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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Calls on the Trump Administration to Stop Turning Away Hundreds of Unaccompanied Children Seeking Safety at the Border
April 17, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON— Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members calls on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to halt the expulsions of unaccompanied children and follow the safeguards that Congress created to protect children from exploitation and human trafficking.

Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
April 15, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) are calling on Congressional leadership to include protection and financial assistance for farmworkers in future legislation to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter led by Rep. Costa and Rep. Carbajal, CHC Members make key policy recommendations to ensure future coronavirus related legislation includes protections for farmworkers. Support for farmworkers is vital for our food supply and public health.

Over 100 House Democrats Call on DHS to Automatically Extend Work Permits for Immigrants During COVID-19 Crisis
April 13, 2020
Press Release

Over 100 House Democrats Call on DHS to Automatically Extend Work Permits for Immigrants During COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 13, 2020
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Requests Information on Lowering the Price of Insulin in Response to COVID19
April 10, 2020
Press Release

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Requests Information on Lowering the Price of Insulin in Response to COVID19

CHC Members are concerned people living with diabetes are at risk due to unaffordable insulin during the coronavirus pandemic.

WASHINGTON— Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members called on the three largest insulin manufacturers to answer how they are lowering the price of insulin to ensure this viral life-saving medication is affordable and accessible in during the COVID-19 crisis.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Reports of CBP Abuse of a Pregnant Woman
April 9, 2020
Press Release

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 8, 2020

Contact:

Alex Sarabia (202) 760-0802

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Reports of CBP Abuse of a Pregnant Woman

Congressional Tri-Caucus Chairs Call on CDC to Release Nationwide Demographic Data to Help Address Emerging COVID-19 Health Disparities
April 8, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON— The Congressional Tri-Caucus Chairs – composed of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) –are calling on the Trump Administration to ensure there are no racial or ethnic health disparities regarding the testing and treatment of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In a letter, the Tri-Caucus Chairs urge Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Azar and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Redfield to work with the Tri-Caucus to ensure nationwide demographic data is released publicly and in real time and to find the best approach in collecting disaggregated data without compromising data collection or the integrity of CDC data.
Issues:HealthcareDiversity and Inclusion
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Minority Health Month
April 7, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON— Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) issued the following statement to mark April as Minority Health Month:
Issues:Healthcare
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Send Bicameral Letter Asking Trump Administration to Address Puerto Rico’s Unique Vulnerability to COVID-19
April 3, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON— United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representatives Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), House Natural Resources Committee Chair; Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.), House Small Business Committee Chair; and Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair; wrote to Vice President Mike Pence, head of the White House Task Force on Coronavirus, regarding the economic and public health vulnerabilities of Puerto Rico amid the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The lawmakers requested information on how the Trump administration will help the island manage the crisis.
Issues:Healthcare
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Requests Information on Census Bureau Efforts to Ensure a Full and Accurate 2020 Census Count in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
April 3, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON— Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members called on Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the United States Census Bureau, to update Congress regarding changes to 2020 Census operations in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Over the last year, the CHC has met with the Census Bureau on a quarterly basis and worked with the Bureau to ensure an accurate count in the 2020 Census. CHC Members requested that the Census Bureau continue briefing their offices on the Bureau’s evolving plans and most pressing needs in order to ensure a successful count in light of the current public health crisis.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urges DHS to Remotely Process Cash Bond Payments to Help Protect Families and Personnel From Coronavirus
April 2, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON— Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remotely process bond payments through an electronic bond (eBond) system so that families can follow social distancing guidance when paying for a detained loved ones’ bond. The current system, which requires family members to pay bonds in-person in cash or via mailed check, causes delays in the release of detainees and risks exposing family members and Enforcement and Removal Office (ERO) personnel to the novel coronavirus. Allowing for expedited and immediate payment of cash bonds using the existing eBonds portal will help protect public health and safely reduce ICE detention numbers
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues