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Teresa Leger Fernandez's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (NM) - District 3

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  • Voted Yes on the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The decisions that we make about our bodies, our families, and our futures are deeply personal -- and those decisions must be protected, respected, and free from government interference." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "for the Women’s Health Protection Act to protect the right to access abortion care throughout the United States, no matter what state they … Mexico is a border state with Texas. Because of the draconian Texas abortion ban, Texas women are driving hours to receive reproductive … low-income communities who can’t afford to travel and access quality abortion care. Leger Fernández is an original co-sponsor for the" (fernandez.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "for the Women’s Health Protection Act to protect the right to access abortion care throughout the United States, no matter what state they … Mexico is a border state with Texas. Because of the draconian Texas abortion ban, Texas women are driving hours to receive reproductive … low-income communities who can’t afford to travel and access quality abortion care." (fernandez.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must protect Social Security and Medicare. Our seniors worked hard and contributed to these programs over their careers, and New Mexicans deserve to retire with dignity." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • I also strongly support fully funding and strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and our nation’s network of community health centers. These programs ensure that the most vulnerable Americans, including children, elderly, and low-income families have access to health care. As we move toward universal, single-payer health care, I will tirelessly work to increase access, reduce cost, and invest in new, ground-breaking treatments that will save lives. (fernandez.house.gov)
  • "In Congress, I will fight for Medicare for All and work to ensure that all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "I also strongly support fully funding and strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and our nation’s network of community health centers. These programs ensure that the most vulnerable Americans, including children, elderly, and low-income families have access to health care. As we move toward universal, single-payer health care, I will tirelessly work to increase access, reduce cost, and invest in new, ground-breaking treatments that will save lives." (fernandez.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Citizens United corrupted our politics. Special interest groups blocked actions to tackle climate change & lower prescription drug prices. Enough is enough. #HR1 will reform our campaign finance system. It’s time to put people back in charge of Washington! #DemocracyForAll (twitter.com)
  • "In Congress, I will continue the fight to restore our democracy to the people & to overturn Citizens United." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Citizens United corrupted our politics. Special interest groups blocked actions to tackle climate change & lower prescription drug prices. Enough is enough. #HR1 will reform our campaign finance system. It’s time to put people back in charge of Washington! #DemocracyForAll" (twitter.com)
  • "The jury has spoken. Guilty on all accounts. Nothing can bring back the lives that have been taken but today we get a glimpse of justice. We have work to do. The Senate must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • ""Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act with provisions to improve the quality of life for our brave service members, including increased pay, strengthened parental leave, and funding for education. I'm proud to have secured an amendment requiring Air Force reporting on PFAS contamination and remediation. I also secured funding for UNM to stimulate the workforce development needed for our science and innovation economy," said Leger Fernández. "This bill also makes historic changes to how the military handles sexual assault. These life-saving reforms will better protect our women and men in uniform."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act with provisions to improve the quality of life for our brave service members, including increased pay, strengthened parental leave, and funding for education. I'm proud to have secured an amendment requiring Air Force reporting on PFAS contamination and remediation. I also secured funding for UNM to stimulate the workforce development needed for our science and innovation economy," said Leger Fernández. "This bill also makes historic changes to how the military handles sexual assault. These life-saving reforms will better protect our women and men in uniform." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "What they have all said, Republicans and Democrats alike, is that they need this rescue plan. Our small businesses are ready to put this lifeline to use. Our frontline workers, families, and farmers are ready. New Mexico is ready to start climbing out of this crisis. Americans have told us what they need. We have listened, and now we are delivering. Mr. Speaker, this is a most significant day, and this legislation meets the challenge of history and calls Americans to act upon this crisis. This is the opportunity now, and we should act." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I’m working to fight inflation and lower costs for New Mexicans. That's why I voted to prevent consumer price gouging and for the COMPETES Act to strengthen the US supply chain and to manufacture what we need in America." (twitter.com)
