• Descriptive Summary
• Collection Description
• Biographical Note
• Scope and Content
• Series Description
• Series I: Audio-Visual Materials
• Series II: Legislative Files
• Series III: Correspondence
• Series IV: Printed Matter
• Series V: Newspaper Clippings
• Series VI: Artifacts

Descriptive Summary

Title:

Hilda Solis Congressional Collection

Collection Number:

SC2010/1

Donors:

Hilda Solis

Extent:

Number of containers: 29 boxes
Linear feet: 37 linear feet

Shelf Location:

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: University Library Special Collections, Bldg. 15, room 4434

Collection Description

The collection contains a variety of documents, media, news clippings, and artifacts that pertain to Hilda Solis during her years as the Congresswoman from the 32nd Congressional District (2000–2008). The material was originally housed in Solis's El Monte, CA Congressional District office.

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Biographical Note

Hilda Solis grew up in La Puente, California. She was the first of her family to attend college, studying Political Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. While a student, she used the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), government grants, and a part time job to cover the cost of school. The EOP is a program designed to assist low–income, first–generation college students by providing grants, advising, and tutoring. She graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Solis then attended the University of Southern California and earned a Master's degree in Public Administration in 1981.

Hilda Solis's reputation for serving people began before she entered politics. While an EOP student, Hilda worked for the program as a student assistant recruiter and also as a summer orientation leader for Cal Poly Pomona. While attending Cal Poly, Hilda Solis's academic advisor and was Dr. Jose Vadi. He described Solis's political career and how it resonates with how he remembers her as a student:

"She always had this sort of concern for people who didn’t have much, people who weren’t born with a silver spoon in their mouth. But I would have never predicted that she would be a member of the Cabinet. She is a rather quiet person, so when you think of a politician you think of someone who is extroverted, talks a lot. I thought she was so quiet that she didn’t have the fire–in–the–belly, really, to be a politician. But, I think I was wrong." (Dr. Jose Vadi, October 20th, 2009)

Hilda Solis's career began shortly after graduating from the University of Southern California. In 1985, she was elected to the Board of Trustees for Rio Hondo College. She served on the board until 1991 when she took the opportunity to run for the California State Assembly when California re-established districts. Hilda Solis focused on door to door campaigning and was elected as an Assemblywoman. While serving in the Assembly, Solis became one of the stongest voices in the immigration debate. She backed a controversial bill to enforce a court ruling that undocumented immigrants may attend college if they had established California residency. She also participated in a committee in the Assembly on groundwater contamination and landfill leakage, and served on the committees of higher education, environmental safety, and labor and unemployment.

Due to term limits in the California State Assembly, Hilda Solis ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000. After her victory, Solis became the Congresswoman for California’s 32nd District, which includes parts of Los Angeles County from East Los Angeles to West Covina. She was reelected for additional terms in 2002, 2004, and 2006 by very large margins. As a Congresswoman, Hilda Solis was known for prioritizing labor, immigration and environmental issues. Specifically, her work towards environmental justice won her significant recognition. Hilda Solis was the first woman to be awarded with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in 2000.

In December 2008, President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Solis as the next United States Secretary of Labor. She took office after being confirmed by the United States Senate in February 2009, becoming the first Hispanic woman to serve as Secretary in a U.S. Cabinet. Hilda Solis, as the Head of the Department of Labor, will continue serving the people of America with the same passion for service she showed as a student at Cal Poly Pomona.

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Scope and Content

The Hilda Solis Congressional Collection has a variety of materials documenting her career as a United States Congresswoman. It features a strong compilation of congressional footage of Hilda Solis addressing members of Congress. The collection also has a series of Congressional records that include transcripts of proceedings and voting records (Jan. 2006–Dec. 2008). The collection also includes correspondence with colleagues and with varied government departments and agencies. A section of the collection is dedicated to her campaign materials and brochures which include fliers and informative handouts. A series of chronological and subject binders were included in the original donation that contain news articles pertaining to Hilda Solis's political impact and activities. Also included are many awards and artifacts given by various organizations that attest to her positive impact in her congressional district.

The donation arrived in 28 boxes with a rough organization. The collection has been organized into six different series based on material and content: Audio-Visual Materials including photographs and slides, Legislative Files, Correspondence, Printed Matter, Newspaper Clippings, and Artifacts.

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Series Description

Series I: Audio-Visual Materials

Scope and Content Note: The Series contains video footage that has been transferred to multiple DVDs and housed in a protective binder, original CDs and DVDs containing photographs from events, and other images and media. Prominent in the collection is footage of Solis addressing members of Congress from the House floor, documentary style footage of Solis and colleagues in Juarez, Mexico focusing on the growing number of unsolved murders of young women there, and interviews from talk shows and news shows. The collection of photographs includes documentation of events including the Congressional Women's Caucus Gavel-Passing Reception, and Solis at the Baldwin Park community garden with local elementary students.

Subseries A: Transferred Video Footage - DVD/CD Album

Box 1:

1. DVD - Juarez #1: Saturday meetings with Families. Tour of "Las Cruces Rosas"- Spanish and English. Audio quality is poor. 98 min
2. DVD - Juarez #2: Breakfast and Meeting with Mexican Officials (Oct. 13) - Spanish and English. Audio quality is poor. 60 min
3. DVD - Solis on the floor: The Child Tax Credit 64 min
4. DVD - Fast Track Special Order & CHC/CBC Economic Stimulus Special Order(Dec. 5, 2001) 85 min
5. DVD - IWRRS, Juarez Congressional Delegation, Francisco Martines Post Office, etc. 92 min
6. DVD - Social Security, Veteran's Health Care 7 min 30 sec; Veterans, low income Seniors, Energy/Oil, the economy, Women's rights, wages, the Dominican Republic 31 min; pregnant women and domestic violence. 2 min
7. DVD - Solis on the floor: Women's Rights/Humanitarian Assistance in Afghanistan, etc.- Special Orders- Women's Rights/Humanitarian Assistance in Afghanistan. Aviation labor provisions, and hate crime legislation. 76 min
8. DVD - Floor Statements, Mino Health (Nov. 18 2003) - Health Care and Accountability Act/Healthy Families Act, Unemployment, Budget Cuts, Environment/Water Cleanup, extension of Unemployment Benefits, and the Cleaner Air Act. 3 hrs
9. DVD - Solis on the floor about Health Care, FEMA/Emergency Aid for Immigrants, etc. - Solis on the floor about Health Care, FEMA/Emergency Aid for Immigrants, Domestic Violence, Air Pollution, and Oil Refineries. 100 Min
10. DVD - Solis on the floor: Restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba - Solis on the floor: Restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba. 57 min
11. DVD - One Minute (May 4, 2005) – Solis on the Floor about: Asian American Issues, Judicial Nominations & Filibuster rules in the Senate, Mayor of LA, Environmental Protection Agency and Pesticides, Female Veterans, Positive Education Agenda, Title 9/Equal opportunities for Women, United Nations Population Fund, Domestic Violence/VAWA, Private Retirement Program, Minimum Wage Increases, MTBE Cleanup Funding, Karl Rove security breach, Long Term Energy Bill, Women and Voting, Health Care, Energy Shortages and Energy Company punishment, Iraqi Women's Rights, CAFTA, Uninsured Latino Families, Malpractice, Energy Policy Act of 05, Interior Environment Appropriation Bill, Disaster Help for Immigrants, Increase in Cost of Gas and Refinery Profit Margins; CNN - CAFTA Controversy. 1hr 30 min
12. DVD - One Minute (Jan. 2005–April 2005) Today Show Headline News. Solis on the Floor w/Special Orders about: Ethnic and Racial Health Disparities, Young women and Abortion Laws, Budget Deficit, Health Care Coverage, Privatizing Social Security and Women, Veterans and health benefits, CAFTA, Lifetime Stop Violence Week, Funding for Community Development, MTBE Cleanup Funding/Energy Independence, Ethics in Congress, Refinery Revitalization Bill, and Energy. Noticiero Univision: Spanish news 63 min
13. DVD - Labeled: Blank Tape - Solis on the Floor about: Tax Cuts/Budget. CNBC World - World Economy. 36 min
14. DVD - unlabeled: Solis on the Floor about: Health Insurance, Medicare Bill, Tax Cuts, San Gabriel River, Veterans benefit cut, Energy Policy Act of 03, Blue Star displays, Water and Pollution, Iraq War Justification, Oil Production, Religion in Schools, Bankruptcy Reform Legislation. 2 hr
15. DVD - Floor statement on Dolores Huerta (Sept. 24, 2002) - Solis on the Floor about: 4H Youth Development Program, San Gabriel Valley Water Study. 68 min
16. DVD - Environment, Medicaid, Energy, Immigration Hearing, Pension Security etc. - Solis on the Floor w/Special Issues about: Environmental Issues, Medicaid, Energy, Veterans Issues, Pensions, Unemployment, Child Tax Credit, and Citizenship. 100 min
17. DVD - US House of Representatives: House Floor Coverage (Oct. 9, 2001) - Solis on the Floor w/Special Order about: Education 13 min; US House of Representatives: House Floor Coverage (Feb. 13, 2002)- Solis on the Floor about: Immigration, Wicker of Mississippi Amendment 56 min;Floor Statement (May 23) - Solis on the Floor w/Special Orders about: Education/No Child Left Behind, High Cost of Energy, Tax Relief, Workers Unions, Dolores Huerta Civil Rights Leader, San Gabriel River study/National Park, Education for low income Students, State Recognize Gabrielino Tomba Indians, HMOs, Privatizing Social Security and Women, Minority Emergency Preparedness Program/FEMA, September 11th, Youth and Crime, Character Education and Parenting, and Cesar Chavez. 48 min
18. DVD - Women's Issues, Domestic Violence. Solis on the floor about Domestic Violence. 2 min; No Label- Solis on the floor about: Aid for El Salvador, Progressive Caucus Budget, Increase the Peace Day/Violence and Children, Unborn Victim of Violence Act. 15 min; Floor Statements-1 min, Ext. Unemployment Benefits (Jan. 8, 2002) - Solis on the floor w/Special Orders about: Unemployment, Latinos in Politics, Hispanic Caucus, Healthcare, and Malpractice. C-SPAN- Progressive Caucus. 100 min
19. DVD - One Minute Floor Statements, Budget(March 20) Solis on the floor about: The budget proposal, Environment, Food Stamps for Immigrants, Child Care Needs, Social Security, Senior Citizens, National Parks, Superfund Sites, HIV/AIDS, National endowment for the Arts/Humanities. Healthcare, Cuba, Late Term Abortion and Wild Fire Aid. 65 min
20. DVD - US House of Representatives House Floor Coverage (Oct. 16, 2001) - Solis on the floor w/Special Orders about: Women's rights in Afghanistan 60 min
21. DVD - Briefing on Afghanistan (Nov. 8, 2001) - Convention with Solis discussing the Oppression of Women in Afghanistan. 25 min; Convention, Boston MA (2004) - National Democratic Platform. Solis's Platform Speech on Homeland Security and Energy Independence. Solis on the floor about: the increase in HMO premiums, Soldiers and the War in Iraq, Unemployment and Border Patrol 55 min
22. DVD - Beyond the Beltway (Jan. 25 2002) - Topic of Discussion: Healthcare. 30 min; Beyond the Beltway with Bill Rosendahl (Aug. 29, 2002) - Topics of Discussion: September 11th, Homeland Security, Economy, Immigration, Environment, War in Iraq. 18 min; Week in Review with Bill Rosendahl (Aug, 29, 2002) - Wilderness Act of California, Environment, Iraq, United Nations, Health Care, Social Security 58 min
23. DVD - To the Contrary: #1002 Heart Health (March 30, 2001) - Topics of Discussion: Changing Demographics in America and in Politics and Heart Health for Women. 30 min; To the Contrary #1316 Latina Health (July 2, 2004) - Interview about Latino health care 17 min; To The Contrary: #1415 Literacy (June 24, 2005) - Women's Issues: Minimum Wage/Equal Pay. 17 min; Comcast Local Edition: Hilda Solis (Oct. 21, 2004) - Discussion about the Government and Health Care 8 min; Comcast Local Edition (Dec. 2, 2004) - Interview with Solis: Investing money in the San Gabriel Valley. 8 min; Comcast Local Edition (March 4, 2005) - Interview with Solis about Social Security and Women. 8 min; Vista LA, Veterans/Heroes (Sept. 28, 2003) - Naming Post Office after a Fallen Veteran. 15 min
24. DVD - Vista LA, Latino Vote (Sept. 26, 2004) 15 min 30 sec; KCAL: Congresswoman Solis (March 9, 2001) - In response to a cut in income taxes 1 min; California Colors - Candy Crowley, CNN Washington (April 13, 2001) – Latino population and representation in East LA. 7 min; KNBC-4: Solis interview with Laurel Erickson (April 26, 2002) - Topic of Discussion: Unemployment in El Monte. 2 min; KCET: Life & Times (Nov. 12, 2003) - Interview with Hilda Solis about the Women of Juarez 30 min; KMEX: Solis's response to Bush's address to Congress ( Sept. 20, 2001) & KNBC: Discussing Displaced Workers Act ( Sept. 27, 2001) 3 min; KMEX-TV: Beccera/Solis (March 21, 2002) - News clip in Spanish 2 min; Tongva Indians (Aug. 20, 2002) - National Recognition for the Tongva Indians. 3 min
25. DVD - Rep. Solis, A Women's Health Conference (March 20, 1999) - Sponsor for the Health Conference. 58 min; Where We Stand (2001) - Health and Government. 33 Min; Community Health Watch, Guest: Hilda Solis - Interview with Solis about the Military Citizenship Law. 30 min
26. DVD - The State of Political Courage Today - JFK Library Foundation (May 6, 2002) - JFK Profile in Courage Award - Discussion about Courage in Politics. 95 min
27. DVD - 2000 Profile in Courage Award, JFK Library Foundation (July 11, 2002) - Award and Acceptance Speech. 24 min; Human & Civil Rights Awards: Solis Video and Acceptance (2003) - Award and Speech. 8 min; Winning with Women (Nov. 6, 2001) - Women in Congress 7 min 45 sec; "We the People… The US Constitution and You" Rep. Solis - Understanding the Constitution. 30 min; Lifetime: Be Your Own Hero, National Spot - Commercial 1 min; Lifetime: Women's Policy Inc. Event - Women in Politics 3 min; Lifetime: Women in Cable and Telecommunications Event Video (Nov. 2001) - Women in Politics. 8 min; Lifetime: SVAW Week in Washington (March 2005) - Stop Violence against Women. 1 min; Summer Reading PSA- W/ Rep. Solis- Commercial 30 sec; "Tolerancia" & "Registro de Vontantes" with Rep Solis. - Commercials 2 min; Lifetime: Be Your Own Hero Spot: Rep. Solis - Commercial 30 sec
28. DVD - Democratic Convention in Los Angeles 2000 - interviews with random individuals in the streets around the Staples Center 8:20 min; "Tolerance" public service announcement 30 sec; "Register" public service announcement 30 sec; "Tolerancia" public service announcement in Spanish 30 sec; "Registrarse" public service announcement in Spanish 30 sec; Women's Health Conference 56 min

Subseries B: Original Digital Storage Discs - DVD/CD Album

1. DVD: Congresswoman Solis at the Baldwin Park Community Garden - Video and Slide show of Solis at the Baldwin Park Community Garden with local elementary students.
2. CD: Juarez (Oct. 10–13, 2003) - photographs of 'Immigrant Rights Now' campaign and Trip to Juarez, Mexico.
3. CD: Scotland Pix (July 3–6, 2004) - Pictures of Solis in Scotland attending an excavation site and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
4. CD: Solis Pictures - photographs of Solis at different events
5. CD: Women's Caucus Event (Feb. 2) - photographs from the Women's Caucus Gavel Passing Reception
6. CD: Cong. Women's Caucus (Feb. 2, 2005) - photographs from the Women's Caucus Gavel Passing Reception
7. CD: Congresswoman Solis Visits Cal State Fullerton (April 8, 2005) - photographs of Solis and the Social Justice Student Summit
8. CD: Watershed Bill Press Conference (April 20, 2001) – photographs of Solis Speaking at San Gabriel River Watershed press conference.
9. CD:photographs of Solis at an event hosted by Lifetime
10. CD: Gravel Pit Report (Dec. 2002)— photographs of Solis
11. CD: Variety of Solis photographs
12. DVD: Rep. Hilda Solis, Greeting— Solis on Healthcare( Oct. 1, 2003) 5 Min
13. DVD: Special Order on Women and Social Security (March 3, 2005) – Video clips of Solis and other Congresswomen on the floor about Social Security 8 min
14. DVD: Vistas: Celebrating 5 yrs of Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (Dec. 17, 2004) — Video on the San Gabriel River. 19 min
15. DVD: Expulsion of US Citizens — Movie on the exportation of U.S. Citizens to Mexico. 11 min. Hilda Solis: No.
16. CD: National Atlas — District Maps of the 109th Congress — Maps of each County and Jurisdiction.
17. CD: Information Submitted by the USEPA to Solis and Waxman. TOPIC: Environmental and Health Effects on the Gravel Mining Industry in and around Irwindale, Ca.
18. CD: KOST 103.5 FM Los Angeles (Sept. 8 2002) — An audio collection of people recalling the events of September 11th.

Subseries C: Photo Slides/Film and Miscellaneous media

1. Slides: Annual Holiday Toy and Canned Food Drive (Dec. 7, 2002)
2. Roll of Film and Negatives: photographs of Solis from an event
3. Cassette Tape: BB&T: Hispanic/Latino Community Outreach
4. Zip Disk: photographs, Solis Newsletter, Solis Newsletter Report
5. Floppy Disk: Cover Letter and Application with Brian Higgins (Nov. 11, 2004)
6. Floppy Disk: Iraq Floor Statement, Med floor Statement, Support Troops Record (March 2003)

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Series II: Legislative Files

Scope and Content Note: The Series contains legislative activity guides, voting records, congressional records and transcripts, and files of bills and amendments. The legislative activity guides contain Hilda Solis's voting record for that session. Following the legislative activity guides are a collection of bills and amendments that were supported by Solis and presented to other members of congress.

Subseries A: Voting Records and Legislative Activity Guides

Box: 2

1. Legislative Activity Guide: 109 Congress 2nd Session (Jan.–Dec. 2006)
2. Legislative Activity Guide: 110 Congress 1st Session (Jan.–May 2007)
3. Legislative Activity Guide: 110 Congress 1st Session (Jan.–Aug. 2007)
4. Legislative Activity Guide: 110 Congress 1st Session (Jan.–Dec. 2007)
5. Legislative Activity Guide: 110 Congress 2nd Session (Jan.–June, 2008)
6. Legislative Activity Guide: 110 Congress 2nd Session (Jan.–Dec. 2008)
7. Solis's Voting Record (Legislative Activity Guide)for the 2nd Session of the 109th Congress - cover letter. (Dec. 29, 2006)
8. Solis's Voting Record (Legislative Activity Guide) for the 1st Session of the 110 Congress - Cover Letter (Jan 6, 2007)
9. Solis's Voting Record (Legislative Activity Guide) for the 1st Session of the 110 Congress - Cover Letter (Aug. 9, 2007)
10. Solis's Voting Record (Legislative Activity Guide) for the 1st Session of the 110 Congress - Cover Letter (March 7, 2008)
11. Solis's Voting Record (Legislative Activity Guide) for the 2nd Session of the 110 Congress - Cover Letter (July 31, 2008)
12. Solis's Voting Record (Legislative Activity Guide) for the 2nd Session of the 110 Congress – Cover Letter (Feb. 13, 2009)

Subseries B: Bills and Amendments

1. Bill - H. R. 5637: To require Federal agencies to develop and implement policies and practices that promotes environmental justice. (Oct. 23, 2002)
2. Bill - H. R. 1103: To codify Executive Order 12898. (Feb. 15, 2007)
3. Fax - Amendment to H. R. 3221 (July 31, 2007)
4. Amendment to H. R. 3221- Offered by Solis (Aug. 1, 2007)
5. Bill - H. R. 6100: To Amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (May 20, 2008)
6. Bill - H. R. 1055: To Amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986
7. Bills Pending in Congress Relating to Paycheck Fairness

Subseries C: Congressional Records/Transcripts

1. Congressional Records: 107th Congress 1st Session
2. Congressional Records: 107th Congress 2nd Session
3. Congressional Records: 108th Congress 1st Session
4. Congressional Records: 108th Congress 2nd Session
5. Congressional Records: 109th Congress 1st Session
6. Congressional Records: 109th Congress 2nd Session
7. Congressional Records: Trade - Chile and Singapore
8. Congressional Records: OSHA - Ergonomics
9. Speech on Global Trade
10. Folder: Statement to Congress, regarding the murders in Juarez, Mexico. Includes supporting materials (March 9, 2005)
11. Hearing on the Nomination of Alexis Herman as Secretary of Labor - Political Transcripts (March 18, 1997)
12. Hearing on the Nomination of Alexis Herman as Secretary of Labor - Political Transcripts (March 18, 1997)
13. Booklet: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2006.
14. Booklet: Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2008
15. Booklet: Drinking Water Needs and Infrastructure Hearing (April 11, 2002)
16. Supreme Court Booklet: Defenders of Wildlife and Sierra Club v. Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security (April 18, 2008)
17. Requesting Legislation Correspondence by Solis (Dec. 11, 2006)
18. Requesting Legislation Correspondence by Solis (Dec. 12, 2006)
19. Requesting Legislation Correspondence by Solis (Dec. 13, 2006)
20. Requesting Legislation Correspondence by Solis (Dec. 14, 2006)
21. Requesting Legislation Correspondence by Solis (Nov. 15, 2006)
22. Requesting Legislation Correspondence by Solis (Nov. 16, 2006)

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Series III: Correspondence

Scope and Content Note: The Series contains letters to and from other government agencies and colleagues. The majority of these formal letters are to and from the Environmental Protection Agency concerning the Environmental Justice Strategic Plan Outline. The Series also contains a variety of letters and memos ranging from 2002-2008.

