Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández comments on court rulings requiring SNAP benefits funding during the government shutdown.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Leger Fernández responds to court ruling: Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández issued a statement following two federal judges' rulings confirming that the Trump administration must utilize contingency funds to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown.
Statement highlights SNAP's importance: Leger Fernández expressed that it should not require judicial intervention for the administration to use available funds, emphasizing the need to feed Americans in need. She noted that 459,000 individuals in New Mexico rely on SNAP for food security.
Legislation to prevent food insecurity: The Congresswoman has cosponsored bills aimed at ensuring continued SNAP benefits during government shutdowns, underscoring her commitment to preventing food insecurity in the future.
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Teresa Leger Fernandez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Teresa Leger Fernandez is worth $2.2M, as of November 1st, 2025. This is the 248th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Leger Fernandez has approximately $377.7K 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.5774: Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act of 2025
- 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
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Teresa Leger Fernandez Fundraising
Teresa Leger Fernandez recently disclosed $234.7K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 403rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 93.4% came from individual donors.
Leger Fernandez disclosed $169.9K of spending. This was the 356th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Leger Fernandez disclosed $550.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 503rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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