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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.

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.

Mar 14, 2024

Four Trailblazing Women at the Forefront of the Quad Caucus

Leaders Announce Joint Webinar Highlighting 2024 Policy Priorities For Women

Mar 11, 2024

NHCSL Reacts to President Biden's Renewed Call for Parity for All US Territories in Medicaid, SNAP & and SSI: “This is a Huge Deal”

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

Mar 7, 2024

NHCSL Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Speech

President Biden delivered his State of the Union speech. In response, the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) released the following statement.

Feb 21, 2024

NHCSL Responds to Reports that President Biden is Considering Restricting Right to Asylum

NHCSL reacts to report from The New York Times that President Biden is considering an executive order to restrict the right to seek asylum.

Feb 4, 2024

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Responds to Immigration and Foreign Aid Bill; Mayorkas Impeachment Attempt

NHCSL reacts to the Border Security and Combatting Fentanyl Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024.

Dec 19, 2023

Statement from the National Caucus of State Legislators on Gov. Abbott Signing S.B.3 and S.B. 4

NHCSL condemns in the strongest terms Governor Abbott’s decision to sign S.B. 3 and S.B. 4 into law.

Dec 4, 2023

The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Installs Rep. Angela Romero (UT) as President

Rep. Romero succeeds Sen. Nellie Pou (NJ) as head of the Caucus