CHC on Extension of TPS for Venezuela
For Immediate Release
Monday, July 11, 2022
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CHC on Extension of TPS for Venezuela
Washington, D.C.– In response to the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) issued the statements below. In April, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met with President Biden and sent a letter which proposed the Department of Homeland Security designate and redesignate TPS for a host of countries including Venezuela. Last Friday, the CHC also urged for action on the topic.
"Today's decision by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend TPS for Venezuela is a step in the right direction. Due to devastating hurricanes and political persecution, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) continues to urge TPS designation or renewals for Guatemala, Honduras, Venezuela, El Salvador, Haiti, and other countries," saidChair Dr. Ruiz.
"I commend President Biden and the administration on today's announcement to extend TPS for Venezuela to provide life-saving opportunities for individuals and families facing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the county," said CHCVice-Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Rep. Adriano Espaillat. "We must continue our efforts to address the root causes of migration while working to mitigate risks of further instability in Central America and the region. These temporary designations give the U.S. government more time to work with regional governments and civil society to ensure that the return of a large number of people to Central America does not exacerbate the region's instability and further volatility."
"The 18-month extension of TPS for Venezuela is a major step in the right direction. As the political, economic, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela continues to worsen, it is critical for the United States to keep protecting those who have fled the authoritarian Maduro regime to seek refuge and a better quality of life for themselves and their families. Though we commend the Biden-Harris Administration and the Department of Homeland Security for this crucial decision, we encourage them to build on their progress and consider moving the required arrival date forward to December 31, 2021. This will provide safety and support to displaced Venezuelans currently living in the United States," said CHC Vice Chair of Policy Rep. Darren Soto.
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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.