Press Releases

CHC MEETS WITH EMBASSIES ON UNACCOMPANIED MINORS ISSUE
June 18, 2014
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Today, the CHC met with the Ambassador of El Salvador and representatives from the embassies of Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico over the unaccompanied minors issue.
Leading Up to Shelby Decision Anniversary, Civil Rights and Tri-Caucus Leaders Stand United Behind Voting Rights Bill
June 18, 2014
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WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 18, Tri-Caucus members and civil rights leaders hosted a Hill press conference in the House Judiciary Committee Room to reaffirm their strong, united support for the Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA).

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
Press Conference on 6/18: Leading Up to Shelby Decision Anniversary, Unity Between Civil Rights Groups and Tri-Caucus Continues on Voting Rights
June 18, 2014
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WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m. EDT, Tri-Caucus members and civil rights leaders will host a press conference on the Hill reaffirming their unified support for the Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA).

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON REP. CANTOR RESIGNATION
June 11, 2014
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Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement on the resignation of Majority Leader Eric Cantor from House Republican Leadership and what this means for immigration reform.
CHC ON BORINQUENEERS BILL SIGNING BY PRESIDENT OBAMA
June 10, 2014
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Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa, Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico Pedro Pierluisi, Congressman José Serrano (NY-15), Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04), Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY- 07) released the following statements following today's signing of H.R. 1726.
CHC ON SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL CONFIRMATION
June 5, 2014
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Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa and CHC Healthcare Task Force Chair Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard released the following statements on the confirmation of Sylvia Mathews Burwell.
Issues:Economic Development and Workforce
CHC, CBC, CAPAC, and CPC Chairs Applaud Amendment to End Racial Profiling
May 30, 2014
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WASHINGTON— Co-Chairs of the Progressive Caucus (CPC) Reps. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Reps. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Rep. Marcia L.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC CHAIRMAN ON "MY BROTHER'S KEEPER" REPORT
May 30, 2014
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CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa released the following statement on the release of the "My Brother's Keeper" report by the White House.
Issues:Education and Veterans
CHC CHAIRMAN ON STEVE KING AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4660
May 29, 2014
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Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa released the following statement on Rep. Steve King's Amendment to H.R. 4660, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CBC, CHC, CAPAC Chairs Mourn the Death of Dr. Maya Angelou
May 28, 2014
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WASHINGTON, DC – The Chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements on the death of Dr. Maya Angelou: