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NATIONAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP AGENDA CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD 107TH CONGRESS, FIRST AND SECOND SESSION

NHLA CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD COMMITTEE ASPIRA ASSOCIATION, INC. HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES HISPANIC ASSOCIATION ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY LABOR COUNCIL FOR LATIN AMERICAN ADVANCEMENT LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS MANA, A NATIONAL LATINA ORGANIZATION MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BILINGUAL EDUCATION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN COALITION U.S. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Congressional Scorecard 107th Congress, First and Second Session

NATIONAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP AGENDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCH 2003

Manuel Mirabal, Chair

Fred Fernandez

Martin Ornelas-Quintero

President & CEO National Puerto Rican Coalition, Inc.

Director, EEO & Workforce Diversity United Parcel Service

Delia Pompa, Vice Chair

Juan Figueroa, Esq.

Executive Director National Association for Bilingual Education

President & General Counsel Puerto Rican Legal Defense & Educational Fund

Executive Director National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Organization

Gilbert Moreno

Antonio Flores

Secretary/Treasurer President & CEO Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans

President Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

Al Zapanta, At-Large

National Hispanic Media Coalition C/o PRLDEF

President U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce

Alma Morales-Riojas At-Large President MANA, A National Latina Organization

Arturo Vargas Immediate Past Chair Executive Director National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials

Rudy Beserra Assistant Vice President The Coca-Cola Company

Ronald Blackburn-Moreno President ASPIRA Association, Inc.

Kofi Boateng Executive Director National Puerto Rican Forum

Anna Escobedo Cabral President & CEO Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility

Henry Cisneros Chairman & CEO American City Vista

Guarione Diaz President & CEO Cuban American National Council

Hector Flores National President League of United Latin American Citizens

Rita DiMartino

Marta Garcia

Antonio Gonzalez President Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project

Antonia Hernandez, Esq.

Elena RĂos, M.D. President National Hispanic Medical Association

Jose Rivera National President Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Roger J. Rivera President National Hispanic Environmental Council

Hon. Ciro Rodriguez Chair Congressional Hispanic Caucus

President & General Counsel Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund

RenĂŠ F. Rodriguez, M.D.

George Herrera

Felix Sanchez

President & CEO U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

President National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts

Juan Mireles National Commander American GI Forum

Roxana Jordan President Hispanic Council on International Relations

Interamerican College of Physicians & Surgeons

Oscar Sanchez Executive Director Labor Council for Latin American Advancement

Duard D. Bradshaw

President Alianza Dominicana

President Hispanic National Bar Association Roderick Linton

Syddia Lee-Chee

Carlos Soto

Rafael Lantigua, M.D.

Latino Civil Rights Center

Maria E. Mills-Torres National President National Conference of Puerto Rican Women

Zeke Montes President National Association of Hispanic Publications

Manuel Oliverez President & CEO National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives

President & CEO National Hispanic Corporate Council

Marta Sotomayor President & CEO National Hispanic Council on Aging

Raul Yzaguirre President National Council of La Raza

TABLE OF CONTENTS The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Methodology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Key Votes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Congressional Scorecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Congressional Scorecard 107th Congress, First and Second Session

THE NATIONAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP AGENDA he National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) was founded in 1991 as a nonpartisan coalition of major Hispanic national organizations, as well as distinguished Hispanic leaders, from across the nation. NHLA’s mission calls for a spirit of unity among Latinos nationwide to provide the Hispanic community with greater visibility and a clearer, stronger voice in our country’s affairs. NHLA seeks a consensus among Hispanic leaders to help frame policy to promote public awareness of the major issues facing Latinos.

NHLA has a 40-member board of directors composed of the chief officers of 35 national Hispanic civil rights and public policy organizations, elected officials, corporate executives, and prominent Hispanic Americans. NHLA coalition members represent the diversity of the Latino community - Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and other Hispanic Americans. NHLA promotes consensus among Hispanic leaders and uses its collective voice to frame public policies and raise public awareness of the major issues that affect Latinos at the national level. The goals that guide the NHLA’s mission are to: 1.

To identify, analyze, and shape public policies on Latino issues, based upon a consensus of Latino leaders nationally.

To prepare and disseminate a consensus-based policy agenda that specifies the nature and scope of Latino concerns and needs throughout the country.

To promote greater awareness of and attention to Latino concerns among the nation’s policy-makers, Corporate America, civic community leaders, and the general public.

To accomplish these goals NHLA issues reports, policy documents, and statements on issues affecting the Hispanic American community including the following documents.

CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Congressional Scorecard 107th Congress, First and Second Session

NHLA issues an annual Congressional Scorecard rating members of Congress on votes taken in the House and Senate which affect the social, economic, and political advancement and quality of life of Hispanic Americans.

ADMINISTRATION AND CABINET AGENCY REPORT CARDS NHLA issues a Report Card rating the Administration on its efforts to ensure the full inclusion of Hispanic Americans throughout the federal workforce, and issues a separate Report Card on the level of Hispanic employment within each federal agency.

POLICY AGENDA NHLA issues a comprehensive national policy document providing issue analyses and policy recommendations for issues affecting Hispanic Americans. The national policy agenda is distributed to the Administration, federal agencies, Congress, state and municipal governments, Corporate America, and Hispanic-Serving Institutions throughout the nation.

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Congressional Scorecard 107th Congress, First and Second Session

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS his report reflects the cooperative effort of many member organizations of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA). All of the votes were selected, and bill descriptions were prepared, by members of the NHLA Congressional Scorecard Committee (listed on the front cover), chaired by Charles Kamasaki of the National Council of La Raza. At NCLR, Brenda Y. Muñiz coordinated the selection and analyses of key votes; Rosemary Aguilar Francis was responsible for the report’s design and layout; and Jennifer Kadis edited and proofread the text. Special thanks go to Marisa Demeo of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), Patricia Loera of the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), Larry Gonzalez of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), Kery Wilkie Nuñez of the National Puerto Rican Coalition (NPRC), and Brent Wilkes of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for their substantive, technical, and logistical support.

This report was made possible through NHLA membership dues and other unrestricted revenues. The content of this report is the sole responsibility of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, and does not necessarily represent the views of any single NHLA individual member, member organization, or contributor. Nothing in this report is intended to constitute an endorsement, real or implied, of any candidate for political office.

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FOREWORD Saludos, he National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) is pleased to issue the Congressional Scorecard covering the first and second sessions of the 107th Congress. The Scorecard identifies key votes for a broad range of issues, and documents how members of Congress acted on them.

NHLA is a nonpartisan coalition of public policy and civil rights organizations, which advocates for policies that address socioeconomic issues and the civil rights of a diverse community of 40 million Americans of Hispanic descent. NHLAâ€™s policy recommendations seek to ensure that the growing Hispanic community has the fullest opportunity for social, economic, and political advancement - together with every citizen who is a part of this great nation. The NHLA Congressional Scorecard is a consensus document that reflects the views of the leading national Hispanic organizations in the United States. The votes included in the Scorecard have been identified by NHLA member organizations as having an impact on Hispanic Americans, and each member of Congress received a formal communication from one or more NHLA board members to advise them of their concerns on the legislation being considered. Therefore, the Scorecard is an effective measure of the responsiveness of members of Congress on issues of concern to the Hispanic community. As useful as the Scorecard is in monitoring the performance of Congress, it is equally important to recognize that an assessment of the contributions of any individual member of Congress should include actions that are not reflected by their voting record. Many Senators and Representatives contribute in ways other than through voting in Congress, such as by sponsoring and co-sponsoring important bills, and through services to their constituents and ensuring that their districts receive adequate federal funding to support economic development and other programs. Conversely, some members of Congress have done little to address the concerns of Hispanic Americans - they have worked against legislation that would further assist the advancement of Latinos, or have opposed programs that have proven to be effective in fostering the advancement of Hispanic Americans. Therefore, we encourage you to consider other sources of information before making a judgment on any particular member of Congress. As Americans of Hispanic descent, we look forward to a system of government that embraces opportunity, fairness, and justice, and that

