{"politician":{"name":"Ben Ray Luján","slug":"ben-ray-luj-n-l000570"},"exportedAt":"2026-07-26T07:52:52.621Z","confidenceRule":"latest-matching-assessment, else max-assessment-confidence, else 0","promises":[{"id":"cmrpksq1j0034kb7pcond7b6u","text":"Committed (with Senate Democrats) to keep pushing back against Republican policies and fight for an economy that works for American families, not just the wealthy.","topic":"Cost of living / economy","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":2,"sources":"https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-joins-leader-schumer-and-senate-democrats-to-unveil-new-initiative-to-lower-costs-as-trump-and-republicans-continue-to-burden-americans-with-tariffs-unstable-economy-and-skyrocketing-prices/","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-17T23:35:20.023Z"},{"id":"cmrpksoto002skb7pmiygywa3","text":"Pledged in his 2026 agenda to defend health care and Social Security, protect public lands, serve veterans, honor commitments to Tribal Nations, invest in National Laboratories, and promote affordability for New Mexicans.","topic":"2026 legislative agenda","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":3,"sources":"https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-fighting-for-new-mexicans-in-2025/","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-17T23:35:18.444Z"},{"id":"cmrpksnp4002gkb7pvv1on9ox","text":"Reintroduced legislation with the New Mexico delegation to permanently protect the Greater Chaco Region from future oil, gas, and mineral development.","topic":"Public lands / Chaco Canyon","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":3,"sources":"https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-leger-fernandez-lead-new-mexico-delegation-in-reintroduction-of-legislation-to-permanently-protect-chaco-canyon/","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-17T23:35:16.984Z"},{"id":"cmrpksmm70024kb7pn5dw6odv","text":"Committed to work with colleagues to pass his Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act (IPAAA) to provide predictable funding for Tribal Nations' health, safety, and education programs.","topic":"Tribal Nations funding","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":3,"sources":"https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-mullin-mccollum-cole-reintroduce-legislation-to-responsibly-fund-critical-public-services-for-tribal-nations-2/","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-17T23:35:15.583Z"},{"id":"cmrpksli0001skb7phj5nvgaw","text":"Introduced legislation (with Sen. Blackburn) that he says will make it easier to expand broadband in rural and Tribal communities across New Mexico by streamlining deployment along rail corridors.","topic":"Broadband / rural connectivity","status":"NOT_YET_RATED","significance":3,"sources":"https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-blackburn-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-fast-track-telecommunications-and-broadband-expansion-across-america/","latestAssessment":"","assessmentConfidence":"","resolvedConfidence":0,"weight":0,"assessments":[],"createdAt":"2026-07-17T23:35:14.136Z"},{"id":"cmrpkskf9001ekb7pxjxoecx5","text":"Committed to keep working with colleagues and advocates to extend and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) for Downwinders and uranium mine workers.","topic":"Radiation Exposure Compensation Act 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https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-support-innovative-businesses-and-startups-research-and-development-in-new-mexico","latestAssessment":"CHAMPIONED","assessmentConfidence":"78%","resolvedConfidence":0.78,"weight":1.56,"assessments":[{"id":"cmrrxln7701qib3zqvhrq5o9v","status":"CHAMPIONED","method":"FACT_CHECKER","confidence":0.78,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T15:09:17.108Z"}],"createdAt":"2026-07-17T23:35:11.412Z"},{"id":"cmrpksihw000qkb7p5knva7tp","text":"Committed to push for a fair tax code that provides middle-class New Mexicans with tax relief.","topic":"Taxes","status":"PARTIAL","significance":3,"sources":"https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-announces-committee-assignments-for-119th-congress-new-finance-appointment/ | https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-announces-legislation-to-lower-taxes-for-hardworking-new-mexicans/ | https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-more-evidence-that-gop-budget-betrayal-benefits-the-wealthiest-americans-abandons-working-families/ | https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-whitehouse-colleagues-reintroduce-bicameral-bill-to-make-homeownership-more-accessible-for-first-time-buyers","latestAssessment":"PARTIAL","assessmentConfidence":"78%","resolvedConfidence":0.78,"weight":2.34,"assessments":[{"id":"cmrrxllv701q0b3zqeco08awe","status":"PARTIAL","method":"FACT_CHECKER","confidence":0.78,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T15:09:15.380Z"}],"createdAt":"2026-07-17T23:35:10.245Z"},{"id":"cmrpkshc9000ekb7pp5fvw79z","text":"Committed to fight to protect Social Security so that seniors can retire in dignity.","topic":"Social Security","status":"FULL","significance":4,"sources":"https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-announces-committee-assignments-for-119th-congress-new-finance-appointment/ | https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-lujan-join-colleagues-in-calling-for-quick-implementation-of-the-social-security-fairness-act/ | https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-attacks-on-social-security-will-endanger-monthly-checks-for-over-half-a-million-new-mexicans/ | https://www.lujan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/lujan-wraps-up-statewide-tour-highlighting-work-to-protect-social-security-medicare-medicaid-and-snap/","latestAssessment":"FULL","assessmentConfidence":"82%","resolvedConfidence":0.82,"weight":3.28,"assessments":[{"id":"cmrrxlk4y01pdb3zqt0gv1o7q","status":"FULL","method":"FACT_CHECKER","confidence":0.82,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T15:09:13.139Z"}],"createdAt":"2026-07-17T23:35:08.745Z"},{"id":"cmrpksfq20002kb7pdgyqsrhe","text":"Pledged to continue his efforts to protect New Mexicans' access to health care and to lower prescription drug costs.","topic":"Health care / prescription drug 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