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Leger Fernández Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Public Safety in Indian Country

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Washington, D.C. – Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced the bipartisan Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act to support the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers, bolster federal missing persons resources, and give Tribes and…

Congresswoman Leger Fernández Announces Key Roles and Appointments for the 119th Congress

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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) was appointed to multiple powerful committees and leadership roles in the 119th Congress, reflecting her continued commitment to serve New Mexico and the nation with distinction. Congresswoman Leger Fernández will serve as a Member of the influential House Natural Resources Committee, where she will serve as Ranking Member of…

Congresswoman Leger Fernández Commends President Biden’s Declaration of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement recognizing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:  “Women are equal. What a simple phrase and concept. Nevertheless, it has taken 53 years for that to be enshrined in…

Leger Fernández, Trahan, Sherrill, Adams Applaud Education Department’s Title IX Guidance for College Athlete Pay

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) applauded the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights’ newly released fact sheet clarifying colleges’ obligation under Title IX to offer equal opportunity to college athletes with respect to publicity, support services, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offerings, and direct payments.

Leger Fernandez Secures New Funding for Hermit’s Peak Fire Victims and NM Water Infrastructure in Budget Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Leger Fernández released the following statement after voting for a Continuing Resolution that passed the House tonight by a widely bipartisan vote of 366-34-1 and will keep the government open until March 14, 2025. “Today, in time for Christmas, Democrats saved our country from a dangerous government shutdown. We defeated Elon Musk and Donald…

Leger Fernndez, Cortez Masto, Barragn Introduce Resolution to Recognize Latina Equal Pay Day

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA)  announced the introduction of the Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution to recognize the disparity in wages paid to Latinas, the significance of equal pay, and its larger impact on women, families, and the economy. 

Leger Fernndez, Democratic Womens Caucus Celebrates Mothers Day By Calling for Action on Care and Reproductive Rights

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***WATCH A LIVESTREAM OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE***  ***DOWNLOAD PHOTOS OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE*** The Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) hosted a Mother’s Day press conference recognizing moms across the country and calling for action on the policies that will help them thrive. The press conference included remarks from Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, DWC Vice…

Rep. Leger Fernandez and Dem Womens Caucus Lead Democrats in Urging Biden Administration to Protect Against Criminalization of Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcomes

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Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) White House Liaison Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair Lois Frankel (FL-22), and Vice Chairs Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) led over 150 House Democratic colleagues in urging the Biden-Harris Administration to protect Americans from the criminalization of their pregnancies and pregnancy outcomes, in the wake of…

Vice Chair Leger Fernndez and Democratic Womens Caucus Secure Childcare Funding in Presidents Domestic Supplemental Request and Urge Congress to Act

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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández released a statement following the White House’s request for $16 billion in emergency child care funding. This comes after the Congresswoman, Vice Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), joined other DWC members to urge the White House to address the issue.

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