MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: H.R. 4

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: S. 1

- No specific bill - MALDEF, as part of NHLA, presents to CHC staff on sections of the NHLA agenda (immigration, education, civil rights). - H.R. 1 - Discussed Rep. Mondaire Jones's proposal to change judicial standard for voting cases. Calls with Committee on House Admin, CHC staff about MALDEFs issues with the redistricting sections of HR 1. Call with Senate Rules Committee staff regarding automatic voter registration legislation and answered questions about MALDEF concerns with ensuring legislation contains appropriate protections for non-U.S. citizens to prevent registration and punishment for non-authorized registration. - H.R. 4, VRAA - Discussed HJC plans for hearings on voting issues and potential plans for reintroduction of VRAA.

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Matched citations: H.R. 1, HR 1

- Coronavirus relief - Sign on letter to Congress for legalization of undocumented essential workers and their families. - DACA - Call with WH to discuss need for administrative action with respect to DACA, in light of pending litigation. - Mayorkas nomination to DHS - MALDEF letter to Senate supporting Mayorkas for DHS Secretary. - U.S. Citizenship Act - Discussed Congressional plans for immigration legislation and MALDEF agenda legislative priorities. - S. Con. Res. 5 - Amendment 54 (Young) - Urged Senate to vote NO on Young Amendment 54, which would deny U.S. citizens COVID relief. - H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act- Discussed with House staff education provisions for immigration legislation and urged inclusion of Section 505 repeal in reintroduction of Dream and Promise Act. MALDEF support for the bill. - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - MALDEF urged Senate NO Vote on Amendment 968 (Cruz Amendment) to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. - H.R. 6 and H.R. 1603 - Through National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, MALDEF urged "Yes" vote to House members for the American Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H.R. 1603.

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Matched citations: H.R. 1603

- No specific bill - MALDEF, as part of NHLA, presents to CHC staff on sections of the NHLA agenda (immigration, education, civil rights). - H.R. 1 - Discussed Rep. Mondaire Jones's proposal to change judicial standard for voting cases. Calls with Committee on House Admin, CHC staff about MALDEFs issues with the redistricting sections of HR 1. Call with Senate Rules Committee staff regarding automatic voter registration legislation and answered questions about MALDEF concerns with ensuring legislation contains appropriate protections for non-U.S. citizens to prevent registration and punishment for non-authorized registration. - H.R. 4, VRAA - Discussed HJC plans for hearings on voting issues and potential plans for reintroduction of VRAA.

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Matched citations: H.R. 4

- Coronavirus relief - Sign on letter to Congress for legalization of undocumented essential workers and their families. - DACA - Call with WH to discuss need for administrative action with respect to DACA, in light of pending litigation. - Mayorkas nomination to DHS - MALDEF letter to Senate supporting Mayorkas for DHS Secretary. - U.S. Citizenship Act - Discussed Congressional plans for immigration legislation and MALDEF agenda legislative priorities. - S. Con. Res. 5 - Amendment 54 (Young) - Urged Senate to vote NO on Young Amendment 54, which would deny U.S. citizens COVID relief. - H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act- Discussed with House staff education provisions for immigration legislation and urged inclusion of Section 505 repeal in reintroduction of Dream and Promise Act. MALDEF support for the bill. - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - MALDEF urged Senate NO Vote on Amendment 968 (Cruz Amendment) to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. - H.R. 6 and H.R. 1603 - Through National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, MALDEF urged "Yes" vote to House members for the American Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H.R. 1603.

