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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Releases Report Highlighting Accomplishments During the 116th Congress
WASHINGTON — Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led by Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released a report highlighting our work during the 116th Congress. At 39-members strong, this CHC is the largest Hispanic Caucus in the history of the U.S. Congress.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus members Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Rep.
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month:
Washington, D.C. — Leaders of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—composed of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep.
Washington, D.C. — Leaders of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—composed of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37)—issued the following joint statement on the U.S.
Farmworkers are classified as “critical infrastructure,” yet many lack essential protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twenty-five members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led by Chairman Joaquin Castro are requesting information from 127 of America’s agricultural employers on the exact steps they’ve taken to protect farmworkers, use federal assistance, and prevent future coronavirus outbreaks.
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) published a guest column in Variety on the stark lack of Latino representation and positive portrayals in film and television, and the direct negative impact on the lives of Latinos in American society.
It’s been 16 years since the EEOC’s last report looking at diversity in the media
WASHINGTON — Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) led by Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) is calling on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to update their “Diversity in Media” reporter. In a letter to Commissioners Dhillon, Lipnic, and Burrows, CHC members urged the EEOC to update their report for the first time in 16 years.