Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Representative Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), today released the following statement following the results of the 2016 election:

"This election yielded a lot of hurt and divisive rhetoric. The Latino community was scapegoated for political gain. We know there is fear and angst, especially in the undocumented immigrant community, but we are still with you. For the past 40 years, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has served as the voice and conscience of the Latino community on Capitol Hill. We will not give up on this work, and we will never give up on the community.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Latina members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statements in observance of Latina Equal Pay Day, which raises awareness about the stark wage gap faced by Latina workers. For each dollar that their white male counterparts earn, Latinas are paid only 54 cents, leading to an estimated cumulative loss of around $1 million in potential income per Latina over a 40-year period. Latinas face the largest wage gap among all racial and ethnic groups.

Latina Equal Pay Day is observed on November 1 as that is the approximate date by which a Latina's pay would have caught up with that of white non-Hispanic men from the previous year. It takes the average Latina 22 months to earn the same amount that an average white man earns in 12 months.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Linda T. Sánchez released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the implementation of President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. To date, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved temporary reprieve from deportation and a renewable two-year work permit for 819,512 DACA participants.

“Four years ago, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program changed the lives of so many young, talented, and hard-working immigrants. Imagine thousands of young people eager for the chance to work and contribute to our communities without living in fear of deportation. DACA is about making that dream a reality.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members released the following statements on the U.S. v. Texas ruling. The 4-4 tie means that President Obama’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and the expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) cannot move forward for implementation.

Earlier today, Members of the CHC spoke outside the Supreme Court. You can catch their press conference remarks here.

Washington, DC - Today, Congressional Tri-Caucus Chairs – composed of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA), Congressional Black Caucus Chair Congressman G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) – issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Education announced the proposed rule for Title I spending under the Every Student Succeeds Act:

Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members met with Dr. Thomas Frieden of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The meeting was held on Capitol Hill at the request of the Caucus.

Caucus Members had a constructive meeting with CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden. They raised several issues during the meeting including, their concerns over the increasing spread of Zika in Puerto Rico, their efforts to ensure bipartisan funding is passed in Congress, and their push in educating Latino populations and engaging with academic and research institutions.

Director Frieden stated his commitment to ensuring that funding is used efficiently, highlighted CDC’s work with centers of excellence, and discussed CDC’s outreach in Puerto Rico. Among other activities to protect Americans, he discussed that the FDA is requiring screening of blood supplies.

Washington, D.C. – Representative Linda T. Sánchez , Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), sent the following letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell following the release of the Republican spending plan. The resolution ignores the dire need in Flint, Michigan, a low-income, minority-majority city.

September 23, 2016

Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell:

We are writing to you on behalf of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to express our deep concern about the lack of emergency funds in the proposed Republican continuing resolution to help address the Flint water crisis. It is unconscionable that the current package includes funding for other states facing natural disasters but ignores Flint, Michigan, a low-income, minority-majority city.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members released the following statements in response to this weekend’s shooting in Orlando, Florida. 49 people were killed and 53 more were wounded during an LGBT dance club “Latin Flavor” night. The attack is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.