Leger Fernandez, Teresa
Serving since 2023 (118th–119th Congresses)
Contact
2417 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3103
Campaign Finance
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About
Teresa Leger Fernandez is a Democratic Representative from New Mexico's 3rd district who previously specialized in community-building and tribal advocacy as an attorney for thirty years.
Background
Teresa Leger Fernández returned to New Mexico after graduating from law school to work as an attorney specializing in tribal advocacy and community-building. She operated Leger Law and Strategy, LLC in Santa Fe for 30 years, focusing on civil rights and social justice. Her professional experience also includes serving as a White House fellow during the Clinton administration and working on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation during the Obama administration.
Political career
Before her election to Congress, Teresa Leger Fernandez served as a White House fellow during the Clinton administration and later held a position on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation under the Obama administration. An attorney specializing in tribal advocacy and community development, she also led the 2017 effort to implement ranked-choice voting in Santa Fe. She has represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since being sworn in in 2021.
Current focus
Leger Fernandez, Teresa represents the 3rd congressional district of NM in the U.S. House. Leger Fernandez, Teresa currently serves on the Federal Lands, the House Committee on Natural Resources, and the House Committee on Rules. They have sponsored 71 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8896; H.R. 8616; H.R. 7467.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
118th Congress
Legislative Activity
71
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes