Latest Adovacy Letters
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is responsible for advancing the interests of more than 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses through our Congressional advocacy. The following letters capture the work of the USHCC, our partners, and interested stakeholders. This Congressional advocacy covers a wide range of policy issues that affect the economic prosperity of Hispanic business and the more than 62 million Latinos/as living in the United States.
- January 6, 2023: Express support for the proposed modernizations of 7(a) programs to expand capital access and reduce burdens of business owners.
- October 19, 2022: Express our strong concerns about the upcoming proposed rule amending the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, specifically as it pertains to the health of Hispanic women, infants, and children in the United States and the Hispanic-owned businesses that depend on them.
- October 12, 2022: Urge the Senate to pass the necessary agriculture workforce solutions to address inflation, lower food prices, ensure grocery store shelves remain stocked, and enhance our national food security by protecting domestic agriculture production.
- September 14, 2022: Support for Proposed Section 1071 rule and Opposition to H.R.7768 - Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act.
- August 5, 2022: Express our strong concerns about the unintended consequences of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022.
- August 3, 2022: Express our support of the Latino Media Network’s applications to acquire 18 AM and FM radio stations from TelevisaUnivision, in Florida, Texas, California, Illinois, Nevada, and New York.
- August 1, 2022: Express our support for a short-term extension of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) spectrum auction authority by the Senate.
- June 28, 2022: Express our concern regarding the Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) funding in the FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, & Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Bill.
- June 7, 2022: Support for H.R. 6054, Small Business Lending Disclosure Act of 2021.
- May 18, 2022: Letter in Support for the Nomination of Jaime Lizárraga for Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- May 2, 2022: Advocacy letter regarding proposed legislation that seeks to indirectly cap credit interchange via routing mandates on payment networks, small banks, and credit unions.
- April 26, 2022: Letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Re: Request the inclusion of the Revitalizing Small and Local Businesses Act (S.3340) as part of EDA re-authorizing legislation to invest in place-based economic development initiatives that support small businesses and the places in which they operate.
- April 26, 2022: Letter to the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Re: Request the inclusion of the Revitalizing Small and Local Businesses Act (H.R.7451) as part of EDA re-authorizing legislation to invest in place-based economic development initiatives that support small businesses and the places in which they operate.
- April 21, 2022: Express our strong support for legislation that seeks to bring transparency, equity, and accountability to the capital deployment processes around the country.
- April 20, 2022: Urge legislators to restore funding for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) that was cut as part of the Bipartisan COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act.
- April 14, 2022: Letter to Gov. Greg Abbott concerning commercial circularity in the Texas-Mexico border region at specific land ports of entry.
- March 23, 2022: Small business leaders express their support for the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court.
- March 9, 2022: Support the application submitted by the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC), for funding to operate a new and much needed Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Manhattan.
- March 8, 2022: Express support for the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court.
- February 24, 2022: Strongly encourage Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that includes the following Medicaid provisions.
- January 25, 2022: Immigration Reform for Arizona.
- January 18, 2022: Urge policymakers to keep entrepreneurs as a leading stakeholder for all economic legislation.
- January 18, 2022: Letter RE: Upcoming Technology and Social Media Related Legislation.
- January 13, 2022: Joint Letter SBE Council and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce RE: Healthcare Legislation.
- November 15, 2021: Express our concerns over developments in the Mexican energy sector and USMCA compliance.
- November 15, 2021: Letter in support of the Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA).
- October 26, 2021: Support for the Nomination of Reta Jo Lewis as President of U.S. Export-Import Bank.
- October 22, 2021: Letter in support of the Small Business Title in the Reconciliation Bill.
- September 15, 2021: Express Support for Permanent Protections for TPS Holders.
- August 9, 2021: Express support for the Main Street Efficiency Act (MSEA).
- August 2, 2021: Express strong support of Amendment #2163, which would codify the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at the Department of Commerce.
- July 16, 2021: Ask for a new permanent, broadband benefit program for lower-income households, codified and funded by Congress through dedicated funding and funding for digital readiness through grants for community outreach at the local level, including to the non-English speaking members of the Latino community.
- June 22, 2021: Prioritize Latino Students in COVID-19 Recovery Plans.
- June 1, 2021: Express our support for the Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA).
- May 17, 2021: Business leaders show support for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.
- May 14, 2021: Request to re-open ports of entry and remove travel restrictions between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- April 15, 2021: Express our concerns about California Assembly Bill 286, Food delivery: fees and tips.
- April 6, 2021: Advocate for Congress to adopt a long-term federally-funded broadband benefit program.
- April 2, 2021: Commend the SEC for requiring all companies listed on Nasdaq's U.S. exchange to publicly disclose consistent, transparent diversity statistics regarding their board of directors.
- March 31, 2021: Southern Border and Immigration Reform Letter.
- March 1, 2021: In support of the confirmation of Miguel Cardona to be the next U.S. Secretary of Education.
- February 2, 2021: In support of the confirmation of Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve in the Biden-Harris Administration as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
- February 1, 2021: In support of the confirmation of Isabel Guzman to serve in the Biden-Harris Administration as the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
- January 27, 2021: Share endorsement of Cecilia Rouse to serve as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers.
- January 27, 2021: In support of the confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas to serve in the Biden-Harris Administration as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- January 25, 2021: In support of President Biden's inauguration and express support for taking immediate executive action to protect Dreamers and commitment to passing bipartisan legislation that will provide them a pathway to citizenship.
- January 20, 2021: Urge to hold fair and swift confirmation hearings to begin the important work of stabilizing our nation's economy.
- November 12, 2020: Express our concern regarding actions by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) moving forward with a Request for Proposal (RFP) without due process to create a nationalized 5G network.
- October 1, 2020: Request urgent attention to the proliferating fraudulent business practice of selling falsified or stolen association mailing lists, and event attendee and/or exhibitor lists.
- August 12, 2020: U.S. Hispanic Chamber and Florida Chambers Urge Sen. Scott to cosponsor the National Museum of the American Latino Act (H.R. 2420).
- July 30, 2020: In support for the establishment of a new framework of portable, flexible benefits for independent workers to fund health care, sick leave and unemployment, funded entirely by businesses.
- July 29, 2020: In support for H.R. 5084 “Improving Corporate Governance through Diversity Act of 2019”.
- July 23, 2020: In support of the National Museum of the American Latino Act (S.1267).
- July 11, 2020: Ask to leave DACA in place and refrain from taking any additional administrative actions that would negatively impact the DACA program.
- June 22, 2020: Comment on Main Street Lending Program
- June 8, 2020: Invest in the USA (IIUSA) to Help the U.S. Economy Create and Retain U.S. Jobs: Support EB-5 Regional Center Program Reform and Long-Term Reauthorization.
- March 5, 2020: Express our support for the Minority Business Development Act of 2020.
