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LULACs 18 Annual Legislative Conference and Awards Gala - Feb. 11-12th, 2015
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(Marriott Marquis901 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001) (v.2.5.2015)

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

LULACs Presidential Address
LULACs 2015 Policy Agenda

Marriott Marquis
9:00am 9:10am, University of DC Room

The 113th Congress ended its second session in 2014 without the passage of comprehensive immigration
reform, the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Higher Education Act, the
Voting Rights Act, and many other critical pieces of legislation. With little over 100 days in the Congressional
calendar for the first session of the 114th Congress, LULAC will continue to identify impact points to advance
critical immigration, education, health, and civil rights policy of importance to the Latino community. Join
LULAC National President Margaret Moran as she speaks on how to move LULACs agenda forward and
whats in store for 2015.
Speaker: Margaret Moran, National President, LULAC

Health Policy Briefing

Beyond the Affordable Care Act: Addressing the Gaps
That Remain to Health Access and Education

@LULAC

Marriott Marquis
9:15am 10:30am, University of DC Room

Almost a year after the first Open Enrollment Period several reports note that the overall uninsured rate for
Latinos has dropped from 36% to 23%. Among Latinos (ages 19-34) the figures were even more striking: the
rate of uninsured dropped by 20 points from 43% to 23%. As a nationally recognized Champion for Coverage
by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), LULAC has played a critical role in addressing the
health care needs of the Latino community. With the support of private and public sector partners, LULAC
hosted health festivals in key states to bring health screenings to thousands of people and provide the
community with information on the open enrollment process and health marketplaces. Even with these
improvements, Latinos as a minority group remain profoundly affected by not just lack of access to health care,
but higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. This is especially true in states that have refused to
expand Medicaid such as Texas and Florida -- home to approximately 20 million Latinos. This session outlines
the work being done to enroll Latinos for health insurance, expand access to high quality and affordable
nutritious meals, discuss the ongoing obstacles facing Latinos looking for health care coverage, and share
insights on the health and nutrition issues of most concern to the Latino community.
Special Guest:
Moderator:
Panelists:

The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Member of Congress, United States House of
Representatives - @ RepLujanGrisham
Dr. Yolanda Rodriguez-Escobar, Assistant Professor, Our Lady of the Lake-Worden
School of Social Service - @OLLUWordenSocia
Anne Filipic, President, Enroll America -@EnrollAmerica
Vanessa Gonzalez-Plumhoff, Director of Latino Leadership and Engagement, Planned
Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund - @Latinos4PP
Erin Hemlin, Health Campaign Director, Young Invincibles - @erinhemlin
@younginvincible
Dr. Gloria Gonzalez, Public Health Advisor, Office of Minority Health, Department of
Health and Human Services- @MinorityHealth

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Education Policy Briefing

Marriott Marquis

Federal Education Reform: Accountability,

10:45am 12:00pm, University of DC Room
Equity, and Access in the Era of the Common Core State Standards
As over 40 states overhaul education standards and assessments, the federal government has stalled in passing
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Higher Education Act (HEA). From improving
data collection to encouraging robust performance and graduation targets, as well as supporting STEM
opportunities and financial awards for current students and DREAMERs, federal action is a necessary
component as states move to create a career-ready workforce. This session will feature policy leaders and
government officials discussing issues that impact Latinos in K-12 schools as well as colleges and universities.
Special Guest:

The Honorable Jared Polis, Member of Congress, United States House of

Representatives - @jaredpolis
Darryl Morin, LULAC National Vice-President for the Midwest - @LULACMidwestVP
John King, Senior Advisor Delegated Duties of Deputy Secretary of Education, , U.S.
Department of Education - @HispanicEd
Elisa Villanueva Beard, Co-CEO, Teach for America - @VillanuevaBeard
Susie Saavedra, Senior Legislative Director, National Urban League Washington
Bureau - @NULPolicy
Roberto J. Rodriguez, Deputy Assistant to the President for Education, White House
Domestic Policy Council - @WhiteHouse
Lily Eskelsen Garcia, President, National Education Association - @Lily_NEA

Moderator:
Panelists:

Innovation and Leadership Luncheon

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Supporting a 21 Century Latino Community

Through Innovative Policy, Technology, and Education

Marriott Marquis
12:15pm 1:45pm, Marquis Ballroom
Sponsored by Toyota & Verizon

Whether it is through technological empowerment, the adoption of smart and effective policy reform, or the
implementation of creative education programs, leading figures in government and corporations are taking
innovative approaches to improving the lives of Latinos. Join us to discuss how the public and private sectors
are stepping up to respond to a rapidly changing America.
Keynote Address:
Guest Speakers:

Sponsor Speakers:

The Honorable Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Secretary, Department of

Health and Human Services - @SecBurwell
The Honorable Linda Sanchez, Chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus,
United States House of Representatives, (D-CA) - @RepLindaSanchez
The Honorable Pete Aguilar, Member, United States House of
Representatives, (D-CA)- @aguilarpete
The Honorable Sarah Saldaa, Director, Immigration and Customs
Enforcement - @ wwwicegov
Luis Rosero, Director, Hispanic Media Strategy Group, Toyota @ToyotaLatino
Emilio Gonzalez, Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Wireless
Public Policy, Verizon - @Verizon

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Immigration Policy Briefing

Marriott Marquis

The Urgency of Now: Maximizing the Impact of Administrative

Action & Building Momentum for Permanent Reform

2:00pm 3:15pm, University of DC Room

In 2014, Congress failed to pass bipartisan and comprehensive immigration reform. This left President Obama
to take action and deliver on his promise to provide deportation relief to Latino families caught in legal limbo.
With the start of the 114th Congress and the roll-out of a new deportation-delay program led by the
Administration, immigration reform advocates are left with a daunting task: to maximize the impact of
Administrative Action now and continue pressing Congress to enact permanent statutory reform that addresses
our broken immigration system. This session features a distinguished panel of government officials and
immigration reform supporters from various organizations, who will discuss the prospects for immigration
reform in a new Congress and the steps that must be taken to ensure that aspiring citizens take full-advantage of
administrative relief.
Special Guest:
Moderator:
Panelists:

The Honorable Leon Rodriguez, Director, United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services- @USCIS (invited)
Lydia Guzman, Chair, LULAC National Immigration Committee- @LydiaGuzman
Caroline Dessert, Executive Director, Immigration Equality - @IEquality
Alex Nowrasteh, Immigration Policy Analyst, CATO Institute - @AlexNowrasteh
Julieta Garibay, Deputy Advocacy Director, United We Dream - @UnitedWeDream
Marshall Fitz, Vice President of Immigration Policy, Center for American Progress
@amprog

LULAC Awards Gala

Marriott Marquis

Reception and Awards Gala ***Ticketed Event***

6:00pm 9:00pm, Marquis Ballroom

2015 HONOREES

Legislative Award
The Honorable Luis Alejo
California State Assemblymember
@asmluisalejo

Public Service Award

Mr. Antonio Villaraigosa
41st Mayor of Los Angeles
@villaraigosa

Leadership Award
Dr. Juliet V. Garcia
Executive Director of the
University of Texas Americas Institute
@JulietVGarcia

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LULACs 18th Annual Legislative Conference and Awards Gala - Feb. 11-12th, 2015
Advocacy Visits- Rayburn, Longworth, Cannon House Office Buildings
Capitol South Metro (Blue/Orange Line)

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Advocacy Day Overview
LULAC Capitol Hill Issues Recap/Orientation

Marriott Marquis901 Massachusetts Ave. NW

LULAC Hill Press Conference

9:30am-10:00am

Capitol Hill 122 Cannon House Office Building

Featuring:
The Honorable Marc Veasey (D-TX)

LULAC-In-Action (Congressional Visits)

Capitol Hill Offices

Capitol Hill Advocacy Day Luncheon

The Montpelier Room in the Library of Congress

James Madison Memorial Building 6th floor
101 Independence Ave., SE

7:00am - 9:00am

10:30am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Sponsored by AT&T

Anthem Restaurant - Marriott Marquis Hotel Lobby)

Featuring:
The Honorable Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
The Honorable Tony Cardenas (D-CA)
The Honorable Carlos Curbelo (R-FL)
The Honorable Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
The Honorable Joaquin Castro (D-TX)
LULAC-In-Action (Congressional Visits)

Capitol Hill Offices

Congressional Reception

Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center

901 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC

2:00pm - 4:00pm
5:30pm-7:30pm

Sponsored by Microsoft