healthy holiday season!"
08/19/2020 NM Delegation Applauds Museum Grants to Enhance Inclusion Programs
07/07/2020 NM Delegation Applauds $550,000 in Grants to 11 Arts Organizations Across the State
07/01/2020 NM Delegation Applauds Nearly $800,000 in Grants to Cultural Organizations Across the State
03/20/2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak
03/08/2020 Tweet - "Today on International Women's Day, we recognize the contributions & achievements of women across New Mexico and the world. We also recognize the continued need to secure gender equality for women & girls by ending gender-based violence and income and educational gaps. #IWD2020"
02/26/2020 Tweet - "For more than a century, Congress has tried and failed to outlaw lynching. But today, in memory of Emmett Till and the more than 4,000 victims of this heinous and racist crime, we will finally deliver justice. #EmmettTill Anti-Lynching Act."
02/24/2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson spent her life breaking down barriers for African Americans and women, and accomplishing what was once impossible: Putting humankind on the moon. Our world will miss Katherine, but we'll never forget her impact and legacy."
12/29/2019 Tweet - "The Wounded Knee Massacre remains a dark moment of brutality against Native Americans. To help bring justice, I'm fighting to rescind honors awarded to those individuals who perpetrated violence and to remember the legacy of the innocent Native men, women, and children killed."
12/24/2019 Tweet - "On Christmas Eve in 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, & Bill Anders were the first people to orbit the moon. From space, they gave us a glimpse of the earth -- and filled us all with hope."
12/10/2019 New Mexico Delegation Praises Passage of Legislation to Safeguard Native Languages
12/05/2019 Tweet - "Sixty-four years ago, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a public bus. Less than a week later, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. Change takes courage."
11/28/2019 Tweet - "This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the rich history and culture of the Land of Enchantment, and the trust you've placed in me to represent you in Congress. From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!"
11/19/2019 Tweet - "Native American History is American history. Now more than ever, it's important to honor and celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of Indigenous People throughout our country. I'm proud to fight each day to remove unjust barriers placed on Native Americans."

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