How Can Ben Help You

As the member of Congress from New Mexico's Third Congressional District, Rep. Lujan provides a variety of constituent services to the residents of the District. Rep. Lujan's office can assist you with a variety of needs, ranging from financial aid to problems with federal programs to visiting Washington, D.C.

The links below will provide more information about the services Rep. Lujan's office provides for constituents. For additional assistance, you can open a case with Rep. Lujan's office.

How Can Ben Help You?

• Academy Nominations
• Business Assistance
• Congressional Art Competition
• Congressional Commendations
• Consumer Protection
• Getting Help with a Federal Agency
• Federal Business Opportunities
• Flying a Flag Over the Capitol
• Government Resources
• Grants
• Identity Theft
• Immigration
• Internships
• Jobs
• Medicare
• Passports
• Presidential Greetings
• Resources for Parents and Teachers
• Social Security
• Student Financial Aid
• Student Resources
• Tours
• Unclaimed Property
• Veterans
• Water Resources Development Act Requests

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Academy Nominations

Each member of Congress, either in the House of Representatives or the Senate, is allowed a total of five appointees in each service academy. For each vacancy, Rep. Lujan is allowed to nominate ten individuals. Learn more about the Service Academy Nomination process.

Business Assistance

Learn more about assistance for businesses (especially small businesses) in New Mexico.

Congressional Art Competition

Each year, Rep. Lujan selects one work from a high school student in the 3rd Congressional District to be show at the U.S. Capitol as part of the Congressional Art Competition. Learn more about the House of Representatives' nation-wide high school arts competition.

Congressional Commendations

As a service to constituents, our office can provide acknowledgement a special event. Request a Congressional commendation.

Consumer Protection

The Federal government offers an array of advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on a wide variety of other consumer topics. Learn more about consumer protection.

Getting Help with a Federal Agency

If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, Rep. Lujan's office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem. Contact Rep. Lujan's office for assistance in dealing with Federal agencies.

Federal Business Opportunities

Interested in doing business with the Federal Government? Our office provides information, guidance and online procurement procedures for seeking opportunities with the Federal government. Learn about the procurement procedures for doing business with the Federal government.

Flying a Flag over the Capitol

Purchase a U.S. flag through our office. There is no limit on the number of flags you may order. You may also request that your new flag be flown over the Capitol. Flags may be flown for a particular person, event, or organization, and may be flown on a specific date. A certificate of recognition is included with each flag.

Government Resources

An informational page listing the other government web sites in one convenient place.

Grants

Many different Federal agencies offer grants for a wide variety of projects. Learn about the available resources to help eligible grant seekers find information on federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance for projects.

Identity Theft

Identity theft is the deliberate use of someone else's identity, usually as a method to gain a financial advantage or obtain credit and other benefits in the other person's name. Our office provides information on how district residents can protect their identity.

Immigration

Rep. Lujan's office can help you expedite your passport application in an emergency, report lost passports, and monitor overseas travel restrictions. Read more about how Rep. Lujan's office can help you with immigration issues.

Internships

Rep. Lujan's office runs an internship program accepting individuals interested in learning about the operations of a congressional office. In addition to general office support, interns assist the staff with constituent services, Capitol tours, and light research. Interns are also encouraged to attend hearings, lectures, and seminars available in Congress and around the Hill.

Jobs

Looking for a job in New Mexico's Third District? Take a look at these resources for district residents who are seeking employment.

Medicare

Rep. Lujan's office can help you with determining Medicare eligibility. Read more about how Rep Lujan's office can help you with Medicare.

Passports

Rep. Lujan's office can help you expedite your passport application in an emergency, report lost passports, and monitor overseas travel restrictions. Read more about how Rep. Lujan's office can help you with passport issues.

Presidential Greetings

District residents can request to receive a greeting from the President of the United States. Request a Presidential Greeting.

Resources for Parents and Teachers

A collection of resources for parents and teachers.

Social Security 

Rep. Lujan's office can help you with determining Social Security benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Read more about how Rep. Lujan's office can help you with Social Security.

Student Financial Aid

Learn about the process of locating and applying for financial aid.

Student Resources

A collection of resources for K-12 students that can enhance their education and help them learn more about the legislative process and American history. Click here to learn more.

Tours

For those constituents visiting the Washington, D.C., area, our office is pleased to offer this information on local tours and points of interest. Our office can also help you make arrangements for some of the more popular Federal attractions in our Nation's Capital.

Unclaimed Property

New Mexico New Mexico is holding huge amounts of unclaimed property. Is some of it yours? Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed dividends or payroll checks, refunds, traveler's checks, trust distributions, insurance payments or refunds and life insurance policies, annuities, certificates of deposit, customer overpayments, utility security deposits, mineral royalty payments, and contents of safe deposit boxes.

Veterans

Rep. Lujan's office can assist veterans with receiving benefits, eligibility determination, and replacement of medals earned. Read more about services for veterans.

Water Resources Development Act Requests

Rep. Lujan has submitted requests to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure under the Water Resources Development Act. Click here to view requests.