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Rep. Leger Fernndez Secures $23,552,000 for Community Projects, $1.45 billion for Hermits Peak Office, Millions more for District 3 in Government Funding Package

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Today, Congresswoman Leger Fernández helped pass the fiscal year 2023 appropriations bill to fund the government. The bill includes $23,552,000 in specific Community Project Funding for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. It also includes numerous other provisions she championed, including an additional $1.45 billion for wildfire relief, to uplift New Mexico communities…

National Defense Authorization Act Passes and Includes Rep. Leger Fernndezs Provisions to Improve Water Infrastructure and Funds for Acequias

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Today, Congresswoman Leger Fernández voted to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2023 in the House of Representatives. The NDAA includes provisions requested by the Congresswoman to improve water infrastructure and support acequias in New Mexico. The legislation will bolster the United States’ national security as it invests in service members…

Leger Fernndez, Lujn, Hayes Introduce Legislation to Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness for Educators

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Today, U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) in introducing the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2022 to expand the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness program. The bill helps address educator shortages across the country and increases children's access to a diverse and well-prepared educator…

Rep. Leger Fernndez Secures House Passage of Millions for Community Funding Projects in Appropriations Bill

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Rep. Leger Fernández secured House passage of $22.7 million in appropriations funding to help families and communities in New Mexico. The investments will lower the cost of living, create good-paying American jobs, lift up working families, and support small businesses. “Our communities continue to fight inflation and rising costs of living. This is why I voted for a…

Rep. Leger Fernndez Votes for CHIPS and Science Act to Lower Families Cost and Support an Enchanted Innovation Economy

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Congresswoman Leger Fernández voted for historic, bipartisan legislation to strengthen New Mexico families’ financial future, boost America’s research advantage, and safeguard our economic and national security for generations to come.  The CHIPS and Science Act will deliver  investments in America’s global competitiveness. It will create jobs, reduce…

Leger Fernndez, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Free School Meals and Improve Tribal Sovereignty for Native Students

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Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández and Senator Martin Heinrich introduced the Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act to promote Tribal food sovereignty and make it easier for Native children to access free meals at school. “Our kids should never have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Unfortunately, too many Indigenous children continue to lack access to…

Rep. Leger Fernndez Votes to Pass Legislation to Help New Mexico Communities

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Today, Rep. Leger Fernández voted to pass H.R. 8294, a package of six government funding bills to help families and communities in New Mexico. The investments in the bill will lower the cost of living, create good-paying American jobs, lift up working families, and support small businesses. “Our communities continue to fight inflation and rising costs of living. This is why…

Leger Fernndez Passes Bill to Support Programs to Prevent Alcohol and Substance Use on College Campuses

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Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández’s bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (H.R. 6493). The bill was introduced in January alongside Representatives Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large), David Trone (MD-06), Michael Guest (MS-03), Chris Pappas (NH-01), John Joyce (PA-13), and Lucy McBath (GA-06). This bill…

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