Subseries A: Official Correspondence

Box: 3

1. GAO Binder:
1. Letters between the United States Government Accountability Office and Solis (May, 2004–March 2008)
2. Supporting GAO material
2. Letter to John F. Barna, Jr./ California Transportation Commission (July 17, 2008)
3. Letter to George W. Bush/ President of the United States (June 13, 2007)
4. Letter to George W. Bush/ President of the United States (Oct. 12, 2007)
5. Letter to George W. Bush/ President of the United States (Dec. 18, 2007)
6. Letter to Elaine L. Chao/ U.S. Dept. of Labor (April 11, 2008)
7. Letter to Michael Chertoff/ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (Sep. 23, 2008)
8. Letter to Michael Chertoff/ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (Oct. 16, 2008)
9. Letter to Donna Diamond/ The Boeing Company (Aug. 17, 2004)
10. Letter to Emilio T. Gonzalez/ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (Feb. 7, 2008)
11. Letter to Marianne L. Horinko/ Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (March 24, 2004)
12. Letter to Marianne L. Horinko/ Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (March 24, 2004)
13. Letter to Stephen Johnson/ Environmental Protection Agency (Feb. 21, 2006)
14. Letter to Stephen Johnson/ Environmental Protection Agency (Feb. 22, 2006)
15. Fax- Letter to Stephen Johnson/ Environmental Protection Agency (Oct. 31, 2006)
16. Letter to Michael Leavitt/ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Feb. 5, 2004)
17. Letter to Michael Leavitt/ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (April 2, 2004)
18. Letter to Michael Leavitt/ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Aug. 13, 2004)
19. Letter to Michael Leavitt/ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Dec. 1, 2004)
20. Letter to Michael Leavitt/ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Dec. 1, 2004)
21. Letter to Zoe Lofgren/ Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law (Aug. 6, 2008)
22. Letter to James C. May/ Air Transport Association of America (March 2, 2005)
23. Letter to Anthony Morales/ Tongva Tribal Council (Aug. 1, 2001)
24. Letter to Wayne Nastri/ Environmental Protection Agency (Oct. 7, 2003)
25. Letter to Pam O'Connor/ LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (April 25, 2008)
26. Letter to Angela Ramirez/ U.S. Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Re: Agriprocessors and CHC's Visit to Postville, Iowa (July 22, 2008)
27. Letter to Donald H. Rumsfeld/ Department of Defense (May 16, 2003)
28. Letters and Materials from Catherine Sulzer/ Deputy Associate Administrator for Congressional Affairs
29. Letter to David M. Walker/ General Accounting Office (May 13, 2003)
30. Letter to Christine T. Whitman/ Environmental Protection Agency (March 18, 2002)
31. Letters to City Council Members of the 32nd District- Metro link (Oct. 22, 2008)
32. Dear Colleagues - Take Action Against the Murders of Young Women in Mexico - Cosponsor Bipartisan H. Res. 466 (Jan 23, 2004)
33. Dear Colleagues - National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (March 1, 2004)
34. Dear Colleagues - Honor International Women's Day - Cosponsor H. Res. 466 (March 8, 2004)
35. Dear Colleagues - Another Women Found Murdered in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico- Act Now by Cosponsoring H. Res. 466 (March 16, 2004)
36. Dear Colleagues - Take Action Against the Murders of Young Women in Mexico- Cosponsor Bipartisan H. Res. 466 (May 11, 2004)
37. Dear Colleagues - U.S. - Mexico Interparlimentary meeting (May 11, 2004) - One Photocopied copy.
38. Dear Colleagues - Briefing on the Murders of Young Women in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (Oct. 19, 2004)
39. Dear Colleagues - Government Report shows EPA Fails Minority and Low-Income Communities, Risks Public Health (Sept. 26, 2006)
40. Dear Colleagues - Agriprocessors, Postville, IA: Welcome to the 'Jungle' (Aug. 1, 2008)
41. Dear Colleagues - Help Central America Recover from Hurricane Felix - Urge President Bush to Ensure TPS for Eligible Nicaraguans and Hondurans (Sep. 28, 2007)

Subseries B: Letters from the E.P.A, Dept. of the Interior, and U.S. Dept. of Transportation

1. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Feb. 6, 2004)
2. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (March 4, 2004)
3. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (March 4, 2004)
4. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (March 10, 2004)
5. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (March 10, 2004)
6. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (March 19, 2004)
7. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (April 22, 2004)
8. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (April 22, 2004)
9. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (June 18, 2004)
10. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (June 25, 2004)
11. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (June 29, 2004)
12. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Sept. 10, 2004)
13. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Oct. 14, 2004)
14. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Jan.18, 2005)
15. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (April 12, 2005)
16. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (April 12, 2005)
17. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (June 30, 2005)
18. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Sep. 9, 2005)
19. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Nov. 8, 2005)
20. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (March 30, 2006)
21. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Aug. 31, 2006)
22. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Dec. 7, 2006)
23. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (March 26, 2007)
24. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (June 8, 2007)
25. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Nov. 13, 2007)
26. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (Jan. 25, 2008)
27. Letters and Materials between the Environmental Protection Agency and the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazard Materials
1. Letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (April 5, 2005)
2. Enclosure A-1: E-mail Re: EHM Hearing Testimony (March 2, 2007)
3. Enclosure B-1: Administration Workpaper (June 7, 2006)
4. Enclosure C-1: Administration Workpaper (June 9, 2006)
5. Enclosure D-1: E-mail Re: Performance Track (July 13, 2006)
6. Enclosure D-2: E-mail Re: Advanced Briefing Materials (March 2, 2007)
7. Enclosure D-3: Discussion of OIG Evaluation of National Environmental Performance Track Evaluation (July 24, 2006)
8. Enclosure D-4: EPA OIG Partnership Program Evaluations (July 24, 2006)
9. Enclosure D-5: E-mail Re: Meeting (July 24, 2006)
10. Enclosure E-1: Administration Workpaper (Aug. 31, 2006)
11. Enclosure F-1: EPA Office of Inspector General - Office of Program Evaluation National Environmental Performance Track Program.
12. Enclosure F-2: Administration Workpaper (Nov. 17, 2006)
13. Enclosure F-3: USEPA Office of Inspector General - Office of Program Evaluation
14. Enclosure F-4: E-mail Re: Heads up on Performance track (Nov. 3, 2006)
15. Enclosure G-1: Section 1, Background.
16. Enclosure G-2: Administration Workpaper (Nov. 7, 2006)
17. Enclosure H-1: Administration Workpaper (Nov. 11, 2006)
18. Enclosure I-1: FW: Performance Track (Jan. 11, 2007)
19. Enclosure I-2: E-mail Re: Performance Track ( Jan. 11, 2007)
20. Enclosure I-3: E-mail Re: Next step on PT (Jan. 17, 2007)
21. Enclosure I-4: Evaluation Report
22. Enclosure J-1: Evaluation Report
23. Enclosure J-2: E-mail Re: Draft Report on Performance Track (Feb. 14, 2007)
24. Enclosure K-1: Evaluation Report (March 29, 2007)
25. Enclosure L-1: Project Management Handbook (Jan. 14, 2005)
26. Enclosure L-2: Project Manager Handbook (March 21, 2007)
27. Enclosure L-3: Memo: Inspector General Statement No.1 (July 27, 2006)
28. Enclosure L-4: Administration Workpaper (Nov.9, 2006)
29. Enclosure L-5: E-mail Re: Discussion Drafts
28. Letter from the Department of the Interior (March 6, 2007)
29. Letter from the Department of the Interior (Nov. 16, 2007)
30. Letter from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (Dec. 27, 2007)