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Matched citations: H.R. 6

- No specific bill - listening session with Department of Ed staff with civil rights group regarding impact of COVID on students in higher education. Urged guidance making clear that all aid should be accessible to students regardless of immigration status. - Nomination of U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona - Met with staff for Senators Murphy, Casey, Hassan, Rosen, Baldwin, Warren, Romney, Kaine, Sanders, Lujan, Braun U.S. Secretary of Education nominee Miguel Cardona and MALDEF's support, and preparation for questions for his hearing.Emailed Senate HELP Committee Staff to submit questions for the record for the hearing of U.S. Secretary of Education nominee Miguel Cardona. Sent letters to Senate in support of his nomination and urging senators to vote yes. - No specific bill - Met with Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) staffers and members of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda to present and discuss the 2020 NHLA Public Policy Agenda. - No specific bill - Meeting of Leadership Conference Task Force cochairs (includes MALDEF) and ED OCR officials to discuss OCRs priorities for the new administration. - CRDC Data Collection - Met with ED OCR staff and several members of the Leadership Conference Education Task Force to discuss current plans for the Department of Education to collect student data. - Title VI - Met with ED OCR staff and several members of the Leadership Conference Education Task Force to discuss OCR priorities with the new administration. - S.729 Educational Equity Challenge Grant Bill - Met with Senator Warrens staff and several members of the Leadership Conference Education Task Force to discuss S.729, A bill to establish an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program administered by the Department of Education, which Senator Warren planned to introduce.

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Matched citations: S.729

- Coronavirus relief - Sign on letter to Congress for legalization of undocumented essential workers and their families. - DACA - Call with WH to discuss need for administrative action with respect to DACA, in light of pending litigation. - Mayorkas nomination to DHS - MALDEF letter to Senate supporting Mayorkas for DHS Secretary. - U.S. Citizenship Act - Discussed Congressional plans for immigration legislation and MALDEF agenda legislative priorities. - S. Con. Res. 5 - Amendment 54 (Young) - Urged Senate to vote NO on Young Amendment 54, which would deny U.S. citizens COVID relief. - H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act- Discussed with House staff education provisions for immigration legislation and urged inclusion of Section 505 repeal in reintroduction of Dream and Promise Act. MALDEF support for the bill. - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - MALDEF urged Senate NO Vote on Amendment 968 (Cruz Amendment) to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. - H.R. 6 and H.R. 1603 - Through National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, MALDEF urged "Yes" vote to House members for the American Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H.R. 1603.

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Matched citations: S. Con. Res. 5

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: H.R. 1

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: H.R. 4

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: S. 1

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: H.R. 1

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: H.R. 4

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: S. 1

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: H.R. 1

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: H.R. 4

- H.R. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Coalition call with SJC, discussed next steps in Senate for VRAA. Discussed MALDEF concerns regarding voting issues/barriers for the Latino community. Met with WH staff with coalition members on VRA restoration, urged support for VRAA. Meeting to discuss House Rules staff regarding voting rights issues. - H.R. 1, For the People Act - Meeting with Leadership Conference organizations, including MALDEF, and House staff to discuss upcoming Elections Subcommittee hearing focused on H.R. 1 and voting issues. - S. 1, For the People Act - MALDEF and org partners met with staff to discuss S. 1, For the People Act, text regarding foreign national contribution to ensure language not overly expansive/punitive for long-time DACA holders/undocumented immigrants in certain positions.

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Matched citations: S. 1

- H.R. 1 - MALDEF emailed concerns with H.R. 1 redistricting provisions and suggested alternative proposal to independent redistricting commissions as included in the bill.

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Matched citations: H.R. 1

- S.4360/H.R.7848, Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act - Sign-on letter from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, calling on all Congressmen to cosponsor S.4360/H.R.7848, the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. - COVID relief bill - MALDEF as a member of National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, urged increase in funds to HSIs in next COVID-19 relief bill.

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Matched citations: H.R.7848

- S.4360/H.R.7848, Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act - Sign-on letter from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, calling on all Congressmen to cosponsor S.4360/H.R.7848, the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act. - COVID relief bill - MALDEF as a member of National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, urged increase in funds to HSIs in next COVID-19 relief bill.

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Matched citations: S.4360

- H.R. 2214, the NO BAN Act - Letters on behalf of MALDEF supporting passage of the NO BAN Act.

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Matched citations: H.R. 2214