Legislation:

The Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus is advancing a forward-looking agenda of priority legislation focused on expanding opportunity, strengthening communities, and ensuring every Pennsylvanian has the chance to thrive. Our policy priorities span economic growth and workforce development, access to quality education, affordable and equitable healthcare, and policies that support our immigrant neighbors and community integration. Together, these bills reflect our commitment to building a more inclusive, prosperous, and equitable Commonwealth, one where all residents, regardless of background, can contribute to and benefit from Pennsylvania’s future.

El Caucus Legislativo Latino de Pensilvania está impulsando una agenda con visión de futuro que incluye leyes prioritarias centradas en ampliar las oportunidades, fortalecer las comunidades y garantizar que todos los habitantes de Pensilvania tengan la oportunidad de prosperar. Nuestras prioridades políticas abarcan el crecimiento económico y el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral, el acceso a una educación de calidad, una atención médica asequible y equitativa, y políticas que apoyen a las familias inmigrantes y la integración comunitaria. En conjunto, estos proyectos de ley reflejan nuestro compromiso de construir un estado más inclusivo, próspero y equitativo, en el que todos los residentes, independientemente de su origen, puedan contribuir al futuro de Pensilvania.

Economic Mobility, Work Force and Education Opportunity

• Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

  • House Bill 1288 - Dual-Language Immersion Programs for K-12 Students

• Rep. Manny Guzman

  • House Bill 1991 - Bilingual Educators Advancement Program

• Rep. Lindsay Powell

  • House Bill 1650 - PA Home Preservation Program

• Rep. Ben Sanchez

  • House Bill 1606 - Increasing Personal Needs Allowance Deductions

• Rep. Nikki Rivera

  • House Bill 1900 - Classroom Supplies Tax Credit

Health Equity and Public Health

• Rep. Jose Giral

  • House Bill 916 - Blood Lead Test

• Rep. Liz Hanbidge

  • House Bill 1346 - Insurance Coverage for Menopause

  • House Bill 1411 - Menopause Education

Child, Families, Community Well-being

• Rep. Heather Boyd

  • House Bill 1381 - Raising the Minimum Age of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

• Rep. Gina Curry

  • House Bill 434 - Establishing an Ebony Alert System in Pennsylvania

New Americans and Workforce Opportunity

• Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz

  • Removing Arbitrary Citizenship Requirements from Professional Licenses & Boards

    • House Bill 1232 (State Board of Psychology)

    • House Bill 1231 (State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors)

    • House Bill 1230 (State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers)

    • House Bill 1229 (State Board of Barber Examiners)

    • House Bill 1228 (State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.)

    • House Bill 1227 (State Board of Crane Operators)

    • House Bill 1226 (State Board of Massage Therapy)

    • House Bill 1225 (Nursing Home Administrator)

    • House Bill 1224 (Pharmacist)

    • House Bill 1223 (Podiatrist)

    • House Bill 1222 (Funeral Director)

• Rep. Danilo Burgos

  • House Bill 1518 - Driver's Licenses for All

• Rep. Joe Hohenstein

  • House Bill 1281 - Providing Clarity and Consistency for U Visa Applicants

• Rep. Ismail Smith Wade-El

  • House Bill 1113 - Office of New Pennsylvanians

• Rep. Christina Sappey

  • House Bill 1157 - H2A Visa Holder UC Exemption

• Rep. Tarah Probst

  • House Bill 2216 - Protecting Vulnerable Immigrant Youth