DemocratU.S. Representative, NM-03
Teresa Leger Fernandez
In the House since Jan 3, 2021 (3 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jul 1, 1959.
Official website · DC office 202-225-6190 · @RepTeresaLF
At a glance
36Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
221Bills cosponsored
8.8%Roll-call votes missed (59 of 674)
98.4%Votes with own party's majority
$1,578,389Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10826 | Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act Immigration · 2 cosponsors | Oct 15, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Oct 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 10054 | Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 0 cosponsors | Aug 6, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Aug 6, 2026 |
| H.R. 9752 | Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 9 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Jul 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 9473 | Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act International Affairs · 68 cosponsors | Jun 25, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. Jun 25, 2026 |
| H.R. 8896 | Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026 Education · 17 cosponsors | May 19, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. May 19, 2026 |
| H.R. 8616 | Caja del Rio Protection Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 2 cosponsors | Apr 30, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Apr 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 7467 | Virginia’s Law Crime and Law Enforcement · 3 cosponsors | Feb 10, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Feb 10, 2026 |
| H.R. 7019 | Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2026 Education · 2 cosponsors | Jan 12, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Jan 12, 2026 |
| H.R. 6966 | Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026 Agriculture and Food · 1 cosponsors | Jan 7, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 6869 | To amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes. Native Americans · 0 cosponsors | Dec 18, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. Sep 10, 2026 |
| H.R. 6206 | Protect Culturally Sensitive Information Act Native Americans · 2 cosponsors | Nov 20, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Nov 20, 2025 |
| H.R. 6205 | Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025 Native Americans · 0 cosponsors | Nov 20, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Nov 20, 2025 |
| H.R. 6049 | No Payola Act Congress · 40 cosponsors | Nov 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Nov 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 5963 | Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 0 cosponsors | Nov 7, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. Dec 2, 2025 |
| H.R. 5964 | Integrated Resource Planning Modernization Act Energy · 5 cosponsors | Nov 7, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Nov 7, 2025 |
| H.R. 5914 | Historic Preservation Enhancement Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 1 cosponsors | Nov 4, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. Nov 4, 2025 |
| H.R. 5774 | Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act of 2025 Education · 36 cosponsors | Oct 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Oct 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 4892 | Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 0 cosponsors | Aug 5, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. Jan 13, 2026 |
| H.R. 4598 | Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act Native Americans · 0 cosponsors | Jul 22, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent. Sep 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 4510 | Healing Partnerships for Survivors Act Health · 10 cosponsors | Jul 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Jul 17, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Rules
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,578,389Total raised
$1,260,312From individuals
$1,468,917Spent
$517,398Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H0NM03102, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.