Press Releases

CHC ON LEON RODRIGUEZ AND ALEJANDRO MAYORKAS
December 20, 2013
Press Release
Chairman Rubén Hinojosa and CHC First Vice Chair Ben Ray Luján released the following statement following President Barack Obama's nomination of Leon Rodriguez as United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director and Alejandro Mayorkas who was confirmed by the Senate to be the next Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS).
CHC & House Dems Demand Action on CIR
December 13, 2013
Press Release
Today the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and House Democratic Members demanded action on comprehensive immigration reform. House Democratic Members, which included the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, were joined by Fast for Families immigration leaders.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Endorses ENDA
December 5, 2013
Press Release
Today the Congressional Hispanic Caucus voted to endorse the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The legislation would ban job discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC Statements of Support on National Day to Act, Fast and Pray
December 3, 2013
Press Release
Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued statements of support on the National Day to Act, Fast and Pray.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC Stands in Solidarity with "Fast for Families" Immigration Leaders
November 20, 2013
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Washington D.C.: Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Members of the CHC visited the immigration reform leaders participating in the Fast for Families on the National Mall.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has always been on the frontlines of immigration reform. Today, the following CHC Members met with the Fast for Families leaders who are on day 9 of the fast:
Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15)
Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA-34)
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20)
Congressman Joe Garcia (FL-26)
Congressman Raul Grijalva (AZ-03)
Congressman Luis Gutierrez (IL-04)
Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (MP)
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-38)
Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51)

Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman on Importance of Immigration Reform to our Economy
October 17, 2013
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement at the conclusion of President Barack Obama's remarks on the reopening of the federal government.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesHealthcare
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman on Introduction of A Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
October 2, 2013
Press Release
The Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statement today on the introduction of a bipartisan immigration bill in the House.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leadership Statement on Government Shutdown
October 1, 2013
Press Release
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership released the following statement today on GOP Government Shutdown:
Linda Sanchez
September 18, 2013
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AG Letter
September 17, 2013
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