mr THOMAS SAENZ

- S. 4, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Discussed provisions within S. 4 that are priorities for MALDEF and urged passage of the bill with senate offices, Senate Judiciary Committee staff, and DOJ Civil Rights Division staff. Sent letter to Senate in support of bill. members during DOJ outreach meetings and specific efforts to reach this population.

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

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

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

- 2020 Census Deadline Extensions Act - MALDEF endorsed Senator Schatzs bill, 2020 Census Deadline Extensions Act. - H.R. 2420, the National Museum of the American Latino Act - Letter on behalf of MALDEF supporting passage of National Museum of the American Latino Act.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- No specific bill - advocated for prioritizing family unity, decreasing backlog of family-based petitions, providing citizenship for undocumented population in legislative action. - HEROES Act, H.R. 6800 - joined sign-on letter supporting amendments to the bill to include immigrant families for COVID-19 relief.

- 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.

- 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.

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

- 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.

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

- 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

- 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)

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. 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).

- 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)

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).

- 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. 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)

- H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act - Opposed Rep. Allen amendment affecting immigrant students - S. 1279, FUTURE ACT - support of legislation's passage

- 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)

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).

- 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

- H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act - Opposed Rep. Allen amendment affecting immigrant students - S. 1279, FUTURE ACT - support of legislation's passage

- 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

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

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

Direct- In- person meeting, Met to discuss the Dream Act, USA Act and strategy for passage; Congressional Hispanic Caucus (H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; H.R. 4796 USA Act of 2018 ) Direct- Written letter, MALDEF joined sign-on letter asking for support for a DHS Inspector General investigation of Administration decisions to end TPS; U.S. House of Representatives Direct- Written letter, MALDEF joined sign-on letter asking Rep. Nancy Pelosi to prioritize the Dream Act and the American Promise Act in the new Congress; Nancy Pelosi Direct- Written letter, MALDEF joined sign-on letter asking Paul Ryan to censure Rep. Steve King; Speaker Paul Ryan Direct- Written statement, NHLA signed-on to statement (led by Voto Latino) calling for an investigation and public hearing on the death of a young migrant child while in immigration custody; U.S. Congress

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).

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).

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).

Direct- In- person meeting, Met to discuss the Dream Act, USA Act and strategy for passage; Congressional Hispanic Caucus (H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017; H.R. 4796 USA Act of 2018 ) Direct- Written letter, MALDEF joined sign-on letter asking for support for a DHS Inspector General investigation of Administration decisions to end TPS; U.S. House of Representatives Direct- Written letter, MALDEF joined sign-on letter asking Rep. Nancy Pelosi to prioritize the Dream Act and the American Promise Act in the new Congress; Nancy Pelosi Direct- Written letter, MALDEF joined sign-on letter asking Paul Ryan to censure Rep. Steve King; Speaker Paul Ryan Direct- Written statement, NHLA signed-on to statement (led by Voto Latino) calling for an investigation and public hearing on the death of a young migrant child while in immigration custody; U.S. Congress

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).

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).

Direct- no specific bill; in person meeting with CHC staff- Provided update on status of DACA litigation and encouraged congressional action Direct- H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act of 2018; written letter to US House of Representatives- NHLA letter opposing H.R. 6691, Community Safety and Security Act of 2018 Direct- No specific bill; written letter to Kristjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, & Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State-MALDEF joined sign-on letter urging administration to designate Guatemala for TPS

Direct- S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017; Sen. Bennett Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it. Direct- S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017; Sen. Kaine Emailed Senators urging them to oppose any spending bill that does not include a legislative solution for DACA holders. Sen. Baldwin; Sen. Bennett; Sen. Brown; Sen. Cantwell; Sen. Cardin; Sen. Carper; Sen. Casey; Sen. Coons; Sen. Donnelly; Sen. Duckworth; Sen. Durbin; Sen. Hassan; Sen. Heinrich; Sen. Heitkamp; Sen. Jones; Sen. Kaine; Direct- S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it. Sen. Carper; Sen. Lankford; Sen. Rubio; Sen. Shelby; Sen. Nelson; Sen. Coons; Sen. Warner; Sen. Capito; Sen. Kaine; Sen. Sullivan; Sen. Corker; Sen. Burr; Sen. Heller; Sen. Rounds; Sen. Ernst; Sen. Toomey; Sen. Alexander; Sen. Cornyn; Direct- S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Met to urge Member to support Dream Act and oppose border wall funding. Sen. Feinstein; Sen. Durbin; Sen. Casey; Sen. Van Hollen; Sen. Heitkamp; Direct- No specific bill. (Phone communication); Norma Rodriguez Discussed congressional letter calling on members to speak out against state governors seeking to pressure the president to end the DACA program. Direct- No specific bill (In-person briefing); House Democratic staff. Spoke at a briefing of Democratic congressional staffers to discuss the new developments on DACA and encourage offices to reach out to governors that joined 11-state letter calling for end to DACA and encourage withdrawal from the effort. Direct- No specific bill (In-person meeting); CHC staff Met to discuss preparation for DACA announcement and coordinate work/message. Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting); Valeria Carranza, Leg Director, Representative Adriano Espaillat Met to discuss Latino and MALDEF priority issues, including DACA, immigrant detention, jurisdictions with community trust policies, and legislative priorities for 2017.

Direct- S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017; Sen. Bennett Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it. Direct- S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017; Sen. Kaine Emailed Senators urging them to oppose any spending bill that does not include a legislative solution for DACA holders. Sen. Baldwin; Sen. Bennett; Sen. Brown; Sen. Cantwell; Sen. Cardin; Sen. Carper; Sen. Casey; Sen. Coons; Sen. Donnelly; Sen. Duckworth; Sen. Durbin; Sen. Hassan; Sen. Heinrich; Sen. Heitkamp; Sen. Jones; Sen. Kaine; Direct- S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it. Sen. Carper; Sen. Lankford; Sen. Rubio; Sen. Shelby; Sen. Nelson; Sen. Coons; Sen. Warner; Sen. Capito; Sen. Kaine; Sen. Sullivan; Sen. Corker; Sen. Burr; Sen. Heller; Sen. Rounds; Sen. Ernst; Sen. Toomey; Sen. Alexander; Sen. Cornyn; Direct- S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Met to urge Member to support Dream Act and oppose border wall funding. Sen. Feinstein; Sen. Durbin; Sen. Casey; Sen. Van Hollen; Sen. Heitkamp; Direct- No specific bill. (Phone communication); Norma Rodriguez Discussed congressional letter calling on members to speak out against state governors seeking to pressure the president to end the DACA program. Direct- No specific bill (In-person briefing); House Democratic staff. Spoke at a briefing of Democratic congressional staffers to discuss the new developments on DACA and encourage offices to reach out to governors that joined 11-state letter calling for end to DACA and encourage withdrawal from the effort. Direct- No specific bill (In-person meeting); CHC staff Met to discuss preparation for DACA announcement and coordinate work/message. Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting); Valeria Carranza, Leg Director, Representative Adriano Espaillat Met to discuss Latino and MALDEF priority issues, including DACA, immigrant detention, jurisdictions with community trust policies, and legislative priorities for 2017.

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).

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- 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)

Direct- S. 1034, Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017(Written letter) Joined sign on letter, to U.S. Congress, to support legislation that creates a pathway to legal immigration status for agricultural workers. Direct- H.R. 2418, Pay Equity for All Act (Written letter) Joined sign-on letter, to House of Representatives,supporting legislation that prohibits employers from asking applicants for salary history before making an offer.

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)

Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met staffer from Senator Blumenthals office. Discussed ICE oversight, sensitive locations memo. 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 Katie Donnell, Speaker Ryans Office. Discussed immigration legislative plans, pushed for greater oversight of DHS and sub-agencies. Direct- H.R. 3003 and H.R. 3004(In-person meeting) House of Representativas. NHLA letter to House of Representatives opposing H.R. 3003, No Sanctuary for Criminals Act and H.R. 3004, Kates Law

Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met staffer from Senator Blumenthals office. Discussed ICE oversight, sensitive locations memo. 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 Katie Donnell, Speaker Ryans Office. Discussed immigration legislative plans, pushed for greater oversight of DHS and sub-agencies. Direct- H.R. 3003 and H.R. 3004(In-person meeting) House of Representativas. NHLA letter to House of Representatives opposing H.R. 3003, No Sanctuary for Criminals Act and H.R. 3004, Kates Law

Direct- S. 126, the Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 and S. 295, the Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act (written letter) Joined sign-on letter opposing legislation to split the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Sent to: Senator Grassley, Senator Feinstein Direct -No specific bill. (written letter) Joined sign-on letter thanking Senator Franken for his commitment to an independent and fair judiciary. Sent to: Senator Franken Direct - S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it. Senator Lankford Direct -H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Member to support it. Rep. McSally; Rep. Valadao; Members of Congress; Rep. Bacon; Rep. Curbelo; Rep. Davis ;Rep. Hurd; Rep. Royce; Rep. Newhouse; Rep. Kinzinger; Rep. Donovan ;Rep. Pearce ;Rep. Jenkins; Rep. McCaul; Rep. Hunter; Rep. Amodei; Rep. LoBiondo; Rep. Culberson; Rep. Johnson; Rep. Calvert

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.

Direct-No specific bill.(Email communication) Discussed congressional letter calling on members seeking to preserve the DACA program. Sent to: Norma Salazar, Legislative Assistant, Rep. Raul Grijalva Direct-H.R. 3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act (Written letter) NHLA letter to House opposing H.R. 3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act Sent to: House of Representatives Direct- No specific bill. (In-person briefing) House Democratic staff Spoke at a briefing of Democratic congressional staffers to discuss the new developments on DACA and encourage offices to reach out to governors that joined 11-state letter calling for end to DACA and encourage withdrawal from the effort. Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met to discuss preparation for DACA announcement and coordinate work/message. CHC staff S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Lobby Day - lobbied for S. 1615. Cortez Masto; Nelson; McCain; Derek Osborn, Legislative Assistant (Lankford); Julietta Sanchez, Lucy Panza (Schumer) Direct- H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017(In-person meeting) Discussed strategy for passage of H.R. 3440. Hoyer, Staff, Members of House; CHC Staff (Valadeo) Bryan McVae, Legislative Assistant (McSally); Isaac Tobis, Legislative Assistant (Reichert); Austin Agrella, Legislative Director, and ?? (Hurd) Hector Arguello, (Curbelo); Rachel Collins, Counsel (Davis); Christopher Bates, Senior Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee (Hatch); Courtney Kum, Legislative Assistant (Knight); Darrin Schrader, Legislative Assistant (Royce); Carrie Meadows, Chief of Staff (Newhouse); Ben Johnson, Legislative Assistant (Pearce); Reed Linsk, legislative Director (Duncan); Edward Hill, Fellow (McCaul); Carrie Leizerowski, Immigration Staffer (Donovan);Patrick Leopold , Chief of Staff (Jenkins); Scott Mackenzie, Immigration Staffer (Culberson); Kyle Thomas, Senior Advisor (Amodei); Rep. Lujan Grisham, Rep. Gutierrez, and CHC members and Staff; Rebecca Keightley, Legislative Director (Calvert) ; Zach Silberman, Legislative Assistant; Alexis Dromgoole, Legislative Aide/Correspondent (Johnson); Eric Arndt, Immigration Staffer (LoBiondo); S. 1615/H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Encouraged members of the public to call their representatives in support of the Dream Act of 2017 (Facebook Live)House and Senate

Direct-No specific bill.(Email communication) Discussed congressional letter calling on members seeking to preserve the DACA program. Sent to: Norma Salazar, Legislative Assistant, Rep. Raul Grijalva Direct-H.R. 3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act (Written letter) NHLA letter to House opposing H.R. 3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act Sent to: House of Representatives Direct- No specific bill. (In-person briefing) House Democratic staff Spoke at a briefing of Democratic congressional staffers to discuss the new developments on DACA and encourage offices to reach out to governors that joined 11-state letter calling for end to DACA and encourage withdrawal from the effort. Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met to discuss preparation for DACA announcement and coordinate work/message. CHC staff S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Lobby Day - lobbied for S. 1615. Cortez Masto; Nelson; McCain; Derek Osborn, Legislative Assistant (Lankford); Julietta Sanchez, Lucy Panza (Schumer) Direct- H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017(In-person meeting) Discussed strategy for passage of H.R. 3440. Hoyer, Staff, Members of House; CHC Staff (Valadeo) Bryan McVae, Legislative Assistant (McSally); Isaac Tobis, Legislative Assistant (Reichert); Austin Agrella, Legislative Director, and ?? (Hurd) Hector Arguello, (Curbelo); Rachel Collins, Counsel (Davis); Christopher Bates, Senior Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee (Hatch); Courtney Kum, Legislative Assistant (Knight); Darrin Schrader, Legislative Assistant (Royce); Carrie Meadows, Chief of Staff (Newhouse); Ben Johnson, Legislative Assistant (Pearce); Reed Linsk, legislative Director (Duncan); Edward Hill, Fellow (McCaul); Carrie Leizerowski, Immigration Staffer (Donovan);Patrick Leopold , Chief of Staff (Jenkins); Scott Mackenzie, Immigration Staffer (Culberson); Kyle Thomas, Senior Advisor (Amodei); Rep. Lujan Grisham, Rep. Gutierrez, and CHC members and Staff; Rebecca Keightley, Legislative Director (Calvert) ; Zach Silberman, Legislative Assistant; Alexis Dromgoole, Legislative Aide/Correspondent (Johnson); Eric Arndt, Immigration Staffer (LoBiondo); S. 1615/H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Encouraged members of the public to call their representatives in support of the Dream Act of 2017 (Facebook Live)House and Senate

Direct- S. 1034, Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017(Written letter) Joined sign on letter, to U.S. Congress, to support legislation that creates a pathway to legal immigration status for agricultural workers. Direct- H.R. 2418, Pay Equity for All Act (Written letter) Joined sign-on letter, to House of Representatives,supporting legislation that prohibits employers from asking applicants for salary history before making an offer.

Direct - 1034, Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017(written letter) Joined sign-on letter opposing Congressional efforts to expand the H-2A visa program and supporting S. 1034, Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017. Sent to: Members of Congress Direct- No specific bill. Met to discuss the Office of Management and Budgets decision to review and stay the EEO-1 survey, requiring pay data collection by gender, race, and ethnicity, and other equal pay issues for the EEOC. EEOC Commissioner Charlotte Burrows, EEOC Commissioner Jenny Yang

Direct- S. 126, the Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 and S. 295, the Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act (written letter) Joined sign-on letter opposing legislation to split the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Sent to: Senator Grassley, Senator Feinstein Direct -No specific bill. (written letter) Joined sign-on letter thanking Senator Franken for his commitment to an independent and fair judiciary. Sent to: Senator Franken Direct - S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it. Senator Lankford Direct -H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Member to support it. Rep. McSally; Rep. Valadao; Members of Congress; Rep. Bacon; Rep. Curbelo; Rep. Davis ;Rep. Hurd; Rep. Royce; Rep. Newhouse; Rep. Kinzinger; Rep. Donovan ;Rep. Pearce ;Rep. Jenkins; Rep. McCaul; Rep. Hunter; Rep. Amodei; Rep. LoBiondo; Rep. Culberson; Rep. Johnson; Rep. Calvert

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.

Direct-No specific bill.(Email communication) Discussed congressional letter calling on members seeking to preserve the DACA program. Sent to: Norma Salazar, Legislative Assistant, Rep. Raul Grijalva Direct-H.R. 3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act (Written letter) NHLA letter to House opposing H.R. 3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act Sent to: House of Representatives Direct- No specific bill. (In-person briefing) House Democratic staff Spoke at a briefing of Democratic congressional staffers to discuss the new developments on DACA and encourage offices to reach out to governors that joined 11-state letter calling for end to DACA and encourage withdrawal from the effort. Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met to discuss preparation for DACA announcement and coordinate work/message. CHC staff S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 (In-person meeting) Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Lobby Day - lobbied for S. 1615. Cortez Masto; Nelson; McCain; Derek Osborn, Legislative Assistant (Lankford); Julietta Sanchez, Lucy Panza (Schumer) Direct- H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017(In-person meeting) Discussed strategy for passage of H.R. 3440. Hoyer, Staff, Members of House; CHC Staff (Valadeo) Bryan McVae, Legislative Assistant (McSally); Isaac Tobis, Legislative Assistant (Reichert); Austin Agrella, Legislative Director, and ?? (Hurd) Hector Arguello, (Curbelo); Rachel Collins, Counsel (Davis); Christopher Bates, Senior Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee (Hatch); Courtney Kum, Legislative Assistant (Knight); Darrin Schrader, Legislative Assistant (Royce); Carrie Meadows, Chief of Staff (Newhouse); Ben Johnson, Legislative Assistant (Pearce); Reed Linsk, legislative Director (Duncan); Edward Hill, Fellow (McCaul); Carrie Leizerowski, Immigration Staffer (Donovan);Patrick Leopold , Chief of Staff (Jenkins); Scott Mackenzie, Immigration Staffer (Culberson); Kyle Thomas, Senior Advisor (Amodei); Rep. Lujan Grisham, Rep. Gutierrez, and CHC members and Staff; Rebecca Keightley, Legislative Director (Calvert) ; Zach Silberman, Legislative Assistant; Alexis Dromgoole, Legislative Aide/Correspondent (Johnson); Eric Arndt, Immigration Staffer (LoBiondo); S. 1615/H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Encouraged members of the public to call their representatives in support of the Dream Act of 2017 (Facebook Live)House and Senate

Direct- S. 126, the Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 and S. 295, the Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act (written letter) Joined sign-on letter opposing legislation to split the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Sent to: Senator Grassley, Senator Feinstein Direct -No specific bill. (written letter) Joined sign-on letter thanking Senator Franken for his commitment to an independent and fair judiciary. Sent to: Senator Franken Direct - S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it. Senator Lankford Direct -H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Member to support it. Rep. McSally; Rep. Valadao; Members of Congress; Rep. Bacon; Rep. Curbelo; Rep. Davis ;Rep. Hurd; Rep. Royce; Rep. Newhouse; Rep. Kinzinger; Rep. Donovan ;Rep. Pearce ;Rep. Jenkins; Rep. McCaul; Rep. Hunter; Rep. Amodei; Rep. LoBiondo; Rep. Culberson; Rep. Johnson; Rep. Calvert

Direct- S. 126, the Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 and S. 295, the Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act (written letter) Joined sign-on letter opposing legislation to split the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Sent to: Senator Grassley, Senator Feinstein Direct -No specific bill. (written letter) Joined sign-on letter thanking Senator Franken for his commitment to an independent and fair judiciary. Sent to: Senator Franken Direct - S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Senator to support it. Senator Lankford Direct -H.R. 3440, Dream Act of 2017 Met to discuss the Dream Act and urge Member to support it. Rep. McSally; Rep. Valadao; Members of Congress; Rep. Bacon; Rep. Curbelo; Rep. Davis ;Rep. Hurd; Rep. Royce; Rep. Newhouse; Rep. Kinzinger; Rep. Donovan ;Rep. Pearce ;Rep. Jenkins; Rep. McCaul; Rep. Hunter; Rep. Amodei; Rep. LoBiondo; Rep. Culberson; Rep. Johnson; Rep. Calvert

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).

Grassroots-Nomination of Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General(Public statement) Through NHLA public statement, expressed opposition to the confirmation of Jeff Session for Attorney General. Direct-Nomination of Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General (Written letter) Signed-on to Leadership Conference letter opposing the nomination of Jeff Sessions. Direct-H.R. 2867, Voting Rights Advancement Act (In-person meeting) Met to encourage co-sponsorship of Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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

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

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

H.R. 5260 - the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act. Support for his bill which would legislatively overturn Alexander v. Sandoval, 532 U.S. 275 (2001).

H.Res 708 Fix 96 Resolution (Written expression of support) Joined list of organizations supporting H.Res 708 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the immigration policies of the United States should reduce automatic removal and detention, restore due process for immigrants, and repeal unnecessary barriers to legal immigration. Allowed organization name to be reported to other congressional offices as supporting of the resolution. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss proposed improvements to DACA program, including expanded fee waivers, barring use of confidential juvenile adjudications in DACA review, greater confidentiality protections, use of criminal history in adjudications, enforcement issues, advance parole for DACA holders, collateral immigration benefits, timely adjudications and procedural issues, EAD issues. No specific bill (Written letter) Signed on to coalition letter opposing practice of pursuing deportation proceedings against children without counsel. Letter urged DOJ to ensure all children in removal proceedings were provided a lawyer at government cost. No specific bill (Written letter) Through NHLA sent follow-up letter regarding ICE implementation of home raids on mothers and children, predominantly from Central America and who according to DHS fall within the removal priorities. Opposed aggressive removal tactics for vulnerable populations that are believed to have valid asylum claims, particularly mothers and children. Called for TPS for Central American refugees. No specific bill (Written letter) Signed on to coalition letter opposing ICE enforcement activities against Central American refugees. H.R. 5293 Department of Defense Appropriations Act,2017, Amendments 26 & 27 (Written letter) Through NHLA sent letter urging the House opposing Amendments 26 and 27 to H.R. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which aimed to prohibit DACA holders from enlisting in military service.

H.Res 708 Fix 96 Resolution (Written expression of support) Joined list of organizations supporting H.Res 708 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the immigration policies of the United States should reduce automatic removal and detention, restore due process for immigrants, and repeal unnecessary barriers to legal immigration. Allowed organization name to be reported to other congressional offices as supporting of the resolution. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss proposed improvements to DACA program, including expanded fee waivers, barring use of confidential juvenile adjudications in DACA review, greater confidentiality protections, use of criminal history in adjudications, enforcement issues, advance parole for DACA holders, collateral immigration benefits, timely adjudications and procedural issues, EAD issues. No specific bill (Written letter) Signed on to coalition letter opposing practice of pursuing deportation proceedings against children without counsel. Letter urged DOJ to ensure all children in removal proceedings were provided a lawyer at government cost. No specific bill (Written letter) Through NHLA sent follow-up letter regarding ICE implementation of home raids on mothers and children, predominantly from Central America and who according to DHS fall within the removal priorities. Opposed aggressive removal tactics for vulnerable populations that are believed to have valid asylum claims, particularly mothers and children. Called for TPS for Central American refugees. No specific bill (Written letter) Signed on to coalition letter opposing ICE enforcement activities against Central American refugees. H.R. 5293 Department of Defense Appropriations Act,2017, Amendments 26 & 27 (Written letter) Through NHLA sent letter urging the House opposing Amendments 26 and 27 to H.R. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which aimed to prohibit DACA holders from enlisting in military service.

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.

No specific bill (written letter) Letter through NHLA opposing S. 3100 and S. 2193, aimed at punishing jurisdictions with community trust policies, and asking senators to vote no on these pieces of legislation. No specific bill (written letter) Joined sign-on letter opposing legislation that would require local law enforcement to comply with mandatory notification to ICE. No specific bill (Written report/recommendations) Contributed and signed-on to report detailing the benefits of DACA and further recommendations for improvement to the program. No specific bill (written letter) Sent letter opposing the use of private operators to run immigrant detention facilities, called on the President to direct DHS to end the relationship with private prison operators and to shut down privately run detention facilities. No specific bill (written letter) Signed-on to coalition letter asking the president to establish Temporary Protected Status for immigrants fleeing violence in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. No specific bill (In-person summit) Spoke at DSOC Latino Summit on immigration and the 2016 presidential election, focusing on Latino involvement and the impact of the U.S. v. Texas litigation on the upcoming elections. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss enforcement actions, immigrant detention, Operation Border Guardian, and treatment of immigrant families. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Discussed border prosecutions and need for greater discretion in prosecuting illegal reentry case with Department of Justice, Office of Deputy Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, and EOIR staff. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss proposed improvements to DACA program, including expanded fee waivers, barring use of confidential juvenile adjudications in DACA review, greater confidentiality protections, use of criminal history in adjudications, enforcement issues, advance parole for DACA holders, collateral immigration benefits, timely adjudications and procedural issues, EAD issues. Presented completed DACA 4-Year report from advocacy. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met to discuss CBP operations and their public engagement outreach. Sought information about inner workings of CBP and raised areas of interest for MALDEF, including detention conditions and oversight. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with Dep. Sec. Mayorkas and DHS Staff to discuss DACA processing delays and recommend possible solutions for those applicants and renewers affected, such as interim EADs.

No specific bill (written letter) Letter through NHLA opposing S. 3100 and S. 2193, aimed at punishing jurisdictions with community trust policies, and asking senators to vote no on these pieces of legislation. No specific bill (written letter) Joined sign-on letter opposing legislation that would require local law enforcement to comply with mandatory notification to ICE. No specific bill (Written report/recommendations) Contributed and signed-on to report detailing the benefits of DACA and further recommendations for improvement to the program. No specific bill (written letter) Sent letter opposing the use of private operators to run immigrant detention facilities, called on the President to direct DHS to end the relationship with private prison operators and to shut down privately run detention facilities. No specific bill (written letter) Signed-on to coalition letter asking the president to establish Temporary Protected Status for immigrants fleeing violence in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. No specific bill (In-person summit) Spoke at DSOC Latino Summit on immigration and the 2016 presidential election, focusing on Latino involvement and the impact of the U.S. v. Texas litigation on the upcoming elections. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss enforcement actions, immigrant detention, Operation Border Guardian, and treatment of immigrant families. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Discussed border prosecutions and need for greater discretion in prosecuting illegal reentry case with Department of Justice, Office of Deputy Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, and EOIR staff. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss proposed improvements to DACA program, including expanded fee waivers, barring use of confidential juvenile adjudications in DACA review, greater confidentiality protections, use of criminal history in adjudications, enforcement issues, advance parole for DACA holders, collateral immigration benefits, timely adjudications and procedural issues, EAD issues. Presented completed DACA 4-Year report from advocacy. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met to discuss CBP operations and their public engagement outreach. Sought information about inner workings of CBP and raised areas of interest for MALDEF, including detention conditions and oversight. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with Dep. Sec. Mayorkas and DHS Staff to discuss DACA processing delays and recommend possible solutions for those applicants and renewers affected, such as interim EADs.

S. 2540, Fair Day in Court Act, and appropriations process. Written letter sent through NHLA regarding ICE implementation of home raids on mothers and children predominantly from Central America that are believed to have valid asylum claims who suffer aggressive removal tactics. Joined sign-on letter requesting the Administration to designate El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Provided written comments to the U.S. Sentencing Commission on proposed amendments to sentencing guidelines related to illegal reentry offenses.

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).

S. 2837 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill, Amendments 4750, 4751 (Written letter) Signed on to letter urging greater gun safety reforms, and supporting Amendment 4750 to S. 2837 which would expand background checks for gun sales. Letter also opposed Amendment S. 4751, which would repeal provisions barring certain individuals involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility from purchasing a gun. Letter was sent after Orlando shooting, where number of victims were Latino.

No specific bill (written letter) Letter through NHLA opposing S. 3100 and S. 2193, aimed at punishing jurisdictions with community trust policies, and asking senators to vote no on these pieces of legislation. No specific bill (written letter) Joined sign-on letter opposing legislation that would require local law enforcement to comply with mandatory notification to ICE. No specific bill (Written report/recommendations) Contributed and signed-on to report detailing the benefits of DACA and further recommendations for improvement to the program. No specific bill (written letter) Sent letter opposing the use of private operators to run immigrant detention facilities, called on the President to direct DHS to end the relationship with private prison operators and to shut down privately run detention facilities. No specific bill (written letter) Signed-on to coalition letter asking the president to establish Temporary Protected Status for immigrants fleeing violence in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. No specific bill (In-person summit) Spoke at DSOC Latino Summit on immigration and the 2016 presidential election, focusing on Latino involvement and the impact of the U.S. v. Texas litigation on the upcoming elections. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss enforcement actions, immigrant detention, Operation Border Guardian, and treatment of immigrant families. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Discussed border prosecutions and need for greater discretion in prosecuting illegal reentry case with Department of Justice, Office of Deputy Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, and EOIR staff. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss proposed improvements to DACA program, including expanded fee waivers, barring use of confidential juvenile adjudications in DACA review, greater confidentiality protections, use of criminal history in adjudications, enforcement issues, advance parole for DACA holders, collateral immigration benefits, timely adjudications and procedural issues, EAD issues. Presented completed DACA 4-Year report from advocacy. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met to discuss CBP operations and their public engagement outreach. Sought information about inner workings of CBP and raised areas of interest for MALDEF, including detention conditions and oversight. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with Dep. Sec. Mayorkas and DHS Staff to discuss DACA processing delays and recommend possible solutions for those applicants and renewers affected, such as interim EADs.

No specific bill (written letter) Letter through NHLA opposing S. 3100 and S. 2193, aimed at punishing jurisdictions with community trust policies, and asking senators to vote no on these pieces of legislation. No specific bill (written letter) Joined sign-on letter opposing legislation that would require local law enforcement to comply with mandatory notification to ICE. No specific bill (Written report/recommendations) Contributed and signed-on to report detailing the benefits of DACA and further recommendations for improvement to the program. No specific bill (written letter) Sent letter opposing the use of private operators to run immigrant detention facilities, called on the President to direct DHS to end the relationship with private prison operators and to shut down privately run detention facilities. No specific bill (written letter) Signed-on to coalition letter asking the president to establish Temporary Protected Status for immigrants fleeing violence in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. No specific bill (In-person summit) Spoke at DSOC Latino Summit on immigration and the 2016 presidential election, focusing on Latino involvement and the impact of the U.S. v. Texas litigation on the upcoming elections. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss enforcement actions, immigrant detention, Operation Border Guardian, and treatment of immigrant families. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Discussed border prosecutions and need for greater discretion in prosecuting illegal reentry case with Department of Justice, Office of Deputy Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, and EOIR staff. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with DHS stakeholders and organizations to discuss proposed improvements to DACA program, including expanded fee waivers, barring use of confidential juvenile adjudications in DACA review, greater confidentiality protections, use of criminal history in adjudications, enforcement issues, advance parole for DACA holders, collateral immigration benefits, timely adjudications and procedural issues, EAD issues. Presented completed DACA 4-Year report from advocacy. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met to discuss CBP operations and their public engagement outreach. Sought information about inner workings of CBP and raised areas of interest for MALDEF, including detention conditions and oversight. No specific bill (In-person meeting) Met with Dep. Sec. Mayorkas and DHS Staff to discuss DACA processing delays and recommend possible solutions for those applicants and renewers affected, such as interim EADs.

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

H.R. 4038, American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015. S. 2146, Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act. Discussed DHS implementation of the Priority Enforcement Program, ICE field operations, Bureau of Prisons policy regarding non citizen release, DHS enforcement priorities, and implementation of DACA. Request to meet and advance NHLA agenda, including comprehensive immigration reform. Letter requesting meeting with Director Saldana to discuss implementation of the Priority Enforcement Program. Coalition letter opposing any efforts to prohibit or limit access of the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit to Immigrants.

H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.

H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.

H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.

H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.

H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.

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

S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.

H.R.5, the Student Success Act. S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.

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

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

H.R. 4038, American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015. S. 2146, Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act. Discussed DHS implementation of the Priority Enforcement Program, ICE field operations, Bureau of Prisons policy regarding non citizen release, DHS enforcement priorities, and implementation of DACA. Request to meet and advance NHLA agenda, including comprehensive immigration reform. Letter requesting meeting with Director Saldana to discuss implementation of the Priority Enforcement Program. Coalition letter opposing any efforts to prohibit or limit access of the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Tax Credit to Immigrants.

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

H.R. ___, untitled immigration reform legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, untitled high skills immigration legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, KIDS Act, all provisions; H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1773, Agricultural Guest Worker Act, all provisions; H.R. 2131, Skills Visa Act, all provisions; H.R. 2377, Encourage New Legalized Immigrants to Start Training (ENLIST) Act, all provisions; Executive action to create affirmative administrative relief program for undocumented immigrants; and Agency action outside of public comment process to help applicants carry their burdens under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

H.R. ___, untitled immigration reform legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, untitled high skills immigration legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, KIDS Act, all provisions; H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1773, Agricultural Guest Worker Act, all provisions; H.R. 2131, Skills Visa Act, all provisions; H.R. 2377, Encourage New Legalized Immigrants to Start Training (ENLIST) Act, all provisions; Executive action to create affirmative administrative relief program for undocumented immigrants; and Agency action outside of public comment process to help applicants carry their burdens under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

H.R. ___, untitled immigration reform legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, untitled high skills immigration legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, KIDS Act, all provisions; H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1773, Agricultural Guest Worker Act, all provisions; H.R. 2131, Skills Visa Act, all provisions; H.R. 2377, Encourage New Legalized Immigrants to Start Training (ENLIST) Act, all provisions; Executive action to create affirmative administrative relief program for undocumented immigrants; and Agency action outside of public comment process to help applicants carry their burdens under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

H.R. ___, untitled immigration reform legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, untitled high skills immigration legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, KIDS Act, all provisions; H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1773, Agricultural Guest Worker Act, all provisions; H.R. 2131, Skills Visa Act, all provisions; H.R. 2377, Encourage New Legalized Immigrants to Start Training (ENLIST) Act, all provisions; Executive action to create affirmative administrative relief program for undocumented immigrants; and Agency action outside of public comment process to help applicants carry their burdens under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

H.R. ___, untitled immigration reform legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, untitled high skills immigration legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, KIDS Act, all provisions; H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1773, Agricultural Guest Worker Act, all provisions; H.R. 2131, Skills Visa Act, all provisions; H.R. 2377, Encourage New Legalized Immigrants to Start Training (ENLIST) Act, all provisions; Executive action to create affirmative administrative relief program for undocumented immigrants; and Agency action outside of public comment process to help applicants carry their burdens under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

H.R. ___, untitled immigration reform legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, untitled high skills immigration legislation, all provisions; H.R. ___, KIDS Act, all provisions; H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 1773, Agricultural Guest Worker Act, all provisions; H.R. 2131, Skills Visa Act, all provisions; H.R. 2377, Encourage New Legalized Immigrants to Start Training (ENLIST) Act, all provisions; Executive action to create affirmative administrative relief program for undocumented immigrants; and Agency action outside of public comment process to help applicants carry their burdens under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

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