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protects the pursuit of our inalienable rights and the guiding principles of our democracy - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, color, gender, or sexual orientation. We believe that the remarkable growth of the Hispanic population and related socioeconomic realities should be leveraged for the benefit of all, and that our nationâ€™s policies should ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to prosper and contribute to the quality of life of our society. I thank you for your attention to this report, and for your interest in the issues NHLA believes are important to the social, economic, and political advancement of Hispanic Americans. Sincerely,

Manuel Mirabal President, National Puerto Rican Coalition, and Chair, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda

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METHODOLOGY n a shift from previous practice, in January of 2003 the Board of Directors of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) authorized the publication of its 2002 Hispanic Legislative Scorecard covering the first and second sessions of the 107th Congress. In the past, NHLA Scorecards have encompassed key votes taken only in a given session. However, as the NHLA Scorecard Committee began the process of identifying and gathering key votes to recommend to the Board, it concluded that there was not a sufficient number of votes on Latino issues taken during the second session of the 107th Congress to justify the creation of a Scorecard for this period only. NHLA members were particularly concerned that the dearth of votes available for the second session did not fairly represent a member’s voting record on issues affecting the Hispanic community. After much discussion, the NHLA Board of Directors decided to produce a Scorecard that included second session votes along with first session votes published in last year’s Scorecard to give members a cumulative score for the 107th Congress. By combining first and second session votes, NHLA members believe that the Scorecard more accurately reflects members’ voting records on measures that impact the Latino community than either a single session Scorecard or no Scorecard at all.

The fundamental purpose of the Scorecard, which is to ensure that Latino leaders, organizations, and voters are fully informed about the performance of federal legislators on issues of importance to the Hispanic community, remains unchanged. In addition, NHLA seeks to ensure that U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators are fully aware that their key votes on issues of particular significance to Hispanic Americans will be scrutinized and published. Pursuant to discussions of the NHLA Board, the Committee used three basic criteria to select key votes: ■

Importance of the vote to the Hispanic community, measured both substantively and symbolically

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Prior notice to members of Congress regarding the position of NHLA member organizations, as evidenced by a formal communication by at least one NHLA member organization to the Congress

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Substantial consensus, although not necessarily unanimity, among NHLA member organizations regarding the “pro-NHLA” position

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All Scorecard Committee recommendations were arrived at by consensus. Member organizations identified potential votes, which were then discussed, sometimes at length. Only those votes reflecting a consensus of the Committee were recommended to the Board for inclusion. On April 15, 2003, after much consideration and solicitation of input from various members of NHLA regarding the Committeeâ€™s recommendations, the NHLA Board of Directors decided to proceed with the votes included herein for inclusion in the Scorecard.

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KEY VOTES OVERVIEW In the section below, each key House and Senate vote is characterized by a bill or amendment number, the lead sponsor, a brief description, and identification of the “pro-NHLA” position.

HOUSE CIVIL RIGHTS

First Session 1.

Istook Amendment, H.AMDT. 378, to the Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations Act, H.R. 3061 - Sponsored by Representative Ernest J. Istook, Jr. (R-OK). The amendment sought to prohibit the use of LaborHHS-ED appropriations to implement, administer, or enforce Executive Order 13166. Executive Order 13166 calls upon agencies to prepare a plan to improve access to federal programs and activities for eligible limited-English-proficient (LEP) individuals and to issue guidance clarifying the rules for recipients of federal funds. The Supreme Court has held that failure to provide meaningful access to individuals who are limited-English-proficient constitutes national origin discrimination, prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which applies to recipients of federal financial assistance. Amendment failed 156-262, (Roll No. 380), October 11, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass [offered by Representative Bill Thomas (R-CA)] the Customs Border Security Act of 2001, H.R. 3129 (Sponsored by Representative Phillip M. Crane (R-IL). The bill authorizes appropriations for the U.S. Customs Service and for other purposes. NHLA opposed the bill unless Section 141(a) was removed. The provision would grant immunity to Customs officials for searches they conduct if the search is conducted in “good faith,” a major concern in light of previous allegations that the agency conducted “racial profiling.” Section 141(a) essentially would allow Customs officials to conduct unconstitutional searches of passengers, and then not be held liable. Motion failed 168-256 (2/3 vote needed), (Roll No. 478), December 6, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Motion to Recommit with Instructions [offered by Representative Robert Menendez (D-NJ)] the Help America Vote Act of 2001, H.R. 3295

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(Sponsored by Representative Robert Ney (R-OH). The bill was intended to fix the electoral system. However, it did not go far enough to ensure that Latino voters have the ability to cast a vote without facing discrimination, according to NHLA members. The motion to recommit would have allowed an amendment by Representative Menendez (DNJ) to include a package of civil rights provisions that would have addressed key weaknesses of H.R. 3295, while ensuring that the rights of all voting Americans are equally protected. Motion failed 197-226, (Roll No. 488), December 12, 2001. (NHLA Position: YES)

Second Session

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The Customs Border Security Act of 2001, H.R. 3129 - Sponsored by Representative Phillip M. Crane (R-IL). The measure initially was considered in the first session of the 107th Congress under suspension of the rules but failed to secure the two-thirds vote needed for passage. Consequently, the bill was taken up in the second session under normal House rules. The bill authorizes appropriations for the U.S. Customs Services and for other purposes. NHLA opposed the bill unless Section 141(a) was removed. The section grants a higher level of immunity to Custom officers for searches conducted in “good faith,” a major concern in light of previous allegations that the agency routinely engaged in “racial profiling.” According to NHLA members, Section 141(a) undermines the civil rights of many individuals who would be left without recourse to remedy unconstitutional and discriminatory searches. Motion passed 327-101, (Roll No. 193), May 22, 2002. (NHLA Position: NO)

Agreeing to the Conference Report for the Help America Vote Act of 2001, H.R. 3295 - Sponsored by Representative Robert Ney (R-OH). The original bill was intended to reform the electoral system. However, according to NHLA members, the conference report contained several discriminatory provisions, including onerous photo identification requirements and weak enforcement provisions that would disenfranchise Latino voters particluarly. Furthermore, NHLA members believe that this measure makes it especially easy to invalidate a voter’s registration if that person forgets to check off boxes declaring their citizenship status or if they fail to provide driver’s license numbers or the last four digits of their Social Security Number - a requirement which directly conflicts with National Voter Registration Act protections. Motion passed 357-48, (Roll No. 462), October 10, 2002. (NHLA Position: NO)

Sober Borders Act, H.R. 2155 - Sponsored by Representative Jeff Flake (RAZ). The bill would have made it a federal crime to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol at a land port of entry, even though it is already a state crime. While the bill may be wellintentioned, NHLA members believed it has the potential to be improperly used to target persons on the basis of race, ethnicity, and national origin. Further, it would have extended new powers to the Immigration and Naturalization Service; not only would this have required them to conduct law enforcement activities unrelated to immigration but also would have lowered the standard by which those targeted could withhold consent to be searched. Without appropriate safeguards to deter racial profiling, Latinos would be vulnerable to inappropriate stops and searches under this bill, according to NHLA members. Motion passed 296-94, (Roll No. 465), October 16, 2002. (NHLA Position: NO)

EDUCATION

First Session 1.

The No Child Left Behind Act, H.R. 1. - Sponsored by Representative John A. Boehner (R-OH). This bill reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The ESEA is the cornerstone of federal support for education and includes key programs, including the Federal Bilingual Education Act, the Migrant Education Program, and Title I. According to NHLA members, the bill included numerous harmful provisions that would deny Hispanic children opportunities to achieve academic success, including: a discriminatory and burdensome requirement in Title I and Title III for Parental Consent for English Language Instruction; a three-year limit on the services that limitedEnglish-proficient (LEP) children could receive for assistance in learning English and keeping up with academic subjects like math and reading; and consolidation and/or elimination of numerous programs that provide resources for schools. Bill passed 384-45, (Roll No. 145), May 23, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Tiberi Amendment, H. AMDT. 51, to H.R. 1 (Sponsored by Representative Patrick J. Tiberi (R-OH). The amendment would authorize local school districts to consolidate non-Title I formula grant programs. This would allow 100 school districts in 50 states to enter into performance agreements with the Secretary which would permit school districts to be relieved of the targeting and other requirements of

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those programs. According to NHLA members, this would reduce the ability to hold schools accountable for using the money to improve academic achievement of at-risk students. Amendment passed 217-209, (Roll No. 132), May 22, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO) 3.

Norwood Amendment, H.AMDT. 55, to H.R. 1 - Sponsored by Representative Charlie Norwood (R-GA). This amendment would allow schools to deny all education services to students with disabilities expelled for certain actions. This would adversely affect Latino children, who are overrepresented among students classified as having disabilities, according to NHLA members. Amendment passed 246-181, (Roll No.138), May 22, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Cox Amendment, H. AMDT. 69, to H.R. 1 - Sponsored by Representative Christopher Cox (R-CA). This amendment sought to limit the aggregate increase in authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 2002 to 11.5 % over the amount appropriated for programs under this Act for fiscal year 2001. This would have limited increases for education funding at a time when schools need increased resources to provide needed services, according to NHLA members. Amendment failed 101-326, (Roll No. 143), May 23, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Second Session 5.

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Congressional Budget Resolution, H. Con. Res. 353 ( Sponsored by Representative Jim Nussle (R-IA). The Budget Resolution sets forth the congressional budget for the government for FY 2003. Congress uses this measure as the roadmap for all federal spending. For education, the House budget resolution provides some program increases, but also assumes most programs are frozen and eliminates 40 programs. The budget resolution assumes that important programs, such as bilingual education, migrant education, the High School Equivalency Program, the College Assistance Migrant Program, and Local Family Information Centers, which serve predominately Latino children, will be levelfunded at FY 2002 levels. The budget measure also recommended cutting GEAR UP and Adult English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) Civics Programs and eliminating the Dropout Prevention Program. According to NHLA members, the budget resolution was especially inadequate in light of the growing numbers of Hispanic children and the urgent need to support efforts to reduce the high dropout rates among Latino students and provide the additional academic support needed to close the achievement gap between Latino students and their peers. Measure passed 221-209, (Roll No. 79), March 20, 2002. (NHLA Position: NO)

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

First Session 1.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations, H. Con. Res. 83 ( Sponsored by Representative Jim Nussle (R-IA). The bill established the Congressional budget for the United States for fiscal year 2002, as well as fiscal years 2003 through 2011. The plan heavily favored tax cuts over program increases - 88% of its total cost went to tax cuts while 12% was left for increased program funding - leaving many programs and issues important to Latinos underfunded or in jeopardy, according to NHLA members. These include, among others, bilingual education, adult education and training, housing and community development initiatives, and minority health. Bill passed 221-207, (Roll No. 104), May 9, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Agreeing to the Conference Report for the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H.R. 1836 - Sponsored by Representative Bill Thomas (R-CA). The bill was a $1.35 trillion package that provided tax relief for individuals. Some provisions of the bill included a reduction in individual tax brackets, a phase-out of the estate tax, a one-time tax rebate for all taxpayers who met an income requirement, a partially refundable child tax credit, and an expansion of benefits under the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for married couples who are both working. While the latter two provisions provided needed relief to many Hispanic working families, NHLA members believe the bill was unfairly skewed toward wealthier individuals while leaving out thousands of low-income Latino families. Bill passed 240-154, (Roll No.149), May 26, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Economic Security and Recovery Act of 2001, H.R. 3090 - Sponsored by Representative Bill Thomas (R-CA). This bill was designed to stimulate a slowing economy via corporate tax cuts, including a permanent repeal of the corporate alternative minimum tax and a permanent reduction in capital gains taxes, as well as acceleration of individual tax rate reductions for those in higher income brackets. According to NHLA members, the bill instituted a huge tax break for wealthy individuals and corporations with little assistance for working families. Bill passed 216-214, (Roll No. 404), October 24, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Norwood Amendment, H.AMDT. 303, to the Patientsâ€™ Bill of Rights, H.R. 2563 ( Sponsored by Representative Charlie Norwood (R-GA). The amendment sought to guarantee patientsâ€™ federal remedies to hold

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health plans accountable for wrongful denial or delay of medical care and caps noneconomic damages at $1.5 million and punitive damages at $1.5 million. The amendment unnecessarily preempts laws that states have passed in regard to patient protections in HMOs, changes the external review process to prohibit the independent medical reviewer from modifying the HMOâ€™s decision, and limits patient rights to sue HMOs, according to NHLA members. Amendment passed 218-213, (Roll No. 329), August 2, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Second Session

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The Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H.R. 4737 - Sponsored by Representative Deborah Pryce (R-OH). The bill reauthorizes the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant. TANF is the nationâ€™s primary cash assistance program for poor families and the TANF block grant also funds critical work support programs, such as child care, job training, and transportation, for lowincome working parents who do not receive cash assistance. According to NHLA members, the bill unfairly continued the ban on access to critical safety-net programs for particular categories of legal immigrants and included a significant disparity in funding levels between the states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Territories. Furthermore, NHLA members believe that the bill dramatically increased work requirements for recipients of cash assistance without substantially increasing funding for child care and limited access to the education and training that many TANF recipients, particularly Englishlanguage learners, need to obtain employment. Bill passed 229-197, (Roll No. 170), May 16, 2002. (NHLA Position: NO)

Motion to Instruct Conferees [offered by Joe Baca (D-CA)] for the Farm Security Act, H.R. 2646 - Sponsored by Larry Combest (R-TX). The bill provides for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2007. The motion instructed conferees to enhance access to food stamps for immigrant children, legal immigrants with a strong work history, refugees, and the disabled. The 1996 welfare reform law denied thousands of low-income legal immigrants access to food stamps. As a result, food stamp participation rates among Hispanics dropped by 19% between 1994 and 1999. According to NHLA members, the incidence of hunger and food insecurity in Hispanic households was almost three times that of White non-Hispanic households in 1999. The measure sought to restore food stamps to many legal immigrants. Motion passed 244-171, (Roll No. 106), April 23, 2002. (NHLA Position: YES)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Second Session 1.

The Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act, H.R. 1542 Sponsored by Representative W. J. (Billy) Tauzin (R-LA) and Representative John Dingell (D-MI). H.R. 1542 establishes national policy that will set equitable rules and regulations for all broadband/high-speed Internet service providers. This, in turn, will create an economic and regulatory environment that will stimulate broadband deployment, according to NHLA members, because current telecommunications policies have not stimulated the deployment of high-speed Internet access. In 2000, less than 10.7% of all U.S. households and only 8.9% of Hispanics had high-speed access to the Internet. NHLA members believe that H.R. 1542 would help to reverse this trend by deploying broadband/high-speed service to many households in need of this technology. Bill passed 273-157, (Roll No. 45), February 27, 2002. (NHLA Position: YES)

SENATE CIVIL RIGHTS

First Session 1.

Confirmation of John Ashcroft, of Missouri, to be Attorney General of the U.S. - According to NHLA members, while a Senator, Mr. Ashcroft demonstrated opposition to virtually every policy position supported by Latino organizations. His willingness to single out Latino and other minority judicial nominees for harsh treatment; undermine constitutional protections of naturalized citizens and deny public benefits to legal immigrants; implicitly condone racial intolerance and religious bigotry as practiced by Bob Jones University; and his refusal to support legislation to ban racial profiling demonstrated an inability to enforce the law on behalf of Hispanics fairly and equitably, according to NHLA members. Ashcroft was confirmed 58-42, (Roll No. 8), February 1, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Second Session 2.

Motion to Table Schumer/Wyden amendment [offered by Senator Christopher â€œKitâ€? Bond (R-MO)] to the MLK Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act, S. 565 - Sponsored by Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT). Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)

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offered an amendment that would add two alternative verifiers for firsttime voters who vote in person: (1) voters could attest to who they are by signing a sworn statement, falsification of which is punishable as perjury; or (2) it allowed voters to have their signatures verified by matching them to signatures on record with state or local election officials. First-time voters, who vote by mail, also would be allowed to use signature matching to establish their identity as an alternative to a photo ID or other government document. Senator Bond’s motion sought to kill this amendment. Motion failed 46-51, (Roll No. 38), February 27, 2002. (NHLA Position: NO)

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Motion to Invoke Cloture [offered by Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD)] to the Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2001 (LLEEA), S. 625 Sponsored by Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Gordon Smith (ROR). The bill would enhance federal enforcement of hate crimes laws; expand federal jurisdiction over hate crimes based on race, ethnicity, or national origin; and provide authority to investigate and prosecute crimes based on the victim’s disability, gender, or sexual orientation. According to the 2000 FBI Hate Crimes Statistics Report, out of the 8,063 hate crimes committed that year 53.7% were motivated by racial bias and 11.3% by ethnicity/national origin. This is a civil rights bill supported by NHLA member organizations. Motion rejected 54-43 (3/5 vote needed), (Roll No. 147), June 22, 2002. (NHLA Position: YES)

Agreeing to the Conference Report for MLK Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act, H.R. 3295 - Sponsored by Senator Christopher Dodd (DCT). The original bill was intended to fix the electoral system. However, according to NHLA members, the same Conference Report that passed the House a week earlier contained several discriminatory provisions, including onerous photo identification requirements and weak enforcement provisions that would disenfranchise Latino voters particularly. Furthermore, NHLA members believe that this measure makes it especially easy to invalidate a voter’s registration if that person forgets to check off boxes declaring their citizenship status or if they fail to provide driver’s license numbers or the last four digits of their Social Security Number - a requirement which directly conflicts with National Voter Registration Act protections. Measure passed 92-2, (Roll No. 238), October 16, 2002. (NHLA Position: NO)

EDUCATION

First Session 1.

The Better Education for Students and Teachers Act, S. 1 - Sponsored by Senator James M. Jeffords (I-VT). The bill reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The ESEA is the cornerstone of federal support for education and includes important programs targeted at serving children of migrant farmworkers, improving academic achievement among at-risk students, and helping limited-Englishproficient children learn English and keep up with regular academic subjects. These important programs include the Federal Bilingual Education Act, the Migrant Education Program, and Title I. NHLA members supported a number of provisions included in this ESEA bill. In particular, the bill includes the National Dropout Prevention Act and targeted assistance to special populations such as migrant and LEP children. Overall, the bill included numerous provisions that would improve educational opportunities for Hispanic children to achieve academic success, according to NHLA members. Bill passed 91-8, (Roll No. 192), June 14, 2001. (NHLA Position: YES)

Murray Amendment, S. AMDT. 378, to S.1 ( Sponsored by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). This amendment would have maintained the integrity of the class size reduction initiative so that teachers have greater opportunity to meet the learning needs of their students. Studies have clearly demonstrated the positive impact of class size reduction on teaching and learning, according to NHLA members. In just three years, bipartisan class size reduction efforts have helped 1.7 million children. Amendment failed to pass by a vote of 48-50, (Roll No. 103), May 15, 2001. (NHLA Position: YES)

Lincoln Amendment, AMDT. 451, to S.1 ( Sponsored by Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR). The amendment would increase authorization levels for the Bilingual Education Act to $1.2 billion for FY 2002 and program authorization levels for the â€œout-yearsâ€? to $2.8 billion in FY 2008. The Congressional Research Service found that funding for bilingual education after adjusting for inflation has declined an estimated 39% from FY 1980 to FY 1998. Amendment passed 62-34, (Roll No. 100), May 10, 2001. (NHLA Position: YES)

Harkin Amendment, AMDT. 525, to S.1 - Sponsored by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). The provision would authorize $1.6 billion in federal financial assistance for the urgent repair and renovation of public

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schools so they are safe and conducive to learning. This is particularly important for Latino families since the schools in their communities are some of the most overcrowded and in need of renovation and repair, according to NHLA members. Amendment failed to pass 49-50, (Roll No. 108), May 16, 2001. (NHLA Position: YES) 5.

Wellstone Amendment, S. AMDT. 403, to S.1- Sponsored by Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN). This amendment on test quality would ensure that Title I tests meet high professional standards and are of adequate technical quality for each purpose for which they are used. According to NHLA members, this would ensure that Title I assessments are fair and accurate so that they can best measure what students know and can serve as useful tools for schools and teachers to diagnose where children need the most help. Amendment passed 50-47, (Roll No. 99), May 10, 2001. (NHLA Position: YES)

Second Session 6.

Kennedy Amendment, S. AMDT. 3608, to 2002 Supplemental Appropriations, H.R. 4775 - Sponsored by Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). This amendment to the fiscal year 2002 Supplemental Appropriations bill sought to provide $150 million for summer school programs in high-poverty communities in which summer school services were eliminated due to school district and state budget cuts. According to NHLA members, this amendment would have provided Latino students with greater opportunities to master academic content and meet the ambitious requirements contained in the No Child Left Behind Act. Amendment failed 38-60, (Roll No.132), June 5, 2002. (NHLA Position: YES)

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

First Session 1.

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Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations, H. Con. Res. 83 - Sponsored by Representative Jim Nussle (R-IA). The measure would establish the Congressional budget for the United States for fiscal year 2002, as well as fiscal years 2002 through 2011. The plan heavily favored tax cuts over program increases - 88% of its total cost went to tax cuts while 12% was left for increased program funding - leaving many programs and issues important to Latinos underfunded or in jeopardy, according to NHLA members. These include, among others, bilingual education, adult education and training, housing and community development

initiatives, and minority health. Bill passed 53-47, (Roll No. 98), May 10, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO) 2.

Agreeing to the Conference Report for the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H.R. 1836 - Sponsored by Representative Bill Thomas (R-CA). The bill, a $1.35 trillion package, provided tax relief for individuals. Some provisions of the bill included a reduction in individual tax brackets, a phase-out of the estate tax, a one-time tax rebate for all taxpayers who met an income requirement, a partially refundable child tax credit, and an expansion of benefits under the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for married couples who are both working. While the latter two provisions provided needed relief to many Hispanic working families, NHLA members believe the bill was unfairly skewed toward wealthier individuals while leaving out thousands of low-income Latino families. Bill passed 58-33, (Roll No.170), May 26, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Snowe Amendment, S. AMDT. 741, to H.R. 1836 ( Sponsored by Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME). The “sense of the Senate amendment” to H.R. 1836 expressed the Senate’s wish for a refundable children’s tax credit as part of the overall tax bill. NHLA members’ estimates reveal that this provision would have reached 4.2 million more Latino children, primarily from working poor families, than simply doubling the children’s tax credit. Amendment passed 94-4, (Roll No. 159), May 23, 2001. (NHLA Position: YES)

Motion to Invoke Cloture [offered by Senator Thomas Daschle (D-SD)] on the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2002, H.R. 2299 ( Sponsored by Representative Harold Rogers (R-KY). The bill provides $59.6 billion for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for FY 2002. Included in this amount is $335 million for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to perform enhanced truck inspections along the U.S./Mexico border. The bill would have required that Mexican trucks crossing U.S. borders be held to higher standards than U.S. or Canadian trucks. By not invoking cloture, there would have been continued discussion and possible compromise, ensuring that all trucks passing across U.S. borders are held to equal standards. Cloture was invoked 57-27, (Roll No. 259), July 27, 2001. (NHLA Position: NO)

Bipartisan Patient Protection Act (Patients’ Bill of Rights), S.1052 (Sponsored by Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Senator John Edwards (D-NC). The bill amends the Public

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Health Service Act and the Employer Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage. The bill would ensure, after a new external appeals process, patientsâ€™ access to state courts for cases regarding injury and death as well as access to federal courts for cases regarding gross negligence from HMOs, according to NHLA members. Bill passed with amendments 5936, (Roll No. 220), June 29, 2001. (NHLA Position: YES)

Second Session 6.

