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Teresa Isabel Leger Fernandez is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district, a position she has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection during her time in office. Leger Fernandez has been an advocate for the needs of her constituents, emphasizing the importance of compassion and justice in her public service.
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of adoption of the…
I think it is important to recognize that there are health benefits from the Clean Air Act, but there are also benefits to our manufacturing sector, as well. H.R. 1435 completely ignores the benefits of EV production. They are completely…
Following up on the gentlewoman from California's comments and on the importance of looking at this industry and how it is growing, I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record a January 12, 2023, article. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is…
If we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to provide for consideration of a resolution which clearly states that it is the people's House's duty to keep our promise to American workers and seniors to protect…
Last week, the enchanted State of New Mexico, the United States, and families seeking justice everywhere lost a statesman, a former Ambassador, Governor, and Congressman. Governor Bill Richardson is survived by our former first lady of…
100 million Americans live in counties with unhealthy air pollution. Our children, our elders, low- income communities, and communities of color are most at risk. The good news is, we are addressing it. The good news is, with the Chips and…
I truly appreciated the Speaker Emerita is leading us to think about the why and to think about the children, to think about the children and their health. We must remember that Democrats are not against consumer choices, but what we are…
As I noted, the existing rule allows choice in each State. What works for California may or may not work for New Mexico or other States like New York, but that is why the Clean Air Act built in flexibility. We should allow California and…
I thank Dr. Burgess so much for the customary 30 minutes to discuss this bill, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose today's rule. There are 8 legislative days left to fund the government, and under…
I remind us all that we should be funding the government this week, not attacking individual States or workers. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), our inspiring Speaker…
We have heard that our people are scared of China because these are smaller islands and these are places where the threat could be easily carried out.
We recognize the four decades that the United States has maintained a special relationship with the Freely Associated States.
we must back up those words with providing you with the services that you have earned and deserve.
It must also be to protect the places, to protect the people, to protect the reefs and the culture.
Thank you, Madam Vice Speaker, and formerly Speaker, for sharing the importance of treating equal as equal.
What powerful words you shared with us, what a powerful story you shared with us.
Approving the proposal to review the financial provisions of the Compact of Free Association with FSM, Palau, and the RMI will continue our engagement.
I really wish I could say that caring for our veterans is a bipartisan issue, something we all agree on. Instead, for the first time in years, the appropriations for military construction and VA will not be bipartisan because my colleagues…
If we don't act quickly, I mean, every day that we wait to get better services, it is heartbreaking, somebody dies, right, somebody is ill.
I completely agree as well that we do have an issue that we must address in terms of improving our education system, investing in our students, investing in our schools, but does this bill do this? Absolutely not. Last night in Rules, we…
Yes, we have a broken immigration system, but whose fault is that? Last Congress, we passed several bipartisan immigration bills, including the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Did any of the…
I believe we must say that all the time, but I think even more importantly is that we need to recognize and provide the services and the honor and respect that our veterans deserve.
These Compacts are essential for continued security and our ability to do our work from a national security perspective.
I thank the ranking member for yielding. Mr. Speaker, in June, I went home to where Democrats announced $670 million of investments in broadband that will grow our middle class in New Mexico. Then, I came back to a Congress controlled by…
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