Hispanic Group Praises Rep. Millender-McDonald

Congresswoman Millender-McDonald receives Highest Rating from Coalition of National Hispanic Organizations.

Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald today received the highest rating possible from the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA). The NHLA compiled the legislative scorecard to inform Hispanics about Senators and Members of Congress’s voting records during the 108th Congress on issues of importance to Hispanic communities. Congresswoman Millender-McDonald’s perfect 100 percent score reflects her ongoing commitment to securing basic civil rights and providing a better quality of life for all Hispanics.

"I take pride in representing California’s 37th District, which has a highly diverse population. Hispanics play an active and important role in our community and enrich us with their work ethic and family values,” said Congresswoman Millender-McDonald. “I am pleased to have received such a high rating from the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda because it fairly reflects my commitment to the needs of Hispanic Americans.”

The NHLA scorecard is based on votes on a diverse set of issues that have a direct impact on Hispanics and their families. Congresswoman Millender-McDonald has authored and consistently voted for legislation that helps the Hispanic community move ahead on issues ranging from education, health care, economic mobility, workforce and civil rights.

"I will continue to address the issues that are important to Hispanic families in California – improving education to open the doors of opportunity, providing access to affordable health care, and giving Hispanic families the tools they need to succeed,” said Congresswoman Millender-McDonald.

Founded in 1991, the NHLA is a non-partisan coalition of national public policy and civil rights organizations and leaders from across the United States, whose mission is to provide the Hispanic community with greater visibility and a clearer stronger voice in our nation’s affairs.

Source: Rep. Millender-McDonald's office