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Durbin Amendment, S. AMDT. 2714, to Economic Security and Worker Act, H.R. 622 - Sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL). The amendment would have enhanced unemployment insurance (UI) benefits by increasing the benefit amount as well as extending eligibility to part-time workers. The UI system is designed to assist workers meet their familyâ€™s basic necessities while they search for new jobs. Yet, many Latino workers are ineligible for UI benefits because their wages are too low or their work histories are inconsistent. Furthermore, UI benefit levels are often so small that unemployed workers are unable to make ends meet while they are unemployed. According to NHLA members, the amendment would have allowed more Latinos to provide a greater measure of financial security for their families while trying to build skills and look for work. Amendment failed 57-35 (3/5 votes needed), (Roll No. 6), January 29, 2002. (NHLA Position: YES)

NHLA CONGRESSIONAL

SCORECARD

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 107TH CONGRESS 1ST AND 2ND SESSION

SYMBOL KEY Voted for NHLA Position Voted against NHLA Position NV Did not vote A blank indicates the Member was not in office + -

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

% PRONHLA

ALABAMA Aderholt, Robert

- -

11%

Bachus, Spencer

- -

11%

Callahan, Sonny

+ NV

- -

22%

Cramer, Robert

+ -

- + + -

39%

Everett, Terry

+ -

17%

Hilliard, Earl

+ + +

- +

+ + + +

94%

Riley, Bob

- NV

- -

- NV

11%

+ NV NV - NV -

- -

Flake, Jeff

- -

17%

Hayworth, J.D.

- -

Kolbe, Jim

- -

17%

Pastor, Ed

+ + + + +

+ + +

+ + + +

94%

Shadegg, John

- -

Stump, Bob

- NV NV

NV -

- -

Berry, Marion

- +

+ -

+ + + +

67%

Boozman, John*

11%

Ross, Mike

- +

+ + +

- + + +

67%

Snyder, Vic

- +

+ -

+ + + +

67%

+ + +

+ NV + + +

78%

- -

ALASKA Young, Don

ARIZONA -

+ + -

ARKANSAS +

CALIFORNIA Baca, Joe

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Becerra, Xavier

+ + + + -

+ + +

+ NV + + +

83%

Berman, Howard

+ +

- NV -

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

Bono, Mary

- -

17%

Calvert, Ken

- -

17%

Capps, Lois

+ +

- +

+ + +

- + + +

72%

Condit, Gary

+ + +

+ -

- + + + NV

61%

Cox, Christopher

- -

Cunningham, Randy

- -

11%

Davis, Susan

+ +

Dooley, Calvin

+ NV -

3. 4. 5. 6.

- NV

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

+ -

- + + +

56%

Elected 11/20/01, sworn 11/29/01

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2.

Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Customs Border Security Act (NHLA Position: NO) Motion to Recommit with Instructions, Help America Vote Act (NHLA Position: YES) Customs Border Security Act (NHLA Position: NO) Conference Report, Help America Vote Act (NHLA Position: NO) Sober Borders Act (NHLA Position: NO)

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

No Child Left Behind Act , H.R. 1 (NHLA Position: NO) Tiberi Amendment to H.R. 1 (NHLA Position: NO) Norwood Amendment to H.R. 1 (NHLA Position: NO) Cox Amendment to H.R. 1 (NHLA Position: NO) Congressional Budget Resolution (NHLA Position: NO)

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Economic Security and Recovery Act (NHLA Position: NO) Norwood Amendment, Patientsâ€™ Bill of Rights (NHLA Position: NO) Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act (NHLA Position: NO) Motion to Instruct Conferees, Farm Security Act (NHLA Position: YES)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

Doolittle, John

Dreier, David

Eshoo, Anna

Farr, Sam Filner, Bob

- + +

+ +

+ -

+ + +

+ + + + NV

+ + + +

Gallegly, Elton

Harman, Jane

+ +

- +

+ -

- +

+ + +

Herger, Wally

Honda, Michael

+ + +

- -

22%

+ + + +

67%

+ + + +

78%

+ + + +

94%

11%

+ + + +

67%

11%

+ NV + + +

78%

- - -

% PRONHLA

11%

Horn, Steve

- -

17%

Hunter, Duncan

- -

Issa, Darrell

- -

Lantos, Tom

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Lee, Barbara

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Lewis, Jerry

17%

Lofgren, Zoe

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Matsui, Robert

+ +

- NV -

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

McKeon, Howard "Buck"

17%

Millender-McDonald, Juanita

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

83%

Miller, Gary

Miller, George

+ + +

- NV NV -

- -

+ + +

+ + + +

- -

78%

Napolitano, Grace

+ + + + +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Ose, Doug

22%

Pelosi, Nancy

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Pombo, Richard

- - NV -

11%

Radanovich, George

- -

- NV

Rohrabacher, Dana

- -

Roybal-Allard, Lucille

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Royce, Ed

Sanchez, Loretta

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Schiff, Adam

+ +

+ + +

- + + +

72%

- -

Sherman, Brad

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Solis, Hilda

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Stark, Fortney

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Tauscher, Ellen

+ +

+ + +

- + + +

72%

Thomas, William

+ -

22%

Thompson, Mike

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1.

- -

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

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CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION Waters, Maxine

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

N N N N N Y

+ + + +

+ NV + + +

+ + +

92%

+ + +

+ NV + + +

67%

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

- +

2 3 4 5

% PRONHLA

N N N N N

- NV

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N Y N N N + + +

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

78%

Watson, Diane*

+ + +

Waxman, Henry

+ +

Woolsey, Lynn

+ + +

- +

DeGette, Diana

+ + +

- NV

+ + +

+ + + + NV

72%

Hefley, Joel

- -

11%

McInnis, Scott

- NV

- -

Schaffer, Bob

+ -

- -

11%

Tancredo, Thomas

- -

11%

Udall, Mark

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

DeLauro, Rosa

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Johnson, Nancy

+ + +

Larson, John

+ + +

- +

Maloney, James

- +

- NV

Shays, Christopher

- +

Simmons, Robert

- NV -

COLORADO -

CONNECTICUT -

28%

+ + + +

83%

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

- -

17%

- -

22%

- -

17%

- -

NV + +

- -

DELAWARE Castle, Michael

FLORIDA

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Bilirakis, Michael

11%

Boyd, F. Allen

- +

+ -

+ NV + + -

56%

Brown, Corrine

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Crenshaw, Ander

Davis, Jim

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

Deutsch, Peter

+ + NV -

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

- -

Diaz-Balart, Lincoln

- -

22%

Foley, Mark

- -

17%

- -

11%

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Goss, Porter

Hastings, Alcee

+ + + -

Keller, Ric

Meek, Carrie

+ NV +

- +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

72%

Mica, John

Miller, Dan

+ NV

NV -

3. 4. 5. 6.

- -

NV -

- -

Elected 6/5/01, sworn 6/7/01

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

N N Y N N N

Miller, Jeff*

Putnam, Adam

Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana

Shaw, E. Clay

Stearns, Cliff

Thurman, Karen

Weldon, Dave

Wexler, Robert Young, C.W.

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

N N N N N

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N N N N Y

+ -

- -

17%

- -

22%

- -

22%

- -

11%

+ +

+ -

+ + + +

67%

11%

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

- -

11%

Barr, Bob

+ -

- -

11%

Bishop, Sanford

+ +

- +

+ -

+ NV + + +

72%

Chambliss, Saxby

- -

11%

Collins, Michael

+ -

- -

17%

Deal, Nathan

- -

Isakson, Johnny

- NV - -

Kingston, Jack

NV -

+ -

Lewis, John

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Linder, John

McKinney, Cynthia

+ + +

- NV

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Norwood, Charles

+ + +

- NV + +

- + + +

72%

Otter, C.L.

+ -

+ + -

- -

22%

Simpson, Mike

- -

17%

- -

11%

- NV -

+ + + NV

+ + + + NV

67%

- -

% PRONHLA

10%

GEORGIA

- - - -

HAWAII Abercrombie, Neil

- +

IDAHO

ILLINOIS Biggert, Judy

Blagojevich, Rod

+ +

Costello, Jerry

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

Crane, Philip

- -

- NV

67%

11%

Davis, Danny

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Evans, Lane

+ NV +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Gutierrez, Luis

+ + + NV +

+ + + NV

+ + + +

83%

Hastert, Dennis**

NV NV NV

- -

- NV

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* Elected 10/16/01, sworn 10/23/01 ** Speaker of the House, rarely votes CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

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CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION Hyde, Henry

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

- -

% PRONHLA

11%

Jackson, Jesse

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Johnson, Timothy

- + -

28%

Kirk, Mark

+ NV -

- -

22%

LaHood, Ray

- NV

- + +

- + -

22%

Lipinski, William

- +

- NV -

+ + +

+ NV + NV +

56%

Manzullo, Donald

- NV NV

11%

+ -

+ + + -

61%

+ + NV +

+ NV + + +

72%

- -

Phelps, David

- +

Rush, Bobby

+ + +

Schakowsky, Janice

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Shimkus, John

- -

Weller, Jerry

- -

17%

Burton, Dan

- NV -

- -

Buyer, Steve

- NV -

- - NV -

11%

Carson, Julia

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Hill, Baron

+ + +

+ -

+ NV + +

72%

Hostettler, John

- NV NV -

+ -

- - +

22%

Kerns, Brian

+ -

- - +

22%

- -

- NV

INDIANA

Pence, Mike

11%

Roemer, Tim

+ +

+ + +

- + + +

67%

+ -

- +

28%

NV + NV NV +

+ + + +

72%

+ + + +

61%

Souder, Mark

Visclosky, Peter

+ + +

- +

- -

IOWA Boswell, Leonard

+ -

Ganske, Greg

- NV NV

- + + - NV

22%

Latham, Tom

11%

Leach, Jim

- + +

- + + -

28%

Nussle, Jim

11%

Moore, Dennis

+ +

+ + +

- + + +

67%

Moran, Jerry

+ -

- -

28%

Ryun, Jim

- -

11%

Tiahrt, Todd

- -

17%

- - -

KANSAS

KENTUCKY

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Fletcher, Ernest Lee

- -

11%

Lewis, Ron

- -

11%

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

% PRONHLA

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

+ -

- -

17%

Lucas, Ken

Northup, Anne

- -

11%

Rogers, Harold

- -

17%

Whitfield, Edward

+ -

- -

17%

LOUISIANA Baker, Richard

Cooksey, John

- NV NV

- -

11%

Jefferson, William

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

John, Chris

- +

+ -

- + + +

56%

McCrery, Jim

- -

Tauzin, W.J.

- -

11%

Vitter, David

- -

Allen, Thomas

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Baldacci, John

+ +

- NV

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

MAINE

MARYLAND Bartlett, Roscoe Cardin, Benjamin

+ +

Cummings, Elijah

+ + +

- -

Ehrlich, Robert

- NV NV

- -

Gilchrest, Wayne

- -

- NV

Hoyer, Steny

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

Morella, Connie

+ + +

- + + +

Wynn, Albert

+ + +

- +

+ + +

Capuano, Michael

+ + + + +

+ -

Delahunt, William

+ NV +

- NV

+ + +

Frank, Barney

+ + +

+ NV + +

Lynch, Stephen*

+ +

- +

Markey, Edward

+ + +

- +

+ + +

McGovern, James

+ + +

17%

78%

50%

+ NV + + +

83%

+ + + +

89%

+ + + +

72%

+ + + +

MASSACHUSETTS

78%

80%

+ + + +

83%

+ + + +

83%

Meehan, Marty

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Neal, Richard

+ + + NV -

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Olver, John

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Tierney, John

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Congressional Scorecard 107th Congress, First and Second Session

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

% PRONHLA

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

67%

MICHIGAN Barcia, James

+ +

+ + +

- + + -

Bonior, David

+ +

- NV +

+ + +

+ + + + NV

78%

Camp, Dave

- -

+ -

Conyers, John

+ + +

- +

+ + + +

89%

Dingell, John

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Ehlers, Vernon

+ NV

- -

22%

Hoekstra, Peter

+ -

- -

11%

Kildee, Dale

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Kilpatrick, Carolyn

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + + NV

78%

Knollenberg, Joseph

11%

Levin, Sander

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Rivers, Lynn

+ + +

- +

+ + + +

NV + + + +

83%

Rogers, Michael

- -

Smith, Nick

+ -

- + -

17%

Stupak, Bart

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Upton, Fred

- -

11%

Gutknecht, Gil

+ -

- -

11%

Kennedy, Mark

- -

Luther, Bill

- NV -

- NV

+ + +

+ + + -

56%

McCollum, Betty

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Oberstar, James

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

78%

Peterson, Collin

+ +

- NV

+ + +

56%

MINNESOTA

- + -

Ramstad, Jim

Sabo, Martin Olav

+ + + + NV

+ + + +

- -

89%

MISSISSIPPI Pickering, Charles

- -

Shows, Ronnie

- +

- NV

+ -

+ NV

- + + -

39%

Taylor, Gene

+ + + -

33%

Thompson, Bennie

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Wicker, Roger

- -

Akin, Todd

- -

11%

Blunt, Roy

NV -

- -

Clay, William

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Emerson, Jo Ann

11%

MISSOURI

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CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

- NV -

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

- NV

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1.

- -

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

% PRONHLA

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

83%

Gephardt, Richard

+ + +

- NV

+ + +

+ + + +

Graves, Sam

- -

11%

Hulshof, Kenny

- -

11%

McCarthy, Karen

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

72%

Skelton, Ike

+ -

+ + + +

61%

- -

Bereuter, Doug

- -

Osborne, Thomas

- -

11%

Terry, Lee

- -

11%

Berkley, Shelley

+ +

+ + +

- + + +

67%

Gibbons, James

11%

Bass, Charles

- -

22%

Sununu, John

- NV -

- -

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

MONTANA Rehberg, Dennis

NEBRASKA

NEVADA -

- -

NEW HAMPSHIRE

NEW JERSEY Andrews, Robert

NV -

- +

Ferguson, Michael

Frelinghuysen, Rodney

- + +

- -

22%

- + +

- -

11%

Holt, Rush

+ + +

LoBiondo, Frank

+ -

+ + + +

72%

17%

Menendez, Robert

+ + +

Pallone, Frank

+ + +

- +

+ -

+ + + +

83%

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

+ +

Pascrell, Bill

+ + +

Payne, Donald

+ + +

- +

Rothman, Steven

+ +

- +

Roukema, Marge

- NV -

- NV NV

- -

+ + + +

78%

+ + + +

94%

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

17%

- + -

Saxton, Jim

- -

17%

Smith, Christopher

- + -

28%

Skeen, Joe

- -

11%

Udall, Tom

+ + + + +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Wilson, Heather

17%

NEW MEXICO

- -

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EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

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CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

% PRONHLA

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

+ NV + + +

72%

NEW YORK Ackerman, Gary

+ +

+ + +

Boehlert, Sherwood

Crowley, Joseph

Engel, Eliot

Fossella, Vito

Gilman, Benjamin

Grucci, Felix

Hinchey, Maurice

Houghton, Amo

Israel, Steve Kelly, Sue King, Peter LaFalce, John

+ + +

33%

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

NV + + + NV -

- -

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

- -

11%

+ + +

- -

28%

- -

17%

+ +

- NV

+ + +

+ + + +

- NV -

- + +

- NV - -

- +

+ + +

- + + +

- NV -

- +

+ -

Lowey, Nita

+ +

- +

+ + +

Maloney, Carolyn

- + +

+ + +

McCarthy, Carolyn

+ +

McHugh, John

72%

22%

61%

22%

- NV - - NV +

17%

+ + + +

61%

+ + + +

83%

+ + + +

72%

- -

- NV -

+ + +

- + + +

72%

- + +

22%

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + + NV

NV +

McNulty, Michael

Meeks, Gregory

NV + + +

Nadler, Jerrold

NV + + +

Owens, Major

Quinn, Jack

+ NV -

Rangel, Charles

Reynolds, Thomas

Serrano, Jose

+ + + -

- -

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

- + +

- NV + -

- +

+ + +

- +

+ + +

78% 78%

- +

+ + + -

+ +

33%

+ + + +

89%

11%

+ + + +

89%

- -

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh

+ +

- NV

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

Sweeney, John

22%

Towns, Edolphus

NV + + +

- +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

78%

Velazquez, Nydia

NV + + + + +

+ + +

83%

- -

+ + + +

Walsh, James

- + +

- NV - -

28%

Weiner, Anthony David

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

- -

17%

- -

NORTH CAROLINA Ballenger, Cass

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Burr, Richard

11%

Clayton, Eva

+ + +

- NV

+ + +

+ NV + + +

78%

Coble, Howard

+ -

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1.

- -

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION Etheridge, Bob

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

+ + + +

+ + +

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N Y N N N - +

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

% PRONHLA

67%

Hayes, Robin

- -

11%

Jones, Walter

+ -

- NV - -

17%

McIntyre, Mike

- +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

56%

Myrick, Sue

Price, David

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

Taylor, Charles

- NV NV

Watt, Melvin

+ + + + +

+ + + +

94%

- +

+ + + -

61%

- - -

NORTH DAKOTA Pomeroy, Earl

+ + +

OHIO Boehner, John

17%

Brown, Sherrod

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

- -

83%

Chabot, Steve

- -

Gillmor, Paul

NV -

- NV - -

17%

Hobson, David

17%

Jones, Stephanie Tubbs

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Kaptur, Marcy

- +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

61%

Kucinich, Dennis

+ + +

- +

+ + +

83%

LaTourette, Steven

- -

- NV

17%

Ney, Bob

- -

11%

- -

+ + + +

Oxley, Michael

- -

17%

Portman, Rob

- -

11%

Pryce, Deborah

- + +

- -

- NV

22%

Regula, Ralph

- -

11%

Sawyer, Thomas

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Strickland, Ted

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Tiberi, Patrick

11%

Carson, Brad

- +

- NV

+ -

- + + +

56%

Istook, Ernest

+ -

- -

11%

Lucas, Frank

+ -

- -

Sullivan, John*

Watkins, Wes

Watts, J.C.

+ -

- -

OKLAHOMA

3. 4. 5. 6.

17%

14%

- -

11%

- -

11%

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CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Congressional Scorecard 107th Congress, First and Second Session

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

+ NV + + +

% PRONHLA

OREGON Blumenauer, Earl

+ + +

72%

DeFazio, Peter

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

Hooley, Darlene

+ +

+ + +

- + + +

67%

Walden, Greg

11%

Wu, David

- +

+ -

+ + + -

56%

Borski, Robert

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

Brady, Robert

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Coyne, William

+ + + NV NV

+ + +

+ NV + + +

72%

Doyle, Mike

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

English, Philip

11%

Fattah, Chaka

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Gekas, George

22%

Greenwood, Jim

- -

17%

Hart, Melissa

- -

11%

- -

PENNSYLVANIA

- - -

Hoeffel, Joseph

+ +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

67%

Holden, Tim

+ +

+ -

+ + + -

67%

Kanjorski, Paul

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Mascara, Frank

+ + NV -

+ + +

+ + + NV +

67%

Murtha, John

+ +

- NV -

+ + +

+ + + NV +

72%

Peterson, John

- NV

- -

11%

Pitts, Joseph

- -

Platts, Todd

- -

Sherwood, Don

- NV +

- -

22%

Shuster, Bill*

- -

12%

Toomey, Pat

+ -

- -

11%

Weldon, Curt

- -

17%

Kennedy, Patrick

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Langevin, James

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

72%

11%

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

RHODE ISLAND

SOUTH CAROLINA

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Brown, Henry

- NV -

Clyburn, James

+ NV + +

3. 4. 5. 6.

- -

Elected 5/15/01, sworn 5/17/01

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION DeMint, Jim

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

- -

Graham, Lindsey

Spratt, John

- +

+ -

+ + + + NV

Wilson, Joe*

% PRONHLA

61%

14%

22%

SOUTH DAKOTA Thune, John

- + -

TENNESSEE Bryant, Ed

- NV

Clement, Bob

- +

- NV

+ -

- + + +

61%

Duncan, John

+ + -

Ford, Harold

+ + +

Gordon, Bart

- +

Hilleary, Van

17%

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

+ -

- + + +

61%

- NV

- -

11%

- -

- - -

Jenkins, William

- NV -

11%

Tanner, John

+ -

+ + + NV +

56%

Wamp, Zach

+ -

11%

- -

TEXAS Armey, Richard

- -

Barton, Joe

- -

11%

Bentsen, Ken

- +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

72%

Bonilla, Henry

+ -

- -

22%

Brady, Kevin

- -

Combest, Larry

- NV

- - NV -

Culberson, John

- -

DeLay, Tom

- -

Doggett, Lloyd

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

78%

Edwards, Chet

+ +

+ -

67%

+ + + -

Frost, Martin

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Gonzalez, Charles

+ NV + + +

+ + +

+ NV + +

83%

Granger, Kay

- NV -

11%

Green, Gene

- +

+ -

+ + + +

72%

- + -

28%

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Hall, Ralph

Hinojosa, Ruben

+ +

- NV

- -

Jackson Lee, Sheila

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Johnson, Eddie Bernice

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

3. 4. 5. 6.

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CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Congressional Scorecard 107th Congress, First and Second Session

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

Johnson, Sam

Lampson, Nicholas

+ +

- +

+ -

+ + + NV +

72%

Ortiz, Solomon

- +

- NV +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Paul, Ron

+ -

+ + -

- NV +

39%

Reyes, Silvestre

- +

- NV +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Rodriguez, Ciro

+ + + + +

+ + +

+ NV + + + NV

83%

Sandlin, Max

+ +

- +

+ + +

- + + +

78%

Sessions, Pete

+ -

- +

- -

22%

Smith, Lamar

- -

Stenholm, Charles

+ -

+ + + +

61%

Thornberry, William

+ -

11%

Turner, Jim

+ +

+ -

- + + +

67%

- -

% PRONHLA

UTAH Cannon, Chris

+ -

- -

Hansen, James

- NV -

- -

Matheson, James

- +

+ -

- + + +

61%

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Boucher, Rick

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Cantor, Eric

VERMONT Sanders, Bernard

VIRGINIA -

Davis, Jo Ann

Davis, Tom

- NV

- -

17%

- -

11%

- -

Forbes, Randy*

Goode, Virgil

+ NV

Goodlatte, Bob

+ -

11%

Moran, James

- +

+ -

+ + + +

61%

Schrock, Edward

11%

Scott, Bobby

+ + +

- +

+ + + +

- -

89%

Wolf, Frank

11%

Baird, Brian

+ -

+ + + +

56%

Dicks, Norman

+ +

- NV +

+ -

+ + + +

78%

Dunn, Jennifer

- -

Hastings, Doc

- -

WASHINGTON

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Elected 6/19/01, sworn 6/26/01

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Istook Amendment, Labor-HHS-ED Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

