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Leger Fernndez Convenes New Mexico Leaders and Experts to Discuss Energy Transition and State Budget Reliance of Oil and Gas Taxes

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Yesterday, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández met virtually with New Mexico leaders and energy experts to get feedback on legislation she’s currently working on to help states transition away from dependence on taxes and royalties from oil and gas.  The virtual meeting included Secretary Debie Romero, New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration; Leo Delgado,…

Leger Fernndez Statement on President Bidens Proposed Budget

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Tags: Labor

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement in support of President Biden’s proposed FY2022 budget:  “I applaud President Biden for continuing to prioritize our families, youngest children, and most vulnerable communities. This budget is forward-looking and builds on the success and transformative investments in the American Rescue…

Leger Fernndez Calls for a Select Committee to Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection

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Tags: Democracy

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement in reaction to Senate Republicans blocking a bill to create an independent commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol:  “The Senate Republicans that voted against the creation of this bipartisan commission have made one thing clear: they value their alliance to Trump over the heart…

Committee Passes Leger Fernndezs Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act

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Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández’s (NM-03) announced that the House Natural Resources Committee passed her Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act of 2021 (H.R. 2415). “It’s time we start holding oil and gas companies responsible for their mess. The Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act will do just what it says - clean up the orphaned wells polluting our…

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