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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, until September 2022. The move comes as Venezuela's living conditions have revealed a country in turmoil. The designation would provide Venezuelan nationals—who can demonstrate continuous residence—protection from deportation and an opportunity to apply for work authorization. Individuals desiring TPS must file an application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within a 180-day registration period. All individuals applying for TPS undergo security and background checks as part of determining eligibility.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) celebrates the introduction of two immigration bills that the CHC has endorsed: The Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6), introduced by CHC Member and Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, introduced by Immigration and Citizenship Judiciary Subcommittee Chairperson Zoe Lofgren (CA-19).

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has endorsed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, introduced by Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37). The bill takes bold steps in implementing policing reforms and holding police departments accountable while also providing a path for law enforcement to build back trust with the communities they serve. The legislation is identical to the version that was endorsed by the CHC and passed the House with unanimous Democratic support during the 116^th Congress. Following the endorsement, CHC Chairman Raul Ruiz released the statement below.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education. Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) issued the following statement celebrating the confirmation:

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Meets with Major Pharmacy Executives to Discuss Vaccine Equity

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met with major pharmacy executives from CVS, Kroger, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Walmart to learn about the pharmacies' efforts to ensure an equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Following the meeting, CHC Chairman Raul Ruiz, M.D. released the statement below:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) endorsed the Equality Act, introduced by LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Chair David Cicilline (RI-01). The bill prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in areas such as employment, education, housing, credit, the jury system, public accommodations and facilities, and federal funding. 29 states across America still lack comprehensive statewide laws against LGBTQ discrimination, leaving large gaps in LGBTQ protections. Following the endorsement, CHC Chairman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the statement below.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) endorsed the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. The endorsement comes a day after CHC Members Sen. Bob Menendez and Immigration Taskforce Chair Rep. Linda Sánchez introduced the bill and as the Caucus looks to prioritize immigration reform during the 117^th Congress. Following the endorsement, CHC Chairman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the statement below:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Immigration Taskforce Chair Linda Sánchez (CA-38) and CHC Member Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the bicameral U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, President Biden's bold, inclusive, and humane framework for the future of the United States immigration system. CHC Chairman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) and CHC Members Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), joined as chief cosponsors. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Judy Chu (CA-27), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Karen Bass (CA-37), and Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) also joined as chief cosponsors.