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
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Members met with Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meeting was held on Capitol Hill at the request of the Caucus. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has enormous implications for the Latino community, including its administration of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), as well as the National School Lunch Program.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statements on the Supreme Court vacancy. The statements follow today’s meeting between President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, and Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Patrick Leahy.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Linda T. Sánchez and First Vice Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham marked the seventh anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. The Act allows women to challenge pay discrimination in court.
Last October, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Joint Economic Committee released a report on the economic state of the Latino community. According to the report:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members released the following statement in support of the Latino judicial nominees being blocked by Senate Republicans. Four Latino judicial nominees are awaiting confirmation after more than 130 days. In the case of Judge Felipe Restrepo, his nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals has been pending for over 390 days.
The four Latino judicial nominees are:
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued a statement of opposition to Donald Trump hosting Saturday Night Live. CHC Members issued the statement and follows an earlier statement made by the Chair on the inflammatory remarks made by Trump on the Mexican community.
The statement of opposition adopted by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus reads:
CHC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following video in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15 through October 15. To watch the video, click here:
FULL REMARKS
Hi, I'm Linda Sánchez, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Every Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the contributions that Latinos have made to our country.
The Latino community is young, vibrant, and diverse.
The average age of the Latino community is 27 years old.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met with Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to discuss policy issues important to the Latino community. The Secretary requested a meeting to hear firsthand from Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members about our priorities. Today's meeting took place on Capitol Hill in an official capacity.
Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, today released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges making same-sex:
"Love wins!"
Washington, D.C. – CHC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement today on behalf of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus:
"The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is outraged by Donald Trump's racist remarks on the millions of Mexicans living in the United States.
His comments were not only wrong but divisive and perpetuate hateful stereotypes toward the Latino community.
Latinos are an integral part of the American fabric.
We are lawyers, doctors, teachers, Members of Congress, and servicemen and women who sacrifice their lives in defense to our country.
Washington, D.C. – CHC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following bilingual video message in honor of LGBT Pride Month. To watch the video, click here.