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Series IV: Printed Matter

Scope and Content Note: The Series contains brochures, mailers, campaign and informational materials from Hilda Solis's El Monte district office. Most of the material focuses on issues of importance to her district and community. The Series also contains press releases, copies of magazines with articles or profiles on Solis, and miscellaneous printed materials collected in general office files.

Subseries A: Mailers and Handouts

Box: 4

1. Handout: The Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act- H. R. 468
2. Handout: State Children's Health Improvement Program - Priorities of Reauthorization
3. Handout: The Community Health Workers Act of 2007 - H. R. 1968
4. Handout: The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007 - H.R. 3014
5. Handout: Environmental Justice Act of 2007 (H.R. 1103)
6. Handout: The Healthy Places Act (H.R. 398)
7. Handout: The Community Health Workers Act of 2007 (H.R. 1968)
8. Handout: The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007 (H.R. 3014)
9. Handout: Solis on Health Care in America
10. Folder: Fiscal year 2008 projects
11. Folder: Statement on Earth Day 2008
12. Handout: Culturally Competent Veteran Care Act (H.R. 542)
13. Handout: Green Job Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847)
14. Handout: Funding Domestic Priorities
15. Handout: List of Different Acts that are endorsed by Solis
16. Handout: State Children's Health Improvement Program
17. Handout: Washington Update
18. Handout: Solis on Veterans' Issues
19. Handout: Solis Decries VA's Refusal to Create a Working Group to help Veterans and their Families with Limited English Proficiency
20. Handout: Solis on Education
21. Handout: Solis on Women's Issues
22. Loose Paper: Handout containing information about Veterans Resources
23. Loose Paper: Solis on Housing
24. Loose Paper: Handouts: House Passing Amendment Rejecting Weaker Toxic Reporting Requirements (May 18, 2006)
25. Loose Paper: Handouts: Solis's Red Ribbon Week Statement
26. Loose Paper: Solis on women's Issues
27. Loose Paper: 2007 Farm Bill Reauthorization (H.R. 2419)
28. Loose Paper: Homeless Access to Recovery Through Treatment Act
29. Loose Paper: Internship Opportunities
30. Loose Paper: Green Job Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847)
31. Loose Paper: The “Atanacio Haro-Marin Post Office.”
32. Loose Paper: Solis on Veteran's Issues
33. Loose Paper: Solis on Medicare
34. Loose Paper: Culturally Competent Veteran Care Act
35. Loose Paper: the Safe Drinking Water for Healthy Communities Act of 2007 (H.R. 1747)
36. Direct Mailer: varying booklets intended for Southern California Residence
37. Folder: Understanding the Digital Television Transition
38. Direct Mailer: Handouts about the transition from analog to digital TV *Spanish
39. Direct Mailer: Booklets intended for Southern California Residence
40. Direct Mailer: Booklets - Supporting College Aid for Area Students
41. Direct Mailer: Update to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
42. Direct Mailer: Important Tax Information from Congresswoman Solis
43. Direct Mailer: Booklets intended for Southern California Residence
44. Direct Mailer: Booklets containing information for College Financial Aid
45. Direct Mailer: Booklets for Southern California Residence
46. Direct Mailer: Update to the Asian Pacific Islander Community
47. Direct Mailer: Booklets for Southern California Residence
48. Direct Mailer: Handouts about taxes
49. Brochures: Constituent Service Guide
50. Brochures: Constituent Service Guide *Spanish
51. Brochures: Fourth Annual Veterans Care Day
52. Loose Paper: 6th Annual Artistic Discovery booklet
53. Folder: House Recording Studio Services Guide

Subseries B: Press Releases

1. Press Release: Solis meets with Georgia Latino Advocate (Aug. 12, 2006)
2. Press Release: Environmental Leaders in the House and Senate call for Major Changes in Administration's Environmental Justice “Strategic Plan” (July 21, 2005)
3. Press Release: House Democrats Slam Republican-Industry Chemical Security Backroom Deal (Sep. 22, 2006)
4. Press Release: Hispanic Caucus Members Report Atrocities of Postville Raid (July 30, 2008)

