US Senator

Ben Lujan Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB306

Introduced
1/29/25  
Refer
1/29/25  
Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025This bill provides statutory authority for existing wildfire response services of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and establishes new programs and collaborative efforts to improve fire forecasting and readiness.  Specifically, in addition to other efforts, the bill directs NOAA to establish a coordinated fire weather services program to support readiness for and responsiveness to wildfires, fire weather, smoke, post-fire flooding and debris, and related hazards;develop a digital presence to promote access to and use of the services, tools, data, and information produced by the fire weather services program;establish a fire weather test bed to facilitate the evaluation and implementation of new capabilities, including through research and development on the use of uncrewed aircraft systems (commonly known as drones) to improve data collection;conduct an annual assessment after the close of fire weather season to investigate data gaps and update systems as needed;evaluate and update, as appropriate, the Automated Surface Observing System (the primary surface weather network in the United States) and the system used to rate the risk of wildfire; andestablish an Incident Meteorologist Service within the National Weather Service to provide on-site support before, during, and after significant weather-related events.The bill also exempts federal wildland firefighters, fire management response officials, and accompanying incident meteorologists and management teams from certain premium pay limitations. Finally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to evaluate and report on the implementation of the fire weather services program, among other topics. 
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB310

Introduced
1/29/25  
Build Housing with Care Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB315

Introduced
1/29/25  
Refer
1/29/25  
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB317

Introduced
1/29/25  
Charitable Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB319

Introduced
1/29/25  
Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enter into a contract to evaluate the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program.Under the program, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service works in coordination with the Texas Animal Health Commission to combat the spread of cattle fever ticks, which can spread a serious cattle disease called bovine babesiosis or cattle fever.Specifically, USDA must enter into a contract to review and report on the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program with a (1) land-grant college or university, or (2) non-land-grant college of agriculture.The review must include an evaluation of the program's (1) effectiveness with respect to preventing and reducing the spread of cattle fever ticks; and (2) benefits, and the burdens of compliance, to cattle producers.The review must also evaluate the treatment protocols developed and implemented under the program.Further, the review must evaluate the federal and state funds allocated to support the program for the most recent fiscal year. 
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB323

Introduced
1/29/25  
Refer
1/29/25  
PLAN for Broadband Act Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB355

Introduced
2/3/25  
FDA Modernization Act 3.0
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB391

Introduced
2/4/25  
Access to Counsel Act of 2025
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB398

Introduced
2/4/25  
NO BAN Act National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB409

Introduced
2/5/25  
No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act