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June 24, 2025

For Immediate Release:

Date: June 24, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Chairman Espaillat Congratulates Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42) on Winning the Election to Lead House Oversight Democrats


June 24, 2025

California Rep. RobertGarcia will be the next top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee after beating Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch in a 150-63 caucus vote Tuesday. Garcia, 47, won a first-ballot majority after winning the backing of the caucus’ powerful Steering and Policy Committee Monday evening. 


June 23, 2025

The letter was sent in response to an Associated Press report this month that detailed how deportation officials had obtained the sensitive data over the objections of career health officials. The data could assist federal agents in finding migrants.The data could assist federal agents in finding migrants. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep.


June 20, 2025

El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, afirmó que el comentario de Vance sobre Padilla, miembro del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, fue intencionado. "JD Vance sirvió con Alex Padilla en el Senado de los Estados Unidos. Llamarlo 'José Padilla' no es una casualidad", escribió Newsom en X.


June 18, 2025

For Immediate Release:

Date: June 18, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

Chairman Espaillat Condemns Secretary Noem's Attempt to Block Congressional Oversight of Immigration Detention


June 17, 2025

El Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC) estadounidense, integrado por legisladores demócratas de ascendencia hispana, advirtió este martes que la política migratoria de la Administración de Donald Trump amenaza el éxito del Mundial de Fútbol que se celebrará en EU en 2026. 


June 17, 2025

For Immediate Release:

Date: June 17, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

 

CHC Raises Alarms Over Administration's Immigration Crackdowns Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup


June 16, 2025

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is calling on Republican leadership to “uphold the dignity and authority of Congress” after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was handcuffed after interjecting at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday.


June 16, 2025

For Immediate Release:

Date: June 16, 2025

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844

 

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Leads Democrats in Demanding Accountability in Letter to Senator Thune and Speaker Johnson Following Assault Against Senator Padilla


June 12, 2025

"I am Sen. Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary," Padilla said to Noem, which prompted several men to physically push him out of the press conference. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus, of which Padilla is a member, also reacted to the situation on X, saying that it was "unacceptable."