Scorecard

Ben Luján's Scorecard

12 out of 69 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 2 • June 5, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 4436 • Apr. 29, 2026

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4333 • Apr. 16, 2026

VOICE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3995 • Mar. 4, 2026

LOCATE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3996 • Mar. 4, 2026

DHS Hiring Review Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3997 • Mar. 4, 2026

Homeland Security Improvement Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3905 • Feb. 24, 2026

Tariff Refund Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 98 • Jan. 14, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3322 • Jan. 7, 2026

Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3330 • Dec. 3, 2025

Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3146 • Nov. 6, 2025

Restoring Access for Detainees Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2468 • July 28, 2025

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2350 • July 17, 2025

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2106 • June 18, 2025

SECURE Act

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation (certain countries in which nationals experience conflict or other unsafe conditions) to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1965 • June 5, 2025

Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1852 • May 21, 2025

IBEM Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1297 • Apr. 3, 2025

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025

This bill provides legal protections for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings. The Department of Justice (DOJ), or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a case involving an unaccompanied child, may appoint or provide counsel at the government's expense to non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 959 • Mar. 11, 2025

Tariff Transparency Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate and report to Congress on the impact of additional tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. (President Donald J. Trump issued executive orders on February 1, 2025, to impose an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 703 • Feb. 25, 2025

CATCH Fentanyl Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 455 • Feb. 6, 2025

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 391 • Feb. 4, 2025

Access to Counsel Act of 2025

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 398 • Feb. 4, 2025

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 288 • Sept. 23, 2024

End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2024

End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2023 This bill authorizes actions, including the provision of international assistance, to combat tuberculosis. The President may provide international assistance to prevent, treat, control, and eliminate tuberculosis. The President must also establish goals for U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4961 • Aug. 1, 2024

NO BAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4723 • July 11, 2024

Keep Families Together Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4301 • May 9, 2024

A bill to grant States and Indian Tribes the authority to waive the 2-year foreign residence requirement for educators in rural and Tribal areas, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3591 • Jan. 16, 2024

Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3065 • Oct. 17, 2023

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2864 • Sept. 20, 2023

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

This bill imposes requirements and standards related to the care of non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP must conduct an initial health screening of each individual in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate healthcare.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2606 • July 27, 2023

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

This bill expands eligibility for a program that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to, at its discretion, provide lawful permanent resident status to certain long-term residents of the United States, including individuals who are unlawfully present.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1960 • June 13, 2023

Global Respect Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1885 • June 8, 2023

Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act

This bill exempts Special Immigrant Juveniles visas from certain annual numerical limitations on such visas. (Generally, Special Immigrant Juvenile status is available to qualifying non-U.S. nationals under 21 years of age who are in the United States and have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent.)

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1600 • May 15, 2023

Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1392 • May 1, 2023

Citizenship for Essential Workers Act

This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 public health emergency to apply for and obtain lawful permanent resident status (sometimes referred to as a green card). The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1098 • Mar. 30, 2023

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1007 • Mar. 28, 2023

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2023

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI+ people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 686 • Mar. 7, 2023

RESTRICT Act

Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act or the RESTRICT Act This bill requires federal actions to identify and mitigate foreign threats to information and communications technology (ICT) products and services (e.g., social media applications).

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 342 • Feb. 9, 2023

Access to Counsel Act of 2023

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4974 • Sept. 28, 2022

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

This bill expands eligibility for a program that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to, at its discretion, provide lawful permanent resident status to certain long-term residents of the United States, including individuals who are unlawfully present.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4334 • May 26, 2022

United States-Colombia Bicentennial Alliance Act

This bill requires and authorizes various activities related to Colombia. For example, the bill requires the Department of State to develop and implement strategies to (1) engage with Colombia's government to combat corruption and the misuse of public resources, (2) support the efforts of Colombia's government in countering narcotics trafficking and…

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4096 • Apr. 27, 2022

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Custody Act

This bill imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP must conduct an initial health screening of each individual in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate healthcare.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3160 • Nov. 3, 2021

Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act

This bill establishes various bodies and policies related to border security operations. The bill establishes the independent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Border Oversight Commission. The commission's duties shall include recommending policies to protect civil rights and improve the safety of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3108 • Oct. 28, 2021

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2021

This bill provides legal protections for a noncitizen (i.e., an individual referred to as an alien in federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2937 • Oct. 5, 2021

BURMA Act of 2021

Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021 or the BURMA Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 10 • Aug. 4, 2021

A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2570 • July 29, 2021

Border Health Security Act of 2021

This bill modifies the duties and activities of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and the Canada-United States Pan-Border Public Health Preparedness Council and makes other changes to address health issues along the U.S. border.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1061 • June 24, 2021

Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2003 • June 10, 2021

Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021

This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of State to enter into bilateral compacts with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to strengthen criminal justice systems, social supports, and other means to protect women and children from domestic and gender-based violence.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1891 • May 27, 2021

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 747 • May 12, 2021

Citizenship for Essential Workers Act

This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible aliens who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency to apply for and obtain permanent resident status. The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those…

AFF

Supported

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 846 • Mar. 18, 2021

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent disclosing information from applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), except to implement the program.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 424 • Feb. 24, 2021

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 348 • Feb. 22, 2021

U.S. Citizenship Act

This bill establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals. The bill also replaces the term alien with noncitizen in the immigration statutes and addresses other related issues. Specifically, the bill establishes a new status of lawful prospective immigrant .

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 306 • Feb. 8, 2021

SECURE Act

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain permanent resident status.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 142 • Jan. 28, 2021

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided.

AFF

Opposed

Ben Luján

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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