Teresa Leger Fernandez
DDemocratNM-3 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance90
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone32
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency65
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology37
Total Statements
20
Floor Speeches
17
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 21Environment: 19Foreign Policy: 11Housing: 8Trade: 8Infrastructure: 8Crime & Justice: 7Agriculture: 7Labor: 7Defense: 6Immigration: 6Veterans: 6Economy: 4Civil Rights: 3Education: 3
Speech Tone
Neutral: 13Bipartisan: 12Urgent: 8Ceremonial: 4
Statements (37)
Press Release2026-05-29CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructure
Leger Fernández Celebrates $562,500 Community Funding and Community Match Support for El Valle Community Center in VillanuevaLeger Fernández Celebrates $562,500 Community Funding and Community Match Support for El Valle Community Center in Villanueva VILLANUEVA, N.M. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) joined community leaders, local families, and philanthropic partners in Villanueva, NM, to celebrate a…
Press Release2026-05-21BipartisanTaxesCrime & Justice
Leger Fernández Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Public Safety in Indian Country Advances in Natural Resources CommitteeLeger Fernández Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Public Safety in Indian Country Advances in Natural Resources Committee WATCH THE HEARING WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing on the bipartisan Bridging Agency Data Gaps…
Press Release2026-05-21BipartisanHR1329
DWC Chair Celebrates House Rejection of the Republican Version of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum ActDWC Chair Celebrates House Rejection of the Republican Version of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives rejected the Republican, partisan version of H.R. 1329, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act in a bipartisan…
Press Release2026-05-21TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR2785
Leger Fernández Landmark Bill to Protect Historic Land Grant Communities and Traditional Uses on Federal Lands Advances in HouseLeger Fernández Landmark Bill to Protect Historic Land Grant Communities and Traditional Uses on Federal Lands Advances in House WATCH THE HEARING WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández secured a major legislative hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on…
Floor Speech2026-05-20
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SARAH GHIORSEHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SARAH GHIORSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H3632] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-05-20TaxesEnvironmentHousingHR1041HR6047
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1041, VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6047, SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1041, VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6047, SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC EDMUNDSON VETERANS BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT OF 2026... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2026-05-20UrgentGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR1041HR6047
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1041, VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6047, SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1041, VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6047, SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC EDMUNDSON VETERANS BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT OF 2026... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…
Press Release2026-05-13BipartisanTaxesEnvironment
Congresswomen Teresa Leger Fernández and Kat Cammack Announce Bipartisan Partnership to Combat Workplace Sexual Misconduct in CongressCongresswomen Teresa Leger Fernández and Kat Cammack Announce Bipartisan Partnership to Combat Workplace Sexual Misconduct in Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswomen Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) and Kat Cammack (FL-03) along with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and Speaker Mike…
Press Release2026-05-12BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
Leger Fernández, Luján, Davids, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Native Americans During ICE EnforcementLeger Fernández, Luján, Davids, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement Leger Fernández, Luján, Davids, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S.…
Press Release2026-05-04UrgentTradeCrime & JusticeInfrastructure
Leger Fernández, Newhouse Introduce Resolution Designating National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsLeger Fernández, Newhouse Introduce Resolution Designating National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced a resolution to designate May 5, 2026, as a National Day of…
Press Release2026-04-13BipartisanTaxesEnvironment
Leger Fernandez Effort to Force Resignation of Reps. Gonzales and Swalwell Over Sexual Misconduct SucceedsLeger Fernandez Effort to Force Resignation of Reps. Gonzales and Swalwell Over Sexual Misconduct Succeeds WASHINGTON, D.C. — After calls for accountability led by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell announced their resignations from Congress today…
Press Release2026-04-10UrgentTaxes
Leger Fernández Condemns Rep. Eric Swalwell; Calls for Support for SurvivorsLeger Fernández Condemns Rep. Eric Swalwell; Calls for Support for Survivors WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released a statement following reports of sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14): “The reports of sexual assault…
Press Release2026-04-09EnvironmentForeign PolicyInfrastructure
Leger Fernández, Luján, Heinrich Call on Forest Service Opposing Carson National Forest Uranium Drilling Proposal and Demanding Full Environmental…Leger Fernández, Luján, Heinrich Call on Forest Service Opposing Carson National Forest Uranium Drilling Proposal and Demanding Full Environmental Review to Protect Chama Watershed NEW MEXICO – U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), a member of the House Committee on Natural…
Press Release2026-04-09Foreign Policy
Leger Fernández, Luján Demand Accountability at Meeting with New Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office LeadershipLeger Fernández, Luján Demand Accountability at Meeting with New Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Leadership Santa Fe, N.M. – U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after meeting with FEMA and Hermit’s…
Press Release2026-04-07BipartisanForeign Policy
Leger Fernández Statement on Trump’s Threat to Kill a Whole CivilizationLeger Fernández Statement on Trump’s Threat to Kill a Whole Civilization Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) today called for immediate action to remove President Trump following his threat that “ a whole civilization will die tonight ” as war escalates in Iran. "A…
