Congressional Hispanic Caucus Endorses U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) endorsed the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. The endorsement comes a day after CHC Members Sen. Bob Menendez and Immigration Taskforce Chair Rep. Linda Sánchez introduced the bill and as the Caucus looks to prioritize immigration reform during the 117th Congress. Following the endorsement, CHC Chairman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the statement below:
"The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is proud to endorse the U.S. Citizenship Act," said Chairman Ruiz. "The U.S. Citizenship Act will restore dignity and humanity to our immigration system, prioritize keeping families together, and provide 21st Century solutions for border security. Passing immigration reform legislation will allow taxpaying immigrants an earned pathway to citizenship and opportunities for them to fully contribute to our society, generate economic growth and productivity, and keep programs like Medicare and Social Security solvent. The CHC is committed to passing immigration reform."
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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.