Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement after the Trumpcare vote in the House:

"Trumpcare is another politically-motivated assault by the Trump Administration and House GOP on the health and well-being of Hispanic families. Every Member of the CHC voted no to Trumpcare because it would scrap health coverage for 6.5 million Hispanics and weaken critical protections for those with a pre-existing condition.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) signed on to a letter sent by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly calling for the use of body cameras for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to use body cameras, and highlighting concerns regarding the implementation of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement actions:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to increase transparency, defend civil rights, and keep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accountable to their mission, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02), and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) – submitted three amendments to the omnibus funding bill and released the following joint statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released an analysis of the Trump's Administration negative impact on the Hispanic community.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement in commemoration of Earth Day:

"On Earth Day we recommit ourselves to the protection and preservation of our environment, land, water, and wildlife. Conserving our natural spaces and addressing climate change are the right things to do for the health of our families and planet. Hispanics are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather events and are more likely to suffer health issues stemming from environmental pollution. Now, it's more important than ever to defend the strong environmental policies that benefit the health, prosperity, and security of Hispanics and our nation."

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