Press Release2026-04-02TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Congresswoman Leger Fernández and N.M. Delegation Respond to Trump Administration’s New Actions to Undo Protections for the Greater Chaco RegionCongresswoman Leger Fernández and N.M. Delegation Respond to Trump Administration’s New Actions to Undo Protections for the Greater Chaco Region WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Gabe…
Press Release2026-03-26BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHRES1128
Leger Fernández Opposes Blank Check for ICE; Reiterates Pay for TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA Bill Must Be PassedLeger Fernández Opposes Blank Check for ICE; Reiterates Pay for TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA Bill Must Be Passed Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement after voting against H. Res. 1128 and opposing efforts to tie funding for critical homeland security…
Press Release2026-03-18Civil Rights
Leger Fernandez Statement in Light of Cesar Chavez Allegations of Sexual AbuseLeger Fernandez Statement in Light of Cesar Chavez Allegations of Sexual Abuse WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, March 18, 2026, Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), released the following statement on the horrifying sexual abuse allegations raised against farmworker and civil…
Press Release2026-03-16AgricultureHR4284
Leger Fernández’s Small Cemetery Conveyance Act Passes in the HouseLeger Fernández’s Small Cemetery Conveyance Act Passes in the House Leger Fernández’s Small Cemetery Conveyance Act Passes in the House Washington, D.C. – Today, the House unanimously passed Congresswoman Leger Fernández’s (NM-03) bill, H.R. 4284, the Small Cemetery Conveyance Act . The bill would…
Press Release2026-03-05HealthcareForeign Policy
Leger Fernández Statement on House Blockage of Iran War Powers ResolutionLeger Fernández Statement on House Blockage of Iran War Powers Resolution Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released the following statement after the House voted against the Iran War Powers Resolution (H.Con.Res. 38), which would have reasserted Congress’…
Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR7744HR7148
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7744, FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7744, FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2380-H2390] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2026-03-04Taxes
HONORING CORA VIGIL GOMEZHONORING CORA VIGIL GOMEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H2380] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CORA…
Floor Speech2026-02-20ImmigrationTaxes
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTHCELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-04UrgentEnvironmentTradeInfrastructureHR4090HR1366
CRITICAL MINERAL DOMINANCE ACTCRITICAL MINERAL DOMINANCE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1993-H2002] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-02-03UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR7148HR4090
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 7148, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 142,…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 7148, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 142, DISAPPROVING THE ACTION OF THE DISTRICT OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…
Floor Speech2026-01-21UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyChinaHR6945HR6359
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6945, SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R.PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6945, SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages…
Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialEconomyEnvironmentLaborHR2988HR2262
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2988, PROTECTING PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2262,…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2988, PROTECTING PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2262, FLEXIBILITY FOR WORKERS EDUCATION ACT; PROVIDING FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…
Floor Speech2026-01-13HousingLaborHR2988HR2262
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2988, PROTECTING PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2262,…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2988, PROTECTING PRUDENT INVESTMENT OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2262, FLEXIBILITY FOR WORKERS EDUCATION ACT; PROVIDING FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…
Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialCrime & Justice
HONORING ROBERTO MONDRAGONHONORING ROBERTO MONDRAGON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H670] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ROBERTO…
Floor Speech2025-03-11UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR1156HR1968
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 25, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 25, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…
Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-01-03UrgentTaxesEnvironmentLaborHR1HR10
AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE CLERKAUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE CLERK Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)] [House] [Pages H8-H23] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2024-12-17BipartisanGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHR115HRES1616
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 115, MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACTPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 115, MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7247-H7251] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2024-12-11BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
IN MEMORY OF SENATOR FRED HARRISIN MEMORY OF SENATOR FRED HARRIS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Page H6812] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2024-12-10Housing
So the previous question was ordered.So the previous question was ordered. Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Page H6557] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2024-12-10BipartisanImmigrationTaxesForeign PolicyHR7673HR5009
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7673, LIBERTY IN LAUNDRY ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 4199, JUDICIAL UNDERSTAFFING DELAYS GETTING…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7673, LIBERTY IN LAUNDRY ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 4199, JUDICIAL UNDERSTAFFING DELAYS GETTING EMERGENCIES SOLVED ACT OF 2024; AND PROVIDING FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2023-09-26CeremonialEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR4368HRES66
AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Pages H4505-H4566] From the…