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Washington, D.C. —  Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led the effort to channel federal spending toward working families' priorities, as Republicans remained dead-set on blowing billions of taxpayer dollars on President Trump's personal agenda.

At a time when working families are struggling to afford groceries, rent, health care, and rising energy costs, Republicans chose to spend roughly $70 billion expanding ICE and CBP instead of lowering costs for everyday Americans. Earlier this month, Congress passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, and President Trump signed it into law on June 10, 2026, providing an unprecedented infusion of taxpayer dollars to immigration enforcement agencies while families across the country continue to face mounting economic pressures.

Acclaimed documentary follows DACA recipient Sam Soliman's journey after his mother's deportation and highlights the ongoing fight for permanent protections

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) released the following joint statement addressing power and water outages in Puerto Rico.

"We stand in solidarity with the people of Puerto Rico as communities across the island face power outages and water shortages. Puerto Rican families and businesses should not be left to bear the consequences of years of delayed recovery and chronic underinvestment in critical infrastructure. We must hold accountable those in the federal and local government who have slowed, delayed, or undermined the resources needed to rebuild and strengthen the island.

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement regarding reports of the use of chemical agents within the Delaney Hall Detention Center.

"Reports from Delaney Hall today are deeply disturbing.

Just yesterday, I conducted an oversight visit at the facility. The allegations that within hours of that visit there may have been use of chemical agents inside housing units, injuries to detained individuals, and inadequate medical response require immediate clarification and investigation.

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) on Wednesday gained access to Delaney Hall, an immigration detention facility in Newark, NJ.

Espaillat's oversight visit came a day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents pepper sprayed advocates outside the facility. New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim (D), there to conduct oversight of the facility, was among those injured by the irritant gases.

In the last 72 hours, Reps. Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Nellie Pou (NJ-09) and Analilia Mejía (NJ-11) -- all CHC members -- as well as Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill have also visited the facility.

Washington D.C. – Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) joined leaders of Latino legacy organizations on Wednesday to oppose the Republican reconciliation plan that would squander billions of taxpayer dollars down the bottomless pit of Trump-Miller immigration enforcement.
 

Speaking outside the U.S. Capitol Building, CHC members and national Latino leaders highlighted the dangers of runaway immigration enforcement spending and the opportunity cost for real American priorities.