Teresa Leger Fernandez
U.S. Representative · NM-3 · Democrat
Statements and posts
54 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Introduced the American Minerals Royalty and Investment Act requiring mining royalties and domestic processing.
“This legislation is a solid step towards providing a tangible return for those public minerals extracted.”
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Secured $4.5 million in federal funding for five Eastern New Mexico projects on water, health care and public safety.
“Mayors in my district often talk about how their smaller communities are sometimes forgotten - I’ll always remember them. Our rural communities are essential to who we are as a State and I am glad I’m able to support clean water infrastructure for both Hagerman and Texico.”
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Leger Fernández Introduces Bill to Hold ICE Accountable for Arrests and Detentions of U.S. Citizens
Introduced bill to allow U.S. citizens wrongfully detained by ICE to sue for damages and hold officers accountable.
“ICE does not get to trample on your rights and walk away without consequence. They cannot hide behind their masks and act like they have a license to break the Constitution”
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Honoring the Memory of Ian Massey
Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Ian Massey, an Electric Power Lineman for Farmer's Electric Cooperative in Clovis, New Mexico. Tragically, Ian succumbed to injuries sustained while attempting to restore power to rural residents of Curry County during damaging rain storms on September 25,…
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Leger Fernández, Scott, Grijalva, Dean Introduce Bill to Lower Cost of Community College
Introduced bill to make community college tuition-free for eligible students.
“In New Mexico, we know free community college can unlock the doors to a brighter future. The America’s College Promise Act builds on New Mexico’s example by making sure students across the country can attend community college without the burden of tuition and fees”
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Called for moratorium on data center development in New Mexico pending compliance with community protection standards.
“The role of government is to protect us from greedy corporations”
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Introduced bill to create restitution fund for survivors of sexual violence and Epstein abuse.
“Survivors should never have to pay the price when our government fails to protect them”
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Lessons on New Mexico's History
Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide a history lesson. In 1598, New Mexico got its name. In 2026, Donald Trump's Presidency is the most unpopular of any President. His Iran war has pushed diesel prices to record levels, and his tariffs have cost Americans thousands. How does he address the affordability…
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Leger Fernández Tribal Water Settlement Bill Passes House Natural Resources Committee
Advanced bill authorizing funding for tribal water infrastructure and settlement interest payments.
“These Tribal nations agreed to settle their senior water rights, and the federal government has a responsibility to keep its word.”
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Called on DOJ Inspector General to expand investigation into DEA fentanyl practices in New Mexico.
“One of the whistleblowers claims that the DEA surveilled a drug trafficker ‘who made repeated deliveries of fentanyl from Phoenix to Albuquerque between 2022 and 2023.’ There is reason to suspect that the DEA’s policies of allowing fentanyl to ‘walk’ stretches back before 2023.”
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In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding me time. Chuck Edwards' behavior over the past 2 years is disgusting and horrible. The sexual harassment of two young women on his staff and his abhorrent abuse of power is outlandish and disturbing. He not only threatened the careers and safety of his…
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Led 18 members demanding Interior Secretary halt Chaco Canyon oil and gas protections revocation.
“Chaco Canyon is not just a historical site; it’s a living cultural landscape”
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Led letter requesting GAO investigation into toxic metals in wildfire retardants.
“Four years ago, the flames finally stopped. But for the families of Mora and San Miguel counties, this disaster did not end when the smoke cleared”
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Leger Fernández Joins National Coalition for Expanded RECA Legislation
Co-led bipartisan legislation to expand radiation exposure compensation for nuclear testing victims.
“For generations, New Mexico's downwinders and uranium workers have carried the cost of our nation's nuclear legacy in their bodies, their families, and their communities”
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the servicemembers of the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base for their continued commitment to defending our Nation. Known for their mission of ``unconventional air power . . any place, anytime, anywhere,'' the service members at Cannon are…
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Condemned rushed effort to weaken tribal consultation and historic preservation protections.
“History is not an obstacle for development. It is the story of who we are, and it should not be bulldozed without thought”
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VIDEO: N.M. Delegation Joins Pueblo Governors to Push for Permanent Protections for Chaco Canyon
Joined delegation calling for permanent protections for Chaco Canyon from mineral extraction.
“There is not a single molecule of gas worth sacrificing a landscape that holds more than 4,700 archaeological sites, the prayers and history of generations, and the living culture of Chaco Canyon”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to force DOJ to release remaining Epstein files and allow lawsuits.
“When Trump’s administration does not comply with the law, there must be consequences. Attorney General Blanche is not fit to serve, should not be confirmed and should instead resign. In the meantime, we must pass this bill to put power where it belongs—with survivors.”
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Introduced bill to reverse Trump administration cuts to veterans' homecare service reimbursement rates.
“Our veterans kept their promise to our country. We must keep ours to them. These reckless reimbursement cuts are making it harder for disabled veterans to receive the in-home care they rely on for everyday tasks like getting out of bed, bathing, getting dressed, or preparing meals.”
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Leger Fernandez Votes to Cut Offensive Military Aid To Israel
Voted for amendment prohibiting U.S. military aid for Israel's offensive weapons and activities.
“Peace cannot be built with more bombs. Congress has a responsibility to make sure American taxpayer dollars reflect American laws, American values, and our commitment to human rights. When they do not, we have a duty to change course.”
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Sent letter demanding DEA answers on declining to seize fentanyl shipments in New Mexico.
“We unequivocally assert that allowing fentanyl to go unseized creates an unconscionable risk to New Mexicans”
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Announced $6.74 billion in federal funding for New Mexico disaster recovery and water infrastructure.
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Reps Leger Fernández and Lieu Re-Introduce 21st Century Federal Writers’ Act
Introduced bill to create grant program supporting writers documenting American experiences.
“Reporters, writers, and poets have always opened our eyes to the realities of the world around us. Today, their work is more important than ever. With this legislation, our writers will be able to apply for federal funds to continue documenting American life as it looks like now”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan and Corregidor defenders.
“The American and Filipino defenders of Bataan and Corregidor endured an unimaginable level of abuse and responded with an equal amount of courage and strength”
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Sent letter demanding DEA answers on fentanyl enforcement tactics in New Mexico.
“New Mexico families have lost too many loved ones because of fentanyl”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.