Today, the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, which would place political discord over education, force trans students out of the closet and sow conflict in our schools. Rep. Leger Fernández released the following statement:
“With this bill, Republicans are taking their divisive culture wars to our local schools — undermining students,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) announced her office will open submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition.
Each year the competition provides members of the U.S. House of Representatives an opportunity to showcase the artistic talent of high school students within their districts.
High school students across the 3rd District of New Mexico can… 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 »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
