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Hispanic Federation’s letters and testimonials seek to advance policies at all levels of government to empower Latinos. Browse our letters and testimonials below.

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Hispanic Federation Letter to U.S. and Puerto Rico Governments, FEMA, and HUD

Nearly five years to the date of Hurricane Maria’s destructive landfall, Hurricane Fiona has jeopardized the still ongoing recovery and rebuilding process. Read HF’s letter to the U.S. government and the Government of Puerto Rico describing what is needed to properly and equitably respond to the latest natural disaster to strike the island. Read the full letter.

October 5, 2022

Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Hispanic Federation joins 45 groups to celebrate the climate investments in Inflation Reduction Act, commend the president and Congress for their leadership, & call for additional measures to protect frontline communities. Read the statement here.

August 16, 2022

Latino Organizations Urge Senate to Vote Against Provisions that would harm the Latino Community

Hispanic Federation joins 16 Latino organizations to send a message to the Senate to vote NO on anti-immigrant amendments in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Read our partner statement.

August 4, 2022

HF Supports the Inflation Reduction Act

Hispanic Federation joins GreenLatinos and other Latino/a/x/e organizations and individuals to urge passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Read our partner statement here.

August 4, 2022

HF Urges Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

Hispanic Federation is proud to join more than 60 climate-focused organizations calling for swift passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Read our partner statement here.

August 4, 2022

HispanicFed joined 286 immigration, civil rights, business and labor groups warning against anti-immigrant “poison pills” that could thwart the bill

Hispanic Federation joined 286 immigration, civil rights, business, and labor groups warning against anti-immigrant “poison pills” in the Inflation Reduction Act. Read our partner statement. Read more…

August 2, 2022

Hispanic Federation welcomes Inflation Reduction Act climate deal which could bring solar benefits to millions including Puerto Rico

In response to the Senate Democratic leadership announcing the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Solar Access for All released a joint statement in support. Vice President of Federal Policy and Advocacy, Laura Esquivel makes a statement on the need to pass IRA to lower access to solar for low-income communities and Puerto Rico. Read more…

August 2, 2022

Hispanic Federation Urges Senator Schumer to Invest in Childcare in the Reconciliation Package

Hispanic Federation joins the National Women’s Law Center and other groups to urge Senator Schumer to include access to quality and affordable child care through a long-term and sizable investment in the upcoming reconciliation package. Read more...

April 8, 2022

Hispanic Federation Calls on White House to End Title 42

Hispanic Federation joins 300+ immigrant and human rights organizations in calling on President Biden to end Title 42 and restore meaningful access to asylum at U.S. borders. Read more...

March 10, 2022

Letter Urges OMB to Revise Data Collection on Race and Ethnicity

Hispanic Federation joins NALEO and other organizations across the country urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to quickly revise the standards for federal data on race and ethnicity. The recommendations offered would significantly enhance the quality of data leading to more sound public policy and greater economic prosperity. Read more...

March 4, 2022

Letter Requesting Relief and Protection Status for Ukraine

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, Hispanic Federation joined 177 organizations requesting that President Biden grant Special Student Relief for international students from Ukraine and TPS or DED designation. Read more...

February 24, 2022

Latino Civil Rights Groups Immigration Letter

We, the undersigned Hispanic civil rights organizations, write to urge you to delay no further in using your wide array of executive authorities to protect America’s undocumented workers and their families. As we anticipate your State of the Union address and statements of unequivocal support for immigration reform, we wish to impress upon you the urgency to act and our expectation that your Administration will move forward alone, if needed, to protect our communities. Read more....

February 24, 2022

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