Diversity and Inclusion
This Diversity and Inclusion Task Force leads the CHC's efforts in promoting a diverse workforce on Capitol Hill, in the Federal Government and in Corporate America.
Members:
Rep Ruben Gallego, Co-Chair
Senator Robert Menendez, Co-Chair
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan
More on Diversity and Inclusion
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October 11, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Joint Economic Committee Democrats and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus today released a fact sheet on the "Economic State of the Latino Community in America." The fact sheet outlines the latest statistics on the economic well-being of the nation's Latino community, including population, employment, and earnings statistics, and other key indicators.
Latinos continue to be one of the fastest growing minority groups in the United States, and account for a combined $1.3 trillion in economic activity. Latinos are also more likely than the general population to become entrepreneurs.
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September 27, 2017
Washington D.C. – Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) including Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), Rep. José E. Serrano (NY-15), Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (IL-04), Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09), released the following statements in response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Puerto Rico one week after it was struck by Hurricane Maria, the second hurricane to hit the Island in September:
Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) and Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said, "The Trump Administration's response to the disaster in Puerto Rico is unacceptable. One of the strongest and most devastating storms to hit Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands requires a rapid, coordinated and comprehensive disaster recovery response from the federal government and Congress.
September 19, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), the highest ranking Hispanic member of Congress, sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai inquiring about the status of the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (ACDDE) announced back in April. As Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus' Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce, Menendez used the attention garnered by the diversity of the winners at the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards to request an update on the strategy by the ACDDE to tackle systemic challenges of Latino representation in the media and information sector in general. Joining the Senator in sending the letter was Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep.
Issues:
Diversity and Inclusion
September 19, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – El Senador Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), el Hispano de más alto rango en el Congreso, envió una carta al Presidente de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC, por sus siglas en inglés), Ajit Pai, inquiriendo sobre el estatus del Comité Asesor sobre Diversidad y Empoderamiento Digital (ACDDE, por sus siglas en inglés) formado en Abril. Como Presidente del Grupo de Diversidad e Inclusión del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, Menéndez aprovechó la atención obtenida por la diversidad de los apremiados en la 69ª edición de los Premio Emmy para solicitar una actualización sobre la estrategia del ACDDE para afrontar los desafíos sistémicos en la representación Latina en los medios de comunicación y las industrias informáticas.
Issues:
Diversity and Inclusion
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September 15, 2017
Washington D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement to commemorate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated each year from the 15th of September until the 15th of October:
"Every Hispanic Heritage Month, we reflect on and honor the history, culture, achievements, and perseverance of our community. Hispanic families have been fundamental in the success of the nation. Hispanic men and women are teachers, scientists, entrepreneurs and serve in the Armed Forces. Hispanic families believe in the American dream and are striving to achieve it. We recognize and cherish the unique role Hispanic Americans have played in our nation's history.
"But this Hispanic Heritage Month is different.
Issues:
Diversity and Inclusion
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August 17, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and CHC Members sent a letter to Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Thomas Price, after reports surfaced that the department has no outreach plan for Hispanic enrollment in the lead up to the 2018 ACA enrollment period.
Issues:
Healthcare
Diversity and Inclusion
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June 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. - Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Jeff Sessions declining to meet with the CHC:
"Attorney General Jeff Sessions' refusal to meet with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus once again shows that this Administration is not interested in productively engaging Members of Congress regarding policy changes and proposals that impact millions of families. Instead of working with Congress to ensure fair and impartial justice for all, Mr. Sessions has been issuing directives that make communities less safe by driving a wedge between local police and communities.
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June 15, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced the House Democratic Diversity Initiative, which will focus on increasing workforce diversity across staff in House Democratic offices. The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which is composed of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – released the following statement:
"We commend Democratic Leadership for acknowledging the shortcomings of our caucus and the Congress. We also commend the minority staff associations for calling our leadership's attention to this issue.
Issues:
Diversity and Inclusion
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May 30, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which is composed of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus – sent a letter to the outgoing Director of the U.S. Census Bureau John H. Thompson inviting him to a meeting to discuss concerns and determine how Tri-Caucus Members can better support the U.S. Census Bureau as it prepares for the 2020 Census.
As stated in the letter, "[The Chairs] were troubled to learn that [Director Thompson] will be stepping down as U.S.
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May 26, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Members of the CHC sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Jeff Sessions inviting him to a meeting to discuss the many concerns Members have with recent DOJ policy changes.
As stated in the letter, "In recent months, the Department of Justice has issued a number of troubling policy changes that run counter to this mission and move us away from a more fair and just society…Many of these changes are constitutionally questionable and some have been overturned in the courts.