Policy

This letter signed by Acting President and Chief Operating Officer, Sonia Pérez, urges President Biden to propose a FY2024 budget that builds on his domestic achievements, reduces racial and ethnic disparities, and advances equity for Latinos.

January 24, 2023

ACAAffordable Care ActChild Tax CreditCivil Rightsand 10 more tags

Access to affordable housing is out of reach for far too many Latinos with 57% of Latino renters paying more than 30% of their income for housing and only 45% of Latinos being homeowners. This fact sheet outlines some of the challenges affecting Latino families’ access to affordable housing.

January 19, 2023

CaliforniaHomeownershipHousingWealth Gap

This fact sheet highlights what a rule (or regulation) is, how the rulemaking process works, why submitting comments matters, and how to submit comments.

January 10, 2023

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We urge Congress to take action on three critical policies for Hispanics and their families: expand the Child Tax Credit, safeguard Medicaid, and provide permanent protection for DREAMers and other immigrants.

December 1, 2022

Child Tax CreditCTCDREAMersImmigrantsand 1 more tag

English learners are one of the fastest-growing student populations and among the most vulnerable. Yet, Title III funding has failed to keep up with this growth, and when adjusting for inflation Title III funding has decreased by 24% since 2002.

October 27, 2022

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In this fact sheet, UnidosUS provides an overview of the Latino community, their contributions and unequal challenges they face in California.

September 20, 2022

CaliforniaEconomicEducationHomeownershipand 2 more tags

Learn more about UnidosUS history in California to advance opportunities for the more than 15 million Latinos who call California home.

September 20, 2022

CaliforniaEconomicEducationHomeownershipand 2 more tags

UnidosUS and 16 other Latino organizations express support for the “Inflation Reduction Act” and urge the Senate to defend the bill against cuts and damaging amendments that would harm the Latino community and immigrants.

August 4, 2022

budget reconciliationclimate changehealth coverageInflation Reducation Actand 2 more tags

The bill must be defended against changes that would undercut critical provisions that would make prescriptions and health coverage more affordable, ease inflation, and address climate change.

August 2, 2022

budget reconciliationclimate changehealth coverageprescription drugsand 1 more tag

UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía testified today at the People’s Filibuster for Gun Safety in Washington, DC.

June 16, 2022

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In a letter sent April 25, 2022, UnidosUS wrote President Biden with a slate of requests for his use of executive power on behalf of the Latino community. The letter […]

April 25, 2022

ACAAffordable Care ActAmerican Rescue Plan ActARPAand 11 more tags

Building on our examination of President Biden’s first year in office and his second budget proposal, UnidosUS sent letters urging the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to craft appropriations bills […]

April 20, 2022

Civil Rightseconomic empowermentEducationHealthand 2 more tags