Subseries C: Magazine Profiles

1. Magazine: Aids Healthcare Foundation/ Annual Report (2003)
2. Magazine: City Almanac (June 2001)
3. Magazine: Edi City Magazine Weekly *Chinese (Feb. 16, 2004)
4. Magazine: Harper's Bazaar (Nov. 2004)
5. Magazine: Headwaters (Winter 2004)
6. Magazine: Hispanic Business (April 2003)
7. Magazine: Latina (Dec./Jan. 2003/2004)
8. Magazine: Latina (May 2004)
9. Magazine: Latina Style (Vol. 7 No. 2, 2001) 11 Copies
10. Magazine: Latina Style (Vol. 7 No. 5, 2001)
11. Magazine: Latina Style (Vol. 9 No. 2, 2002) 11 Copies
12. Magazine: Latina Style (Vol. 10 No. 3, 2004)
13. Magazine: Latino Leaders (Dec. 2005)
14. Magazine: Ms. Magazine (Fall 2004)
15. Magazine: Proceso *Spanish (Dec. 14, 2003)
16. Magazine: Sierra (May 2004)
17. Magazine: The Nation ( Feb. 6, 2006)
18. Magazine: The Source (Dec. /Jan. 2001/2002) 16 Copies
19. Magazine: The Washington Post Magazine (Aug. 31, 2003)

Subseries D: Miscellaneous Printed Items

1. Press Agenda: Congressional Delegation to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
2. NY Times Editorial “ The Labor Agenda” (Dec. 29, 2008)
3. Memo: Taking points on Middle- Class Taskforce (Dec. 30, 2008)
4. American Immigration Lawyers Association: Questionnaire on Immigration Issues
5. Map of Los Angeles County - Facilities w/ Enforcement Action
6. Obama's Long-Term Strategies to Compete
7. Obama's Proposal for the Dept. of Labor
8. Questionnaire on Labor Unions
9. Retirement Proposal Memo (Jan. 2, 2009)
10. Statement of Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative - designation (Jan. 2009)
11. Profile of Solis (Jan. 2, 2009)
12. Memo: Pension Background information from Chairman Miller's Staff (Dec. 29, 2008)
13. Memo: 111th Congress Issues Important to Senate HELP Committee Member Staffs (Dec. 29, 2008)
14. HELP Committee- Issues Identified by Las/ Organized by Member (Dec. 8, 2008)

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Series V: Newspaper Clippings

Scope and Content Note: The Series contains binders of news clippings in chronological and subject order presumably created by Solis staff members. This large collection displays the media coverage of Hilda Solis and her impact in politics and her community. The series is split into Chronological binders and Subject binders. The Chronological binders begin around December 2000. The Subject binders are topic specific and have organized newspaper clips on topics such as Immigration, the Environment, and Solis's District news. The Series includes clips from Spanish and English news sources. The Series also contains loose clippings arranged in file folders.

Subseries A: Subject Files

Box 5:

1. Politics, Elections, and Appointments Binder: Newspaper clips from 2002–2004
2. Politics, Elections, and Appointments Binder: Newspaper clips from 2004–2006
3. Politics, Elections, and Appointments Binder: Newspaper clips from 2007–2008
4. Politics, Elections, and Appointments Binder: Newspaper clips from 2007–2008

Box 6:

1. Immigration Binder: Newspaper clips from 2002–2003
2. Immigration Binder: including newspaper clips from 2004–2005
3. Immigration Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005–2008
4. Labor Binder: Including Newspaper clips from 2002–2004
5. Labor Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005–2008
6. Transportation Binder: Newspaper clips from 2008
7. Transportation Binder: including newspaper clips from 2004–2005

Box 7:

1. Environment Binder: Including Newspaper clips from 2002–2003
2. Environment Binder: Including Newspaper clips from 2004–2005
3. Environment Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005–2007
4. Environment Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005–2008

Box 8:

1. Health Binder: Including Newspaper clips from 2001–2004
2. Health Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005–2008
3. Health Binder: Newspaper clips from 2008

Box 9:

1. District Events/News Binder: Newspaper clips from 2004–2006
2. District Events/News Binder: Newspaper clips from 2007–2008
3. District Events/News Binder: Newspaper clips from 2008

Box 10:

1. Women's Issues Binder: Newspaper clips from 2003–2006
2. Women's Issues Binder: Newspaper clips from 2007–2008
3. War Binder: Newspaper clips from 2002–2006
4. War Binder: Newspaper clips from 2006–2008

Box 11:

1. Binder: including Press information about the Editorial Board Meeting W/ La Opinion
2. Juarez Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005
3. Ciudad Juarez Binder: including newspaper clips from 2003–2006
4. Tax Binder: including newspaper clips from 2003–2005
5. Veterans Binder: Newspaper clips from 2008
6. Binder: including Television and Radio script from 2004–2005

Box 12:

1. Chinese News Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005–2008 *Chinese
2. Economy Binder: Newspaper clips from 2006–2008
3. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005–2007
4. Nielsen Local People Meters Binder: Printed articles and newspaper clips from 2004
5. Politics Binder: Newspaper Clips from 2006–2008
6. Invitation Binder: Contains Invitations from June 2002

Box 13:

1. Telecommunications Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005–2008
2. Education Binder: Newspaper clips from 2001–2008
3. Magazine Binder: Including Magazines and Article Clips from 2001–2006
4. Miscellaneous Binder: Newspaper clips from 2005–2008
5. News Clips w/ Unknown Date Binder:Newspaper Clips and Printed Articles

Subseries B: Chronological Files

Box 14:

1. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Dec. 2000–Feb. 2001
2. Binder: including printed articles from March and April 2001
3. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from May 2001
4. Binder: including printed articles from June and July 2001

Box 15:

1. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Aug. 2001
2. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Sept. 2001
3. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Oct. 2001
4. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Nov. 2001
5. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Dec. 2001

