Press Releases

Following the Senate vote blocking the For the People Act to reform and strengthen our democracy, Congresswoman Leger Fernández released the following statement:  “American democracy depends on our power to ensure free and fair elections for all of our communities. I’m pleased that Senate Democrats stood strong to protect our most basic freedom to vote and ensure… Read more »

Congresswoman Leger Fernández released the following statement after President Biden announced the nomination of former New Mexico Representative Xochitl Torres Small for Under Secretary of Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture:  “I’m thrilled that President Biden nominated former Representative Xochitl Torres Small to serve as the Under… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández announced over $3.3 million in COVID relief funds to Homewise, Santa Fe Community Housing Trust, and the Native Partnership for Housing to help create successful homeowners, address affordable housing issues, and promote long-term financial wellbeing. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández announced today that the IRS will continue to provide tax credits to help local small businesses cover the costs of providing paid sick and family leave for workers through September.  Read more »

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández told a crowd of educators and parents on Friday that she wants federal help to cap child care costs and raise pay for child care workers. Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández secured funding for seven of the Member Designated Projects she submitted to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for inclusion in the INVEST in America Act. Read more »

WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, last week the House Natural Resources Committee passed Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández’s Orphaned Wells Cleanup and Jobs Act. Read more »

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,… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »