Representative Teresa Leger Fernández and Senator Martin Heinrich introduced legislation to approve the water rights settlements of the Pueblos of Acoma, Jemez, Laguna, and Zia, as well as participating non-Tribal parties.
Senator Ben Ray Luján and Representatives Melanie Stansbury and Gabe Vasquez are original cosponsors.
The Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements… Read more »
Today, the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06), Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Bob Latta (R-OH-05), Annie Kuster (D-NH-02), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), and Richard Hudson (R-NC-09), announced the continuation of the Caucus in the 118th Congress.
Since 2016, the… Read more »
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández issued the following statement after President Biden nominated Xochitl Torres Small to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
“New Mexico knows rural – it’s our herencia y cultura – it’s also a major economic engine for many ranchers and farmers. Our hermana Xochitl… Read more »
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.
The Congresswoman launched her “Valentines for… Read more »
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.-03) issued the following statement after President Biden’s State of the Union speech:
"Tonight, President Biden reminded us of just how far we’ve come as a nation and just how much we’ve accomplished together over the last two years. We immediately passed the American Rescue Plan to save the economy from… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Leger Fernández announced Carrie-Leigh Cloutier as her in-person guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
Ms. Cloutier is the CEO of Chaves County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), an organization of advocates who speak up for abused and neglected children who are at risk of falling through… Read more »
Today, Representative Teresa Leger Fernández announced she was appointed as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, after serving as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee during the 117th Congress.
The subcommittee is a part of the House Committee on Natural Resources and oversees all matters regarding American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and… Read more »
Today, Representative Teresa Leger Fernández announced the second year of her “Valentines for Veterans” program. Students, parents, and teachers from across New Mexico’s 3rd district are encouraged to make handmade valentines to show appreciation, kindness, and love for New Mexico’s veterans.
Valentines can be mailed or dropped off at the Santa Fe, Clovis,… Read more »
Representative Teresa Leger Fernández and Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján welcome a federal grant of $1,186,355 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve community health services in Mora, New Mexico.
“Everyone needs access to health care no matter their income, insurance, or zip code. Quality and affordable health care is essential… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03) announced that Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed her to the powerful and influential House Rules Committee.
The Rules Committee determines what bills are considered and voted on by the full House of Representatives. It is the gatekeeper of the House Floor and gives Members significant ability to influence virtually all major… Read more »
