Veterans
It’s not enough to thank veterans for their service. We need to provide veterans with the services they have earned. During my time in Congress I have worked to expand access to health care, including mental health and suicide prevention resources.
I have cosponsored legislation like the Honoring our PACT Act to compensate veterans suffering from exposure to toxic burn pits. I also cosponsored the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act to provide free lifetime passes to enter national parks for veterans and Gold Star Families.
I’ve had the privilege of delivering for veterans in my district. Immediately after the Veterans Affairs Administration announced its recommendation to close veterans health clinics in Espanola, Gallup, Las Vegas, and Raton, I pushed back and fought for veterans in Nuevo Mexico. I visited all the clinics to meet with veterans and listen to their stories. I brought those stories with me to Congress and was able to keep veterans’ clinics open.
The fight is not over. That is why I voted for the American Rescue Plan to increase resources for veterans housing and job training. I am committed to increasing care at the facilities, including by expanding the numbers of doctors and nurses.
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LAST UPDATED: September 29, 2023
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández issued the following statement on Debt Limit.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández introduced a bill to rename the Gallup Veterans Affairs clinic for the late Staff Sergeant Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura, who died on November 29, 2022.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández, visited the Gonzales Community School in Santa Fe to make Valentine’s Day cards for veterans with third grade students.
During her visit, Leger Fernández spoke with teachers about her work to support educators and students across the third congressional district.