Teresa Leger Fernandez

Representative · NM-3 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2021

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Teresa Leger Fernandez

Representative · NM-3 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2021

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

271 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.Res. 1603 · Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 10672 · America’s College Promise Act of 2026
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1559 · Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 10397 · Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 10115 · Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 17, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Aug 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9941 · Right to IVF Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9884 · CHILE Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9820 · CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Con.Res. 114 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1430 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.185) to advance responsible policies.
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Aug 31, 2026): Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Massie. Petition No: 119-27. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026083127">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
H.R. 9694 · Epstein Files Transparency Act II
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1427 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9558 · 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9432 · LIFT the BAR Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Res. 1375 · Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9377 · Protecting America’s Herds Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 1318 · Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2026 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8967 · Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8831 · Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8742 · Respect Tribal IDs Act
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1257 · Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8592 · No WAR Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

271 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.Res. 1603 · Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 10672 · America’s College Promise Act of 2026
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1559 · Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 10397 · Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 10115 · Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 17, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Aug 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9941 · Right to IVF Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9884 · CHILE Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9820 · CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Con.Res. 114 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1430 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.185) to advance responsible policies.
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Aug 31, 2026): Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Massie. Petition No: 119-27. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026083127">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
H.R. 9694 · Epstein Files Transparency Act II
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1427 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9558 · 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9432 · LIFT the BAR Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Res. 1375 · Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 9377 · Protecting America’s Herds Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 1318 · Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2026 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8967 · Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8831 · Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8742 · Respect Tribal IDs Act
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1257 · Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8592 · No WAR Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.