Press Releases

CHC ON SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL CONFIRMATION
June 5, 2014
Press Release
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. Fudge (D-Ohio), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Rubén Hinojosa (D-Texas) and Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Judy Chu (D-Calif.) applauded the passage by voice vote through the House of Representatives an amendment to prevent the Department of Justice, the FBI and local law enforcement from using money in the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to engage in profiling based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender and sexual orientation.

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
Press Release
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:

CHC Members on Final Passage of Borinqueneers Bill
May 23, 2014
Press Release
Member statements and quotes from Reps. Gutierrez, Serrano and Pierliusi on final passage of the Borinqueneers bill.
CHC ON JULIÁN CASTRO NOMINATION
May 23, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), and Members of the CHC released the following statements on President's Obama nomination of San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CHC ON H.R. 1726, TO AWARD “BORINQUENEERS” CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL
May 20, 2014
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Today, CHC Chairman Hinojosa, and CHC Members released the following statements following yesterday's passage of H.R. 1726, a bipartisan bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 16, 2014
Press Release
Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa and Members of the CHC released the following statement on tomorrow's 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON VICTOR MENDEZ NOMINATION
May 15, 2014
Press Release
Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa and Congressman Ben Ray Luján, CHC First Vice Chair and Diversity Task Force Chair, released the following statements on President Obama’s nomination of Victor M. Mendez.