Press Releases | The LIBRE Initiative

Gov. DeSantis Signs into Law Legislation that Will Make it Easier for More Floridians to Find Work

July 1, 2020

(Tallahassee, Florida) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative – Florida – an organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community, praised Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing into law HB 1193, a bill that removes onerous and burdensome occupational licensing requirements that make it difficult for Floridians to find work. Over the years, Florida has seen an increase in … Read More

Congress Should Reject Bailout Insurance Legislation

June 29, 2020

(Arlington, VA) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative, an organization committed to empowering the Latino community, urged lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, to reject the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act that will have serious negative impacts on all Americans – including Latinos. If enacted, the legislation would, among other things, cancel insurance … Read More

LIBRE/AFP: Rubio Legislation Corrects an Immense Injustice Within Cares Act Law

June 25, 2020

Bill Ensures Eligible US Adult Citizens Receive the Coronavirus Relief Miami, FL – Today, The LIBRE Initiative – Florida, an organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community, announced its support for the American Citizen Coronavirus Relief Act, legislation that would amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to ensure that US adult … Read More

Sen. Rubio Legislation Corrects Immense Injustice Within Cares Act Law

June 25, 2020

Bill Ensures All Eligible US Adult Citizens Receive the Coronavirus Relief Arlington, VA – Today, The LIBRE Initiative, an organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community, announced its support for the American Citizen Coronavirus Relief Act, legislation that would amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to ensure that US adult citizens, … Read More

LIBRE, AFP: Visa Suspensions are a Barrier to Economic Recovery

June 22, 2020

(Arlington, VA) – Today, the Administration announced the suspension of several categories of non-immigrant visas. Earlier this month The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to the White House highlighting the potential economic consequence of suspending and further restricting legal immigration during this period of economic recovery. Read the full letter here. … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative Announces Support for Policing Standards Legislation

June 19, 2020

(Arlington, VA) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative, an organization committed to empowering the Latino community, announced its support for a series of bills designed to improve policing standards across the country. Daniel Garza, president of The LIBRE Initiative, issued the following statement: “As a former police officer, I understand how important the bond is between … Read More

Post-SCOTUS Ruling, Congress Must Act

June 18, 2020

(Arlington, VA) – Today, the Supreme Court rejected the Administration’s latest attempt to undo the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. It held that the Administration failed to offer a reasoned explanation for its decision to rescind DACA and thus violated administrative procedure. While the decision ensures that the protections under DACA are not eliminated … Read More

LIBRE, AFP Caution Against Creating Additional Visa Barriers

June 16, 2020

(Arlington – VA) Today, The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to the administration’s National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow and Senior Advisor Jared Kushner urging them to consider the negative impact of restricting OPT, H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L-1 nonimmigrant programs. This letter comes on the heels of reports of White House meetings around a … Read More

$3 Trillion Bailout Would Deliver Immense Debt Burden To Hispanics

May 13, 2020

As a younger demographic on average, Latinos’ future will be impacted in significant ways for decades to come. (Arlington, VA) – Yesterday, Speaker Nancy Policy and House Democrats introduced a $3 trillion bailout bill. The House is aiming to vote on the bill this week. Daniel Garza, president of The LIBRE Initiative, issued the following … Read More

Federal Bailouts Are Unfair, Irresponsible, and Unrelated to COVID-19 Pandemic

April 30, 2020

Group calls for continued targeted relief for those who are being impacted by global pandemic Arlington, VA) – The LIBRE Initiative, a national organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community, recently sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to reject proposals to provide federal funding to states and localities for costs unrelated to COVID-19. … Read More