Washington, D.C. – The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) will host another edition of its Capitol Hill Briefing on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM (EST) at the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2044 in Washington, DC.
NHCOA’s Capitol Hill Briefings are an opportunity for policy leaders, experts, professionals, and community members to gather and discuss important issues that must be addressed in U.S. legislature. This briefing will shed light on such issues of priority as the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, drug pricing, and chronic diseases like HIV and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Following opening remarks from NHCOA President & CEO, Dr. Yanira Cruz, the event will feature several panelists with expertise on the aforementioned topics, which NHCOA has identified as key areas in working towards a more equitable society, and ensuring that all older adults may age with dignity and good health. This year’s Capitol Hill Briefing counts with the support and participation of Representative Raul Ruiz, Congressman representing California’s 25th Congressional District, and Representative Adelita Grijalva, Congresswoman representing Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.
Founder of the Hispanic Health Network and president of the Latino Commission on AIDS, Guillermo Chacon will discuss the current reality of AIDS and HIV within Latino communities.
“We partner with entities like the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), who understand the social, health and economic challenges vulnerable Hispanic/Latino communities face every day. We are proud in join forces in addressing health inequities and reaffirm our commitment to put patient education, patient empowerment and diverse communities impacted by Cancer, Alzheimer, HIV and other health chronic conditions first,” stated Guillermo Chacon, founder of the Hispanic Health Network and president of the Latino Commission on AIDS.
Senior Director for Access and Regulatory Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association, Jennifer Pollack, will provide her expertise on Alzheimer’s Disease in light of strained healthcare, and the difficult situation that a diagnosis can mean for families impacted by systemic disparity. Director of Programs for the National Hispanic Health Foundation, Guadalupe Pacheco will offer key perspective on the issue of drug pricing within the United States healthcare system, and the complexity of financial and social barriers impacting low-income households such as those within the Latino community.
NHCOA is also joined by Jeff Cruz, Executive Director, Latinos for a Secure Retirement (LSR) Coalition, who will act as both moderator for the event, and panelist, as he briefs attendees on the critical importance of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
“SSI is critical to low income seniors, disabled individuals and their families. Modernizing the program and ending the exclusion of some US Territories will lift around 1.5 million Americans out of poverty,” said Latinos for a Secure Retirement Executive Director Jeff Cruz. “We thank NHCOA for hosting this important briefing and for advocating on behalf of Latino Seniors.”
Additionally, closing remarks will be provided by Kim Love, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Alliances at Amgen.
NHCOA is thrilled to hold another Capitol Hill Briefing with these expert panelists, such that productive discussions may be had in the name of working towards a more equitable society, where all older adults can afford to age with dignity and health. We look forward to meeting with legislators, fellow professionals, and concerned community members for these critically important topics.
About NHCOA:
NHCOA is the leading national organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families, and their caregivers. Headquartered in Washington, DC, NHCOA has been a strong voice dedicated to promoting, educating, and advocating for research, policy, and practice in the areas of economic security, health, and housing for Hispanic older adults, families, and caregivers for the last 51 years.
For more information about NHCOA call 202-347-9733 or visit www.NHCOA.org.
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