Press Releases

SANTA FE - Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement in response to the New Mexico legislature approving the sending of a constitutional amendment to increase funding for early childhood and K-12 education to the state’s voters:  “Our children face high poverty rates and low student outcomes in New Mexico. We know - both scientifically… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) introduced two amendments in the Violence Against Women Act that passed today in the House.  Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández joined House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-06) to introduce  H.R. 1783 Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released the following statement on the passage of the American Rescue Plan:  Read more »

WASHINGTON - Earlier in the week, Congresswoman Leger Fernández spoke on the House floor highlighting the value of New Mexico’s experience to H.R. 1, the For the People Act to reform and strengthen our democracy. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) announced her office is taking submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández spoke on the House steps in favor of H.R. 1, the For the People Act Read more »

WASHINGTON – On Friday, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández spoke on the House Floor in favor of the American Rescue Plan and highlighted the funding that would address the complex needs of New Mexico’s communities. Read more »

WASHINGTON -  Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released the following statement after the House passed the American Rescue Plan Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released the following statement on the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. Read more »