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Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- HEROES Act, H.R. 6800 - Opposed unrestricted waiver authority for Secy of Ed in any leg responding to COVID-19. - H.R.6379 - Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act - support of legislation's passage - Rescission of the January 8, 2014 joint school discipline guidance package, including the Joint Dear Colleague on the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline - Urged Department of Education and Office of Management and Budget to suspend rulemaking on Title IX during the COVID-19 crisis.
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MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND via MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
- H.R. 748 - CARES Act - Supported $1 billion in emergency supplemental funding for Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in any upcoming COVID-19 relief bills. - No specific bill - Civil Rights Data Collection - Discussed the importance of CRDC for 19-20 year, continue previous questions without changes due to COVID-19 crisis.
- National Disaster Emergency Ballot Act - advocated for need to ensure that Latinos and non- English speaking voters have access to voting in person and by mail in safe conditions during the pandemic. - H.R. 6807- Vote Safe Act - provided feedback on proposal but no position on bill. - No specific legislation - Advocated that Congress extend statutory deadlines for Census reporting numbers and expressed concerns of plans to report CVAP numbers at the block level. - H.R. 6800- HEROES Act - Discussed potential proposal to amend HEROES Act related to Census operational timelines in light of the pandemic and funding for increased community outreach. Also raised need for election aid in the HEROES Act. - S. 4048 - Fair and Accurate Census Act - supported passage of legislation. - P.N. 1749 - Nomination of Cory Wilson to the Fifth Circuit - opposed nomination. - P.N. 1748 - Nomination of Justin Walker to the DC Circuit - opposed nomination.
Source: Senate LDA
- National Disaster Emergency Ballot Act - advocated for need to ensure that Latinos and non- English speaking voters have access to voting in person and by mail in safe conditions during the pandemic. - H.R. 6807- Vote Safe Act - provided feedback on proposal but no position on bill. - No specific legislation - Advocated that Congress extend statutory deadlines for Census reporting numbers and expressed concerns of plans to report CVAP numbers at the block level. - H.R. 6800- HEROES Act - Discussed potential proposal to amend HEROES Act related to Census operational timelines in light of the pandemic and funding for increased community outreach. Also raised need for election aid in the HEROES Act. - S. 4048 - Fair and Accurate Census Act - supported passage of legislation. - P.N. 1749 - Nomination of Cory Wilson to the Fifth Circuit - opposed nomination. - P.N. 1748 - Nomination of Justin Walker to the DC Circuit - opposed nomination.
The Heroes Act
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- HEROES Act, H.R. 6800 - Opposed unrestricted waiver authority for Secy of Ed in any leg responding to COVID-19. - H.R.6379 - Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act - support of legislation's passage - Rescission of the January 8, 2014 joint school discipline guidance package, including the Joint Dear Colleague on the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline - Urged Department of Education and Office of Management and Budget to suspend rulemaking on Title IX during the COVID-19 crisis.
VoteSafe Act of 2020
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- National Disaster Emergency Ballot Act - advocated for need to ensure that Latinos and non- English speaking voters have access to voting in person and by mail in safe conditions during the pandemic. - H.R. 6807- Vote Safe Act - provided feedback on proposal but no position on bill. - No specific legislation - Advocated that Congress extend statutory deadlines for Census reporting numbers and expressed concerns of plans to report CVAP numbers at the block level. - H.R. 6800- HEROES Act - Discussed potential proposal to amend HEROES Act related to Census operational timelines in light of the pandemic and funding for increased community outreach. Also raised need for election aid in the HEROES Act. - S. 4048 - Fair and Accurate Census Act - supported passage of legislation. - P.N. 1749 - Nomination of Cory Wilson to the Fifth Circuit - opposed nomination. - P.N. 1748 - Nomination of Justin Walker to the DC Circuit - opposed nomination.
CARES Act
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- H.R. 748 - CARES Act - Supported $1 billion in emergency supplemental funding for Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in any upcoming COVID-19 relief bills. - No specific bill - Civil Rights Data Collection - Discussed the importance of CRDC for 19-20 year, continue previous questions without changes due to COVID-19 crisis.
Fair and Accurate Census Act
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- National Disaster Emergency Ballot Act - advocated for need to ensure that Latinos and non- English speaking voters have access to voting in person and by mail in safe conditions during the pandemic. - H.R. 6807- Vote Safe Act - provided feedback on proposal but no position on bill. - No specific legislation - Advocated that Congress extend statutory deadlines for Census reporting numbers and expressed concerns of plans to report CVAP numbers at the block level. - H.R. 6800- HEROES Act - Discussed potential proposal to amend HEROES Act related to Census operational timelines in light of the pandemic and funding for increased community outreach. Also raised need for election aid in the HEROES Act. - S. 4048 - Fair and Accurate Census Act - supported passage of legislation. - P.N. 1749 - Nomination of Cory Wilson to the Fifth Circuit - opposed nomination. - P.N. 1748 - Nomination of Justin Walker to the DC Circuit - opposed nomination.
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- 2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act - opposed FY 19 Consolidated Appropriations Act for DHS. - H.J. Res 46, resolution on national emergency - urged House of Representatives to vote yes
For the People Act of 2019
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- PN 512, Brantley Starr (N.D. Tex.) - opposed judicial nomination - PN 2054, Steven Menashi (2nd Cir.) - opposed judicial nomination - H.R. 1, For the People Act - all provisions relating to redistricting - H.R. 3572, Redistricting Reform Act - all provisions relating to redistricting - Congressional oversight of Census Bureau operations (no specific bill number)
Higher Education Dream Act of 2019
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
H.R. 1298, Higher Education Dream Act of 2019 - support for legislation, advocacy for specific amendments.
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 - support for the legislation, opposition to Rep. Gohmert Amendment offered in House Judiciary Committee. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 - support for legislation. Opposition to nomination of Julie Kirchner for Director of USCIS. H.R. 3229, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act - discussion of proposed legislation. Advocacy of MALDEF immigration priorities (no specific bill number).
PAID AD Act
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
H.R. 4, Voting Rights Advancement Act - support for legislation. Voting rights issues that affect the Latino community and and House Administration activities to support efforts to address voter suppression. Discussed automatic voter registration proposal (no specific bill number). H.R. 2135, PAID AD Act - concerns of effect of bill on immigrants in U.S and issue campaigns. Congressional oversight of Census Bureau operations (no specific bill number). Advocacy for increased focus on hate crimes perpetrated against Latinos (no specific bill number).
Children Don’t Belong on Tobacco Farms Act
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 - support for the legislation, opposition to Rep. Gohmert Amendment offered in House Judiciary Committee. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 - support for legislation. Opposition to nomination of Julie Kirchner for Director of USCIS. H.R. 3229, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act - discussion of proposed legislation. Advocacy of MALDEF immigration priorities (no specific bill number).
Redistricting Reform Act of 2019
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- PN 512, Brantley Starr (N.D. Tex.) - opposed judicial nomination - PN 2054, Steven Menashi (2nd Cir.) - opposed judicial nomination - H.R. 1, For the People Act - all provisions relating to redistricting - H.R. 3572, Redistricting Reform Act - all provisions relating to redistricting - Congressional oversight of Census Bureau operations (no specific bill number)
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
H.R. 4, Voting Rights Advancement Act - support for legislation. Voting rights issues that affect the Latino community and and House Administration activities to support efforts to address voter suppression. Discussed automatic voter registration proposal (no specific bill number). H.R. 2135, PAID AD Act - concerns of effect of bill on immigrants in U.S and issue campaigns. Congressional oversight of Census Bureau operations (no specific bill number). Advocacy for increased focus on hate crimes perpetrated against Latinos (no specific bill number).
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- PN 2054, Steven Menashi (2nd Cir.) - opposed judicial nomination - PN 1175, Lawrence VanDyke (9th Cir.) - opposed judicial nomination - H.R. 4, Voting Rights Advancement Act - support for legislation, all issues relating to passage
College Affordability Act
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act - Opposed Rep. Allen amendment affecting immigrant students - S. 1279, FUTURE ACT - support of legislation's passage
College Affordability Act
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act - support for legislation - H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act - Opposed Rep. Allen amendment affecting immigrant students - Advocated for congressional oversight of EO 13880 and collection of administrative records that include citizenship and immigration information (no specific bill number)
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act - support for legislation - H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act - Opposed Rep. Allen amendment affecting immigrant students - Advocated for congressional oversight of EO 13880 and collection of administrative records that include citizenship and immigration information (no specific bill number)
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 - support for the legislation, opposition to Rep. Gohmert Amendment offered in House Judiciary Committee. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 - support for legislation. Opposition to nomination of Julie Kirchner for Director of USCIS. H.R. 3229, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act - discussion of proposed legislation. Advocacy of MALDEF immigration priorities (no specific bill number).
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- S.J. Res. 54 - expressed support for resolution - H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 - expressed support for the legislation, discussed specific provisions relating to higher educational access for undocumented students - Advocacy of MALDEF immigration priorities (no specific bill number). - Expressed support for designation of Guatemala for Temporary Protected Status (no specific bill number) - Opposed administration policy to end acceptance and adjudication of non-military deferred action requests - Issues relating to DACA and TPS and urged congressional action
FUTURE Act
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act - Opposed Rep. Allen amendment affecting immigrant students - S. 1279, FUTURE ACT - support of legislation's passage
A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
- S.J. Res. 54 - expressed support for resolution - H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 - expressed support for the legislation, discussed specific provisions relating to higher educational access for undocumented students - Advocacy of MALDEF immigration priorities (no specific bill number). - Expressed support for designation of Guatemala for Temporary Protected Status (no specific bill number) - Opposed administration policy to end acceptance and adjudication of non-military deferred action requests - Issues relating to DACA and TPS and urged congressional action
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
Direct- Email, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Brett Kavanaugh; all Senate Grassroots- Briefing, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Brett Kavanaugh, and specific concerns on his immigration record; crowd outside Senate Direct- Email, notifying of NHLA board vote to oppose all circuit court nominations until a well-qualified judge has been confirmed to a circuit court position; all Senate Direct- Email, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Thomas Farr- Thomas Farr to be a judge on the District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina; all Senate Direct- Email, notifying of NHLA board vote to oppose all circuit court nominations until a well-qualified judge has been confirmed to a circuit court position (referencing the then nomination of Jonathan Kobes); all Senate Direct- Discussion on the VRAA (H.R. 2978, VRAA); Christopher Mackenzie, Rep. Terri Sewells office Direct- Meeting with Hill staff on VRAA (H.R. 2978, VRAA)and HR 1 (of new congress); Staff from Reps. Nadler, Sewell, Sarbanes offices
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2017
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
Direct- Email, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Brett Kavanaugh; all Senate Grassroots- Briefing, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Brett Kavanaugh, and specific concerns on his immigration record; crowd outside Senate Direct- Email, notifying of NHLA board vote to oppose all circuit court nominations until a well-qualified judge has been confirmed to a circuit court position; all Senate Direct- Email, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Thomas Farr- Thomas Farr to be a judge on the District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina; all Senate Direct- Email, notifying of NHLA board vote to oppose all circuit court nominations until a well-qualified judge has been confirmed to a circuit court position (referencing the then nomination of Jonathan Kobes); all Senate Direct- Discussion on the VRAA (H.R. 2978, VRAA); Christopher Mackenzie, Rep. Terri Sewells office Direct- Meeting with Hill staff on VRAA (H.R. 2978, VRAA)and HR 1 (of new congress); Staff from Reps. Nadler, Sewell, Sarbanes offices
Dream Act of 2017
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
House, homeland security No specific bill.(written letter). Thomas Homan, Dep. Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. MALDEF joined sign-on letter re ICE operations and detention of pregnant women. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Met to discuss the Dream Act and strategy for passage. No specific bill. (phone call) CHC staff Alma Acosta, Sandra Alcala, Carlos Paz. Discussed the 2020 Census and DACA. H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting)Rep.s Pete Aguilar, Carlos Curbelo, Jeff Denham, Will Hurd, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and staffDiscussion on next steps on DACA, USA Act, and Queen of the Hill rule. No specific bill,(written letter). Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland SecurityMALDEF/Thomas A. Saenz joined sign-on letter led by Voto Latino regarding DHS policies that disproportionately harm the Latino community. Provided substantive edits to letter. Was sent on approx. 6/8/18. H.R. 4760, Security Americas Future Act. (Written letter) U.S. House of RepresentativesRecirculated NHLA letter in opposition to H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act, originally sent on March 14, 2018. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; H.R. 4796 USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting). Congressional Hispanic CaucusMet to discuss the Dream Act, USA Act and strategy for passage. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. (written letter) Members of Congress. MALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018; H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act (written letter)Members of CongressMALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 and H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act H.R. 6135, Keep Families Together Act (email)Maunica Shtanki, Counsel, House Judiciary Committee Notified House Judiciary staff that MALDEF and NHLA could be listed an organizational supporters of H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)U.S. House of RepresentativesNHLA letter opposing H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)Reps. Steve Knight (Jeanette Whitener, Megan Zavertnik); Mia Love (Ivan Dubois, Stefanie Dearie); Paulsen (Laurie Esau, Mike Stober); Ros-Lehtinen: Maytee Sanz, Gabriella Boffelli); Hurd (Kristan Kingnevins, Austin Agrella); Costello (Dante Cutrona); Valadao (Cole Rojewski, Andrew Renteria); Faso (John Billings, Patrick Rooney, Nick Tortorici); Fitzpatrick(Mike Conallen, Joseph Knowles); Lance (Todd Mitchell, Michael Taggart, Ryan McDevitt); Reed (Drew Wayne); Reichert (Natalie Kamphaus, Isaac Tobis)Emailed member staff opposition H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018, and asked if Member had a public position on anticipated vote. S. 3036, Keep Families Together Act (emails)Certain Dem members of Senate (see Adam Fernandez report for list)Outreach related to Keep Families Together Act, no compromise on family separation or detention. Provided Adam Fernandez list and talking points for outreach. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Norma Salazar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat).Email requesting Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Espaillat, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Jacque Mosely (Rep Scott)Phone: requesting Mr. Scott call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Email request, on behalf of the NHLA, to join Mr. Espaillats letter calling on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Mr. Espaillats letter only went to Democrats, and at their request, our request only went to those who received Mr. Espaillats letter.zar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat). S.3036 - Keep Families Together Act (email) Hart Clements (Sen Murray), Rachek Kauss (Sen Baldwin), Riki Parikh (Sen Bennet), Sam Simon (Sen Blumenthal), Roy Awabdeh (Sen Blumenthal), Daniel Smith (Sen Booker), Shomari Figures (Sen Brown), Angelique Salizan (Sen Cantwell), Michael Davisson (Sen Cantwell), Bill Van Horne (Sen Cardin), Julia Cinquegrani (Sen Casey), Brian Winseck (Sen Coons), Joleen Rivera (Sen Cortez-Masto), Jordan Warner (Sen Cortez-Masto), Josie Villanueva (Sen Duckworth), Brook Jamison (Sen Gillibrand), Jonathan Bertran-Harris (Sen Harris), Dave Christie (Sen Hassan), Dominic Saavedra (Sen Heinrich), Filipe Galvis-Delgado (Sen Heinrich), Benjamin Strand (Sen Hirono), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen Kaine), Anne Knapke (Sen Klobuchar), Erica Chalbot (Sen Leahy), Callan Bruzzone (Sen Markey), Daniel Stapelkamp (Sen Menendez), Matthew Traylor (Sen Merkley), Meredith Booker (Sen Merkley), Lauren Santabar (Sen Murphy), Eamonn Collins (Sen Murphy), David Seyferth (Sen Murphy), Tom Clees (Sen Reed), Ryan Gallogly (Sen Reed), Caryn Compton (Sen Sanders), Michael Lawliss (Sen Sanders), Mika Morse (Sen Schatz), Erica Anhalt (Sen Shaheen), Kaitlyn Hill (Sen Shaheen), Gohar Sedighi (Sen Smith), Ani Toumajan (Sen Stabenow), Kristen Lee (Sen Stabenow), Andrew Wallace (Sen Udall), Virdina Gibbs (Sen Van Hollen), Melissa Guerrero (Sen Van Hollen), Stephanie Akpa (Sen Warren), Julia Frederick (Sen Warren), Thomas Brunet (Sen Wyden), Ches Garrison (Senate Judiciary).
Securing America's Future Act of 2018
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
House, homeland security No specific bill.(written letter). Thomas Homan, Dep. Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. MALDEF joined sign-on letter re ICE operations and detention of pregnant women. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Met to discuss the Dream Act and strategy for passage. No specific bill. (phone call) CHC staff Alma Acosta, Sandra Alcala, Carlos Paz. Discussed the 2020 Census and DACA. H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting)Rep.s Pete Aguilar, Carlos Curbelo, Jeff Denham, Will Hurd, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and staffDiscussion on next steps on DACA, USA Act, and Queen of the Hill rule. No specific bill,(written letter). Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland SecurityMALDEF/Thomas A. Saenz joined sign-on letter led by Voto Latino regarding DHS policies that disproportionately harm the Latino community. Provided substantive edits to letter. Was sent on approx. 6/8/18. H.R. 4760, Security Americas Future Act. (Written letter) U.S. House of RepresentativesRecirculated NHLA letter in opposition to H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act, originally sent on March 14, 2018. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; H.R. 4796 USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting). Congressional Hispanic CaucusMet to discuss the Dream Act, USA Act and strategy for passage. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. (written letter) Members of Congress. MALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018; H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act (written letter)Members of CongressMALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 and H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act H.R. 6135, Keep Families Together Act (email)Maunica Shtanki, Counsel, House Judiciary Committee Notified House Judiciary staff that MALDEF and NHLA could be listed an organizational supporters of H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)U.S. House of RepresentativesNHLA letter opposing H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)Reps. Steve Knight (Jeanette Whitener, Megan Zavertnik); Mia Love (Ivan Dubois, Stefanie Dearie); Paulsen (Laurie Esau, Mike Stober); Ros-Lehtinen: Maytee Sanz, Gabriella Boffelli); Hurd (Kristan Kingnevins, Austin Agrella); Costello (Dante Cutrona); Valadao (Cole Rojewski, Andrew Renteria); Faso (John Billings, Patrick Rooney, Nick Tortorici); Fitzpatrick(Mike Conallen, Joseph Knowles); Lance (Todd Mitchell, Michael Taggart, Ryan McDevitt); Reed (Drew Wayne); Reichert (Natalie Kamphaus, Isaac Tobis)Emailed member staff opposition H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018, and asked if Member had a public position on anticipated vote. S. 3036, Keep Families Together Act (emails)Certain Dem members of Senate (see Adam Fernandez report for list)Outreach related to Keep Families Together Act, no compromise on family separation or detention. Provided Adam Fernandez list and talking points for outreach. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Norma Salazar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat).Email requesting Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Espaillat, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Jacque Mosely (Rep Scott)Phone: requesting Mr. Scott call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Email request, on behalf of the NHLA, to join Mr. Espaillats letter calling on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Mr. Espaillats letter only went to Democrats, and at their request, our request only went to those who received Mr. Espaillats letter.zar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat). S.3036 - Keep Families Together Act (email) Hart Clements (Sen Murray), Rachek Kauss (Sen Baldwin), Riki Parikh (Sen Bennet), Sam Simon (Sen Blumenthal), Roy Awabdeh (Sen Blumenthal), Daniel Smith (Sen Booker), Shomari Figures (Sen Brown), Angelique Salizan (Sen Cantwell), Michael Davisson (Sen Cantwell), Bill Van Horne (Sen Cardin), Julia Cinquegrani (Sen Casey), Brian Winseck (Sen Coons), Joleen Rivera (Sen Cortez-Masto), Jordan Warner (Sen Cortez-Masto), Josie Villanueva (Sen Duckworth), Brook Jamison (Sen Gillibrand), Jonathan Bertran-Harris (Sen Harris), Dave Christie (Sen Hassan), Dominic Saavedra (Sen Heinrich), Filipe Galvis-Delgado (Sen Heinrich), Benjamin Strand (Sen Hirono), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen Kaine), Anne Knapke (Sen Klobuchar), Erica Chalbot (Sen Leahy), Callan Bruzzone (Sen Markey), Daniel Stapelkamp (Sen Menendez), Matthew Traylor (Sen Merkley), Meredith Booker (Sen Merkley), Lauren Santabar (Sen Murphy), Eamonn Collins (Sen Murphy), David Seyferth (Sen Murphy), Tom Clees (Sen Reed), Ryan Gallogly (Sen Reed), Caryn Compton (Sen Sanders), Michael Lawliss (Sen Sanders), Mika Morse (Sen Schatz), Erica Anhalt (Sen Shaheen), Kaitlyn Hill (Sen Shaheen), Gohar Sedighi (Sen Smith), Ani Toumajan (Sen Stabenow), Kristen Lee (Sen Stabenow), Andrew Wallace (Sen Udall), Virdina Gibbs (Sen Van Hollen), Melissa Guerrero (Sen Van Hollen), Stephanie Akpa (Sen Warren), Julia Frederick (Sen Warren), Thomas Brunet (Sen Wyden), Ches Garrison (Senate Judiciary).
USA Act of 2018
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
House, homeland security No specific bill.(written letter). Thomas Homan, Dep. Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. MALDEF joined sign-on letter re ICE operations and detention of pregnant women. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Met to discuss the Dream Act and strategy for passage. No specific bill. (phone call) CHC staff Alma Acosta, Sandra Alcala, Carlos Paz. Discussed the 2020 Census and DACA. H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting)Rep.s Pete Aguilar, Carlos Curbelo, Jeff Denham, Will Hurd, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and staffDiscussion on next steps on DACA, USA Act, and Queen of the Hill rule. No specific bill,(written letter). Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland SecurityMALDEF/Thomas A. Saenz joined sign-on letter led by Voto Latino regarding DHS policies that disproportionately harm the Latino community. Provided substantive edits to letter. Was sent on approx. 6/8/18. H.R. 4760, Security Americas Future Act. (Written letter) U.S. House of RepresentativesRecirculated NHLA letter in opposition to H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act, originally sent on March 14, 2018. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; H.R. 4796 USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting). Congressional Hispanic CaucusMet to discuss the Dream Act, USA Act and strategy for passage. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. (written letter) Members of Congress. MALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018; H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act (written letter)Members of CongressMALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 and H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act H.R. 6135, Keep Families Together Act (email)Maunica Shtanki, Counsel, House Judiciary Committee Notified House Judiciary staff that MALDEF and NHLA could be listed an organizational supporters of H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)U.S. House of RepresentativesNHLA letter opposing H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)Reps. Steve Knight (Jeanette Whitener, Megan Zavertnik); Mia Love (Ivan Dubois, Stefanie Dearie); Paulsen (Laurie Esau, Mike Stober); Ros-Lehtinen: Maytee Sanz, Gabriella Boffelli); Hurd (Kristan Kingnevins, Austin Agrella); Costello (Dante Cutrona); Valadao (Cole Rojewski, Andrew Renteria); Faso (John Billings, Patrick Rooney, Nick Tortorici); Fitzpatrick(Mike Conallen, Joseph Knowles); Lance (Todd Mitchell, Michael Taggart, Ryan McDevitt); Reed (Drew Wayne); Reichert (Natalie Kamphaus, Isaac Tobis)Emailed member staff opposition H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018, and asked if Member had a public position on anticipated vote. S. 3036, Keep Families Together Act (emails)Certain Dem members of Senate (see Adam Fernandez report for list)Outreach related to Keep Families Together Act, no compromise on family separation or detention. Provided Adam Fernandez list and talking points for outreach. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Norma Salazar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat).Email requesting Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Espaillat, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Jacque Mosely (Rep Scott)Phone: requesting Mr. Scott call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Email request, on behalf of the NHLA, to join Mr. Espaillats letter calling on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Mr. Espaillats letter only went to Democrats, and at their request, our request only went to those who received Mr. Espaillats letter.zar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat). S.3036 - Keep Families Together Act (email) Hart Clements (Sen Murray), Rachek Kauss (Sen Baldwin), Riki Parikh (Sen Bennet), Sam Simon (Sen Blumenthal), Roy Awabdeh (Sen Blumenthal), Daniel Smith (Sen Booker), Shomari Figures (Sen Brown), Angelique Salizan (Sen Cantwell), Michael Davisson (Sen Cantwell), Bill Van Horne (Sen Cardin), Julia Cinquegrani (Sen Casey), Brian Winseck (Sen Coons), Joleen Rivera (Sen Cortez-Masto), Jordan Warner (Sen Cortez-Masto), Josie Villanueva (Sen Duckworth), Brook Jamison (Sen Gillibrand), Jonathan Bertran-Harris (Sen Harris), Dave Christie (Sen Hassan), Dominic Saavedra (Sen Heinrich), Filipe Galvis-Delgado (Sen Heinrich), Benjamin Strand (Sen Hirono), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen Kaine), Anne Knapke (Sen Klobuchar), Erica Chalbot (Sen Leahy), Callan Bruzzone (Sen Markey), Daniel Stapelkamp (Sen Menendez), Matthew Traylor (Sen Merkley), Meredith Booker (Sen Merkley), Lauren Santabar (Sen Murphy), Eamonn Collins (Sen Murphy), David Seyferth (Sen Murphy), Tom Clees (Sen Reed), Ryan Gallogly (Sen Reed), Caryn Compton (Sen Sanders), Michael Lawliss (Sen Sanders), Mika Morse (Sen Schatz), Erica Anhalt (Sen Shaheen), Kaitlyn Hill (Sen Shaheen), Gohar Sedighi (Sen Smith), Ani Toumajan (Sen Stabenow), Kristen Lee (Sen Stabenow), Andrew Wallace (Sen Udall), Virdina Gibbs (Sen Van Hollen), Melissa Guerrero (Sen Van Hollen), Stephanie Akpa (Sen Warren), Julia Frederick (Sen Warren), Thomas Brunet (Sen Wyden), Ches Garrison (Senate Judiciary).
Keep Families Together Act
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House, homeland security No specific bill.(written letter). Thomas Homan, Dep. Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. MALDEF joined sign-on letter re ICE operations and detention of pregnant women. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Met to discuss the Dream Act and strategy for passage. No specific bill. (phone call) CHC staff Alma Acosta, Sandra Alcala, Carlos Paz. Discussed the 2020 Census and DACA. H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting)Rep.s Pete Aguilar, Carlos Curbelo, Jeff Denham, Will Hurd, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and staffDiscussion on next steps on DACA, USA Act, and Queen of the Hill rule. No specific bill,(written letter). Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland SecurityMALDEF/Thomas A. Saenz joined sign-on letter led by Voto Latino regarding DHS policies that disproportionately harm the Latino community. Provided substantive edits to letter. Was sent on approx. 6/8/18. H.R. 4760, Security Americas Future Act. (Written letter) U.S. House of RepresentativesRecirculated NHLA letter in opposition to H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act, originally sent on March 14, 2018. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; H.R. 4796 USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting). Congressional Hispanic CaucusMet to discuss the Dream Act, USA Act and strategy for passage. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. (written letter) Members of Congress. MALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018; H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act (written letter)Members of CongressMALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 and H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act H.R. 6135, Keep Families Together Act (email)Maunica Shtanki, Counsel, House Judiciary Committee Notified House Judiciary staff that MALDEF and NHLA could be listed an organizational supporters of H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)U.S. House of RepresentativesNHLA letter opposing H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)Reps. Steve Knight (Jeanette Whitener, Megan Zavertnik); Mia Love (Ivan Dubois, Stefanie Dearie); Paulsen (Laurie Esau, Mike Stober); Ros-Lehtinen: Maytee Sanz, Gabriella Boffelli); Hurd (Kristan Kingnevins, Austin Agrella); Costello (Dante Cutrona); Valadao (Cole Rojewski, Andrew Renteria); Faso (John Billings, Patrick Rooney, Nick Tortorici); Fitzpatrick(Mike Conallen, Joseph Knowles); Lance (Todd Mitchell, Michael Taggart, Ryan McDevitt); Reed (Drew Wayne); Reichert (Natalie Kamphaus, Isaac Tobis)Emailed member staff opposition H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018, and asked if Member had a public position on anticipated vote. S. 3036, Keep Families Together Act (emails)Certain Dem members of Senate (see Adam Fernandez report for list)Outreach related to Keep Families Together Act, no compromise on family separation or detention. Provided Adam Fernandez list and talking points for outreach. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Norma Salazar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat).Email requesting Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Espaillat, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Jacque Mosely (Rep Scott)Phone: requesting Mr. Scott call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Email request, on behalf of the NHLA, to join Mr. Espaillats letter calling on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Mr. Espaillats letter only went to Democrats, and at their request, our request only went to those who received Mr. Espaillats letter.zar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat). S.3036 - Keep Families Together Act (email) Hart Clements (Sen Murray), Rachek Kauss (Sen Baldwin), Riki Parikh (Sen Bennet), Sam Simon (Sen Blumenthal), Roy Awabdeh (Sen Blumenthal), Daniel Smith (Sen Booker), Shomari Figures (Sen Brown), Angelique Salizan (Sen Cantwell), Michael Davisson (Sen Cantwell), Bill Van Horne (Sen Cardin), Julia Cinquegrani (Sen Casey), Brian Winseck (Sen Coons), Joleen Rivera (Sen Cortez-Masto), Jordan Warner (Sen Cortez-Masto), Josie Villanueva (Sen Duckworth), Brook Jamison (Sen Gillibrand), Jonathan Bertran-Harris (Sen Harris), Dave Christie (Sen Hassan), Dominic Saavedra (Sen Heinrich), Filipe Galvis-Delgado (Sen Heinrich), Benjamin Strand (Sen Hirono), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen Kaine), Anne Knapke (Sen Klobuchar), Erica Chalbot (Sen Leahy), Callan Bruzzone (Sen Markey), Daniel Stapelkamp (Sen Menendez), Matthew Traylor (Sen Merkley), Meredith Booker (Sen Merkley), Lauren Santabar (Sen Murphy), Eamonn Collins (Sen Murphy), David Seyferth (Sen Murphy), Tom Clees (Sen Reed), Ryan Gallogly (Sen Reed), Caryn Compton (Sen Sanders), Michael Lawliss (Sen Sanders), Mika Morse (Sen Schatz), Erica Anhalt (Sen Shaheen), Kaitlyn Hill (Sen Shaheen), Gohar Sedighi (Sen Smith), Ani Toumajan (Sen Stabenow), Kristen Lee (Sen Stabenow), Andrew Wallace (Sen Udall), Virdina Gibbs (Sen Van Hollen), Melissa Guerrero (Sen Van Hollen), Stephanie Akpa (Sen Warren), Julia Frederick (Sen Warren), Thomas Brunet (Sen Wyden), Ches Garrison (Senate Judiciary).
Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
House, homeland security No specific bill.(written letter). Thomas Homan, Dep. Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. MALDEF joined sign-on letter re ICE operations and detention of pregnant women. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Met to discuss the Dream Act and strategy for passage. No specific bill. (phone call) CHC staff Alma Acosta, Sandra Alcala, Carlos Paz. Discussed the 2020 Census and DACA. H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting)Rep.s Pete Aguilar, Carlos Curbelo, Jeff Denham, Will Hurd, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and staffDiscussion on next steps on DACA, USA Act, and Queen of the Hill rule. No specific bill,(written letter). Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland SecurityMALDEF/Thomas A. Saenz joined sign-on letter led by Voto Latino regarding DHS policies that disproportionately harm the Latino community. Provided substantive edits to letter. Was sent on approx. 6/8/18. H.R. 4760, Security Americas Future Act. (Written letter) U.S. House of RepresentativesRecirculated NHLA letter in opposition to H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act, originally sent on March 14, 2018. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; H.R. 4796 USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting). Congressional Hispanic CaucusMet to discuss the Dream Act, USA Act and strategy for passage. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. (written letter) Members of Congress. MALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018; H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act (written letter)Members of CongressMALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 and H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act H.R. 6135, Keep Families Together Act (email)Maunica Shtanki, Counsel, House Judiciary Committee Notified House Judiciary staff that MALDEF and NHLA could be listed an organizational supporters of H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)U.S. House of RepresentativesNHLA letter opposing H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)Reps. Steve Knight (Jeanette Whitener, Megan Zavertnik); Mia Love (Ivan Dubois, Stefanie Dearie); Paulsen (Laurie Esau, Mike Stober); Ros-Lehtinen: Maytee Sanz, Gabriella Boffelli); Hurd (Kristan Kingnevins, Austin Agrella); Costello (Dante Cutrona); Valadao (Cole Rojewski, Andrew Renteria); Faso (John Billings, Patrick Rooney, Nick Tortorici); Fitzpatrick(Mike Conallen, Joseph Knowles); Lance (Todd Mitchell, Michael Taggart, Ryan McDevitt); Reed (Drew Wayne); Reichert (Natalie Kamphaus, Isaac Tobis)Emailed member staff opposition H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018, and asked if Member had a public position on anticipated vote. S. 3036, Keep Families Together Act (emails)Certain Dem members of Senate (see Adam Fernandez report for list)Outreach related to Keep Families Together Act, no compromise on family separation or detention. Provided Adam Fernandez list and talking points for outreach. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Norma Salazar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat).Email requesting Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Espaillat, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Jacque Mosely (Rep Scott)Phone: requesting Mr. Scott call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Email request, on behalf of the NHLA, to join Mr. Espaillats letter calling on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Mr. Espaillats letter only went to Democrats, and at their request, our request only went to those who received Mr. Espaillats letter.zar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat). S.3036 - Keep Families Together Act (email) Hart Clements (Sen Murray), Rachek Kauss (Sen Baldwin), Riki Parikh (Sen Bennet), Sam Simon (Sen Blumenthal), Roy Awabdeh (Sen Blumenthal), Daniel Smith (Sen Booker), Shomari Figures (Sen Brown), Angelique Salizan (Sen Cantwell), Michael Davisson (Sen Cantwell), Bill Van Horne (Sen Cardin), Julia Cinquegrani (Sen Casey), Brian Winseck (Sen Coons), Joleen Rivera (Sen Cortez-Masto), Jordan Warner (Sen Cortez-Masto), Josie Villanueva (Sen Duckworth), Brook Jamison (Sen Gillibrand), Jonathan Bertran-Harris (Sen Harris), Dave Christie (Sen Hassan), Dominic Saavedra (Sen Heinrich), Filipe Galvis-Delgado (Sen Heinrich), Benjamin Strand (Sen Hirono), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen Kaine), Anne Knapke (Sen Klobuchar), Erica Chalbot (Sen Leahy), Callan Bruzzone (Sen Markey), Daniel Stapelkamp (Sen Menendez), Matthew Traylor (Sen Merkley), Meredith Booker (Sen Merkley), Lauren Santabar (Sen Murphy), Eamonn Collins (Sen Murphy), David Seyferth (Sen Murphy), Tom Clees (Sen Reed), Ryan Gallogly (Sen Reed), Caryn Compton (Sen Sanders), Michael Lawliss (Sen Sanders), Mika Morse (Sen Schatz), Erica Anhalt (Sen Shaheen), Kaitlyn Hill (Sen Shaheen), Gohar Sedighi (Sen Smith), Ani Toumajan (Sen Stabenow), Kristen Lee (Sen Stabenow), Andrew Wallace (Sen Udall), Virdina Gibbs (Sen Van Hollen), Melissa Guerrero (Sen Van Hollen), Stephanie Akpa (Sen Warren), Julia Frederick (Sen Warren), Thomas Brunet (Sen Wyden), Ches Garrison (Senate Judiciary).
Keep Families Together Act
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
House, homeland security No specific bill.(written letter). Thomas Homan, Dep. Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. MALDEF joined sign-on letter re ICE operations and detention of pregnant women. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Met to discuss the Dream Act and strategy for passage. No specific bill. (phone call) CHC staff Alma Acosta, Sandra Alcala, Carlos Paz. Discussed the 2020 Census and DACA. H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting)Rep.s Pete Aguilar, Carlos Curbelo, Jeff Denham, Will Hurd, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and staffDiscussion on next steps on DACA, USA Act, and Queen of the Hill rule. No specific bill,(written letter). Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland SecurityMALDEF/Thomas A. Saenz joined sign-on letter led by Voto Latino regarding DHS policies that disproportionately harm the Latino community. Provided substantive edits to letter. Was sent on approx. 6/8/18. H.R. 4760, Security Americas Future Act. (Written letter) U.S. House of RepresentativesRecirculated NHLA letter in opposition to H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act, originally sent on March 14, 2018. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; H.R. 4796 USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting). Congressional Hispanic CaucusMet to discuss the Dream Act, USA Act and strategy for passage. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. (written letter) Members of Congress. MALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018; H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act (written letter)Members of CongressMALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 and H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act H.R. 6135, Keep Families Together Act (email)Maunica Shtanki, Counsel, House Judiciary Committee Notified House Judiciary staff that MALDEF and NHLA could be listed an organizational supporters of H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)U.S. House of RepresentativesNHLA letter opposing H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)Reps. Steve Knight (Jeanette Whitener, Megan Zavertnik); Mia Love (Ivan Dubois, Stefanie Dearie); Paulsen (Laurie Esau, Mike Stober); Ros-Lehtinen: Maytee Sanz, Gabriella Boffelli); Hurd (Kristan Kingnevins, Austin Agrella); Costello (Dante Cutrona); Valadao (Cole Rojewski, Andrew Renteria); Faso (John Billings, Patrick Rooney, Nick Tortorici); Fitzpatrick(Mike Conallen, Joseph Knowles); Lance (Todd Mitchell, Michael Taggart, Ryan McDevitt); Reed (Drew Wayne); Reichert (Natalie Kamphaus, Isaac Tobis)Emailed member staff opposition H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018, and asked if Member had a public position on anticipated vote. S. 3036, Keep Families Together Act (emails)Certain Dem members of Senate (see Adam Fernandez report for list)Outreach related to Keep Families Together Act, no compromise on family separation or detention. Provided Adam Fernandez list and talking points for outreach. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Norma Salazar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat).Email requesting Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Espaillat, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Jacque Mosely (Rep Scott)Phone: requesting Mr. Scott call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Email request, on behalf of the NHLA, to join Mr. Espaillats letter calling on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Mr. Espaillats letter only went to Democrats, and at their request, our request only went to those who received Mr. Espaillats letter.zar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat). S.3036 - Keep Families Together Act (email) Hart Clements (Sen Murray), Rachek Kauss (Sen Baldwin), Riki Parikh (Sen Bennet), Sam Simon (Sen Blumenthal), Roy Awabdeh (Sen Blumenthal), Daniel Smith (Sen Booker), Shomari Figures (Sen Brown), Angelique Salizan (Sen Cantwell), Michael Davisson (Sen Cantwell), Bill Van Horne (Sen Cardin), Julia Cinquegrani (Sen Casey), Brian Winseck (Sen Coons), Joleen Rivera (Sen Cortez-Masto), Jordan Warner (Sen Cortez-Masto), Josie Villanueva (Sen Duckworth), Brook Jamison (Sen Gillibrand), Jonathan Bertran-Harris (Sen Harris), Dave Christie (Sen Hassan), Dominic Saavedra (Sen Heinrich), Filipe Galvis-Delgado (Sen Heinrich), Benjamin Strand (Sen Hirono), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen Kaine), Anne Knapke (Sen Klobuchar), Erica Chalbot (Sen Leahy), Callan Bruzzone (Sen Markey), Daniel Stapelkamp (Sen Menendez), Matthew Traylor (Sen Merkley), Meredith Booker (Sen Merkley), Lauren Santabar (Sen Murphy), Eamonn Collins (Sen Murphy), David Seyferth (Sen Murphy), Tom Clees (Sen Reed), Ryan Gallogly (Sen Reed), Caryn Compton (Sen Sanders), Michael Lawliss (Sen Sanders), Mika Morse (Sen Schatz), Erica Anhalt (Sen Shaheen), Kaitlyn Hill (Sen Shaheen), Gohar Sedighi (Sen Smith), Ani Toumajan (Sen Stabenow), Kristen Lee (Sen Stabenow), Andrew Wallace (Sen Udall), Virdina Gibbs (Sen Van Hollen), Melissa Guerrero (Sen Van Hollen), Stephanie Akpa (Sen Warren), Julia Frederick (Sen Warren), Thomas Brunet (Sen Wyden), Ches Garrison (Senate Judiciary).
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Client: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND · Firm: MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
Direct- Nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education (Email) Personalized emails to Rachel Green (Sen Dean Heller);Joe Hack (Fischer); Corey Astill (Sen Fischer); Natalie Rogers (Sen Gardner); Curtis Swager (Sen Gardner); Alison Toal (Sen Gardner); Joe Balash (Sen Sullivan); Erik Elam (Sen Sullivan); Kate O'connor (Sen Sullivan); Ryan Bernstein (Sen Hoeven); Tony Eberhard (Sen Hoeven); Alexis Aafedt (Sen Hoeven); Chandler Morse (Sen Flake); Sarah Towles (Sen Flake); Pablo Carrillo (Sen McCain); Joe Donoghue (Sen McCain); David Cole (Sen McCain); Morgan Brand (Sen Schumer) sharing Tom Saenzs opposition statement, and requesting no votes. Grass-roots -Nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education (Public statement) MALDEF public statement opposing the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education and urging U.S. Senate to reject the nomination. Grass-roots-Nomination of Betsy DeVos (Public statement) Through NHLA public statement, expressed opposition to the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education. Direct-H.J. Res. 57. the accountability CRA(Sign on letter) Joined LCCHR Sign on letter, asking Representatives to oppose Accountability CRA: S.J. Res 25, H.J. Res. 57. Keep ESSA Implementation Moving Forward - Oppose H.J. Res. 57 and S.J. Res 25. Direct -H.J. Res. 57, S.J. Res 25, the accountability CRA(Sign on letter) Nearly identical version of LCCHR sign on letter on Accountability CRA, sent to Senate. Direct- [No bill] Latino priorities in education in 115th Congress (In person meeting) Discussed potential CHC priorities for education in the 115th Congress, with Cleo Rodriguez (HEC Co-chair), Luis Torres (former HEC Co-chair) and Norma Salazar (Rep. Grijalva). Direct-[No Bill] Latino higher education priorities (In person meeting) Discussed Latino higher education priorities with Luis Torres and Michael DiNapoli (Sen Sanders).
American Health Care Act of 2017
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Direct- H.R.244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (letter) Letter from the Hispanic Education Coalition, outlining Latino education priorities on budget and appropriations. Sent to: House Committee on Appropriations ;Senate Committee on Appropriations; House Ed. Workforce; Senate HELP Committee; the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Direct- H.R.244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (phone call) Phone call on Hispanic Education Coalition priorities on budget and appropriations. Office: Norma Salazar (Rep. Raul Grijalva). Direct- HR 1628, Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (meeting) In person meetings with patient advocate and friend Peter Morley, requesting opposition to repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Jennifer Bell (Cong. Carolyn Maloney), Christina Allen (Sen. John McCain), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen. Tim Kaine), Hugh Cook (Sen. Mike Enzi), Megan Axelrod (Sen. Cory Gardner), Toby Tyler (Sen. Lindsey Graham), Patricia Ordaz (Sen. Michael Bennet), Punam Ohri-Vachaspati (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
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Direct- H.R.244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (letter) Letter from the Hispanic Education Coalition, outlining Latino education priorities on budget and appropriations. Sent to: House Committee on Appropriations ;Senate Committee on Appropriations; House Ed. Workforce; Senate HELP Committee; the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Direct- H.R.244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (phone call) Phone call on Hispanic Education Coalition priorities on budget and appropriations. Office: Norma Salazar (Rep. Raul Grijalva). Direct- HR 1628, Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (meeting) In person meetings with patient advocate and friend Peter Morley, requesting opposition to repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Jennifer Bell (Cong. Carolyn Maloney), Christina Allen (Sen. John McCain), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen. Tim Kaine), Hugh Cook (Sen. Mike Enzi), Megan Axelrod (Sen. Cory Gardner), Toby Tyler (Sen. Lindsey Graham), Patricia Ordaz (Sen. Michael Bennet), Punam Ohri-Vachaspati (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand)
Dream Act of 2017
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Grass- All Congress (letter); H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 Coalition letter to all of Congress, on behalf of the Hispanic Education Coalition, advocating for the urgent need for a clean Dream Act. Direct- Tri-Caucus staffers including Jacque Chevalier (Rep. Bobby Scott), Norma Salazar (Rep. Raul Grijalva), Bridget DeHart (Rep. Yvette Clarke); H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 In person meeting on behalf of the Hispanic Education Coalition, advocating for the urgent need for a clean Dream Act. Direct- Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it.; S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Sen. Rubio, Sen. Donnelly, Sen. Hoeven, Sen. Scott, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Ernst, Sen. Manchin, Sen. Heller, Sen. Tillis, Sen. Flake, Sen. Bennet, Staff for Sen. Rubio, Staff, Sen. Donnelly, Staff, Sen. Tillis, Staff , Sen. Gardner, Staff , Sen. Flake, Staff , Sen. Bennet, Direct- Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it.; H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Rep. Olson, Rep. Johnson, Rep. Upton, Rep. Newhouse, Rep. Davis, Rep. Ryan, Rep. McSally, Rep. Sensenbrenner, Rep. Diaz-Balart, Rep. Hurd, Sen. Bennet , Rep. Curbelo, Rep. Tipton, Rep. Sessions, Rep. Conaway, Rep. Pearce, Rep. LaHood, Tyler Menzler (Shuster), Staff, Rep. LoBiondo, Staff, Rep. Reichert, Staff (Casey), Speaker Ryan, Staff, Rep. Newhouse, Staff, Rep. McSally, Staff, Rep. Curbelo, Elizabeth Mann (Curtis), Jackson Smith (Tipton), Ryan Ethington (Sessions), Staff, Thornbury, Staff, Calvert, Matthew Russel, Conaway, Bryan (McSally), Ben Johnson (Pearce), Samantha Dybas (LaHood) Direct- No specific bill; (written letter) Submitted letter opposing the nomination of Jeff Mateer to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Sen. Grassley, Sen. Feinstein, & Senate Judiciary Committee Direct- H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; (In-person meeting) Large group meeting to discuss strategy for passage of H.R. 3440. House Democratic staff , Pelosi and other Dem leadership, Staff, CHC Direct- H.R. 3440/S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017; (Letter) U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives Letter in support of the Dream Act and urging legislators support.
Dream Act of 2017
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Grass- All Congress (letter); H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 Coalition letter to all of Congress, on behalf of the Hispanic Education Coalition, advocating for the urgent need for a clean Dream Act. Direct- Tri-Caucus staffers including Jacque Chevalier (Rep. Bobby Scott), Norma Salazar (Rep. Raul Grijalva), Bridget DeHart (Rep. Yvette Clarke); H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 In person meeting on behalf of the Hispanic Education Coalition, advocating for the urgent need for a clean Dream Act. Direct- Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it.; S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Sen. Rubio, Sen. Donnelly, Sen. Hoeven, Sen. Scott, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Ernst, Sen. Manchin, Sen. Heller, Sen. Tillis, Sen. Flake, Sen. Bennet, Staff for Sen. Rubio, Staff, Sen. Donnelly, Staff, Sen. Tillis, Staff , Sen. Gardner, Staff , Sen. Flake, Staff , Sen. Bennet, Direct- Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it.; H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Rep. Olson, Rep. Johnson, Rep. Upton, Rep. Newhouse, Rep. Davis, Rep. Ryan, Rep. McSally, Rep. Sensenbrenner, Rep. Diaz-Balart, Rep. Hurd, Sen. Bennet , Rep. Curbelo, Rep. Tipton, Rep. Sessions, Rep. Conaway, Rep. Pearce, Rep. LaHood, Tyler Menzler (Shuster), Staff, Rep. LoBiondo, Staff, Rep. Reichert, Staff (Casey), Speaker Ryan, Staff, Rep. Newhouse, Staff, Rep. McSally, Staff, Rep. Curbelo, Elizabeth Mann (Curtis), Jackson Smith (Tipton), Ryan Ethington (Sessions), Staff, Thornbury, Staff, Calvert, Matthew Russel, Conaway, Bryan (McSally), Ben Johnson (Pearce), Samantha Dybas (LaHood) Direct- No specific bill; (written letter) Submitted letter opposing the nomination of Jeff Mateer to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Sen. Grassley, Sen. Feinstein, & Senate Judiciary Committee Direct- H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; (In-person meeting) Large group meeting to discuss strategy for passage of H.R. 3440. House Democratic staff , Pelosi and other Dem leadership, Staff, CHC Direct- H.R. 3440/S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017; (Letter) U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives Letter in support of the Dream Act and urging legislators support.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
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Direct- Nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education (Email) Personalized emails to Rachel Green (Sen Dean Heller);Joe Hack (Fischer); Corey Astill (Sen Fischer); Natalie Rogers (Sen Gardner); Curtis Swager (Sen Gardner); Alison Toal (Sen Gardner); Joe Balash (Sen Sullivan); Erik Elam (Sen Sullivan); Kate O'connor (Sen Sullivan); Ryan Bernstein (Sen Hoeven); Tony Eberhard (Sen Hoeven); Alexis Aafedt (Sen Hoeven); Chandler Morse (Sen Flake); Sarah Towles (Sen Flake); Pablo Carrillo (Sen McCain); Joe Donoghue (Sen McCain); David Cole (Sen McCain); Morgan Brand (Sen Schumer) sharing Tom Saenzs opposition statement, and requesting no votes. Grass-roots -Nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education (Public statement) MALDEF public statement opposing the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education and urging U.S. Senate to reject the nomination. Grass-roots-Nomination of Betsy DeVos (Public statement) Through NHLA public statement, expressed opposition to the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education. Direct-H.J. Res. 57. the accountability CRA(Sign on letter) Joined LCCHR Sign on letter, asking Representatives to oppose Accountability CRA: S.J. Res 25, H.J. Res. 57. Keep ESSA Implementation Moving Forward - Oppose H.J. Res. 57 and S.J. Res 25. Direct -H.J. Res. 57, S.J. Res 25, the accountability CRA(Sign on letter) Nearly identical version of LCCHR sign on letter on Accountability CRA, sent to Senate. Direct- [No bill] Latino priorities in education in 115th Congress (In person meeting) Discussed potential CHC priorities for education in the 115th Congress, with Cleo Rodriguez (HEC Co-chair), Luis Torres (former HEC Co-chair) and Norma Salazar (Rep. Grijalva). Direct-[No Bill] Latino higher education priorities (In person meeting) Discussed Latino higher education priorities with Luis Torres and Michael DiNapoli (Sen Sanders).
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act
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H.R. 5260 - the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act. Support for his bill which would legislatively overturn Alexander v. Sandoval, 532 U.S. 275 (2001).
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
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H.R. 5587 - Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (In person Meeting) Meeting advocating for the importance of Secretarial authority and Maintenance of Effort in Perkins CTE reauthorization.
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
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H.R. 5587 - Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (In person Meeting) Meeting advocating for the importance of Secretarial authority and Maintenance of Effort in Perkins CTE reauthorization.
Every Student Succeeds Act
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S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act. Meeting to discuss potential constitutional amendment on educational policy. Meeting to discuss potential legislation on fix for Alexander v. Sandoval.
Every Student Succeeds Act
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Direct- S.1177 The Every Student Succeeds Act (114th Cong), Public Law 114-95; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals In person meeting regarding DACA, ESSA regulations, and related strategy.
Medicare Home Infusion Site of Care Act of 2015
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H.R. 5260 - the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act. Support for his bill which would legislatively overturn Alexander v. Sandoval, 532 U.S. 275 (2001).
Student Success Act
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H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Student Success Act
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H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Student Success Act
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H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Every Student Succeeds Act
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H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Every Student Succeeds Act
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H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Every Student Succeeds Act
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S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Every Student Succeeds Act
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H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Border Security Results Act of 2013
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H.R. 15, Border Enforcement, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, KIDS Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementationH.R.____, untitled and unintroduced immigration legislation, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, Alien Accountability Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. 3611, DHS Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, all border security and interior enforcement provisions S.1963, Repeal of Section 403 of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, provisions tied to the Child Tax Credit S.1943, IN-STATE Act of 2014 H.R.3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 H.R.4138, The Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congresssional Enforcements (ENFORCE) the Law Act of 2014 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions related to enforcement H.R. 2936, Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act of 2013, all sections related to preventing notario fraud H.R. 2278, SAFE Act, provisions tied to enforcement
SAFE Act
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H.R. 15, Border Enforcement, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, KIDS Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementationH.R.____, untitled and unintroduced immigration legislation, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, Alien Accountability Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. 3611, DHS Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, all border security and interior enforcement provisions S.1963, Repeal of Section 403 of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, provisions tied to the Child Tax Credit S.1943, IN-STATE Act of 2014 H.R.3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 H.R.4138, The Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congresssional Enforcements (ENFORCE) the Law Act of 2014 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions related to enforcement H.R. 2936, Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act of 2013, all sections related to preventing notario fraud H.R. 2278, SAFE Act, provisions tied to enforcement
Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2013
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H.R. 15, Border Enforcement, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, KIDS Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementationH.R.____, untitled and unintroduced immigration legislation, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, Alien Accountability Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. 3611, DHS Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, all border security and interior enforcement provisions S.1963, Repeal of Section 403 of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, provisions tied to the Child Tax Credit S.1943, IN-STATE Act of 2014 H.R.3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 H.R.4138, The Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congresssional Enforcements (ENFORCE) the Law Act of 2014 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions related to enforcement H.R. 2936, Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act of 2013, all sections related to preventing notario fraud H.R. 2278, SAFE Act, provisions tied to enforcement
SUCCESS Act
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H.R. 803, The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II; and H.R. 3510, The Stopping Unfair collateral Consequences from Ending Student Success Act, all provisions.
SUCCESS Act
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H.R. 803, The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II; and H.R. 3510, The Stopping Unfair collateral Consequences from Ending Student Success Act, all provisions.
DHS Immigration Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013
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H.R. 15, Border Enforcement, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, KIDS Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementationH.R.____, untitled and unintroduced immigration legislation, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, Alien Accountability Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. 3611, DHS Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, all border security and interior enforcement provisions S.1963, Repeal of Section 403 of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, provisions tied to the Child Tax Credit S.1943, IN-STATE Act of 2014 H.R.3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 H.R.4138, The Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congresssional Enforcements (ENFORCE) the Law Act of 2014 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions related to enforcement H.R. 2936, Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act of 2013, all sections related to preventing notario fraud H.R. 2278, SAFE Act, provisions tied to enforcement
Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014
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H.R. 15, Border Enforcement, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, KIDS Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementationH.R.____, untitled and unintroduced immigration legislation, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, Alien Accountability Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. 3611, DHS Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, all border security and interior enforcement provisions S.1963, Repeal of Section 403 of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, provisions tied to the Child Tax Credit S.1943, IN-STATE Act of 2014 H.R.3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 H.R.4138, The Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congresssional Enforcements (ENFORCE) the Law Act of 2014 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions related to enforcement H.R. 2936, Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act of 2013, all sections related to preventing notario fraud H.R. 2278, SAFE Act, provisions tied to enforcement
ENFORCE the Law Act of 2014
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H.R. 15, Border Enforcement, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, KIDS Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementationH.R.____, untitled and unintroduced immigration legislation, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, Alien Accountability Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. 3611, DHS Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, all border security and interior enforcement provisions S.1963, Repeal of Section 403 of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, provisions tied to the Child Tax Credit S.1943, IN-STATE Act of 2014 H.R.3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 H.R.4138, The Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congresssional Enforcements (ENFORCE) the Law Act of 2014 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions related to enforcement H.R. 2936, Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act of 2013, all sections related to preventing notario fraud H.R. 2278, SAFE Act, provisions tied to enforcement
Investing in States to Achieve Tuition Equality for Dreamers Act of 2014
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H.R. 15, Border Enforcement, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, KIDS Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementationH.R.____, untitled and unintroduced immigration legislation, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, Alien Accountability Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. 3611, DHS Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, all border security and interior enforcement provisions S.1963, Repeal of Section 403 of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, provisions tied to the Child Tax Credit S.1943, IN-STATE Act of 2014 H.R.3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 H.R.4138, The Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congresssional Enforcements (ENFORCE) the Law Act of 2014 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions related to enforcement H.R. 2936, Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act of 2013, all sections related to preventing notario fraud H.R. 2278, SAFE Act, provisions tied to enforcement
A bill to repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013.
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H.R. 15, Border Enforcement, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, KIDS Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementationH.R.____, untitled and unintroduced immigration legislation, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, Alien Accountability Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. 3611, DHS Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, all border security and interior enforcement provisions S.1963, Repeal of Section 403 of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, provisions tied to the Child Tax Credit S.1943, IN-STATE Act of 2014 H.R.3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 H.R.4138, The Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congresssional Enforcements (ENFORCE) the Law Act of 2014 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions related to enforcement H.R. 2936, Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act of 2013, all sections related to preventing notario fraud H.R. 2278, SAFE Act, provisions tied to enforcement
Workforce Investment Act of 2013
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S. 1356, Workforce Investment Act of 2013, provisions related to adult civics and English literacy education and workforce readiness training programs
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
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S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, Titles I, II, III, and most of the 300 amendments filed in committee, concerning all portions on registered provisions immigrant status for undocumented immigrants and DREAMers; Blue Card status for current agricultural workers; citizenship and naturalization; border security; interior enforcement; notario fraud; and access to legal services Implementation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
- HEROES Act, H.R. 6800 - Opposed unrestricted waiver authority for Secy of Ed in any leg responding to COVID-19. - H.R.6379 - Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act - support of legislation's passage - Rescission of the January 8, 2014 joint school discipline guidance package, including the Joint Dear Colleague on the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline - Urged Department of Education and Office of Management and Budget to suspend rulemaking on Title IX during the COVID-19 crisis.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
- H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act - support for legislation - H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act - Opposed Rep. Allen amendment affecting immigrant students - Advocated for congressional oversight of EO 13880 and collection of administrative records that include citizenship and immigration information (no specific bill number)
- PN 2054, Steven Menashi (2nd Cir.) - opposed judicial nomination - PN 1175, Lawrence VanDyke (9th Cir.) - opposed judicial nomination - H.R. 4, Voting Rights Advancement Act - support for legislation, all issues relating to passage
- H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act - Opposed Rep. Allen amendment affecting immigrant students - S. 1279, FUTURE ACT - support of legislation's passage
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
- PN 512, Brantley Starr (N.D. Tex.) - opposed judicial nomination - PN 2054, Steven Menashi (2nd Cir.) - opposed judicial nomination - H.R. 1, For the People Act - all provisions relating to redistricting - H.R. 3572, Redistricting Reform Act - all provisions relating to redistricting - Congressional oversight of Census Bureau operations (no specific bill number)
- S.J. Res. 54 - expressed support for resolution - H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 - expressed support for the legislation, discussed specific provisions relating to higher educational access for undocumented students - Advocacy of MALDEF immigration priorities (no specific bill number). - Expressed support for designation of Guatemala for Temporary Protected Status (no specific bill number) - Opposed administration policy to end acceptance and adjudication of non-military deferred action requests - Issues relating to DACA and TPS and urged congressional action
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4, Voting Rights Advancement Act - support for legislation. Voting rights issues that affect the Latino community and and House Administration activities to support efforts to address voter suppression. Discussed automatic voter registration proposal (no specific bill number). H.R. 2135, PAID AD Act - concerns of effect of bill on immigrants in U.S and issue campaigns. Congressional oversight of Census Bureau operations (no specific bill number). Advocacy for increased focus on hate crimes perpetrated against Latinos (no specific bill number).
H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 - support for the legislation, opposition to Rep. Gohmert Amendment offered in House Judiciary Committee. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 - support for legislation. Opposition to nomination of Julie Kirchner for Director of USCIS. H.R. 3229, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act - discussion of proposed legislation. Advocacy of MALDEF immigration priorities (no specific bill number).
H.R. 1298, Higher Education Dream Act of 2019 - support for legislation, advocacy for specific amendments.
PN 233, Matthew Kacsmaryk (N.D. Tex.) - opposition to judicial nomination.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
- 2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act - opposed FY 19 Consolidated Appropriations Act for DHS. - H.J. Res 46, resolution on national emergency - urged House of Representatives to vote yes
Opposed rescission of the January 8, 2014 joint school discipline guidance package, including the Joint Dear Colleague on the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Oversight of ED, funding of Latino serving programs - advocated for priorities and funding for Latino serving programs and oversight of Dep. of Ed. Advocated to Dep. of Ed officials to extend the comment deadline for Proposed Title IX regulations, ED Docket No. ED-2018-OCR-0064.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Direct- Email, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Brett Kavanaugh; all Senate Grassroots- Briefing, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Brett Kavanaugh, and specific concerns on his immigration record; crowd outside Senate Direct- Email, notifying of NHLA board vote to oppose all circuit court nominations until a well-qualified judge has been confirmed to a circuit court position; all Senate Direct- Email, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Thomas Farr- Thomas Farr to be a judge on the District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina; all Senate Direct- Email, notifying of NHLA board vote to oppose all circuit court nominations until a well-qualified judge has been confirmed to a circuit court position (referencing the then nomination of Jonathan Kobes); all Senate Direct- Discussion on the VRAA (H.R. 2978, VRAA); Christopher Mackenzie, Rep. Terri Sewells office Direct- Meeting with Hill staff on VRAA (H.R. 2978, VRAA)and HR 1 (of new congress); Staff from Reps. Nadler, Sewell, Sarbanes offices
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Direct- VRAA, VEA, AVR, Redistricting Act, election security; In person meeting with Members of House Judiciary, Admin, OGR, CBC, CHC, and CAPAC and staff from Reps.- Voting Rights TF priorities meeting with members of House Judiciary, Admin, OGR, CBC, CHC, and CAPAC. Discussion included VRAA, VEA, AVR, Redistricting Act, and Election Security. Precursor Direct- No specific bill; In-person meeting with Juan Rangel, Linda Sanchezs office- Discussed NHLA priorities and top legislative priorities for the Latino community. Direct- No specific bill; written letter to Sens. Chuck Grassley & Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee- Thomas Saenz joined letter to urge selection of witnesses for Brett Kavanagh hearings that can provide Latino perspective. Letter sent 8/10/18. Direct- No specific bill. Phone conversation with Phillip Brest, Senate Judiciary Committee -Phone conversation about voting rights and need for legislation. Direct- Kavanagh to be associate supreme court justice: email notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Brett Kavanagh, sent to Senate Judiciary and all Senate; Direct- Briefing notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Brett Kavanagh with Alma Acosta, CHC, and specific concerns on his immigration record; Direct- Immigration briefing by LCCHR, notifying of MALDEFs opposition to Brett Kavanagh and specific concerns on his immigration record, sent to senate judiciary; Direct- email notifying of LULAC, MALDEF, MANA- A National Latina Organization, Mi Familia Vota, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and Voto Latino Calls for Kavanagh to Withdraw, sent to all senate
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
FY 2019 Appropriations (written letter)Reps. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Nita Lowey, Tom Cole, Rosa DeLauro. Hispanic Education Coalition letter to House urging support for HECs FY 2019 appropriation priorities Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Norma Salazar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat).Email requesting Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Espaillat, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Jacque Mosely (Rep Scott)Phone: requesting Mr. Scott call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Email request, on behalf of the NHLA, to join Mr. Espaillats letter calling on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Mr. Espaillats letter only went to Democrats, and at their request, our request only went to those who received Mr. Espaillats letter.zar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat).
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Grass- All Congress (letter); H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 Coalition letter to all of Congress, on behalf of the Hispanic Education Coalition, advocating for the urgent need for a clean Dream Act. Direct- Tri-Caucus staffers including Jacque Chevalier (Rep. Bobby Scott), Norma Salazar (Rep. Raul Grijalva), Bridget DeHart (Rep. Yvette Clarke); H.R. 3440 - Dream Act of 2017 In person meeting on behalf of the Hispanic Education Coalition, advocating for the urgent need for a clean Dream Act. Direct- Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it.; S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Sen. Rubio, Sen. Donnelly, Sen. Hoeven, Sen. Scott, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Ernst, Sen. Manchin, Sen. Heller, Sen. Tillis, Sen. Flake, Sen. Bennet, Staff for Sen. Rubio, Staff, Sen. Donnelly, Staff, Sen. Tillis, Staff , Sen. Gardner, Staff , Sen. Flake, Staff , Sen. Bennet, Direct- Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it.; H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Rep. Olson, Rep. Johnson, Rep. Upton, Rep. Newhouse, Rep. Davis, Rep. Ryan, Rep. McSally, Rep. Sensenbrenner, Rep. Diaz-Balart, Rep. Hurd, Sen. Bennet , Rep. Curbelo, Rep. Tipton, Rep. Sessions, Rep. Conaway, Rep. Pearce, Rep. LaHood, Tyler Menzler (Shuster), Staff, Rep. LoBiondo, Staff, Rep. Reichert, Staff (Casey), Speaker Ryan, Staff, Rep. Newhouse, Staff, Rep. McSally, Staff, Rep. Curbelo, Elizabeth Mann (Curtis), Jackson Smith (Tipton), Ryan Ethington (Sessions), Staff, Thornbury, Staff, Calvert, Matthew Russel, Conaway, Bryan (McSally), Ben Johnson (Pearce), Samantha Dybas (LaHood) Direct- No specific bill; (written letter) Submitted letter opposing the nomination of Jeff Mateer to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Sen. Grassley, Sen. Feinstein, & Senate Judiciary Committee Direct- H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; (In-person meeting) Large group meeting to discuss strategy for passage of H.R. 3440. House Democratic staff , Pelosi and other Dem leadership, Staff, CHC Direct- H.R. 3440/S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017; (Letter) U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives Letter in support of the Dream Act and urging legislators support.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Direct-No specific bill. (Sign-on letter) Discussed issues MALDEF wanted raised during the Senate nomination hearing for Eric Dreiband to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Sent to: Senate Judiciary Committee Democratic staff
Direct- H.R.244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (letter) Letter from the Hispanic Education Coalition, outlining Latino education priorities on budget and appropriations. Sent to: House Committee on Appropriations ;Senate Committee on Appropriations; House Ed. Workforce; Senate HELP Committee; the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Direct- H.R.244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (phone call) Phone call on Hispanic Education Coalition priorities on budget and appropriations. Office: Norma Salazar (Rep. Raul Grijalva). Direct- HR 1628, Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (meeting) In person meetings with patient advocate and friend Peter Morley, requesting opposition to repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Jennifer Bell (Cong. Carolyn Maloney), Christina Allen (Sen. John McCain), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen. Tim Kaine), Hugh Cook (Sen. Mike Enzi), Megan Axelrod (Sen. Cory Gardner), Toby Tyler (Sen. Lindsey Graham), Patricia Ordaz (Sen. Michael Bennet), Punam Ohri-Vachaspati (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand)
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Direct- Border wall, school funding, vouchers. (letter) Sign on letter, to all members of Congress, with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), requesting opposition to a border wall, opposing vouchers, and protecting federal funding for schools. Direct-Nomination of Neil Gorsuch to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (In- person meeting) Met Brian Appel & Rocio Rodarte (Sen Bennet). Vote No on Gorsuch for SCOTUS. Direct-Nomination of Neil Gorsuch to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (Phone call) Spoke to Rachel Green (Sen Heller); Vote No on Gorsuch for SCOTUS. Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met Stephanie Trifone, Senator Durbins Office. Discussed funding for the EAC Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met Joleen Rivera, Senator Cortez-Mastos Office. Discussed Senators legislative plans for the year. Direct- No specific bill (In-Person meeting) Met Rep. Tony Cardenas and Legislative Assistant Anna Hevia. Discussed how to move criminal justice reform in the Latino community and how to lift up work Latino leaders are doing around this issue. Direct- Voting Rights Advancement Act (In-person meeting) Representative Terri Sewell. Met with Congresswoman Sewell and partners to discuss the need to push forward the VRAA and how to work together to raise the issue of voting rights
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Direct-Nomination of Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General (Email) Requested with Stephanie Hall (Senator John McCain); Gary Bennett (Sen. Jeff Flake); Rachel Green (Sen. Dean Heller). meeting, expressed unhappiness with Sessions for AG. Direct- Nomination of Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General (Email) Requested delay in Sessions vote in email to Ammon Simon (Sen. Sasse); Lee Holmes (Graham); Christopher Bates (Hatch); Tom Jipping (Hatch); Garry Barnett (Flake); Evelyn Fortier (Grassley); Fred Ansell (Grassley). Grass-roots - Nomination of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General (Public statement) MALDEF public statement opposing the confirmation of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General and urging U.S. Senate to reject the nomination. Direct- No specific bill (Email) Emailed Alice Lugo, Counsel, for Senator Bob Menendez to express MALDEFs opposition to Neil Gorsuchs nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, and our opposition to a vote on cloture. Direct- Nomination of Neil Gorsuch to be Attorney General (Public statement) AThrough MALDEF public statement denounced Gorsuch refusal to meet with the first Latina Senator in U.S. history and urged postponement of Judiciary Committee vote until Gorsuch meets with Senator Cortez Masto and Senator Duckworth of Illinois, a state with a significant Latino population. Direct Nomination of Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General (In person meeting) Requested no vote from Nicole Bunick (Senator Joe Donnelly). Direct Nomination of Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General (In person meeting) Requested no vote from Rachel Green (Senator Dean Heller). Direct-Nomination of Neil Gorsuch to U.S. Supreme Court (email) Requested meeting with Mac Abrams (Heller); Sarah Paul (Heller); Rachel Green (Heller); Chandler Morse (Flake); Sarah Rowles (Flake); Katie Jackson (Flake); Adam Bramwell (Coons); Jonathan Stahler (Coons); Rocio Rodarte (Bennet); Jonathan Davidson (Bennet); Brian Appel (Bennet); Riki Parikh (Bennet)and shared Tom Seanzs statement opposing Gorsuch. Direct -No specific bill(Email communication) Sent recommended questions for Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Jeff Sessions for Attorney General to Josh Hsu, Judiciary Committee staff, Senator Patrick Leahy; Jennifer Duck, Eric Haren, Jennifer Piatt, Lartease Tiffith, Joseph Zogby, Daniel Swanson,Judiciary Committee minority staff and Senator Diane Feinstein staff. Direct No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met Elaine Gin, staff, Representative Hakim Jeffriesto to discuss immigration issues, including DACA, immigrant detention, jurisdictions with community trust policies, and legislative priorities for 2017. Direct No specific bill.(In-person meeting) Met Staff for Senator Chuck Schumer to discuss Latino and MALDEF priority issuesincluding opposition to nomination of Jeff Sessions for AG, preservation of DACA, immigrant detention, jurisdictions with community trust policies, and legislative priorities for 2017.
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2016 · third_quarter · 3A
H.R. 5587 - Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (In person Meeting) Meeting advocating for the importance of Secretarial authority and Maintenance of Effort in Perkins CTE reauthorization.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Direct- S.1177 The Every Student Succeeds Act (114th Cong), Public Law 114-95; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals In person meeting regarding DACA, ESSA regulations, and related strategy.
Filing targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 5587 - Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (In person Meeting) Meeting advocating for the importance of Secretarial authority and Maintenance of Effort in Perkins CTE reauthorization.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 5260 - the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act. Support for his bill which would legislatively overturn Alexander v. Sandoval, 532 U.S. 275 (2001).
Filing targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act. Meeting to discuss potential constitutional amendment on educational policy. Meeting to discuss potential legislation on fix for Alexander v. Sandoval.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Filing targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Filing targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Special Counsel, SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, White House Office
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
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2014 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 803, The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II; and H.R. 3510, The Stopping Unfair collateral Consequences from Ending Student Success Act, all provisions.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
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2014 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Requested that forthcoming ESEA Flexibility renewal guidance instruct states to intervene with targeted supports, in schools all schools that are failing any subgroup of students, including Latinos and English language learners. Discussed how ESEA Flexibility had been implemented regressively, and requested the House send a letter encouraging the ESEA Flexibility renewal guidance to solve these issues - requiring interventions in the other 85% of Title I schools, where one or more subgroups fail to meet AMOs Explained the importance of annual testing to civil rights groups, as a core component of subgroup accountability.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
No bill, requirements to submit flexibility/waiver applications under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act S. __, Higher Education Affordability Act of 2014, provisions concerning HEP-CAMP, GEAR UP, TRIO, and Title V Amendments to S. ___, Higher Education Affordability Act of 2014, concerning formerly incarcerated person access to federal aid, institutions of higher education accommodating the needs of pregnant and parenting students, improvements to income-based loan repayments and loan forgiveness programs H.R. __, Graduation Promises Act No bill, regulatory guidance on recently arrived English learners and unaccompanied minors entering U.S. education system for first time
Filing targets: Bureau of the Census, Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 803, The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II; and H.R. 3510, The Stopping Unfair collateral Consequences from Ending Student Success Act, all provisions.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Lee Amendment 2820 to S.1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ESEA flexibility waiver renewals, concerning EDs approach to renewals of state applications tied to civil rights engagement, student data, and interventions
H.R. 15, Border Enforcement, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, KIDS Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementationH.R.____, untitled and unintroduced immigration legislation, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. ___, Alien Accountability Act, provisions related to eligibility, benefits, enforcement, and implementation H.R. 3611, DHS Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013, all border security and interior enforcement provisions S.1963, Repeal of Section 403 of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, provisions tied to the Child Tax Credit S.1943, IN-STATE Act of 2014 H.R.3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014 H.R.4138, The Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congresssional Enforcements (ENFORCE) the Law Act of 2014 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions related to enforcement H.R. 2936, Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act of 2013, all sections related to preventing notario fraud H.R. 2278, SAFE Act, provisions tied to enforcement
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. ____, Higher Education Act reauthorization, provisions related to loan forgiveness, student loans repayment, criminal conviction bar to federal loan, repealing Section 505 limiting in-state tuition options for states, preventing professional licensing discriminationESEA flexibility waiver renewals, concerning EDs approach to renewals of state applications tied to civil rights engagement, student data, and interventions
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 5, Student Success Act of 2013, provisions related to block grants and making sequestration of education programs permanent S. 1094, Strengthening Americas Schools Act of 2013, provisions related to accountability, student data, and interventions
S. 1356, Workforce Investment Act of 2013, provisions related to adult civics and English literacy education and workforce readiness training programs
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
S. _____ and H.R. ____, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title I and Title III, all provisions dealing with accountability, assessment, data, ELLs, racial and ethnic minority students, migrant students, and achievement gaps Improving data collection for teacher distribution S. ____ and H.R. _____, legislation to overturn the budgetary sequestration tied to education programs made under the Budget Control Act of 2011 Nominees for the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, Titles I, II, III, and most of the 300 amendments filed in committee, concerning all portions on registered provisions immigrant status for undocumented immigrants and DREAMers; Blue Card status for current agricultural workers; citizenship and naturalization; border security; interior enforcement; notario fraud; and access to legal services Implementation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
S. ____, bill making appropriations for the FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 2014, requesting no additional cuts to domestic programs Implementing SNAP so that migrant student enrollment is improved
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.J.Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, all provisions dealing with education S. _____, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title I and Title III, all provisions dealing with accountablity, assessment, data, ELLs, racial and ethnic minority students, migrant students, and achivement gaps Second term priorities for the Department of Education Better guidance on "demonstrably effective" test under the education requirements of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Nominees for the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education at the Department of Education Nominees for the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
No bill, implementation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in regard to bank records, school records, and coast guard service No bill, request of U.S. Department of Agriculture to not use Immigration and Customs Enforcement for language assistance No bill, request that U.S. Department of Homeland Security adopt enforcement policy for all natural disasters No bill, request that the Federal Communication Commission handle Spanish-language complaints No bill, request that the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission adopt immigrant worker case handling instructions
No bill, state flexibility (or waiver) applications under the Elementary and Education Act of 1965 No bill, legislation to support race conscious higher education admissions programs No bill, implementation of the in school requirement under the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
No bill, implementation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in regard to bank records, school records, and coast guard service No bill, request of U.S. Department of Agriculture to not use Immigration and Customs Enforcement for language assistance No bill, request that U.S. Department of Homeland Security adopt enforcement policy for all natural disasters No bill, request that the Federal Communication Commission handle Spanish-language complaints No bill, request that the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission adopt immigrant worker case handling instructions
No bill, state flexibility (or waiver) applications under the Elementary and Education Act of 1965 No bill, legislation to support race conscious higher education admissions programs No bill, implementation of the in school requirement under the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
House, homeland security No specific bill.(written letter). Thomas Homan, Dep. Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. MALDEF joined sign-on letter re ICE operations and detention of pregnant women. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Met to discuss the Dream Act and strategy for passage. No specific bill. (phone call) CHC staff Alma Acosta, Sandra Alcala, Carlos Paz. Discussed the 2020 Census and DACA. H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting)Rep.s Pete Aguilar, Carlos Curbelo, Jeff Denham, Will Hurd, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and staffDiscussion on next steps on DACA, USA Act, and Queen of the Hill rule. No specific bill,(written letter). Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland SecurityMALDEF/Thomas A. Saenz joined sign-on letter led by Voto Latino regarding DHS policies that disproportionately harm the Latino community. Provided substantive edits to letter. Was sent on approx. 6/8/18. H.R. 4760, Security Americas Future Act. (Written letter) U.S. House of RepresentativesRecirculated NHLA letter in opposition to H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act, originally sent on March 14, 2018. H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; H.R. 4796 USA Act of 2018 (In-person meeting). Congressional Hispanic CaucusMet to discuss the Dream Act, USA Act and strategy for passage. Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. (written letter) Members of Congress. MALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018; H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act (written letter)Members of CongressMALDEF joined sign-on letter opposing Paul Ryans Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 and H.R. 4760, Securing Americas Future Act H.R. 6135, Keep Families Together Act (email)Maunica Shtanki, Counsel, House Judiciary Committee Notified House Judiciary staff that MALDEF and NHLA could be listed an organizational supporters of H.R. 6135, the Keep Families Together Act H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)U.S. House of RepresentativesNHLA letter opposing H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 (written letter)Reps. Steve Knight (Jeanette Whitener, Megan Zavertnik); Mia Love (Ivan Dubois, Stefanie Dearie); Paulsen (Laurie Esau, Mike Stober); Ros-Lehtinen: Maytee Sanz, Gabriella Boffelli); Hurd (Kristan Kingnevins, Austin Agrella); Costello (Dante Cutrona); Valadao (Cole Rojewski, Andrew Renteria); Faso (John Billings, Patrick Rooney, Nick Tortorici); Fitzpatrick(Mike Conallen, Joseph Knowles); Lance (Todd Mitchell, Michael Taggart, Ryan McDevitt); Reed (Drew Wayne); Reichert (Natalie Kamphaus, Isaac Tobis)Emailed member staff opposition H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018, and asked if Member had a public position on anticipated vote. S. 3036, Keep Families Together Act (emails)Certain Dem members of Senate (see Adam Fernandez report for list)Outreach related to Keep Families Together Act, no compromise on family separation or detention. Provided Adam Fernandez list and talking points for outreach. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Norma Salazar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat).Email requesting Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Espaillat, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Secretary Betsy DeVoss comments on whether school officials can report their students to ICE.Jacque Mosely (Rep Scott)Phone: requesting Mr. Scott call on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Email request, on behalf of the NHLA, to join Mr. Espaillats letter calling on Secretary DeVos to retract her statement that school officials could report their students to ICE. Mr. Espaillats letter only went to Democrats, and at their request, our request only went to those who received Mr. Espaillats letter.zar (Rep Grijalva), Mark Howell (Rep Espaillat). S.3036 - Keep Families Together Act (email) Hart Clements (Sen Murray), Rachek Kauss (Sen Baldwin), Riki Parikh (Sen Bennet), Sam Simon (Sen Blumenthal), Roy Awabdeh (Sen Blumenthal), Daniel Smith (Sen Booker), Shomari Figures (Sen Brown), Angelique Salizan (Sen Cantwell), Michael Davisson (Sen Cantwell), Bill Van Horne (Sen Cardin), Julia Cinquegrani (Sen Casey), Brian Winseck (Sen Coons), Joleen Rivera (Sen Cortez-Masto), Jordan Warner (Sen Cortez-Masto), Josie Villanueva (Sen Duckworth), Brook Jamison (Sen Gillibrand), Jonathan Bertran-Harris (Sen Harris), Dave Christie (Sen Hassan), Dominic Saavedra (Sen Heinrich), Filipe Galvis-Delgado (Sen Heinrich), Benjamin Strand (Sen Hirono), Nicholas Widmyer (Sen Kaine), Anne Knapke (Sen Klobuchar), Erica Chalbot (Sen Leahy), Callan Bruzzone (Sen Markey), Daniel Stapelkamp (Sen Menendez), Matthew Traylor (Sen Merkley), Meredith Booker (Sen Merkley), Lauren Santabar (Sen Murphy), Eamonn Collins (Sen Murphy), David Seyferth (Sen Murphy), Tom Clees (Sen Reed), Ryan Gallogly (Sen Reed), Caryn Compton (Sen Sanders), Michael Lawliss (Sen Sanders), Mika Morse (Sen Schatz), Erica Anhalt (Sen Shaheen), Kaitlyn Hill (Sen Shaheen), Gohar Sedighi (Sen Smith), Ani Toumajan (Sen Stabenow), Kristen Lee (Sen Stabenow), Andrew Wallace (Sen Udall), Virdina Gibbs (Sen Van Hollen), Melissa Guerrero (Sen Van Hollen), Stephanie Akpa (Sen Warren), Julia Frederick (Sen Warren), Thomas Brunet (Sen Wyden), Ches Garrison (Senate Judiciary).
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Direct- Civil rights enforcement, including Title VI, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq. (letter) Sign on letter, to Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, with the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (LCCHR) requesting enforcement of civil rights laws. Direct- State plans implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.(letter) Sign on letter, to Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, with LCCHR, to support equity in the implementation of ESSA state plans. Direct- Border wall, school funding, vouchers. (letter) Sign on letter, to all members of Congress, with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), requesting opposition to a border wall, opposing vouchers, and protecting federal funding for schools. Direct-Civil rights enforcement, including Title VI, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq. (In- person meeting) Met Candice Jackson, Department of Education, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; Meeting with Jackson with the Leadership Conference Education Taskforce co-chairs, requesting enforcement of civil rights laws.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Direct- Nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education (Email) Personalized emails to Rachel Green (Sen Dean Heller);Joe Hack (Fischer); Corey Astill (Sen Fischer); Natalie Rogers (Sen Gardner); Curtis Swager (Sen Gardner); Alison Toal (Sen Gardner); Joe Balash (Sen Sullivan); Erik Elam (Sen Sullivan); Kate O'connor (Sen Sullivan); Ryan Bernstein (Sen Hoeven); Tony Eberhard (Sen Hoeven); Alexis Aafedt (Sen Hoeven); Chandler Morse (Sen Flake); Sarah Towles (Sen Flake); Pablo Carrillo (Sen McCain); Joe Donoghue (Sen McCain); David Cole (Sen McCain); Morgan Brand (Sen Schumer) sharing Tom Saenzs opposition statement, and requesting no votes. Grass-roots -Nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education (Public statement) MALDEF public statement opposing the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education and urging U.S. Senate to reject the nomination. Grass-roots-Nomination of Betsy DeVos (Public statement) Through NHLA public statement, expressed opposition to the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education. Direct-H.J. Res. 57. the accountability CRA(Sign on letter) Joined LCCHR Sign on letter, asking Representatives to oppose Accountability CRA: S.J. Res 25, H.J. Res. 57. Keep ESSA Implementation Moving Forward - Oppose H.J. Res. 57 and S.J. Res 25. Direct -H.J. Res. 57, S.J. Res 25, the accountability CRA(Sign on letter) Nearly identical version of LCCHR sign on letter on Accountability CRA, sent to Senate. Direct- [No bill] Latino priorities in education in 115th Congress (In person meeting) Discussed potential CHC priorities for education in the 115th Congress, with Cleo Rodriguez (HEC Co-chair), Luis Torres (former HEC Co-chair) and Norma Salazar (Rep. Grijalva). Direct-[No Bill] Latino higher education priorities (In person meeting) Discussed Latino higher education priorities with Luis Torres and Michael DiNapoli (Sen Sanders).
Direct - Nomination of Andrew Puzder to be Secretary of Labor (Email) Informed Manuel Contreras (Senator Murray, HELP staffer) of NHLAs opposition to Puzder (MALDEF did not take a stance).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S., SENATE
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Promulgation of new "gainful employment rule" in light of the ruling in Career College Association v. Duncan (2012) S. ____ and H.R. ____ , bills making appropriations for the FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 2014, all portions tied to funding Head Start; Title I and Title III of Elementary and Secondary Education Act; TRIO; HEP-CAMP; Title V of the Higher Education Act; GEAR UP; and Title II of Workforce Investment Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office