Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández and 27 Democrats call for oversight of a new rural health fund amid Medicaid cuts.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández, along with 27 House Democrats, has expressed concerns over the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They assert that the program does not adequately address the negative impacts of $1 trillion in healthcare cuts, particularly to Medicaid, and could potentially jeopardize rural communities.
The letter urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to set firm application deadlines, establish transparent criteria for funding distribution, and prioritize areas most affected by healthcare cuts. "This lack of oversight increases the chances of waste, fraud, and abuse," the letter highlights, as the program is intended to assist vulnerable rural healthcare systems.
Health care stakeholders have echoed these sentiments, stressing the importance of proper implementation of the program to ensure effective investment in rural health. Critics include representatives from organizations like the New Mexico Hospital Association and the National Association of Rural Health Clinics, who have requested clarity on the program's execution.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Teresa Leger Fernandez is worth $2.1M, as of August 28th, 2025. This is the 249th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Leger Fernandez has approximately $361.5K 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: Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2025
- 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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