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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.”

Jun 14, 2025

NHCSL Statement Following Targeted Political Violent Attacks in Minnesota

“There’s no space for political violence in our democracy. "

Apr 8, 2025

NHCSL’s Executive Committee Convened in Washington, D.C. to Address Ongoing Policy Challenges and Engage with Congress and Partners

Hispanic state legislators from across the country met to unite around shared values, and confront the pressing challenges facing our families and communities.

Feb 26, 2025

NHCSL Endorses Reintroduction of the American Dream and Promise Act

“This is truly transformative, a crucial leap forward, and a life-changing relief for many families and members of our communities all across the country. "

Dec 4, 2024

NHCSL Announces a New Leadership for Its Board of Business Advisors

The organization’s BBA elected new leadership for the 2024-2026 term.

Nov 25, 2024

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Holds 22nd Annual Summit in Denver, the Organization's Founding City

NHCSL held its 22nd Annual Summit in Denver, the city where the organization was founded 35 years ago by State Rep. Larry Trujillo (CO).

Jul 15, 2024

NHCSL holds Summer Meeting in Scottsdale, Calls for Better Immigration Policies

Hispanic state legislators from all over the country convened to attend policy sessions, discuss the Caucus’ resolutions, and denounce harmful immigration measures.

Jul 11, 2024

Hispanic State Legislators Join Arizona Business and Community Leaders to Rally Behind President Biden’s Protections for Dreamers and Spouses of U.S. Citizens, Condemn Anti-Immigrant Policies

NHCSL Warns Against Harmful State Measures Like AZ Prop. 314, TX S.B.4 and OK HB 4156

Jun 24, 2024

NHCSL Statement on the Second Anniversary of Dobbs v. JWHO

“Abortion is healthcare, and should be accessible to anyone who needs it"

Jun 21, 2024

NHCSL Condemns SCOTUS Opinion on Department of State v. Muñoz

“This new system of second-class marriages is a big step backwards"

Jun 18, 2024

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Applauds President Biden’s Order Extending Work Permits and Expanding DACA

“This is truly transformative, a crucial leap forward, and a life-changing relief for many families and members of our communities all across the country. "

Jun 18, 2024

NHCSL aplaude acciones del presidente Biden que extiende permisos de trabajo y amplía DACA

“This is truly transformative, a crucial leap forward, and a life-changing relief for many families and members of our communities all across the country. "

Jun 4, 2024

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Reacts to President Biden’s Executive Order on Immigration

Today, in response to President Joe Biden's executive order on immigration, the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) released the following statement:

May 23, 2024

NHCSL Responds to Border Security and Immigration Bill Voted by the US Senate

Following today’s vote in the Senate vote of the reintroduced Border Security and Combatting Fentanyl Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, a long-negotiated bipartisan bill, NHCSL released the following statement.

May 21, 2024

NHCSL President Rep. Angela Romero Joined Congressional Latino Elected Officials for the First National Latino Advocacy Summit at the Department of Commerce

Pep. Angela Romero (UT) joined Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY), Rep. Darren Soto (FL), and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR) for a bipartisan panel of elected officials at the Department of Commerce.

May 14, 2024

U.S. Rep. Espaillat, State Latino Elected Officials Issue Urgent Call to President Biden: Extend Work Permits to Long-Term Immigrants

150+ State and Local Latino Elected Officials Endorse Letter Calling on President Biden to Extend Work Permits to Long-Term Immigrants in 2024

Mar 27, 2024

NHCSL Convened in Atlanta for Its 2024 Spring Executive Committee and BBA Meeting

Topics discussed included the state of the current economy, immigration, and health equity, among others.

Mar 26, 2024

NHCSL Responds to SCOTUS Oral Arguments for Case that Seeks to Ban Mifepristone

The renewed push unveiled today by President Biden includes parity in three crucial social net programs: Medicaid, SNAP, and Supplemental Security Income.