CIVIL RIGHTS

NHLA POSITION Inslee, Jay

EDUCATION

2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH

2 3 4 5

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

N N Y N N N

N N N N N

N N N N N Y

+ + + +

+ + +

% PRONHLA

78%

Larsen, Richard

- +

+ + +

- + + +

67%

McDermott, Jim

+ + NV - +

+ + +

+ NV + + +

72%

Nethercutt, George

Smith, Adam

+ -

+ + + + NV

- -

50%

Capito, Shelley Moore

11%

Mollohan, Alan

+ -

- +

+ -

+ + + +

78%

Rahall, Nick "Joe", II

+ + +

- +

+ -

+ NV + + +

78%

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

WEST VIRGINIA - -

WISCONSIN Baldwin, Tammy Barrett, Thomas

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

83%

Green, Mark

17%

Kind, Ron

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Kleczka, Jerry

+ + +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

89%

Obey, David

+ +

- +

+ + +

+ + + +

78%

Petri, Thomas

- -

17%

Ryan, Paul

- -

11%

Sensenbrenner, F. James

+ -

- -

17%

- NV NV -

NV NV NV -

- -

WYOMING Cubin, Barbara

+ NV

NV NV NV NV -

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EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. 4. 5. 6.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (NHLA Position: NO)

Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act (NHLA Position: YES)

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NHLA CONGRESSIONAL

SCORECARD

U.S. SENATE 107TH CONGRESS 1ST AND 2ND SESSION

SYMBOL KEY + +P

Voted for NHLA Position Voted against NHLA Position Voted by live pair for NHLA Position -P Voted by live pair against NHLA Position NV Did not vote NV NDid not vote, but indicated opposition NV Y Did not voted, but indicated support

NHLA POSITION

1 N

Civil Rights 2 3 4 N Y N

1 Y

2 Y

Education 3 4 5 Y Y Y

6 Y

Economic Mobility and Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 N N Y N Y Y

% ProNHLA

ALABAMA Sessions, Jeff

13%

Shelby, Richard

13%

ALASKA Murkowski, Frank

19%

Stevens, Ted

13%

Kyl, Jon

McCain, John

38%

ARIZONA

ARKANSAS Hutchinson, Tim

25%

Lincoln, Blanche

81%

Boxer, Barbara

+ NV N +

63%

Feinstein, Dianne

81%

CALIFORNIA -

+ NV Y +

COLORADO Allard, Wayne

19%

Campbell, Ben Nighthorse

31%

Dodd, Christopher

75%

Lieberman, Joseph

88%

Biden Jr, Joseph

88%

Carper, Thomas

81%

Graham, Bob

81%

Nelson, Bill

88%

Cleland, Max

69%

Miller, Zell

-P

38%

Akaka, Daniel

69%

Inouye, Daniel

75%

CONNECTICUT

DELAWARE

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

HAWAII

IDAHO

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Craig, Larry

19%

Crapo, Mike

19%

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Confirmation of John Ashcroft for Attorney General (NHLA Position: NO) Motion to Table Amendment to MLK Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act (NHLA Position: NO) Motion to Invoke Cloture on Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act (NHLA Position: YES) Conference Report, MLK Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act (NHLA Position: NO)

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The Better Education for Students and Teachers Act, S.1 (NHLA Position: YES) Murray Amendment to S.1 (NHLA Position: YES) Lincoln Amendment to S.1 (NHLA Position: YES) Harkin Amendment to S.1 (NHLA Position: YES) Wellstone Amendment to S.1 (NHLA Position: YES) Kennedy Amendment to 2002 Supplemental Appropriations (NHLA Position: YES)

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Budget Resolution FY 2002 Appropriations (NHLA Position: NO) Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H.R. 1836 (NHLA Position: NO) Snowe Amendment to H.R. 1836 (NHLA Position: YES) Motion to Invoke Cloture on H.R. 2299 (NHLA Position: NO) Bipartisan Patient Protection Act (NHLA Position: YES) Durbin Amendment to Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act (NHLA Position: YES)

NHLA POSITION

1 N

Civil Rights 2 3 4 N Y N

1 Y

2 Y

Education 3 4 5 Y Y Y

6 Y

Economic Mobility and Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 N N Y N Y Y

% ProNHLA

ILLINOIS Durbin, Richard

88%

Fitzgerald, Peter

31%

Bayh, Evan

88%

Lugar, Richard

19%

Grassley, Chuck

19%

Harkin, Tom

+ NV N +

81%

Brownback, Sam

13%

Roberts, Pat

13%

Bunning, Jim

19%

McConnell, Mitch

19%

INDIANA

IOWA

KANSAS

KENTUCKY

LOUISIANA Breaux, John

56%

Landrieu, Mary

81%

Collins, Susan

38%

Snowe, Olympia

38%

MAINE

MARYLAND Mikulski, Barbara

88%

Sarbanes, Paul

88%

Kennedy, Edward

88%

Kerry, John

+ NV N +

81%

MASSACHUSETTS

MICHIGAN Levin, Carl

88%

Stabenow, Debbie

88%

Dayton, Mark

81%

Wellstone, Paul

88%

Cochran, Thad

19%

Lott, Trent

19%

MINNESOTA

MISSISSIPPI

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. 2. 3. 4.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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NHLA POSITION

1 N

Civil Rights 2 3 4 N Y N

1 Y

2 Y

Education 3 4 5 Y Y Y

6 Y

Economic Mobility and Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 N N Y N Y Y

% ProNHLA

MISSOURI Bond, Christopher

13%

Carnahan, Jean

+ NV Y +

69%

Baucus, Max

69%

Burns, Conrad

+ NV N - NV N

13%

Hagel, Charles

19%

Nelson, Ben

69%

MONTANA

NEBRASKA

NEVADA Ensign, John

-P

13%

Reid, Harry

88%

Gregg, Judd

19%

Smith, Bob

19%

Corzine, Jon

88%

Torricelli, Robert

75%

Bingaman, Jeff

81%

Domenici, Pete

-P

25%

Clinton, Hillary

88%

Schumer, Charles

94%

Edwards, John

88%

Helms, Jesse

- NV N

Conrad, Kent

75%

Dorgan, Byron

81%

DeWine, Mike

31%

Voinovich, George

25%

NEW HAMPSHIRE

NEW JERSEY

NEW MEXICO

NEW YORK

NORTH CAROLINA NV NV

NORTH DAKOTA

OHIO

OKLAHOMA

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Inhofe, James

- NV N

Nickles, Don

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. 2. 3. 4.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

NHLA POSITION

1 N

Civil Rights 2 3 4 N Y N

1 Y

2 Y

Education 3 4 5 Y Y Y

6 Y

Economic Mobility and Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 N N Y N Y Y

% ProNHLA

OREGON Smith, Gordon

50%

Wyden, Ron

88%

PENNSYLVANIA Santorum, Rick

13%

Specter, Arlen

44%

Chafee, Lincoln

44%

Reed, Jack

88%

Hollings, Ernest

81%

Thurmond, Strom

19%

Daschle, Thomas

88%

Johnson, Tim

81%

Frist, William

13%

Thompson, Fred

19%

Gramm, Phil

13%

Hutchison, Kay Bailey

19%

Bennett, Robert

13%

Hatch, Orrin

19%

Jeffords, James

56%

Leahy, Patrick

+ NV N +

75%

Allen, George

25%

Warner, John

31%

Cantwell, Maria

88%

Murray, Patty

81%

RHODE ISLAND

SOUTH CAROLINA

SOUTH DAKOTA

TENNESSEE

TEXAS

UTAH

VERMONT

VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

WEST VIRGINIA Byrd, Robert

69%

Rockefeller IV, John

88%

CIVIL RIGHTS 1. 2. 3. 4.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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NHLA POSITION

1 N

Civil Rights 2 3 4 N Y N

1 Y

2 Y

Education 3 4 5 Y Y Y

6 Y

Economic Mobility and Health 1 2 3 4 5 6 N N Y N Y Y

% ProNHLA

WISCONSIN Feingold, Russell

69%

Kohl, Herb

81%

Enzi, Mike

-P

13%

Thomas, Craig

13%

WYOMING

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CIVIL RIGHTS 1. 2. 3. 4.

EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND HEALTH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.