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Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released this statement following a vote in the House of Representatives on the Republican Continuing Resolution:

"The House Republicans' decision to close their eyes to 800,000 Dreamers who were counting on them to do the right and moral thing this holiday season is devastating. Delaying passing a permanent, bipartisan solution like the Dream Act before the end of the year will continue to cause thousands of more Dreamers to fall out of status and become targets for detention and deportation, spreading more fear in communities across our nation.

Washington, D.C. – With only three legislative days left in the congressional calendar, Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement urging Congress to pass the Dream Act before the end of the year:

"It is unacceptable and irresponsible for Congress to delay passing the Dream Act when there is overwhelmingly strong support in both congressional chambers and among the public to protect Dreamers by years end. The reality is that every day this Republican-controlled Congress delays a vote on the Dream Act, 122 DACA recipients instantly and abruptly lose their ability to work and become targets for detention and deportation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), Congressman José E. Serrano (NY-15), Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), and Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (IL-04), co-chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Task Force on Puerto Rico, and Rep.

Washington, D.C. – With only four legislative days left in the congressional calendar, Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, delivered the following address urging Congress to pass the Dream Act before the end of the year. Video of the address can be seen here and downloaded here.

As Members of Congress in the minority party - at a time of deep political division and instability, we believe it is still possible for us to work together to improve the well-being of families, children, and young people.

Washington D.C. – In the midst of Congress' ongoing tax negotiations, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) sent a letter to Republican leadership underscoring the harm that the current tax bill will impose on Puerto Rico's already fragile and recovering economy. By taxing the Island as a foreign jurisdiction, the bill will raise production costs which will cost manufacturing jobs and the economy. Signed by fifteen additional members of the CHC, the letter urges immediate action to amend the tax bill to prioritize Puerto Rico's recovery.

The full text of the letter is below.

Washington D.C. – The Congressional Tri-Caucus Chairs – composed of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27), and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Cedric Richmond (LA-02) – Democratic Caucus Chief Deputy Whip Peter Welch (VT) and CHC Immigration Task Force Chair Luis V. Gutiérrez (IL-04) sent a letter to Speaker Ryan and Majority Leader McConnell on the eve of a White House meeting between Congressional leaders and President Trump.

Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released this statement following the announcement that Congressman Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois will retire next years after 25 years in Congress:

"Congressman Luis Gutiérrez has fought tirelessly to uphold our deepest held values and been an ardent defender of immigrants, the Puerto Rican community, and hard-working Americans across this nation.

"To the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressman Gutiérrez's example and enduring legacy of principled leadership will continue to guide generations of leaders. During his career, he courageously and boldly travelled to every corner of our country to give hope to all those who believed in the promise of America.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), ranking member of the Immigration Subcommittee, and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) today led a letter from 58 members of the Senate and House, calling on the Trump Administration to reverse its recent decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Nicaragua and Sudan, which will remove their legal protection, tear families apart, and expose them to potential deportation to unsafe situations.

The Department of Homeland Security recently terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Nicaragua and Sudan, removing their legal protection and exposing them to deportation back to dangerous countries.