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June 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has endorsed H.R. 2529, the Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2021, H.R. 721, the Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021, and H.R. 2480, the Immigrants' Mental Health Act of 2021.

Issues:Healthcare

May 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met with Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to discuss strengthening the rights and working conditions of workers, including OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards, the status of American Rescue Plan provisions—such as COBRA unemployment benefits—and the importance of having robust Latino representation acro


May 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced plans to close the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia. Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) released the following statement after the announcement:


May 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members met with Vice President Harris to discuss the Northern Triangle. Following the meeting, CHC Chair Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) released the statement below:


May 14, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) called for the Senate passage of the Dream and Promise Act, following President Joe Biden's meeting with DACA recipients.


May 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has endorsed the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act, introduced by CHC Members Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20).


May 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met with Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to discuss the American Jobs Plan and equity in transportation. Following the meeting, CHC Chairman Dr. Raul Ruiz released the statement below:


May 10, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, on Cinco de Mayo, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Dr. Raul Ruiz released the following statement: "Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus proudly recognizes Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla that took place on May 5, 1862," said Chair Dr.


May 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Last week, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met with Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, to discuss recommendations on equity and to ensure Hispanic and immigrant communities are prioritized in the Biden Administration's COVID-19 relief efforts.

Issues:Healthcare