Leger Fernández urges swift implementation of RECA compensation for affected downwinders and uranium miners, addressing urgent health concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández has led a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging the Department of Justice to swiftly implement updated regulations for the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). The lawmakers stressed that delays in the program could be detrimental to gravely ill survivors, emphasizing the need for accessible claims processes.
In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, the group suggested measures such as hiring navigators for claimants and providing multilingual resources to facilitate access. The expanded RECA program includes communities previously excluded from compensation, specifically benefiting downwinders in New Mexico and uranium miners.
Leger Fernández has been a vocal advocate for expanding RECA, emphasizing the urgency for impacted communities to find justice. The coalition also requested a meeting with DOJ leadership to discuss the needs of these communities and to ensure that survivor concerns are addressed.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Teresa Leger Fernandez is worth $2.1M, as of August 18th, 2025. This is the 240th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Leger Fernandez has approximately $358.1K 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: 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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