Congressional Hispanic Caucus Endorses the Protect Patriot Spouses Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has endorsed H.R. 163, the Protect Patriot Spouses Act, introduced by CHC Member Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09). The bill would allow eligible service members and veteran spouses facing deportation to apply for immigrant visas. Following the endorsement, CHC Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the subsequent statement:

"The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is proud to endorse the Protect Patriot Spouses Act, introduced by CHC Whip Darren Soto," said Chair Dr. Ruiz. "Military spouses play a significant role in the life and morale of service members and should not have to live in fear of deportation. I thank Congressman Soto for his leadership in advocating for the stability of military families and for keeping families together."

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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), founded in December 1976, is organized as a Congressional Member organization, governed under the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives. The CHC is dedicated to voicing and advancing, through the legislative process, issues affecting Hispanics in the United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories.