KEVIN FIGUEROA
Summary
Legislative professional with 8 years of experience in U.S. Senate and House. Expertise in Senate procedures, bipartisan coalition building, and policy advancement in agriculture, food security, health, and immigration. Proven ability to conduct policy research, draft legislation, and manage legislative correspondence. Achievements include significant contributions to policy development and effective representation of constituents' interests.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Assistant
United States Senate
12.2021 - Current
- Led bipartisan reintroduction of the Affordable and Secure Food Act, reforming H-2A visas, protecting farmworkers, and stabilizing the agricultural workforce.
- Developed the Disaster Relief for Farmworkers Act, providing emergency food and economic relief to agricultural workers impacted by natural disasters.
- Directed bipartisan legislation to reduce immigration court backlogs and create a Children’s Court, elevating due process and child welfare.
- Advanced the bipartisan America’s Act to strengthen nearshoring and protect U.S. supply chains. Supported provisions to promote food system resilience and agricultural trade.
- Partnered with USCIS and the Department of Labor to resolve delays affecting 13,000 visa holders, many working in agriculture and food industries.
Health Legislative Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed health portfolio on the Energy and Commerce Committee, including the Health Subcommittee and Full Committee.
- Drafted legislation and memos addressing nutrition, food assistance, and equitable access to affordable care.
- Built relationships with HHS, NIH, HRSA, CDC, and USDA to shape health and food security priorities.
- Provided counsel on emerging health and nutrition trends impacting families’ access to groceries and healthy diets.
Legislative Correspondent
U.S. House of Representatives
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Represented office in stakeholder meetings on global health, food security, and equity. Ensured community perspectives shaped federal food aid and nutrition policy.
- Managed FY2020 appropriations submissions across multiple subcommittees, securing funding for public health, food assistance, and development programs.
Legislative Fellow
Office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Researched memos on wellness programs, food access, and health equity to inform caucus policy discussions.
- Drafted briefs and talking points to support the Speaker’s leadership on domestic health, human rights, and food security priorities.
Education
B.A. - English
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2016
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Relationship management
- Bipartisan collaboration
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Complex problem-solving
Timeline
Legislative Assistant
United States Senate
12.2021 - Current
Health Legislative Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
10.2019 - 12.2021
Legislative Correspondent
U.S. House of Representatives
05.2018 - 10.2019
Legislative Fellow
Office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi
08.2017 - 05.2018
B.A. - English
University of California, Berkeley
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