Leger Fernández and colleagues urge HHS to maintain immigrant access to Head Start amid proposed changes.
Quiver AI Summary
Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández, Suzanne Bonamici, and Jahana Hayes have urged the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure immigrant access to Head Start programs. Their letter followed a recent reinterpretation of the "federal public benefit" criteria that could restrict services for many immigrants, potentially affecting over 115,000 children and families.
The Representatives highlighted concerns that excluding some immigrant children from early education could lead to higher long-term costs, as these children may require additional support in various foundational areas. They emphasized the potential negative impact on parents in essential jobs who would struggle to find childcare without access to Head Start.
Leger Fernández, Bonamici, and Hayes argued that denying access based on immigration status poses challenges for families and the childcare system, stressing that investing in early education ultimately benefits society at large. The full letter detailing their request is available online.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Teresa Leger Fernandez is worth $1.9M, as of August 12th, 2025. This is the 232nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Leger Fernandez has approximately $390.1K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Teresa Leger Fernandez:
- H.R.4892: To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to enter into contracts, grants, and agreements to carry out certain ecosystem restoration activities, and for other purposes.
- 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
- H.R.4510: Healing Partnerships for Survivors Act
- H.R.4338: Weather-Safe Energy Act of 2025
- H.R.4284: Small Cemetery Conveyance Act
- H.R.3293: Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act of 2025
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Teresa Leger Fernandez Fundraising
Teresa Leger Fernandez recently disclosed $185.8K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 459th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 87.6% came from individual donors.
Leger Fernandez disclosed $162.9K of spending. This was the 342nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Leger Fernandez disclosed $483.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 476th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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