  • "Inflation is something that is happening worldwide," says Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez. "We need to address the supply-chain issues, not run away from them." #BuildBackBetter" (twitter.com)
  • "Right now, Congress can alleviate some of the strain caused by inflation by passing the #BuildBackBetter Act. We can lower everyday costs for families, including childcare, health care, utility bills, prescription drugs, and education." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I support reducing the burden of student debt as well as eliminating undergraduate tuition at public colleges and universities for most students." (www.teresaforall.com)
  • "This student loan relief is a good first step to easing the financial burden of hard working New Mexicans carrying high student loan debt. Education shouldn’t be a burden; no one should struggle with crushing debt to get a quality education." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • According to her congressional website she voted for,... "Largest investment to combat the climate crisis in history while ensuring a just transition for energy communities: $240 million for a just transition investment fund to create new economic opportunities consistent with her Just Transition for Energy Communities Act. Also includes provisions from her Orphaned Wells Cleanup and Jobs Act to reduce methane pollution and hold oil and gas companies accountable." (fernandez.house.gov)
  • "We must reduce carbon pollution, rejoin the Paris Agreement, and invest in renewable energy resources like wind and solar, as well as clean energy tax incentives." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As chair of the Indigenous People’s Subcommittee, prioritizing investments in our Native American communities was paramount. A minimum of 12 billion dollars will flow to Native American and Indigenous peoples. New Mexico’s Tribes will benefit from the investments upholding our trust obligations on a range of issues including health facilities, broadband, clean water, and climate resilience. I also secured a provision to protect Chaco Canyon from damaging oil and gas development, building off of the Biden Administration’s recent actions. (fernandez.house.gov)
  • “As chair of the Indigenous People’s Subcommittee, prioritizing investments in our Native American communities was paramount. A minimum of 12 billion dollars will flow to Native American and Indigenous peoples. New Mexico’s Tribes will benefit from the investments upholding our trust obligations on a range of issues including health facilities, broadband, clean water, and climate resilience. I also secured a provision to protect Chaco Canyon from damaging oil and gas development, building off of the Biden Administration’s recent actions. (fernandez.house.gov)
  • "Largest investment to combat the climate crisis in history while ensuring a just transition for energy communities: $240 million for a just transition investment fund to create new economic opportunities consistent with her Just Transition for Energy Communities Act. Also includes provisions from her Orphaned Wells Cleanup and Jobs Act to reduce methane pollution and hold oil and gas companies accountable." (fernandez.house.gov)
  • According to her congressional website she voted for,... "Largest investment to combat the climate crisis in history while ensuring a just transition for energy communities: $240 million for a just transition investment fund to create new economic opportunities consistent with her Just Transition for Energy Communities Act. Also includes provisions from her Orphaned Wells Cleanup and Jobs Act to reduce methane pollution and hold oil and gas companies accountable." (fernandez.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2467 "PFAS Action Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "We must reduce carbon pollution, rejoin the Paris Agreement, and invest in renewable energy resources like wind and solar, as well as clean energy tax incentives." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As chair of the Indigenous People’s Subcommittee, prioritizing investments in our Native American communities was paramount. A minimum of 12 billion dollars will flow to Native American and Indigenous peoples. New Mexico’s Tribes will benefit from the investments upholding our trust obligations on a range of issues including health facilities, broadband, clean water, and climate resilience. I also secured a provision to protect Chaco Canyon from damaging oil and gas development, building off of the Biden Administration’s recent actions. (fernandez.house.gov)
  • “As chair of the Indigenous People’s Subcommittee, prioritizing investments in our Native American communities was paramount. A minimum of 12 billion dollars will flow to Native American and Indigenous peoples. New Mexico’s Tribes will benefit from the investments upholding our trust obligations on a range of issues including health facilities, broadband, clean water, and climate resilience. I also secured a provision to protect Chaco Canyon from damaging oil and gas development, building off of the Biden Administration’s recent actions. (fernandez.house.gov)
  • "Largest investment to combat the climate crisis in history while ensuring a just transition for energy communities: $240 million for a just transition investment fund to create new economic opportunities consistent with her Just Transition for Energy Communities Act. Also includes provisions from her Orphaned Wells Cleanup and Jobs Act to reduce methane pollution and hold oil and gas companies accountable." (fernandez.house.gov)
  • 40,000 flowers representing the number of Americans lost to gun violence every year. Let that sink in - 40,000 lives lost every year. Thank you Thank you @GiffordsCourage for this powerful memorial. It’s time for the Senate to act and #EndGunViolence. (twitter.com)
  • Gun violence isn’t a statistic; it’s about people’s lives. Every day, gun violence takes the lives of over 110 Americans. On National Gun Violence Survivors Week, we recommit to honor survivors with actions. Together we can end gun violence. (twitter.com)
  • "It is long past time for gun safety measures to be enacted at the national level." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Yesterday I spoke on the house floor to end the #CharlestonLoophole. Gun violence robs our communities of beautiful lives everyday. Inaction has already taken too many of our loved ones. We must pass this life-saving legislation to keep New Mexico families safe. (twitter.com)
  • "Gun violence isn’t a statistic; it’s about people’s lives. Every day, gun violence takes the lives of over 110 Americans. On National Gun Violence Survivors Week, we recommit to honor survivors with actions. Together we can end gun violence." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Yesterday I spoke on the house floor to end the #CharlestonLoophole. Gun violence robs our communities of beautiful lives everyday. Inaction has already taken too many of our loved ones. We must pass this life-saving legislation to keep New Mexico families safe." (twitter.com)
  • "I also strongly support fully funding and strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and our nation’s network of community health centers. These programs ensure that the most vulnerable Americans, including children, elderly, and low-income families have access to health care. As we move toward universal, single-payer health care, I will tirelessly work to increase access, reduce cost, and invest in new, ground-breaking treatments that will save lives." (fernandez.house.gov)
  • "In Congress, I will fight for Medicare for All and work to ensure that all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "? #FAMILYAct to address the paid family & medical leave crisis ? Equal Rights Amendment to ensure women receive equal protection under the Constitution ? #RaiseTheWage Act to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour" (twitter.com)
  • "More than 65 million women provided unpaid care in the form of child care, family care & eldercare during 2020. Paid leave & care policies have the potential to help the economy grow as much as 5% by bringing women’s labor force participation rates up. #WeDemandMore #CareEconomy" (twitter.com)
  • "Lastly, I voted for legislation to lower the cost and cap prescription drug costs and will continue to hold massive pharmaceutical companies accountable for the prices they set." (www.teresaforall.com)
  • Signed Letter to Leader Schumer: “We strongly urge you to retain the insulin affordability provisions in the House-passed Build Back Better Act, implement these provisions sooner, and expand these provisions to apply to the uninsured population. These provisions have the potential to immediately save lives and prevent complications of untreated diabetes for millions of Americans,” the Members continued. “By retaining and expanding the insulin cost caps, we can pass a bill that truly makes insulin affordable for everyone in the U.S.” (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe in strengthening security at our border and points of entry, but this is most effectively done by targeting those places where we see most contraband and drug smuggling." (www.teresaforall.com)
  • "In the most recent funding bill passed by Congress, we fought to secure robust funding for border management, including resources for medical services, transportation, processing facilities, alternatives to detention programs, and border security technologies." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "In Congress, I will champion humane, comprehensive immigration reform that treats everyone with dignity, provides a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, and keeps families together. " (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "My prayers are with the sovereign free people of Ukraine. Russia's unprovoked & brutal attack on Ukraine is an attack on global peace & security. I support @POTUS's actions to impose significant costs on Russia and defend our NATO allies. My heart is with the people of Ukraine." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We are taking historically unprecedented steps to hold Russia accountable: ? $13.6 billion in support for Ukraine ? Revoke permanent normal trade relations from Russia ? Reauthorize and strengthen the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "We are taking historically unprecedented steps to hold Russia accountable: ? $13.6 billion in support for Ukraine ? Revoke permanent normal trade relations from Russia ? Reauthorize and strengthen the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act" (twitter.com)
  • "Billionaires shouldn't pay a lower tax rate than our teachers, firefighters, and nurses. But right now, they do because our tax code rewards wealth, not work. Yo trabajo para nuestra gente; it's time to #TaxBillionaires." (twitter.com)
  • "The #InflationReductionAct will: ?? Reduce the deficit by $300 billion ??Lower emissions by 40 percent by 2030 ??Let Medicare negotiate drug prices ?Close corporate tax loopholes ?Not raise taxes on working families I look forward to sending it to @POTUS’s desk." (twitter.com)
  • "This is an important step toward income equality in New Mexico! As your Congresswoman, I’ll work to take the burden off the middle class. I'll fight to create higher tax brackets for the highest-earning Americans — and repeal Trump’s tax cuts for greedy corporations." (twitter.com)
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