Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has endorsed H.R. 1581, the Build America's Libraries Act, introduced by Sens. Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), as well as Reps. Andy Levin (MI-09) and Don Young (AK-AL). The bill authorizes a $5 billion fund to modernize American library infrastructure and ensure all Americans have access to high-tech, state-of-the-art library facilities.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has endorsed H.R. 560, the Northern Mariana Islands Legal Residence Relief Act of 2021, introduced by CHC Member Congressman Gregorio "Kilili" Camacho Sablan (MP). The bill would allow certain Commonwealth-only Transitional Workers (CWs) and foreign investors with five years of Marianas permanent residence the ability to apply for U.S. permanent residence. Additionally, it would ensure Mariana permanent residents and CWs have access to relief assistance following natural disasters.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has endorsed H.R. 163, the Protect Patriot Spouses Act, introduced by CHC Member Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09). The bill would allow eligible service members and veteran spouses facing deportation to apply for immigrant visas. Following the endorsement, CHC Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the subsequent statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) endorsed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4). Later this evening, the bill passed the House of Representatives with unanimous support from House CHC Members. Following endorsement and passage of the bill, CHC Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. released the subsequent statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair (CHC) Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) and CHC Immigration Executive Orders and Budget Reconciliation Sub-Task Force Co-Chairs Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the subsequent statements following the House passage of the FY2022 Budget Resolution, which includes instructions to include immigration reform provisions. As co-chairs of the Immigration Executive Orders and Budget Reconciliation Sub-Task Force, Rep. Espaillat and Rep. Escobar, in collaboration with Chair Dr.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) sent a letter to United States Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III recommending Hispanic servicemembers for the renaming of Fort Hood and Fort Bragg. Earlier this year, the Commission on the Naming of Items of the Department of Defense That Commemorate the Confederate States of America or Any Person Who Served Voluntarily with the Confederate States of America was formed to remove all names, symbols, displays, monuments, and paraphernalia that honor or commemorate the Confederate States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the Confederate States of America from all assets of the Department of Defense.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Senate Democrats released the FY2022 Budget Resolution text, which includes instructions for immigration reform provisions. Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Dr. Raul Ruiz, M.D. and CHC Immigration Executive Orders and Budget Reconciliation Sub-Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Veronica Escobar and Adriano Espaillat released the following joint statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Raul Ruiz, M.D. issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas: