Press Releases
Media Contact:
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 8, 2025
Media Contact: Rafael Bernal | 202-841-4844 | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov
Members of Congress Lead Immigration Court Visit as Part of CHC Month of Action
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 5, 2025
Media Contact:
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
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release:
Date: December 4, 2025
Media Contact:
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
Media Contact:
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
Media Contact:
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 17, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal| Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat Stands in Solidarity with Congressman Chuy Garcia Following House Floor Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to the House's vote against a motion to table a resolution to rebuke Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04):
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 14, 2025
Media Contact:
Monica Garay | Monica.Garay@mail.house.gov
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leadership Stands in Solidarity with Congressman Chuy Garcia
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the leadership of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) issued the following statement in response to Congressman Chuy Garcia's decision to retire:
"The Congressional Hispanic Caucus stands firmly with Congressman Chuy García and his personal decision to leave Congress to prioritize his family.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 12, 2025
Media Contact:
Monica Garay | Monica.Garay@mail.house.gov
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Welcomes Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva After Long-Overdue Seating
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus Response to the seating of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva:
“Nearly two months after her decisive election, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn in to the 119th Congress. Finally, nearly one million Arizonans will regain their voice in Congress today, a voice that was illegally silenced by Speaker Johnson.