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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

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Working to protect what we love. Mom. Proudly serving New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. Chair of the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social. Fernandez.house.gov

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · Jun 24

BIG UPDATE: our fight to keep public lands in public hands continues!

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 1h

The Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon office just reached $3 Billion paid out to families affected by the fire.

This is a big milestone, but I need all the funding Congress got for New Mexicans to be paid now. No more delays.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 2h

New Mexico proved bipartisanship works. It’s time for Republicans in Congress to follow our lead and act before this health care crisis puts millions of Americans at risk.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 3h

Today marks 10 years of recognizing Latina Equal Pay Day — and still, Latinas do not get equal pay for equal work.

Latinas are vital to our economy and our communities, yet remain underpaid and undervalued across every industry.

Equal pay can’t wait. Latinas deserve justice now.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 23h

WIC is running out of money and will stop feeding women and children if Republicans don’t bring the House back to DC.

But it’s not just women and children who are affected—so are farmers.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 4d

Furloughed workers told me about families in crisis, jobs on the line, and communities without clean water protections. Their voices make clear what’s at stake in this shutdown. I’ll keep fighting for them. Will Republicans join me?

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 5d

This is the reality they’re bracing for under Republican health care policies.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 5d

Clinics like La Familia may have to turn away families they’ve cared for across generations. Patients could wait months for urgent appointments, leaving conditions untreated. Many will be forced to choose between groceries and medical care.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 7d

We know who is to blame for the government shutdown — but who will feel the pain?

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 7d

My office is still open and my staff are working day and night for you—even if they don’t get paid. Just call (505) 428-4680 if you need help.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 7d

My office is still open and my staff are working day and night for you—even if they don’t get paid. Just call (505) 428-4680 if you need help.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 7d

☎️ My office is still open and my staff are working day and night for you—even if they don’t get paid. Just call (505) 428-4680 if you need help.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 7d

7️⃣ Tourism & Agriculture
2.2M annual park visitors turned away.

$100M in farm & housing loans halted.

Food & drug safety inspections halted.

8️⃣ Tribes
22 NM tribes lose access to key BIA services.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 7d

3️⃣ Military
17,900 active duty & reserve personnel forced to work without pay.

4️⃣ Travel
5,000 daily flyers in NM face TSA & air traffic delays.

5️⃣ Workers
30,000 federal workers furloughed or unpaid

6️⃣ Small Biz & Jobs
$140M in SBA loans frozen.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 7d

Republicans just shut down the government.

Here’s what that means for New Mexico:

1️⃣ Healthcare
46,000 will see premiums skyrocket if ACA tax credits expire.

2️⃣ Nutrition
36,000 moms, babies & kids lose access to WIC and 459,000 SNAP recipients face cuts if shutdown drags on.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 8d

The government shuts down at midnight. Here’s what that means:

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 8d

A new report from the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation shows that health care premiums will more than double if Republicans allow the health care tax credits to expire. Shame.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 8d

We’re live now! www.youtube.com/live/HC-MW-1...

STOP THE REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN LIVE

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 8d

HAPPENING NOW:

Press conference on the Republican shutdown. Watch live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug-0...

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 8d

This government shutdown is attacks on women and every American.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 8d

🚨Happening now: We’re live answering all your questions about the Republican shutdown — tune in and join the conversation.

Join here: youtube.com/live/efU2uW7WI…

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 9d

Trump needs to stop playing political games and think about our military service-members.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 9d

If the Republicans shut down the government tomorrow night, our service members will have to work without pay.

What a ridiculous idea. 17,900 service-members in New Mexico won’t be paid to protect our country or to keep our bases functioning.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 9d

Republicans have control of the House, the Senate, and the White House. They’re failing Americans—they can’t govern and won’t stand up for your healthcare.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 9d

I’m back in D.C. ready to fight for you — to keep the government open, protect affordable healthcare, and stand with federal workers. Republicans must find the courage to do the same.

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández @fernandez.house.gov · 10d

Republicans control every branch of government – and they’re using that power to gamble with your health care.

I’m standing firm with @housedemocrats.bsky.social to fight for your healthcare and keep our government open.

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