National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

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The NHCSL is the preeminent organization serving and representing the interests of Hispanic state legislators from all states, commonwealths, and territories of the United States.

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NHCSL 2025 Summer Executive Committee & BBA Meeting

Aug 4th-6th, 2024 in Boston, MA.

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NHCSL President

Minority Leader Angela Romero is a nationally respected legislator and an advocate for women and children's rights.

NHCSL Executive Committee

A policy driven group, representing more than 480 state legislators across the country.

NHCSL Executive Director

Kenneth Romero has lived the promise of the American Dream and is a lifelong advocate for Hispanics.

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NHCSL provides you the tools to become a more effective state legislator. Unlock the benefits of membership today.

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Register for Our 23rd Annual Summit

Join us in Oklahoma for our 23rd Annual Summit From Nov. 20-23!

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Financial Fitness for Hispanic Communities

NHCSL, in partnership with Edward Jones, offers this tool to help you and your constituents set and reach financial goals for a secure future.

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NHCSL by the Numbers

The mission of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators is to be the foremost organization serving and representing the interests of Hispanic state legislators from all states.

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News

Aug 11, 2025

NHCSL Held its Summer Meeting in Boston, Concurrent with NCSL’s Summit

Additionally, the Executive Committee adopted Emergency Res. 2025-06 Enacting and Funding Community Violence Intervention and Firearm Dealer Accountability Programs to Prevent Gun Violence and Calling on Congress to Restore Successful Grants and Reorganize and Strengthen Gun Violence Prevention and Enforcement, sponsored by Rep. Carlos González (MA) and Asm. Jessica González-Rojas (NY).

Jun 27, 2025

NHCSL Condemns SCOTUS Opinion on Trump v. CASA

“We stand with CASA, the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, and all immigration advocacy groups that are working hard to protect the birth rights the Constitution recognizes to all Americans.”

Jun 26, 2025

NHCSL Stands with Planned Parenthood, Patients and Providers Nationwide

Today’s decision is a disappointing verdict in terms of (...) the fundamental right each patient has to place their care in the hands of whichever qualified provider they, not the government, choose.”

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Our Policy Areas

Healthcare

Our Caucus prioritizes health equity by informing Hispanic legislators on healthcare trends and promoting access, inclusion, and improved outcomes for underserved communities.

Latino Voting and Elections

This Task Force addresses key issues affecting Latino electoral participation—such as redistricting, voter access, and civic engagement—and advocates for reforms like standardized ballots, Election Day as a holiday, and expanded polling access.

Broadband and Technology

Our most recent resolutions focus on expanding affordable internet access, promoting digital literacy, and shaping policies on AI, online privacy, net neutrality, and public technology use.

Law and Criminal Justice

The Law and Criminal Justice Task Force works on reforms to address gun violence, mass incarceration, juvenile justice, racial profiling, and drug policy, with a focus on their impact in Hispanic communities.

Energy, Infrastructure and Environment

Our Caucus addresses sustainable development and equitable environmental policies by focusing on renewable energy, infrastructure resilience, emissions reduction, and conservation efforts.

Immigration

NHCSL works tirelessly towards comprehensive immigration reform—including pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and essential workers—while promoting immigrant rights, due process, access to services, and humane policies.

Education

Our Caucus works to ensure Latino students have equitable access to quality education by promoting bilingual learning, innovation, closing achievement gaps, and expanding access to college, financial aid, and workforce readiness.

Human and Civil Rights

The Human and Civil Rights Task Force focuses on protecting freedoms such as speech, LGBTQ, reproductive, and religious rights, while addressing issues like mass incarceration, racial profiling, police brutality, and advocating for the Voting Rights Act and children’s rights.

Business, Economic Development, International Relations and Trade

Our Business, Economic Development, International Relations, and Trade Task Force promotes Hispanic economic mobility by supporting small businesses, international trade, and policies that increase access to capital, entrepreneurship, and workforce integration.