Press Releases

CHC ON RICHWINE RESIGNATION
May 10, 2013
Press Release
"Though the CHC welcomes Jason Richwine's resignation, it is still very disheartening that the Heritage Foundation did not renounce his research and the ridiculous report on immigration that he co-authored."
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
SEN. CRUZ AMENDMENT TO GANG OF 8 BILL
May 9, 2013
Press Release
"Future generations will look back at his proposal with shame and shake their heads at how the senator dismissed some of our core American values."
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesHealthcareCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
Heritage Foundation Report Against "Hispanic Immigrants with Low IQs"
May 8, 2013
Press Release
"Republican rebranding to minorities ought not to echo the racism that was used against African-Americans a hundred years ago. Shame on the Heritage Foundation and shame on those who allow these comments to go unchallenged."
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON CINCO DE MAYO
May 3, 2013
Press Release
"Cinco de Mayo marks a special occasion for the 33.6 million Mexican-Americans in our country, both as a celebration of heritage and also as a reminder that every person strives for freedom and an opportunity to build a better life."
Issues:HealthcareCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
REP. MEL WATT NOMINATION TO FHFA DIRECTOR
May 2, 2013
Press Release
" Serving alongside Mel in the House Committee on Financial Services, I can personally attest that he has been actively involved in every major piece of legislation we have worked on."
Issues:Healthcare
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
May 1, 2013
Press Release
“America is a greater country because of the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, who have shaped the rich collection of customs and traditions that make up our nation."
CHC ON SENATE IMMIGRATION BILL
April 17, 2013
Press Release
"We are closer than we have ever been to a solution that fixes our dysfunctional immigration system once and for all."
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC CHAIR TO ATTEND INAUGURAL MASS WITH POPE FRANCIS I
March 19, 2013
Press Release

Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), who is part of the U.S. delegation attending Pope Francis I's inaugural Mass at the Vatican today, led by Vice President Joe Biden and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, released the following statement:

CHC ON OBAMA'S NOMINATION OF PEREZ TO LABOR SEC.
March 18, 2013
Press Release

Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15): "President Obama is making a great choice in his nomination of Thomas Perez as Secretary of Labor. Tom has been a constant and vigilant advocate for civil rights and brings to the President's cabinet years of experience building consensus. The CHC met with Tom many times to discuss the importance of the Voting Rights Act for communities of color and we were consistently impressed with his dedication to preserving the rights of every voter.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesEducation and VeteransCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON SEQUESTER'S IMPACT ON HISPANICS
February 28, 2013
Press Release

Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15):
"Arbitrary cuts in sequestration threaten thousands of jobs and the economic security of the middle class and the Hispanic community.

Issues:Technology and InfrastructureCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights