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Advocacy Letters

At the core of the USHCC’s advocacy efforts lies a steadfast
commitment to an economy where prosperity is accessible to all.

The following letters capture the work of the USHCC, partners and stakeholders to advance the interests of more than five million Hispanic-owned businesses.

2024

Ruling Against MBDA Will Harm More Than 5 Million Hispanic Businesses

March 8, 2024

2023

Small Business Paid Leave Sign on Letter

March 9, 2023

Express support for the proposed modernizations of 7(a) programs to expand capital access and reduce burdens of business owners

January 6, 2023

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 19, 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

October 12, 2022

Support for Proposed Section 1071 rule and Opposition to H.R.7768 - Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act

September 14, 2022

Express our strong concerns about the unintended consequences of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022

August 5, 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 3, 2022

Express our support for a short-term extension of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) spectrum auction authority by the Senate

August 1, 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 28, 2022

Support for H.R. 6054, Small Business Lending Disclosure Act of 2021

June 7, 2022

Letter in Support for the Nomination of Jaime Lizárraga for Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission

May 18, 2022

Advocacy letter regarding proposed legislation that seeks to indirectly cap credit interchange via routing mandates on payment networks, small banks, and credit unions

May 2, 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 26, 2022

Express our strong support for legislation that seeks to bring transparency, equity, and accountability to the capital deployment processes around the country

April 21, 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 20, 2022

Letter to Gov. Greg Abbott concerning commercial circularity in the Texas-Mexico border region at specific land ports of entry

April 14, 2022

Small business leaders express their support for the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court

March 23, 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 9, 2022

Express support for the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court

March 8, 2022

Strongly encourage Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that includes the following Medicaid provisions

February 24, 2022

Immigration Reform for Arizona

January 25, 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 18, 2022

Joint Letter SBE Council and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce RE: Healthcare Legislation

January 13, 2022

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)

November 15, 2021

Support for the Nomination of Reta Jo Lewis as President of U.S. Export-Import Bank

October 26, 2021

Letter in support of the Small Business Title in the Reconciliation Bill

October 22, 2021

Express Support for Permanent Protections for TPS Holders

September 15, 2021

Express support for the Main Street Efficiency Act (MSEA)

August 9, 2021

Express strong support of Amendment #2163, which would codify the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at the Department of Commerce

August 2, 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

July 16, 2021

Prioritize Latino Students in COVID-19 Recovery Plans

June 22, 2021

Express our support for the Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA)

June 1, 2021

Business leaders show support for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

May 17, 2021

Request to re-open ports of entry and remove travel restrictions between the United States, Mexico, and Canada

May 14, 2021

Express our concerns about California Assembly Bill 286, Food delivery: fees and tips

April 15, 2021

Advocate for Congress to adopt a long-term federally-funded broadband benefit program

April 6, 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

April 2, 2021

Southern Border and Immigration Reform Letter

March 31, 2021

In support of the confirmation of Miguel Cardona to be the next U.S. Secretary of Education

March 1, 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 2, 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

February 1, 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 27, 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 25, 2021

Urge to hold fair and swift confirmation hearings to begin the important work of stabilizing our nation's economy

January 20, 2021

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

November 12, 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

October 1, 2020

U.S. Hispanic Chamber and Florida Chambers Urge Sen. Scott to cosponsor the National Museum of the American Latino Act (H.R. 2420)

August 12, 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 30, 2020

In support for H.R. 5084 “Improving Corporate Governance through Diversity Act of 2019”

July 29, 2020

In support of the National Museum of the American Latino Act (S.1267)

July 23, 2020

Ask to leave DACA in place and refrain from taking any additional administrative actions that would negatively impact the DACA program

July 11, 2020

Comment on Main Street Lending Program

June 22, 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

June 8, 2020

Express our support for the Minority Business Development Act of 2020

March 5, 2020