UNIDOSUS (FKA NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA) for UNIDOSUS (FKA NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA)
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Immigration IMM
Lobbied for the fair treatment of immigrant families, including efforts to address the unique challenges faced by mixed-status households. Our advocacy promoted pathways to citizenship and integration, while also working to elevate the economic contributions of immigrants.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALVARO ZARCO | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Advocated for the expansion and inclusivity of the Child Tax Credit, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that all children-regardless of parental immigration status-benefit from this essential anti-poverty tool.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALVARO ZARCO | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Supported FY2026 appropriations to protect the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, the Housing Counseling Program, the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, WIC, and Title III of ESSA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALVARO ZARCO | — |
Banking BAN
Engaged in efforts to protect low-income consumers from predatory lending practices and advocated for preserving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus (CFPB) independent funding structure.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALVARO ZARCO | — |
Housing HOU
Advocated for policies that expand access to homeownership, with a focus on increasing the affordable housing supply, reducing upfront costs for buyers, and expanding down payment assistance. We also supported federal investments in rehabilitating existing housing and advocated for zoning reform to address systemic barriers to housing access.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALVARO ZARCO | — |
Agriculture AGR
Opposed proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and advocated for preserving nutritional equity across U.S. jurisdictions, including Puerto Rico. We also pushed to maintain the integrity of the updated Thrifty Food Plan and eliminate additional paperwork burdens that hinder access.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALVARO ZARCO | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Advocated for responsible and equitable AI governance policies that protect civil rights, prevent algorithmic bias, and ensure transparency and accountability.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALVARO ZARCO | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Worked to protect Medicaid from funding cuts and administrative barriers that could reduce enrollment. We advocated for preserving Affordable Care Act coverage and expanding access to health tax credits.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STAN DORN New | — |
| ALVARO ZARCO | — |
Education EDU
Lobbied to protect and expand Pell Grant funding to reduce the cost of higher education for low-income students. Additionally, we supported investments in programs that serve English learners and advocated for policy solutions aimed at increasing college retention and completion rates among first-generation and underserved students.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALVARO ZARCO | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.