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In states with laws requiring secure storage, there has been a measurable decline in gun-related suicides and injuries.

No matter what proactive or reactive bills you choose to back during the next legislative session, keep in mind that you have us, NHCSL, to support you throughout the process, be a sounding board, share what has worked or not in other states, and have your back in all aspects of the legislative process.

Addressing this crisis requires a comprehensive approach that includes increasing Hispanic representation in the healthcare sector, improving educational and professional pathways, and implementing policies that remove barriers to care. By taking these steps, we can create a healthcare system that is more inclusive, equitable, and effective for all Americans.

Since 1980, cervical cancer rates and related deaths have decreased significantly. However, this stride in our country’s public health has not been experienced equally across all communities. Latinas are still 36% more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer and 30% more likely to die from it compared to non-Hispanic white women.

In states with laws requiring secure storage, there has been a measurable decline in gun-related suicides and injuries.

As the U.S. Hispanic population continues to grow and diversify, so too does the need for more representation at all levels of government.

No matter what proactive or reactive bills you choose to back during the next legislative session, keep in mind that you have us, NHCSL, to support you throughout the process, be a sounding board, share what has worked or not in other states, and have your back in all aspects of the legislative process.

Last month, in a pivotal moment for immigration policy, President Biden announced executive action that extends work permits and expands protections for DACA recipients and undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.

For the past six years, NHCSL has urged state legislatures to implement legislation that ensures minimum due process and robust safeguards for voter roll management.

In 1989, state Senator Larry Trujillo (CO) recognized the crucial need to create a space where Hispanic state legislators could come together. Now, 35 years later, there are more than 450 of us in over thirty-seven states and Puerto Rico.

While we can’t prevent natural disasters, we can prevent the suffering they cause. SBP shrinks the time between disaster and recovery through five interventions: BUILD efficiently; SHARE our model with other organizations; PREPARE home and business owners through resilience training; ADVISE municipal and state officials; and ADVOCATE for policy changes and improvements to the disaster recovery industry.

Last month, in a pivotal moment for immigration policy, President Biden announced executive action that extends work permits and expands protections for DACA recipients and undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.

I’m excited to greet you all in the 2024 Summer Edition of NHCSL’s newsletter! I hope you can find time to enjoy the season, rest and recharge, and get ready to face the challenges that this unprecedented election year will bring.

Latinos face a multitude of challenges that can significantly impact their mental health. From navigating cultural identity and language barriers to confronting systemic inequalities and discrimination, the pressures on our communities can weigh heavily. Moreover, factors such as socioeconomic status, immigration status, and access to healthcare further create barriers to mental wellness.

I’m excited to greet you all in this edition of NHCSL’s newsletter, the first since I had the honor of being sworn in last December as your President to lead our Caucus for the next two years. My main commitment for my tenure is to help all of you become more effective legislators. To that end, please make sure to maximize the resources our organization has to offer. Our staff is eager to assist you.

These past months, the confirmation of two presidential appointments made history for Latinos in our country: Dr. Adriana Kugler, who now serves in the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and Anna Gómez, Commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission.

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare many issues that were disproportionally impacting Latino communities across the country and had, in some cases, fallen under the radar. Although access to health care and disparities in working conditions may come to mind first, access to affordable housing is surely a very close second.

In 2019, our Caucus approved Resolution 2019-02, Supporting safeguarded automatic carry-overs to prevent Federal government shutdowns. Since then, in the last few months, we’ve had the threat of yet another government shutdown twice.