Congressional Hispanic Caucus Announces Task Forces for the 116th Congress

February 4, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced the Chairs of the 13 CHC Task Forces that will work to advance CHC's bold legislative agenda, allow CHC Members to work together on policy priorities, and address issues facing Hispanic and immigrant communities.

"The Congressional Hispanic Caucus will be focused on creating equal opportunities for all Americans throughout the 116th Congress and passing comprehensive immigration reform. CHC Task Forces will be instrumental in crafting and advancing policy priorities and legislation. Further, CHC Task Forces will work to hold the Administration accountable for its failed responses to the crisis in Puerto Rico, finding the best possible framework for comprehensive immigration reform, and increasing diversity across all sectors," said Chairman Castro. "I'm also proud to announce the establishment of two new CHC Task Forces: the Women's Task Force and the Arts and Technology Task Force—which will lead efforts to empower and uplift Latinas across the country, fight for women's education, healthcare, and civil rights, and lead the way for innovation and increased opportunities in the STEAM sectors. With 38 Members strong, I'm confident these Task Forces will continue building on the Infrastructure of Opportunity so that all Americans have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream."

Below are the Chairs and members of the newly-established CHC Task Forces:

Arts and Technology

  • Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Chair
  • Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)
  • Rep. Darren Soto (FL-9)
  • Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40)
  • Rep. Ben Ray Luján (NM-3)

Women's Task Force

  • Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), Chair
  • Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)
  • Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-7)
  • Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32)
  • Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40)

Below are the Chairs, Co-Chairs, and members of additional CHC Task Forces:

Immigration and Border Issues

  • Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Chair
  • Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-7)
  • Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-3)
  • Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51)
  • Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
  • Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16)
  • Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (NM-2)
  • Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29)
  • Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (Il-4)
  • Rep. Gregorio Sablan (MP)
  • Sen. Bob Menendez (NJ)
  • Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46)

Education and Labor

  • Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-3), Chair
  • Rep. Gregorio Sablan (MP)
  • Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15)
  • Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-39)
  • Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26)
  • Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-3)

Health Care and Mental Health

  • Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-36), Chair
  • Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32)
  • Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29)
  • Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40)
  • Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)
  • Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26)
  • Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-3)

Environment, Public Lands and Water

  • Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), Chair
  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14)
  • Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)
  • Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32)
  • Rep. Gregorio Sablan (MP)
  • Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16)

Transportation, Infrastructure and Housing

  • Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair
  • Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
  • Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51)
  • Rep. Albio Sires (NJ-8)
  • Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49)
  • Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (Il-4)
  • Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32)
  • Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (NM-2)
  • Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16)

Puerto Rico and Insular Areas

  • Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-7), Co-Chair
  • Rep. José E. Serrano (NY-15), Co-Chair
  • Rep. Darren Soto (FL-9), Co-Chair
  • Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
  • Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-3)
  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14)
  • Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (Il-4)
  • Sen. Bob Menendez (NJ)
  • Rep. Gregorio Sablan (MP)

Diversity

  • Sen. Bob Menendez (NJ), Co-Chair
  • Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Co-Chair
  • Rep. Albio Sires (NJ-8)
  • Rep. Ben Ray Luján (NM-3)
  • Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-7)
  • Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-39)
  • Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38)

Economic Development, Tax Reform and Business Formation

  • Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Chair
  • Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29)
  • Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16)
  • Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16)

Veterans and Armed Services

  • Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46), Chair
  • Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-39)
  • Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-7)
  • Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15)
  • Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
  • Rep. Michael San Nicolas (Guam)
  • Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49)

Civil Rights and Voting Rights

  • Rep. Darren Soto (FL-9), Chair
  • Rep. José E. Serrano (NY-15)
  • Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)
  • Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46)
  • Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29)

Latin America and Foreign Affairs

  • Rep. Albio Sires (NJ-8), Chair
  • Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (Il-4)
  • Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-7)
  • Rep. Norma J. Torres (CA-35)
  • Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16)

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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.