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Ben Luján, Jr.'s Public Statements on Issue: Indigenous Peoples

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10/11/2022 Heinrich, Hoeven, Luján Introduce Bipartisan Tribal Connect Act To Increase High-Speed Internet Access On Native Lands
09/14/2022 Heinrich, Luján, Lujan Grisham Announce $4.4 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding To Boost Tourism, Workforce Training Opportunities For Pueblos Of Taos, Picuris
07/26/2022 Heinrich, Leger Fernández Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Tribal Food Sovereignty, Increase Access To Free School Meals For Native Children
05/19/2022 Letter to Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indain Affairs, and Lisa Murkowski, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indain Affairs - Hickenlooper, Colleagues Call for Hearing on Bill to Investigate Injustices at Native American Boarding Schools
01/28/2022 Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome Over $1.4 Million In Grants For Tribal Transit In New Mexico
01/21/2022 Heinrich, Luján Welcome Almost $5 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Tribal Housing Projects
10/12/2021 Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Responsibly Fund Critical Public Services for Tribal Nations
09/30/2021 DelBene, Torres, Bonamici, Davids, Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
08/23/2021 Luján Introduces Legislation to Protect Tribal Wildlife Corridors and Support Wildlife Management Efforts
08/16/2021 Davids and Cole Lead Introduction of the Frank Harrison, Elizabeth Peratrovich, and Miguel Trujillo Native American Voting Rights Act of 2021
07/28/2021 Stansbury, Heinrich, Luján Secure Over $10 Million for Community Projects Across New Mexico's First Congressional District
07/20/2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
06/30/2021 Luján Meets with Navajo Leaders to Discuss Native American Voting Rights Act
05/27/2021 Luján, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Scams Targeting Native Americans
05/27/2021 Luján, Heinrich, Sinema Introduce Legislation to Support Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Tribal Communities
05/27/2021 Luján Meets with Vice President Harris to Discuss Broadband Priorities
05/05/2021 Heinrich, Luján Welcome Head Start Funding For New Mexico
04/28/2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Heinrich, Senate Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize New Water Infrastructure, Address Backlogs For Tribal Communities
04/07/2021 Heinrich, Luján Welcome FEMA Grants for New Mexico Department of Health
03/25/2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Luján Urges Treasury Department to Consult with Tribal Governments to Determine American Rescue Plan Funding, Ensure Equitable Relief for Native Communities
02/25/2021 Luján Participates in First Indian Affairs Hearing Focused on Tribal Priorities
09/04/2020 McSally Introduces Bipartisan Tribal Connect Act to Increase High-Speed Internet Access in Indian Country
08/28/2020 Gianforte, Luján Introduce Legislation to Identify Scams Targeting Native Americans
08/28/2020 Tweet - "For decades, Tribal elders have been defrauded by predators promising Social Security and Medicare benefits. Now, the fear and confusion over COVID-19 has given unscrupulous individuals new ways to swindle Tribal members out of their savings and sensitive personal information."
08/18/2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Haaland, Heinrich Call Out FCC for Shortchanging Tribes on Tribal Broadband Application Deadline

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