Browsing Testimonies by Title
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A Common Solution for Immigration Reform Must Include a Roadmap to Citizenship
(NCLR, 2013-02-13)Janet Murguía testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of immigration reform including a roadmap to citizenship. -
A Commonsense Solution for Immigration Reform Must be Enacted This Year
(NCLR, 2013-04-22)Janet Murguía urges Congress to move forward with Gang of Eight bill in testimony before Senate Judiciary Committee. -
A License to Break the Law? Protecting the Integrity of Driver’s Licenses
(NCLR, 2002-04-16)Testimony by Raul Yzaguirre, NCLR President and CEO, as submitted to the Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia U.S. Senate. -
A New Strategy for Building Wealth in Latino Communities
(NCLR, 2008-04-30)Presented before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, this testimony discusses the challenges faced by Latinos in financial markets and the role financial counseling plays in assisting them. ... -
An Eye on Remittances: The Need for High Industry Standards, Strong Consumer Protections, and Effec
(NCLR, 2007-05-17)Global remittances reached $232 billion in 2005. An estimated $50 billion was remitted from the U.S. to Latin America alone. -
Building Trust and Legitimacy
(NCLR, 2015-01-09)Testimony by Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO, as submitted to the President's task force on 21st Century policing. -
Challenges to Building Sustainable Homeownership in Latino Communities
(NCLR, 2007-04-16)Latino families face significant barriers when approaching the homeownership market. The most common barriers cited for Latino families are affordability and lack of information. -
Children's Health Insurance Program: Funding Reauthorization
(UnidosUS, 2017-09-15)UnidosUS Testimony submitted to U.S. Senate Committee on Finance on September 15, 2017. -
Commonsense Mortgage Origination Protections Empower Latino Homebuyers
(NCLR, 2011-07-13)Commonsense Mortgage Origination Protections Empower Latino Homebuyers, Presented at \Mortgage Origination: The Impact of Recent Changes on Homeowners and Businesses.\ Submitted to Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing, and ... -
Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009: Can We Do It and How?
(NCLR, 2009-06-26)Written Statement for a Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2009: Can We Do It and How? Testimony Submitted to: U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security -
Discrimination Against Latinos in Auto Lending
(UnidosUS, 2019-05-10)This written statement focuses on how Latinos are affected by the auto loan industry and its pattern and practice of discriminatory lending—especially regarding indirect auto lending and dealer markup practices. It also ... -
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Eliminating Barriers to Credit and the Challenges of Credit Card Use for Latino Consumers
(NCLR, 2007-02-01)Structural barriers in credit markets hamper the ability of Latino consumers to fully integrate into the U.S. financial system -
Empowering Latino Consumers through Financial Counseling
(NCLR, 2009-06-25)Testimony, Empowering Latino Consumers through Financial Counseling Presented at: Improving Consumer Financial Literacy under the New Regulatory System Submitted to: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial ... -
Eroding a Generation of Wealth: Abusive Lending Practices Targeting Latino Communities
(NCLR, 2008-02-27)Today we will discuss the major structural barriers in the market that have left low-income and minortiy borrowers vulnerable to abuse, the areas where the consumer protections have fallen short, and recommendations for ... -
Fair Housing Issues in the Gulf Coast in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita
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Foster Care funding and the Needs of Latino Children in Puerto Rico
(2003-06-11)Sonia M. Pérez testifies before the Subcommittee on Human Resources of the Committee on Ways and Means. -
H.R. 3045: Zero Downpayment Pilot Program Act 2005 Testimony
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