UNIDOSUS (FKA NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA)

MMM · Medicare/Medicaid

Advocated for policies that preserve access to affordable health coverage, including Medicaid and ACA-related programs. Opposed proposals that would reduce access to care for low-income individuals.

IMM · Immigration

Advocated for immigration enforcement policies that are constitutional, accountable, and non-discriminatory. Urged enforceable DHS guardrails, including judicial warrant requirements, protections for sensitive locations, officer identification requirements, body-worn camera standards, and strengthened oversight of detention conditions. Opposed funding proposals that expand enforcement without corresponding civil liberties protections.

BAN · Banking

Advocated for policies to expand access to safe financial products and protect consumers. Supported federal investment in financial coaching services to improve financial stability in underserved communities. Engaged on consumer protection issues related to emerging financial products and services.

HOU · Housing

Advocated for policies to expand affordable housing supply and access to homeownership. Supported federal investments in housing counseling and opposed proposals that would restrict housing assistance for mixed-status families.

AGR · Agriculture

Advocated for a strong SNAP program and opposed legislative proposals that reduce benefits or shift costs to states. Supported policies to improve nutrition assistance access for underserved communities.

EDU · Education

Advocated for increased federal education funding, including support for English learners, and for sustained investment in workforce development programs to expand economic opportunity.

CIV · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties

Advocated for protections against unlawful government data sharing and surveillance. Raised concerns regarding interagency data use involving sensitive personal information and supported efforts to strengthen statutory privacy safeguards and oversight.