Diversity and Inclusion
For Immediate Release
Monday, February 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) held a virtual event to mark the end of Black History Month, shed light on the unique lived experiences of the Afro-Latino community, and celebrate their contributions to Hispanic communities around the globe. CHC Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), and CHC Members Reps. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Rep. Antonio Delgado (NY-19) shared the following statements on the event:
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Nomination of Justice Patricia Guerrero as Associate Justice of the CA Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, California Governor, Gavin Newsom, announced his nomination of Fourth District Court of Appeal Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. She will be the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statement in response to her nomination:
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the Smithsonian Board of Regents announced appointments to the Board of Trustees for the forthcoming National Museum of the American Latino. Earlier this year, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) voted to appoint CHC Member Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) to the board after he helped shepherd the National Museum of the American Latino Act through the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress. Following the announcement of the Board of Trustees, CHC Chair Dr. Ruiz and Rep. Cárdenas released the subsequent statements:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has endorsed H.R. 801, the Expanding Medical Education Act, introduced by CHC Member Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16). The Expanding Medical Education Act would provide $1 billion in funding for medical school construction, expansion, and training in underserved communities that lack quality access to quality healthcare. Following the endorsement, CHC Chair Dr. Ruiz and bill sponsor Rep. Costa released the following statements:
CHC Chair Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36):