| 词条 | Ben Ray Luján |
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| name = Ben Ray Luján | image = BenLujan2016.jpg | office = Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives | leader = Nancy Pelosi | term_start = January 3, 2019 | term_end = | predecessor = Jim Clyburn (Assistant Democratic Leader) | successor = | office1 = Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | leader1 = Nancy Pelosi | term_start1 = January 3, 2015 | term_end1 = January 3, 2019 | predecessor1 = Steve Israel | successor1 = Cheri Bustos | state2 = New Mexico | district2 = {{ushr|NM|3|3rd}} | term_start2 = January 3, 2009 | term_end2 = | predecessor2 = Tom Udall | successor2 = | office3 = New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner from the 3rd district | term_start3 = January 2005 | term_end3 = January 2009 | predecessor3 = Jerome D. Block[1] | successor3 = Jerome Block Jr. | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|6|7}} | birth_place = Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | party = Democratic | relatives = Ben Luján (father) Michelle Lujan Grisham (cousin) | education = University of New Mexico New Mexico Highlands University (BBA) | website = {{url|lujan.house.gov|House website}} }}Ben Ray Luján ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|l|uː|h|ɑː|n}};[2] born June 7, 1972) is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for {{ushr|NM|3}} since 2009 and as the Assistant House Speaker since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Luján previously served as a member of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission from 2005 to 2008. He was elected to be Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2014 and led the Democrats to win a majority in the House in the 2018 elections. Luján's district is based in Santa Fe, the state capital, and includes most of the northern portion of the state. On April 1, 2019, he announced his intention to seek the United States Senate seat being vacated by two-term Democratic incumbent Tom Udall in 2020.[3] Early life, education, and early careerBen Ray Luján was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the last child of Carmen and Ben Luján, and has two older sisters and an older brother. His father, Ben Luján, went into politics in 1970 when he was elected to the County Commission. From 1975, he was as a longtime member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, serving as Majority Whip and Speaker of the House.[4] His mother is a retired administrator with the Pojoaque Valley School System. His cousins include former Republican U.S. Representative and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Manuel Lujan Jr. and former Democratic U.S. Representative and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Manuel Lujan Jr.'s sister was his second grade teacher.[5] After graduating from Pojoaque Valley High School, he worked as a blackjack dealer at both a Lake Tahoe and Northern New Mexico tribal casino.[6] After his stint being a dealer, he attended the University of New Mexico and later received a BBA degree from New Mexico Highlands University.[7] Luján has held several public service positions. He was the Deputy State Treasurer and the Director of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer for the New Mexico Cultural Affairs Department prior to his election to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Public Regulation CommissionLuján was elected to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) in November 2004. He represented PRC district 3 which encompasses northeastern, north central and central New Mexico. His served as chairman of the PRC in 2005, 2006 and 2007. His term on the PRC ended at the end of 2008.[7] He helped to increase the Renewable Portfolio Standard in New Mexico that requires utilities to use 20 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2020. Luján also required utilities to diversify their renewable use to include solar, wind and biomass.[7] Luján joined regulators in California, Oregon, and Washington to sign the Joint Action Framework on Climate Change to implement regional solutions to global warming.[8] U.S. House of RepresentativesElections
In 2008, Luján ran to succeed U.S. Representative Tom Udall in New Mexico's 3rd congressional district. Udall gave up the seat to make what would be a successful bid for the United States Senate. On June 3, 2008, Luján won the Democratic primary, defeating five other candidates. His closest competitor, developer Don Wiviott, received 26 percent to Luján's 42 percent. Luján faced Republican Dan East and independent Carol Miller in the general election and won with 57% of the vote compared to East's 30% and Miller's 13%.[9]
Luján won reelection against Republican nominee Thomas E. Mullins with 56.99% of the vote.
Luján won reelection against Republican nominee Jefferson L. Byrd with 63.12% of the vote.
Luján won reelection against Republican nominee Jefferson L. Byrd with 61.52% of the vote.[10]
Luján won reelection against Republican nominee Michael H. Romero with 62.42% of the vote. TenureLuján has been a proponent of health care reform, including a public option. In October 2009, Luján gave a speech on the House floor calling for a public option to be included in the House health care bill.[11] In June 2009, Luján voted for an amendment that would require the U.S. Secretary of Defense to present a plan including a complete exit strategy for Afghanistan by the end of the year. The amendment did not pass.[12] In September 2009, Luján wrote a letter urging the Obama Administration not to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan. In his letter, he drew on conversations he had with General Stanley McChrystal and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.[12] Energy policyLuján has been active in environmental regulation.[13] He chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ Green Economy and Renewable Energy Task Force.[13] Luján has initiated several pieces of legislation regarding renewable energy such as the SOLAR Act. He co-authored the Community College Energy Training Act of 2009. He also supports natural gas usage and the New Alternative Transportations to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009.[13] Luján has high ratings from interest groups such as Environment America and the Sierra Club.[12] Education policyLuján has been supported by the National Education Association.[14] Luján supported the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.[13] He supports student loan reform. He cosponsored the STEM Education Coordination Act in an effort to produce more scientists and innovators in the United States.[13] Native American issuesLuján has supported increased funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service.[13] He opposed the Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 and was in favor of preserving sacred Native American ground.[15] Luján worked to create legislation enabling tribes to directly request disaster assistance from the president.[16] Luján's district contains 15 separate Pueblo tribes as well as tribal lands of the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Navajo Nation.[17] In February 2009, Luján introduced a series of five water accessibility bills that, along with improving access to water for the many communities in the district, would also give federal funds to Indian tribes. Along with Harry Teague (D-NM) and Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ), Luján sponsored an amendment to the House health care bill that would extend the current Indian Health Care system until 2025. Tribal governments were major donors to his 2012 re-election campaign.[18] Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Legislative historyIn 2011, Luján was a co-sponsor of Bill {{USBill|112|H.R.|3261}}, the Stop Online Piracy Act.[21] See also
References1. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=279536|title=Our Campaigns - NM Public Regulation Commissioner 03 Race - Nov 02, 2004|website=www.ourcampaigns.com}} 2. ^As pronounced by himself in "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubOwdAXzZeM Acequia]". {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213165248/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubOwdAXzZeM |date=February 13, 2017 }} 3. ^{{Cite web|url=https://politi.co/2UejvtT|title=Luján announces Senate run in New Mexico|first=James|last=Arkin|website=POLITICO}} 4. ^"[https://www.nmlegis.gov/sessions/12%20Regular/final/hm064.pdf A memorial recognizing Speaker of the House of Representatives Ben Lujan's contribution to the State of New Mexico and wishing him well on his retirement from the New Mexico Legislature]". New Mexico Legislature (nmlegis.gov). [https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=64&year=12 2012 Regular Session - HM 64]. March 22, 2012. Final version. Retrieved December 18, 2016. Noting that he began his service in the house of representatives in 1975, the resolution further states: "Speaker Lujan was elected by his caucus to be majority whip in 1983 and majority floor leader in 1999, before being elected speaker of the house of representatives in 2001, placing him among just a handful of legislators across the country who have served in leadership positions continuously for thirty years" (p. 1). 5. ^Prepared Statement of Representative Ben R. Lujan. Thomas Loc Gov. 6. ^ , Abq Journal 7. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://www.whorunsgov.com/Profiles/Ben_Ray_Lujan|title=Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.)|website=Who Runs Gov|publisher=Published by The Washington Post|date=2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105185205/http://www.whorunsgov.com/Profiles/Ben_Ray_Lujan |archive-date=November 5, 2011|access-date=December 18, 2016}} 8. ^Oregon Agrees to Climate Change Framework Adopted by Four Public Utility Commissions. State of Oregon Public Utility Commission {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071120063556/http://www.puc.state.or.us/PUC/news/2006/2006026.shtml |date=November 20, 2007 }} 9. ^Baker, Deborah. Lujan wins Democratic nomination, East gets GOP nod, in 3rd District. Portales News-Tribune. June 4, 2008. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605201248/http://www.pntonline.com/news/gets_13880___article.html/3rd_gop.html |date=June 5, 2008 }} 10. ^{{Cite news|author=Garcia, Kristen |title=Democrat Lujan defeats Byrd for U.S. House District 3 |date=November 4, 2014|newspaper=KOB TV|location=Albuquerque, New Mexico |url=http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S3610083.shtml?cat=500 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105195536/http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S3610083.shtml?cat=500 |archivedate=November 5, 2014|deadurl=no}} 11. ^Lujan, Ben. "[https://votesmart.org/public-statement/464728/lujan-we-must-demand-a-public-option#.WFbcAIXaLV0 Luján: We Must Demand A Public Option]" [press release]. October 23, 2009. Retrieved December 18, 2016 via Project Vote Smart; also available at [https://lujan.house.gov/press-releases/lujan-we-must-demand-a-public-option/ lujan.house.gov/press-releases]. 12. ^1 2 Lujan, Ben. "[https://votesmart.org/public-statement/458401/rep-lujan-urges-administration-to-reject-troop-increase-in-afghanistan#.WFbpfIXaLV0 Rep. Luján Urges Administration To Reject Troop Increase In Afghanistan]" [press release]. September 25, 2009. Retrieved December 18, 2016 via Project Vote Smart; also available at [https://lujan.house.gov/press-releases/rep-lujan-urges-administration-to-reject-troop-increase-in-afghanistan/ lujan.house.gov/press-releases]. 13. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite web|title=Issues |url=http://www.benrlujan.com/about/issues |publisher=Ben Ray Lujan for Congress |accessdate=April 23, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627224417/http://www.benrlujan.com/about/issues |archivedate=June 27, 2014 }} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/102842/ben-lujan-jr |title=Ben Lujan, Jr.'s Ratings and Endorsements - The Voter's Self Defense System |publisher=Vote Smart |date= |accessdate=February 23, 2016}} 15. ^{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/747238/stop-the-war-on-coal-act-of-2012#.UKx0AYfAdsY |title=Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 - Public Statements - The Voter's Self Defense System |publisher=Vote Smart |date=September 21, 2012 |accessdate=February 23, 2016}} 16. ^{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/747244/lujan-legislation-enabling-tribes-to-request-disaster-assistance-directly-from-the-president-passes-house#.UKx0TIfAdsY |title=Luján: Legislation Enabling Tribes to Request Disaster Assistance Directly from the President Passes House - Public Statements - The Voter's Self Defense System |publisher=Vote Smart |date=September 21, 2012 |accessdate=February 23, 2016}} 17. ^About the District. Website of Congressman Ben Jay Luján {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505020615/http://lujan.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=372&Itemid=55 |date=May 5, 2010 }} 18. ^{{cite web|url=http://followthemoney.org/entity-details?eid=17658807|website=followthemoney.org|accessdate=January 29, 2015|title="Lujan, Ben R."|author=National Institute on Money in State Politics}} 19. ^{{cite web|title=Membership|author=|url=https://artscaucus-slaughter.house.gov/membership|format=|publisher=Congressional Arts Caucus|date=|accessdate=March 23, 2018}} 20. ^{{cite web|title=Members|author=|url=https://congressionalhispaniccaucus-lujangrisham.house.gov/members|format=|publisher=Congressional Hispanic Caucus|date=|accessdate=May 15, 2018}} 21. ^Bill H.R.3261; GovTrack.us; External links
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