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DHS, HHS, Education and SBA are critical to addressing COVID-19 health and economic crises, especially for the Latino community WASHINGTON—The Proyecto20% coalition, a group of national Latino civil rights, advocacy and political organizations, held a press call on Friday calling on senators to swiftly confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security, Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human […]

Coalition of national Hispanic organizations raises concerns over delay in confirming Homeland Security Nominee Alejandro Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Nominee Xavier Becerra, among others WASHINGTON, DC — The Proyecto 20% Coalition today urged the  Senate to swiftly confirm the four Latino cabinet secretary nominees, Alejandro Mayorkas for Homeland Security; Xavier Becerra for Health

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Alex Padilla was sworn in to serve in the 117th Congress, the first Latino to represent California in the United States Senate. Padilla will begin his first session in a Democratic-majority Senate made possible by Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, who were also sworn in today. Vice President Kamala

Washington, D.C. – Today, President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. The inauguration will also mark the historic swearing-in of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, the first woman, the first Black and Asian-American vice president of the United States.  Nathalie Rayes, president and CEO of Latino Victory Fund,

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the article of impeachment charging President Trump of inciting violence against the U.S. government, making him the first president in history to be impeached twice. Latino Victory Fund president & CEO Nathalie Rayes issued the following statement on the impeachment vote:  “Democrats in the U.S.

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced an article of impeachment charging President Donald Trump with incitement of insurrection. Latino Victory Fund President & CEO Nathalie Rayes issued the following statement:  “President Trump abandoned his oath of office the day he incited his supporters to lead a violent attack on the U.S.

Washington, D.C. – Latino Victory Fund president and CEO Nathalie Rayes issued the following statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s selection of Isabel Guzman as Small Business Administrator.  “Isabel Guzman is an experienced business leader who has demonstrated a deep commitment to support and advance small businesses. She is the right choice to lead the SBA

Washington, D.C. – Latino Victory Fund president & CEO Nathalie Rayes issued the following statement congratulating Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff for winning their Senate races in Georgia.  “Georgia voters have made it clear that they are ready for a Senate that works for the people of Georgia and all Americans. Reverend Raphael Warnock

Washington, D.C. – Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced that he has chosen Miguel Cardona to be appointed Secretary of Education.  Latino Victory Fund President & CEO Nathalie Rayes issued the following statement:  “Latino students are one of the largest groups in the public school system who face education barriers and among the most impacted by

Padilla’s appointment is a historic milestone. He will be the first Latino in California’s history to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.  In August, Latino Victory Fund launched “Pick Padilla,” an initiative to mobilize support for Secretary Padilla.  Washington, D.C. – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his intent to appoint Secretary of State