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January 18, 2022

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.


December 22, 2021

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:


December 21, 2021

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:


December 21, 2021

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:


December 21, 2021

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: Alma.Acosta@mail.house.gov


December 20, 2021

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.


December 16, 2021

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, December 16, 2021

Contact: Alma.Acosta@mail.house.gov


December 15, 2021

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.


December 15, 2021

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:


December 10, 2021

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.