National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

NHCSL Annual Summit 2023

November 30th-December 3rd in Philadelphia.

NHCSL Summer Executive Committee & BBA Meeting

July 27th-30th, 2023 in San Francisco.

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NHCSL Annual Summit 2022

NHCSL’s 2022 Annual Summit took place in Las Vega, Nevada.

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Tomorrow's Leaders, Here Today

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 President

Nellie Pou new leader of NHCSL is a nationally respected legislator and an advocate for free and fair elections.

NHCSL Executive Committee

A policy driven group, representing more than 400 state legislators, studiens, local and mainstream organizations.

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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Featured Legislator

Get to know Rep. Juan Candelaria (CT), Chair of NHCSL's Business, Economic Development, International Relations and Trade Task Force.

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Calendar of Events

Find upcoming events, as well information on non-NHCSL sponsored events of interest to our membership.

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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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Sep 15, 2023

NHCSL Honors Trailblazers and Cultural Institutions for Hispanic Heritage Month

Aug 2, 2023

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Addressed State Legislators During NHCSL Summer Convening

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi addressed state legislators and the BBA in a keynote speech during NHCSL 2023 Summer Executive Committee and BBA Meeting.

Aug 2, 2023

State Legislators Gathered in San Francisco for NHCSL 2023 Summer Executive Committee and BBA Meeting

Latino leaders from across the nation convened at the United States Department of Treasury for the first ever Investing in the Economic Future of Latino Community Summit.

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Policy about issues related to school funding, teacher pay, educational quality, cost of college, Hispanic portrayals in media, cultural preservation and more.

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