Press Releases

Washington D.C. – The Chairs of Congressional Tri-Caucus – which is comprised of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statement on immigration legislation announced by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and James Lankford (R-OK):

"The American public is clear that Congress must pass legislation that reflects our shared American values and provides an earned-path to citizenship for Dreamers, young patriots who have done everything right. Regrettably, the Tillis-Lankford bill falls far short of meeting this critical standard.

September 8, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), the highest ranking Hispanic member of Congress, sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai inquiring about the status of the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (ACDDE) announced back in April. As Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus' Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce, Menendez used the attention garnered by the diversity of the winners at the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards to request an update on the strategy by the ACDDE to tackle systemic challenges of Latino representation in the media and information sector in general. Joining the Senator in sending the letter was Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – El Senador Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), el Hispano de más alto rango en el Congreso, envió una carta al Presidente de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC, por sus siglas en inglés), Ajit Pai, inquiriendo sobre el estatus del Comité Asesor sobre Diversidad y Empoderamiento Digital (ACDDE, por sus siglas en inglés) formado en Abril. Como Presidente del Grupo de Diversidad e Inclusión del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, Menéndez aprovechó la atención obtenida por la diversidad de los apremiados en la 69ª edición de los Premio Emmy para solicitar una actualización sobre la estrategia del ACDDE para afrontar los desafíos sistémicos en la representación Latina en los medios de comunicación y las industrias informáticas.

Washington D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement to commemorate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated each year from the 15th of September until the 15th of October:

"Every Hispanic Heritage Month, we reflect on and honor the history, culture, achievements, and perseverance of our community. Hispanic families have been fundamental in the success of the nation. Hispanic men and women are teachers, scientists, entrepreneurs and serve in the Armed Forces. Hispanic families believe in the American dream and are striving to achieve it. We recognize and cherish the unique role Hispanic Americans have played in our nation's history.

"But this Hispanic Heritage Month is different.

Washington D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement after members of the CHC voted to formally oppose H.R. 3697, the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act:

"This legislation is an assault on the basic due process protections afforded to everyone in our nation. The bill broadly overreaches and puts Americans and immigrants at risk of being unjustly profiled. The sweeping discretion given to enforcement officials is so dangerously broad that it would classify nuns who assist undocumented immigrants as gang members. We all support efforts to make our cities and neighborhoods safer, including a crackdown on gang violence. But this legislation infringes on constitutional protections, and is irresponsible and dangerous.

Washington D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement in response to the White House discussion between Democratic Leadership and President Trump on the future of nearly 800,000 DREAMers:

"My priority is continuing to push Republican leadership to pass the DREAM Act without delay. Not only must a final agreement protect 800,000 young American DREAMers but it also must reflect the values of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the interests of immigrant communities across the country."

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