Luján’s recent floor work centres on legislation specific to New Mexico, here a bill on land grant-merced communities’ dealings with federal agencies, which he argues for by naming concrete effects: clearer federal processes and a seat at the table in federal planning. He supports his case with a factual record rather than broad rhetoric, citing the bill’s prior House and Senate passage, a unanimous committee vote, and supportive testimony from the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Based on these two statements alone, he appears to be a workmanlike legislator who presents specific asks plainly and appeals across the aisle on their merits; little else about his broader positions or debating habits can be seen from this sample.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .
“I am asking the Senate to approve the changes to this bill and pass it right now.”
“I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.”
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I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.
“I want the Senate to pass this bill right now. It helps historic land grant communities in New Mexico work more easily with the federal government. It also makes sure federal agencies consider traditional uses of public lands.”
“Mr. President, I rise today to ask my colleagues to support the passage of my New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act. Land grant communities in New Mexico have cared for our lands, sustained our communities, and preserved our traditions that are deeply rooted in our State’s history and culture. But for too long these communities have faced unnecessary barriers when working with the Federal Government. My legislation is simple. It strengthens cooperation and coordination between land grant-merced communities and the Federal Government. It provides much needed clarity on Federal processes and ensures that historical and traditional uses are considered in Federal planning. This is about making sure the people who have cared for these lands for generations have a voice in the decisions that affect our communities, our livelihoods, and our traditions. This legislation has been years in the making and has earned bipartisan, bicameral support. It was among the last bills I passed as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives in December of 2020. It then passed the Senate in December 2022. In December of last year, it was reported unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have provided testimony in support of this legislation at recent committee hearings, and I am proud to have worked alongside New Mexico’s land grant communities and the New Mexico Land Grant Council on this effort. This legislation recognizes the important role that land grant-merced communities have played in New Mexico for hundreds of years and helps preserve the connection for generations to come. I urge my colleagues to once again support this legislation so we can finally get this done. Mr. President, notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 476, S. 1363.”
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Mr. President, I rise today to ask my colleagues to support the passage of my New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act. Land grant communities in New Mexico have cared for our lands, sustained our communities, and preserved our traditions that are deeply rooted in our State’s history and culture. But for too long these communities have faced unnecessary barriers when working with the Federal Government. My legislation is simple. It strengthens cooperation and coordination between land grant-merced communities and the Federal Government. It provides much needed clarity on Federal processes and ensures that historical and traditional uses are considered in Federal planning. This is about making sure the people who have cared for these lands for generations have a voice in the decisions that affect our communities, our livelihoods, and our traditions. This legislation has been years in the making and has earned bipartisan, bicameral support. It was among the last bills I passed as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives in December of 2020. It then passed the Senate in December 2022. In December of last year, it was reported unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have provided testimony in support of this legislation at recent committee hearings, and I am proud to have worked alongside New Mexico’s land grant communities and the New Mexico Land Grant Council on this effort. This legislation recognizes the important role that land grant-merced communities have played in New Mexico for hundreds of years and helps preserve the connection for generations to come. I urge my colleagues to once again support this legislation so we can finally get this done. Mr. President, notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 476, S. 1363.
