Inflation
How reckless government spending caused the increasing inflation hurting Latinos Until recently, the economy was booming and Latinos were reaping the benefits. Just last year, the media was declaring, “The
LIBRE’s 2023 Federal Policy Agenda
With over 60 million Hispanics across the U.S., our community continues to be a vibrant and essential member of the U.S. economy, culture, community, and society. Unfortunately, the Latino community
Strengthen our Border
Despite investing billions of dollars in border security, our failure to accommodate growing asylum surges has undermined our control of the border and our humanitarian legal obligations. Lawmakers need to
You Deserve A Stronger U.S.
Politicians and headlines make it seem like we’re more divided than ever, especially on immigration. But that’s not true! Most Americans agree that it’s time for Congress to deliver on
Bringing Certainty & Security to U.S. Farmers
Background U.S. farmers are struggling to find enough available workers. While the H-2A visa is intended to help farmers find workers from abroad, onerous regulations render the program unviable. As
TX – K12 Education
OUR VISION: Every Kid deserves access to educational opportunity. We believe the purpose of education is to help students discover, develop, and apply their unique abilities. Each and every student
TX – Educational Savings
What are Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs)? Education Scholarship Accounts, or ESAs, are special accounts managed by families used exclusively for the educational benefit of their child. Through ESAs, parents can
TX – APRN
Full Practice Authority The LIBRE Initiative empowers people to earn success, contribute to their communities, and live meaningful lives. This requires a health care system that helps more people access better
Increases Access to Quality, Affordable Care
To thrive, people need an approach to health care that increases access to quality, affordable care. According to Gallup, the percentage of uninsured Hispanics is nearly four times greater than the percentage of non-Hispanic
LIBRE’s POV on Healthcare
Hispanics know that despite a lot of activity in Washington in recent years, it’s still hard to afford quality health care and health insurance. According to Gallup, the percentage of
LIBRE’s POV on Economic Opportunity
The American story is one of people rising to achieve great things. However, it’s become increasingly difficult for people to share in that experience in recent decades, the result of
Competition is the key to innovation
Imports Raise Americans’ Standard of Living The benefits of open trade to Americans are immense. By the early 2000s, the typical American family benefited by around $10,000 thanks to reductions
Trade Principles
Our POV History proves countries that are open to trade rise and their people prosper with stronger economies, more and better-paying jobs, and higher standards of living than countries that
Reducing Barriers to Opportunity
In recent years, the Hispanic community experienced tremendous economic strength as a result of numerous pro-growth federal policies that empowered individuals to build a better future for themselves and their
LIBRE’s POV on Criminal Justice Reform
A just criminal justice system treats everyone equally, punishes crime proportionally, and affords due process under the law to all. It also recognizes the potential of all people to transform
Overcriminalization
The Department of Justice found that in 2018 a staggering 83 percent of released prisoners were rearrested within nine years of being released – with Hispanics making up 17 percent
Modernize America’s Outdated, Ineffective Immigration System
Great things are possible when immigrants and non-immigrants have the freedom and opportunity to work together to build our nation and expand prosperity for all. That’s why we need to
LIBRE’s POV on Immigration
America’s best days are still ahead, and immigrants are eager to contribute to it. Our country has enjoyed unparalleled success by welcoming people from around the world who seek to
Educational Opportunity
Education is essential for people to discover and develop their potential. It’s often in the classroom where students explore their gifts and the unique ways they can contribute to the
LIBRE’s POV on Education
The purpose of K-12 education is to help students discover, develop, and apply their unique abilities, establishing a foundation for a life of contribution and fulfillment. All students should have
LIBRE’s 2022 Federal Policy Agenda
Hispanics across the nation continue to work hard and pursue their American Dream. However, our community has been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. As we enter our third pandemic year, our