Box 16:

1. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Jan. 2002
2. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Feb. 2002
3. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from March 2002
4. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from April 2002
5. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from May 2002
6. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from June 2002

Box 17

1. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from July 2002
2. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Aug. 2002
3. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Sept. 2002
4. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Oct. 2002
5. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Nov. 2002
6. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Dec. 2002

Box 18:

1. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Jan. 2003
2. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Feb. 2003
3. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from March 2003
4. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from April 2003
5. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from May 2003
6. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from June 2003
7. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from July 2003
8. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Aug. 2003
9. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Sept. 2003
10. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Oct. 2003
11. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Nov. 2003
12. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Dec. 2003

Box 19:

1. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Jan 2004
2. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Feb 2004
3. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from March 2004
4. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from April 2004
5. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from May 2004
6. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from June 2004

Box 20:

1. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from July 2004
2. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Sept. 2004
3. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Aug. 2004
4. Binder: including printed articles and newspaper clips from Oct. 2004
5. Binder: including newspaper clips from Nov. 2004
6. Binder: including newspaper clips from Dec. 2004

Subseries C: Unsorted Newspaper Clippings

Box 21:

1. District General News folder - (no date or Solis mentioned)
2. Loose Newspaper clips in plastic sleeves (Sept. 2002–Dec. 2004)
3. Loose Newspaper clips in Plastic sleeves (Feb. 2005–Dec. 2005)
4. B.P. Senior-Center folder: newspaper clips from March 2003.
5. Press clippings folder (Aug 2002–Nov 2003) - Originally one folder; has been split and organized into two folders.
6. Press clippings folder (Nov–Dec. 2003) - Originally one folder; has been split and organized into two folders.
7. Newspaper clips from May 2003 - Originals
8. Newspaper clips from May 2003
9. Newspaper clips from June 2003 - Originals
10. Newspaper clips from June 2003
11. Newspaper clips from July 2003 - Originals
12. Newspaper clips from July 2003
13. Newspaper clips from Aug.–Sept. 2003 - Originals
14. Newspaper clips from Aug.–Sept. 2003
15. Newspaper clips from Oct., Nov., and Dec. 2003 - Originals
16. Newspaper clips from Oct., Nov., and Dec. 2003
17. Booklet: Community Health and Service update

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Series VI: Artifacts

Scope and Content Note: The Series contains plaques and awards as well as art pieces and other miscellaneous items. The collection is primarily made up of awards and plaques from civic and local organizations in her congressional district.

Box 22:

1. Medal: SGI-USA Humanitarian Award
2. Art Piece: Aztec Calendar
3. Plaque: City of Covina Appreciation Award
4. Plaque: Appreciation and Dedication to the Citizens of Azusa (Sept. 12, 2007)
5. Plaque: Recognized for supporting the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (May 15, 2006)
6. Award: SGI-USA Humanitarian Award (May 1, 2004)

Box 23:

1. Plaque: City of Baldwin Park Appreciation for Green Spaces
2. Statue: Terra Cotta Iron, Painted
3. Doll (Yellow): Capilla de la Soledad
4. Statue: LA County Bilingual Directors Association Award

Box 24:

1. U.S. House of Representatives Guestbook. From Hilda Solis's Swearing In event, 2009
2. United States Congress business card organizer. From trip to Juarez Mexico
3. Plaque: Outstanding Leadership Award, for supporting the National Minority AIDS Council
4. Award: Certificate of Appreciation, for raising public awareness on family violence (Oct. 1, 2008)
5. Award: Certificate of Appreciation, for Supporting El Sereno Senior Club (Dec. 16, 2004)
6. Award: Certificate of Commendation, for supporting members of the Armed Forces (May 30, 2005)
7. Award: Environment Champion, for the commitment to environmental protection (Aug. 17, 2007)
8. Plaque: Appreciation Award, for supporting the Chinese American Community (Oct, 2002)

Box 25:

1. Plaque: Choice USA Award, for Co–sponsoring the Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act (2005)
2. Award: Certificate of Appreciation, for participating and performing at the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony (Nov. 12, 2001)
3. Award: Certificate of Appreciation, for supporting the Summer Internship program and the Greater Los Angeles High Schools Advancement Program (Aug. 6, 2002)
4. Award: Recognition for supporting the Congressional Youth Leadership Council
5. Plaque: Community Health Superhero Award, for efforts in the Second Session of the 107th Congress (March, 2003)
6. Plaque: Distinguished Community Health Superhero, for efforts in the First Session of the 109th Congress (2006)
7. Plaque: Humane Advocate Award, for supporting legislation to protect animals (2005)
8. Plaque: Humane Advocate Award, for supporting legislation to protect animals (2006)
9. Plaque: in Appreciation for contribution to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 2005)

Box 26:

1. Clock: Presented by the Mayor and City Council of El Monte
2. Candle
3. Statue: Water Drop Award, for contribution to groundwater cleanup in San Gabriel Basin
4. Statue: Democracy in Action Award, for supporting California Peace Action
5. Statue: Progress and Empowerment Award, for supporting the Pacific Rim Trade Development

Box 27:

1. Award: Certificate of Appreciation, for supporting Veterans and their families
2. Award: Recognized for supporting the Hispana Leadership Institute
3. Framed Photo: “Get Caught Reading” - Congresswoman Solis. CD Attached to back of frame - “Caught Reading on Capitol Hill”

Box 28:

1. Framed Article: Hilda Solis, Hispanic Magazine
2. Framed Illustration: “Education is too important...” Sweetwater Union High School District (Aug. 24, 2001)
3. Framed Photo: Recognition for supporting the Wildlife Heritage Campaign (Photographer: Tim Palmer)

Oversize Box 29:

1. Poster: Dolores Huerta

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