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

Menendez’ Survey Highlights Corporate America’s Diversity Problem
June 3, 2015
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Calling it a "wakeup call for Corporate America," U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today released the results of his 2014 Corporate Diversity Survey which found that "women and racial or ethnic minorities remain significantly underrepresented at the highest ranks of corporate leadership and among corporate supply chains."

Issues:Diversity and Inclusion
CHC, CAPAC and CBC Call on Department of Defense to End Racial Hazing in Military
May 4, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC – In March, the Army Times reported allegations of a practice in which soldiers in a given battalion were given a "free pass" to use racial slurs. In response, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and sent a letter to U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton B.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsDiversity and Inclusion
CHC URGES LORETTA LYNCH CONFIRMATION
April 22, 2015
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – CHC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez and the CHC Civil Rights Task Force released the following statements on the need to confirm Loretta Lynch to be the next U.S. Attorney General of the United States.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesDiversity and Inclusion
CHC ON NOMINATION OF MARIA CONTRERAS-SWEET AS NEXT SBA ADMINISTRATOR
January 15, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Congressman Ben Ray Luján, First Vice Chair and Diversity Task Force Chair (NM-03), released the following statements following President Barack Obama's nomination of Maria Contreras-Sweet as the next Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator.
Issues:Diversity and Inclusion
CHC ON APPOINTMENT OF CECILIA MUÑOZ
January 10, 2012
Press Release
There is no doubt that Ms. Muñoz’s experiences working with Congress and advocacy organizations across the country will prove to be a benefit to the president.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesEducation and VeteransHealthcareCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsDiversity and Inclusion
STATEMENT ON REP. CARDOZA’S ANNOUNCEMENT TO RETIRE
October 20, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Cardoza has been an outstanding public servant for the Central Valley of California and the Hispanic community and has shown that he is a steadfast leader for rural communities.
Issues:Trade, Commerce, and ManufacturingDiversity and Inclusion