The bill
To provide for cost-share waivers for projects carried out in response to wildland fires caused by certain Government actions, and for other purposes.
HR. 5963, 119th Congress — read as touching Construction & Engineering.
To provide for cost-share waivers for projects carried out in response to wildland fires caused by certain Government actions, and for other purposes.
Bill ID: 119/hr/5963
Last Updated: November 7, 2025
Sponsored by
Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
ID: L000273
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Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
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The money
$100,700 raised
30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
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Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
Total Contributions
$100,700
23 donors
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$100,700
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$0
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Donor Network - Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
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Total contributions: $100,700
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Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped.
- +Construction & Engineeringconfidence 0.90
Section 3(b) waives cost-share requirements for projects responding to wildland fires caused by USDA management activities, which would benefit construction and engineering firms undertaking rehabilitation work.