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Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

127 Members of Congress Urge DHS to Withdraw Harmful Public Charge Proposal



Washington, D.C. — 127 Members of Congress, including 17 Senators and 110 Members of the House, sent a bicameral letter on Friday urging the Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposed public charge rule, warning it would harm U.S. citizen children, immigrant communities, and public health systems nationwide.

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Rafael Bernal | 202-841-4844 | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES ESPAILLAT AND GOLDMAN CONDUCT OVERSIGHT OF ICE FACILITIES AT 26 FEDERAL PLAZA FOLLOWING COURT WIN

Lawmakers Gained Access to ICE Facilities at 26 Federal Plaza After Suing Trump Administration 

Congressional Oversight Visit Marks the First Time Members of Congress Have Been Allowed at 26 Federal Plaza Facilities During Trump Administration 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: December 5, 2025

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Rafael Bernal| Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov

Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Alex Padilla, and CHC Chairman Adriano Espaillat Discuss Escalating Civil Rights and Immigration Threats

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For Immediate Release:

Date: December 4, 2025

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Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Progressive Caucus Members Condemn the Trump Administration’s Abusive Immigration Overreach

Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) hosted a Special Order Hour on the House floor to call attention to the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration overreach and emphasize the urgent need for accountability.

For Immediate Release:

Date: December 1, 2025

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Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Condemns Trump's Intent to Pardon Juan Orlando Hernández

Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s intent to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced to 45 years in prison for trafficking dangerous, illicit drugs into the United States.

For Immediate Release
November 21, 2025

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement on Decision to Halt IRS Data Sharing with ICE

Espaillat Led Efforts to Prevent the IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE to further Trump Immigration Agenda

WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), issued the following statement on a significant ruling this evening preventing data-sharing with ICE.

“I am appreciative of tonight’s court decision to uphold the law as well as the protection of taxpayer privacy,” said Espaillat.

For Immediate Release:

Date: November 21, 2025

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Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

CHC Leadership Salutes Rep. Velázquez’s Pioneering Career and Lasting Impact

Retirement announcement marks the close of a historic congressional career defined by barrier-breaking leadership.

WASHINGTON, DC — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus honors Representative Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07) for a lifetime of service that reshaped what is possible for our communities and for the nation.