WASHINGTON, DC – The Hispanic Leadership Fund (HLF), today released a statement from is president Mario H. Lopez regarding the breach at the U.S. Capitol building and the violent siege conducted by a large mob as Congress attempts to fulfill its Constitutional duty to count Electoral votes from all 50 states: “Those guilty of this violence and destruction are beyond disgraceful. All of those who participate in this this attack must be held accountable. It is a disgrace that President Trump is refusing to denounce these individuals and their actions even after reports of someone being shot. What is happening...
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WASHINGTON, DC – The Hispanic Leadership Fund (HLF), today released a statement from is president Mario H. Lopez on last minute legislation attempting to deal with ‘Surprise Medical Billing’ that is being pushed in the final days of the 116th Congress: “HLF has repeatedly pointed out that a process that tilts the playing field to favor insurance companies by instituting price controls will inevitably result in decreased patient access to health care. Taking away negotiating power from independent physicians will kill their business and end up hurting all patients, especially patients in underserved communities. This is terrible in general and...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC–The Hispanic Leadership Fund (HLF), the first center-right non-partisan national Latino advocacy organization, today announced the launch of a digital audio ad campaign in both English and Spanish promoting Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court and thanking U.S. Senator Cory Gardner for his support. The campaign is expected to reach up to 200,000 voters. The ads emphatically emphasizes the proper role of any judge, and especially a Supreme Court Justice as “someone who applies the law faithfully,” and “who will set aside politics and their personal preferences.” It commends Judge Barrett’s distinguished career and asks constituents...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC – The Hispanic Leadership Fund (HLF), the first politically Center-Right non-partisan national Latino advocacy organization, today announced the launch of a digital audio ad campaign promoting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for refugees and migrants. The ads urge voters to call the White House in support of reinstating TPS for Central American populations and applying it to other groups like Venezuelans who have fled countries with oppressive socialist regimes. The campaign will run exclusively in Florida, with an emphasis on South Florida, and will reach several hundred thousand voters. The ad points out the discrepancy between President Trump’s rhetoric...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C.–Recently the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations that protect the First Amendment rights of public policy organizations like the Hispanic Leadership Fund (HLF). The regulation involves the portion of nonprofit tax returns known as a “Schedule B” form, which asks nonprofits to list private information from their donors including names, addresses, and other sensitive data. Over the years donors to various causes have had their information leaked or exposed unlawfully which has made them targets for harassment and other abuse, including losing their jobs in some instances. HLF president Mario H....
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C.–The Hispanic Leadership Fund has released the following statement regarding the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, immigration legislation scheduled for a floor vote today in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Just like the solid majorities of voters in both parties, the Hispanic Leadership Fund continues to support a legislative fix that will allow Dreamers and TPS recipients to continue their positive contributions to the American economy,” said HLF president Mario H. Lopez. “However, the much bigger issue is that attempts to fix any aspect of immigration policy must be bipartisan in order to be more than empty...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C.–The Hispanic Leadership Fund’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced the endorsement of Lea Marquez Peterson for Congress in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. “Thanks to her experience as a small business owner and long-time community leader in Tucson, Lea Marquez Peterson understands what hard-working families need to thrive,” said HLF President Mario H. Lopez. “She is the candidate in the race that truly understands the 2nd District and she will be a much-needed voice for common-sense solutions in Congress.” The Hispanic Leadership Fund is an advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening working families by promoting common-sense public policy solutions that...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C.–The Hispanic Leadership Fund’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced the endorsement of State Representative Mike Miller for Congress in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “During his time in the State House, Mike Miller has lead the way on policies that have helped Florida families through job creation and free market policies,” said HLF President Mario H. Lopez. “We have no doubt he’ll continue that trend when he gets to Congress. We like Mike!” The Hispanic Leadership Fund is an advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening working families by promoting common-sense public policy solutions that foster liberty, opportunity, and prosperity for...
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Biden #infrastructure bill includes the #PROAct, which would eliminate workers’ freedom, limit work opportunities, and kill jobs by mandating a national #ABCTest. For #Latinos, these changes would be particularly devastating. Learn why: https://t.co/TdNOswhU22
A little noticed #PatentTroll trend that impacts broadband and cell phone consumers and threatens to derail progress on closing the #DigitalDivide: "Patent Troll Complaints at the ITC Threaten Consumers." Op-ed by @MarioHLopez in @econstandard: https://t.co/XcQaNhhZKt
Congress about to remove aid to veterans and underserved students in the #COVID bill. See @townhallcom op-ed by @MarioHLopez: https://t.co/rUVyoNaIOz
Perspective on the use of American territories' flags during the #BidenInnauguration ceremonies by @MarioHLopez:
https://t.co/xZGdBay2Kd
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