Little Lobbyists Statement on the Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Little Lobbyists strongly supports the nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Becerra led the second-largest Justice Department in the nation, was a former member of Congress who helped pass the Affordable Care Act, and an Attorney General who led the defense of the law before the Supreme Court last month. If confirmed, Xavier Becerra would be the first Latino to lead the Department of Health and Human Services; representation that reflects the diversity of America is crucial. He has spent his career fighting to protect and expand access to health care for all. In his current position, Becerra also led a multi-state coalition to protect the health and welfare of immigrant children being held in detention. As Secretary of Health and Human Services, Becerra would lead an experienced and well qualified team to address the COVID crisis. Little Lobbyists strongly supports Xavier Becerra’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services, and we look forward to working with him to ensure all children with complex medical needs and disabilities have access to the health care they need to survive and thrive.
