07 June 2019
Dozens of Organizations Encourage Senate Support for Civil Rights Grant Program
On May 28, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation, Hispanic Access Foundation, and Latinos in Heritage Conservation were joined by 43 groups and 67 individuals in submitting a joint letter to the Senate…
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07 June 2019
Anniversary Highlights the Antiquities Act’s Critical Role in Protecting Cultural Heritage
Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement in celebration of tomorrow’s 113th Anniversary of the Antiquities Act, which has been instrumental in protecting and including the history and contributions…
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07 June 2019
Climate Action Now Act Introduced in the House, Would Benefit Latino Communities
Leaders in the Senate recently introduced that chamber’s first bill to address climate change in eleven years. It is called the International Climate Accountability Act and it aims to combat climate change and to make…
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20 May 2019
HAF Statement on Reintroduction of the Outdoors for All Act
On Tuesday, May 14, U.S. Sen. Kamala D. Harris and Rep. Nanette Barragán reintroduced the Outdoors for All Act, which aims to help communities around the country construct and improve parks and other outdoor recreational…
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16 May 2019
HAF Applauds House for Funding LWCF in FY 2020, Urges Senate to Approve Proposed Budget
On Tuesday, May 14, the House Appropriations Committee released the draft fiscal year 2020 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Department of the Interior, the Environmental…
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02 May 2019
California Latinos Visit North Etiwanda Preserve to Celebrate Public Lands
On Sunday, Apr. 28, Hispanic Access Foundation, Inland Empire Resource Conservation District, San Bernardino County Special Districts, Supervisor Rutherford’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Foothill Preservation Alliance and Por la Creación Faith-based Alliance took 40 congregation members…
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