CHCI REPORT TO GUIDE NATIONAL LEADERS

Public Policy Report Issues Recommendations on 
Topics Important to Hispanics

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) released its public policy report which provides members of Congress with an increased awareness of the specific needs, concerns, and interests of the Hispanic community. The publication, The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 2000 Issues Conference Policy Recommendations, is a byproduct of the CHCI 2000 Issues Conference held on September 13-14, 2000. The formal recommendations were documented by leading authorities in their respective fields. 

“The recommendations will serve as a guide for future legislation and policies, thus ensuring that Hispanics are included in America's agenda for the 21st Century,” said CHCI Chairman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX). “The annual public policy report plays a crucial role in addressing issues of concern for Hispanics with the White House, federal agencies, and Congress.” 

The topics covered in the publication include telecommunications, social security, census and civil rights, health, education and training, arts and entertainment, immigration, international relations, business and economic development, and energy.   

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Some key recommendations in the public policy report include:                       

• Education – Develop proactive policies to reduce the Hispanic dropout rate

• Immigration – Secure the enactment of the Latino & Immigrant Fairness Act of 2000 (S.2912), which includes the Central American and Haitian Adjustment Act (H.R. 2722 & S.1592), the Date of registry Act of 2000 (H.R. 4138 & S.2407), and the restoration of Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (H.R. 1841)

• Business and Economic Development – Support the preservation, expansion, and improvement of the 8(a) program

• International Relations – Work to facilitate Hispanic-Latin American business ties

CHCI, a non-profit, non-partisan, educational 501(c)(3) organization, provides educational programs for Hispanic college and postgraduate students.  The CHCI board of directors is comprised of Hispanic members of the U.S. Congress, non-profit leaders, elected officials, and corporate executives. 

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