Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's arguments on Shelby County v. Holder:

"Today marks an important day for every American and I'm very proud to stand with my colleagues in the CBC, CAPAC and the Progressive Caucus to fight for the right of every voter. The Voting Rights Act restored justice, equality, and fairness to our country’s most sacred right: the right to vote.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee's Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee, released this statement in advance of the House Judiciary Committee hearing on Agricultural Guestworker Programs:

“Every sector of our economy and every region of our nation have a stake in fixing our broken immigration system,” said Costa. “We must find a balanced approach that meets the needs of agriculture and the workers who labor everyday to provide our nation and world with safe, healthy foods. It is clear that the H-2A system has become too inefficient and bureaucratic to meet the needs of workers, the industry, or our nation.

Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC):

"In every State of the Union address he has given, President Obama has mentioned the importance of immigration reform. The political world has finally caught up to the will of the president and of the American people. My hope and expectation is that President Obama will continue to urge the pathway to earned citizenship as the key to any reform.

President Obama pledged in his campaign to make comprehensive immigration reform a priority and voters made it clear they want Congress to take swift action. The CHC stands committed with our bipartisan partners to ensure common sense reform will make it to President Obama's desk."

First Vice Chair Ben Ray Luján:

Second Vice Chair Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38):

Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC):

"We celebrate the influence and contributions of the African-American community by marking February as Black History Month, but the legacy of those who have indelibly shaped our country's destiny must be honored each day. This year it is particularly important to reflect on the inroads African-Americans have made toward expanding the American dream to all Americans. 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

"The Congressional Hispanic Caucus looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Congressional Black Caucus and working toward ensuring every American's civil and human rights are respected and voiced in the halls of Congress."

Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC): "There is no doubt, as President Obama pointed out, that the current immigration system is failing our country. We must find workable solutions for the 11 million undocumented and for the sake of our recovering economy. We applaud the president's leadership and are glad he is working toward delivering on his campaign promise. Immigration reform started as a bipartisan issue and with President Obama's leadership and positive reception of the Senate principles, we are confident that it will pass as a bipartisan bill. When immigrants are permitted to invest and fully contribute in America, they create American jobs and start American businesses. By extending the opportunity to our immigrant community to earn citizenship, we all get a little closer to the American dream."

Washington D.C.: Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC):

"For many years, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has pushed for a permanent, legislative solution to our ineffective and unjust immigration system and we believe 2013 will be the year this goal becomes reality.

Washington D.C.: Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), released the following statement regarding the announcement that Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will resign:

"Secretary Salazar has been a tireless advocate for our country's natural resources and our national park system, bringing about a new era of commitment to renewable energy. One of Sec. Salazar's major accomplishments for the Hispanic community was his work toward the establishment of César Estrada Chávez National Monument in Keene, California. I consider Sec. Salazar a good friend and though I am sad to see such a talented and dedicated public servant leave the administration, I still look forward to working with him in future endeavors."