Press Releases

(Washington, DC) – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) today applauded the Senate’s confirmation of the Honorable Marisa J. Demeo as Associate Judge for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Judge Demeo was nominated for the post by President Obama in March 2009 and was previously endorsed by the CHC for her experience and dedication to public service.

(Washington, DC) - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) today called for passage of President Obama’s health care reform proposal, saying that it would greatly improve the quality of life for millions of Latinos. The measure is expected to expand coverage to 8.8 million Latinos, or 60% of the currently uninsured Hispanic community.

(Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Nydia. M. Velázquez, the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), commented on President Obama’s State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress tonight:

Washington, DC - This week members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) joined 90 House Democrats to introduce HR 4321, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America

(Washington, DC) -The Congressional Hispanic Caucus applauds the United States Senate for confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor as Associate Justice on the nation’s Supreme Court. By a vote of 68-31, history was made as the first Latino, and only the third woman was confirmed to our nation’s highest court.

(Washington, DC) - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) today recognized the one-year anniversary of the vicious hate crime that took the life of a Latino immigrant in Shenandoah, PA by issuing the following joint statement:

(Washington, DC) - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) applauded the confirmation of Dr. Robert M. Groves for the position of Census Director at the Department of Commerce. Dr. Groves was nominated by President Barack Obama earlier this year, and was confirmed by the United States Senate yesterday, July 13.