ERNIE DOMINGUEZ

No Specific Bill (Written Recommendations) Provided recommendations to DOJ and EEOC on how employment/hiring practices cold be reformed to improve the Latino experience with law enforcement. No Specific Bill (Sign-On Letter) Included in sign-on letter that requested that the pay data collection effort implemented by EEOC be funded appropriately. No Specific Bill (Sign-On Letter) Sign-on letter was in opposition to the introduction of an amendment in the Senate Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill that would have defunded the EEO-1 pay data collection effort. No Specific Bill (Sign-On Letter) Included in sign-on letter that expressed support for the Legal Services Corporation and emphasized the need for continuous funding for the agency. No Specific Bill (Comment Letter) Comment letter provided MALEFs opinion on updated national origin discrimination enforcement guidance produced by EEOC. American Dream Employment Act of 2016, H.R. 4842 (Phone Call) Discussed legislation that would allow DACA beneficiaries to work in the federal government. No Specific Bill (In-Person Meeting) Discussed how MALDEF can play a batter role in advancing relevant legislation in the committee.

H.R. 3514, Wage Act. H.R. 4842, American Dream Employment Act of 2016. Discussed pending national origin discrimination guidance. Discussed OSHA's updated Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines and how it can be tailored to fit the needs of Latin@ workers. Discussed OSHA's new silica rule and upcoming committee hearing on the proposed rule. Submitted comment letter on Department of Labor's proposed pay data collection rule.

No Specific Bill (In-Person Meeting): Discussed pending national origin discrimination guidance comment letter, and ways to better communicate organizational concerns regarding national origin discrimination with Davis Kim, Senior Attorney Advisor, Office of Commissioner Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). S.2697/H.R. 4376 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed support for the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discuss possible transition issues and work moving forward with Kirk Sander, Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary for Occupational Health and Safety H.R. 4842 (Phone Call): Discussed legislation that would provide a statutory fix to the current restrictions on DACA recipients employment in the federal workforce with Ken Montoya, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Phone call with Megan Crouch, Legislative Correspondent, Office of Rep. Raul Ruiz; Dustin Sifford, Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Xavier Becerra to discuss efforts to establish a Defense Advisory Committee on Latinos in the Services. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discussed eligibility restrictions for DACA recipients in the federal workforce with Lexer Quamie Mayers, Senior Policy Advisor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission H.R. 6094 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed opposition to H.R. 6094 a bill introduced to delay implementation of DOLs Overtime Rule

No Specific Bill (In-Person Meeting): Discussed pending national origin discrimination guidance comment letter, and ways to better communicate organizational concerns regarding national origin discrimination with Davis Kim, Senior Attorney Advisor, Office of Commissioner Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). S.2697/H.R. 4376 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed support for the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discuss possible transition issues and work moving forward with Kirk Sander, Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary for Occupational Health and Safety H.R. 4842 (Phone Call): Discussed legislation that would provide a statutory fix to the current restrictions on DACA recipients employment in the federal workforce with Ken Montoya, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Phone call with Megan Crouch, Legislative Correspondent, Office of Rep. Raul Ruiz; Dustin Sifford, Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Xavier Becerra to discuss efforts to establish a Defense Advisory Committee on Latinos in the Services. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discussed eligibility restrictions for DACA recipients in the federal workforce with Lexer Quamie Mayers, Senior Policy Advisor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission H.R. 6094 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed opposition to H.R. 6094 a bill introduced to delay implementation of DOLs Overtime Rule

No Specific Bill (In-Person Meeting): Discussed pending national origin discrimination guidance comment letter, and ways to better communicate organizational concerns regarding national origin discrimination with Davis Kim, Senior Attorney Advisor, Office of Commissioner Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). S.2697/H.R. 4376 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed support for the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discuss possible transition issues and work moving forward with Kirk Sander, Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary for Occupational Health and Safety H.R. 4842 (Phone Call): Discussed legislation that would provide a statutory fix to the current restrictions on DACA recipients employment in the federal workforce with Ken Montoya, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Phone call with Megan Crouch, Legislative Correspondent, Office of Rep. Raul Ruiz; Dustin Sifford, Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Xavier Becerra to discuss efforts to establish a Defense Advisory Committee on Latinos in the Services. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discussed eligibility restrictions for DACA recipients in the federal workforce with Lexer Quamie Mayers, Senior Policy Advisor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission H.R. 6094 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed opposition to H.R. 6094 a bill introduced to delay implementation of DOLs Overtime Rule

No Specific Bill (In-Person Meeting): Discussed pending national origin discrimination guidance comment letter, and ways to better communicate organizational concerns regarding national origin discrimination with Davis Kim, Senior Attorney Advisor, Office of Commissioner Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). S.2697/H.R. 4376 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed support for the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discuss possible transition issues and work moving forward with Kirk Sander, Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary for Occupational Health and Safety H.R. 4842 (Phone Call): Discussed legislation that would provide a statutory fix to the current restrictions on DACA recipients employment in the federal workforce with Ken Montoya, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Phone call with Megan Crouch, Legislative Correspondent, Office of Rep. Raul Ruiz; Dustin Sifford, Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Xavier Becerra to discuss efforts to establish a Defense Advisory Committee on Latinos in the Services. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discussed eligibility restrictions for DACA recipients in the federal workforce with Lexer Quamie Mayers, Senior Policy Advisor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission H.R. 6094 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed opposition to H.R. 6094 a bill introduced to delay implementation of DOLs Overtime Rule

No Specific Bill (In-Person Meeting): Discussed pending national origin discrimination guidance comment letter, and ways to better communicate organizational concerns regarding national origin discrimination with Davis Kim, Senior Attorney Advisor, Office of Commissioner Charlotte Burrows, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). S.2697/H.R. 4376 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed support for the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discuss possible transition issues and work moving forward with Kirk Sander, Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary for Occupational Health and Safety H.R. 4842 (Phone Call): Discussed legislation that would provide a statutory fix to the current restrictions on DACA recipients employment in the federal workforce with Ken Montoya, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Phone call with Megan Crouch, Legislative Correspondent, Office of Rep. Raul Ruiz; Dustin Sifford, Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Xavier Becerra to discuss efforts to establish a Defense Advisory Committee on Latinos in the Services. No Specific Bill (Phone Call): Discussed eligibility restrictions for DACA recipients in the federal workforce with Lexer Quamie Mayers, Senior Policy Advisor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission H.R. 6094 (Sign-On Letter): Included in sign-on letter that expressed opposition to H.R. 6094 a bill introduced to delay implementation of DOLs Overtime Rule

President's executive actions on Immigration. Family Detention Issues and Congressional Oversight. Labor and Workplace concerns. Especially for victims of workplace discrimination. Protection for DACA holders in the workplace. Retraction of 3-year employment authorization documents (DACA holders). S. 1177, ESEA Reauthorization. S. 1814, Stop Sanctuary Cities Act. H.R. 3009, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. S. 2146, Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act.

H.R. 4008, Power Act. Discussed pending EEOC litigation and MALDEF's potential role in EEOC enforcement efforts. MALDEF highlighted the need for updated national origin discrimination guidance in the Leadership Conference Coalition meeting with EEOC. Discussed OSHA's role in enforcement and protection. Provided suggestions on how MALDEF and OSHA could collaborate on education workshops and training. MALDEF discussed the issue of retaliation in the workplace and what DOJ is doing to protect workers from retaliation in a Leadership Conference coalition meeting. Discussion about the text of the Protecting American Jobs Act. Discussed updates done by the Inter-agency Working Group for the Consistent Enforcement of Federal Labor, Employment and Immigration Laws. Discussed drafting of new EEOC national origin discrimination guidance.

President's executive actions on Immigration. Family Detention Issues and Congressional Oversight. Labor and Workplace concerns. Especially for victims of workplace discrimination. Protection for DACA holders in the workplace. Retraction of 3-year employment authorization documents (DACA holders). S. 1177, ESEA Reauthorization. S. 1814, Stop Sanctuary Cities Act. H.R. 3009, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. S. 2146, Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act.

President's executive actions on Immigration. Family Detention Issues and Congressional Oversight. Labor and Workplace concerns. Especially for victims of workplace discrimination. Protection for DACA holders in the workplace. Retraction of 3-year employment authorization documents (DACA holders). S. 1177, ESEA Reauthorization. S. 1814, Stop Sanctuary Cities Act. H.R. 3009, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. S. 2146, Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act.

S. 1858, Equality Act. Administrative efforts on Criminal Justice issues.

President's executive actions on Immigration. Family Detention Issues and Congressional Oversight. Labor and Workplace concerns. Especially for victims of workplace discrimination. Protection for DACA holders in the workplace. Retraction of 3-year employment authorization documents (DACA holders). S. 1177, ESEA Reauthorization. S. 1814, Stop Sanctuary Cities Act. H.R. 3009, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. S. 2146, Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act.