Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Friday, The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) called on the Chief Executive Officers of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok to meet with the Caucus to discuss concerns with Spanish-language misinformation in the platforms and the steps the companies are taking to address it. Members have previously expressed concerns on Spanish-language misinformation during Committee hearings and letters seeking information.
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the following statement after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a six-month pilot program in select cities where ICE law enforcement officers will begin to wear body worn cameras for pre-planned operations:
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) issued the following statement after Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-8) announced that he will retire at the end of his term:
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) issued the following statement after Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) announced that she will retire from the House at the end of her term:
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Alma.Acosta@mail.house.gov
For Immediate Release
Monday, December 20, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the following statement on the Build Back Better Act negotiations:
"It is critical that the Senate swiftly pass the Build Back Better Act. This landmark legislation, which House CHC Members unanimously voted to advance, will help Hispanic families succeed, lift children out of poverty, strengthen the middle class and enable parents to go back to work.
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, December 16, 2021
Contact: Alma.Acosta@mail.house.gov
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Contact: Alma.Acosta@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Nathalie Rayes, Nominee for Member of the United States Institute of Peace Board of Directors.
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Contact: Alma.Acosta@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. The bill is now headed to President Biden's desk. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members released the following statements celebrating historic reforms included in NDAA:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met with Small Business Administrator (SBA) Isabella Guzman to discuss access to COVID-19 relief programs, expanding Hispanic-owned small businesses' access to federal contracting opportunities and the impact of the Build Back Better Act among Hispanic small business owner.