outcomesConstituent casework success stories regarding benefits and housing
Reported assistance provided to constituents regarding Medicare assistance and nursing home approval.
United States Senator · New Mexico · Democratic
Ben Ray Luján
Ben Ray Luján is listed by the United States Senate as a current senator for New Mexico.
Last reviewed September 4, 2026 at 10:31 PM CDT · Next review November 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM CSTScale of Justice58.030 verified public records across 4 dimensions
What they say they stand for
Priorities and promises drawn from the officeholder’s official website and public statements.
- Commitment to Taxation Legislation
Cosponsored legislation includes bills related to taxation, such as the Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act and the Tax Complexity and Fraud Prevention Review Act. Official source
- Commitment to Public Lands Legislation
Cosponsored legislation includes bills related to public lands and natural resources, such as the Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act. Official source
- Commitment to Health Legislation
Cosponsored legislation includes bills related to health, such as the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act and the FAIR Act of 2025. Official source
- Sponsorship of taxation and finance legislation
Sponsored legislation related to Taxation, such as the Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act and Tax Complexity and Fraud Prevention Review Act. Official source
- Sponsorship of health and science related legislation
Sponsored legislation including the FAIR Act of 2025, Pathways to Health Careers Act, and various health-related bills. Official source
- Sponsorship of energy and natural resources legislation
Sponsored legislation including the Local Input Act and bills related to Public Lands and Natural Resources. Official source
- Sponsorship of public lands and natural resources legislation
Sponsored legislation including the Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act. Official source
- Sponsorship of taxpayer advocacy legislation
Sponsored legislation related to strengthening taxpayer advocacy. Official source
- Sponsorship of legislation related to health and public lands
Sponsored multiple bills including the HCBS Access Act, Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act, Stroke Act, Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026, and others. Official source
How the public record adds up
integrity50.0
transparency51.0
truthfulness50.0
duty61.0
consistency69.0
outcomes83.0
What helps the score
- Constituent casework success stories regarding benefits and housing
- Landmark expansion bill for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act signed into law
- Sponsorship of the HCBS Access Act
- Sponsorship of the Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act
- Sponsorship of the GHOST Act
- Sponsorship of the Stroke Act
- Sponsorship of the Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026
- Sponsorship of the New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act
What hurts the score
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Documented record
dutyDetails of Sponsored Legislation
Sponsored legislation includes bills such as the HCBS Access Act, Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act, and various tax/health related measures.
transparencyOfficial Office Information Availability
Information regarding the Senator's office locations and contact details is publicly available.
consistencyLegislation Cosponsored Details
Details on legislation cosponsored include actions related to the Taxpayer Transparency and Notice Act and various health/energy bills.
transparencyOfficial Congressional Profile
Public record details the Senator's biographical and leadership information.
dutyLandmark expansion bill for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act signed into law
Senator Luján's landmark expansion bill for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was signed into law.
outcomesSponsorship of the HCBS Access Act
Sponsored legislation related to Health.
outcomesSponsorship of the Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act
Sponsored legislation related to Public Lands and Natural Resources.
outcomesSponsorship of the GHOST Act
Sponsored legislation related to Commerce.
outcomesSponsorship of the Stroke Act
Sponsored legislation related to Health.
outcomesSponsorship of the Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026
Sponsored legislation related to Education.
outcomesSponsorship of the New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act
Sponsored legislation related to Armed Forces and National Security.
transparencySponsorship of the Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act
Sponsored legislation related to Taxation.
outcomesLandmark expansion bill for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act signed into law
Senator Luján's landmark expansion bill for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was signed into law.
outcomesAssistance provided for constituent's mother's Medicare assistance restoration
The Senator's office and staff assisted a constituent with restoring their mother's Medicare benefits.
outcomesAssistance provided for constituent's mother's nursing home approval
The Senator's office and staff assisted a constituent in getting approval for their mother's nursing home in Rio Rancho.
dutyLandmark expansion bill for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act signed into law
Senator Luján's landmark expansion bill for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was signed into law.
dutyConstituent Casework Stories: Assistance with Medicare benefits and nursing home approval
Provided assistance to a constituent regarding confusion over mother's Medicare assistance and securing approval for a nursing home.
dutyCosponsored Legislation Count
Senator Luján has cosponsored 3,300 pieces of legislation.
dutySponsored Legislation Count
Senator Luján has sponsored 571 pieces of legislation.
consistencyCommitment to Taxation Legislation
Cosponsored legislation includes bills related to taxation, such as the Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act and the Tax Complexity and Fraud Prevention Review Act.
consistencyCommitment to Public Lands Legislation
Cosponsored legislation includes bills related to public lands and natural resources, such as the Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act.
consistencyCommitment to Health Legislation
Cosponsored legislation includes bills related to health, such as the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act and the FAIR Act of 2025.
dutyAssistance for constituent regarding Medicare assistance disruption
Staff provided assistance to a constituent whose mother's Medicare assistance was disrupted, leading to approval for a nursing home.
consistencySponsorship of taxation and finance legislation
Sponsored legislation related to Taxation, such as the Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act and Tax Complexity and Fraud Prevention Review Act.
consistencySponsorship of health and science related legislation
Sponsored legislation including the FAIR Act of 2025, Pathways to Health Careers Act, and various health-related bills.
consistencySponsorship of energy and natural resources legislation
Sponsored legislation including the Local Input Act and bills related to Public Lands and Natural Resources.
consistencySponsorship of public lands and natural resources legislation
Sponsored legislation including the Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act.
consistencySponsorship of taxpayer advocacy legislation
Sponsored legislation related to strengthening taxpayer advocacy.
consistencySponsorship of legislation related to health and public lands
Sponsored multiple bills including the HCBS Access Act, Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act, Stroke Act, Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026, and others.
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