Washington, D.C. – The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) will host another edition of its Capitol Hill Briefing on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM (EST) at the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2168 in Washington, DC. The event marks the first of two events this summer, wherein NHCOA will engage with lawmakers and relevant experts from the field for an important discussion of issues impacting the Hispanic American population, and of what solutions may look like on a legislative level.
Moderated by former chairwoman of NHCOA’s Board of Directors, Cindy Padilla, the event will also feature opening remarks from NHCOA President & CEO, Dr. Yanira Cruz, joined by Calli Shapiro, Senior Policy Counsel member from the Office of Senator Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico. This Capitol Hill Briefing features speakers with expert knowledge on matters close to NHCOA’s legislative priorities, as the discussion will provide a closer look at certain issues of public health that reflect inefficient and systemically fraught legislation.
Dr. Ray Serrano, Director of Research and Policy at the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), will provide an update on the obesity epidemic within the United States, and highlight the gravity of the reintroduction of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA).
President & CEO of MANA, a National Latina Organization, Amy L. Hinojosa will open a discussion on Step Therapy, a common healthcare practice which prioritizes insurers over a patient’s well-being.
The event’s third and final speaker is Thomas Johnson, Executive Director of ASAP 340B, an organization concerned with ensuring the viability of the 340B drug pricing program, in light of exploitative practices seen within the U.S. healthcare landscape.
This Capitol Hill Briefing will be closed following a Q&A Session, wherein attendees will have the opportunity to bring their questions forward to the expert panel about the issues discussed. NHCOA’s Capitol Hill Briefings are an excellent opportunity to gather a broad audience of civically concerned community members, leaders, policymakers, and advocates, as it embodies the spirit of our nation’s democracy. NHCOA is thrilled to facilitate discourse that not only serves to bring progress and innovation to U.S. policy, but also to catalyze civic participation, awareness, and activism surrounding issues that impact Hispanic American communities, older adults, and often the entire country.
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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