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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 12, 2025
Media Contact:
Monica Garay | Monica.Garay@mail.house.gov
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Welcomes Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva After Long-Overdue Seating
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus Response to the seating of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva:
“Nearly two months after her decisive election, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn in to the 119th Congress. Finally, nearly one million Arizonans will regain their voice in Congress today, a voice that was illegally silenced by Speaker Johnson.
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release:
Date: November 10, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
For Immediate Release:
Date: October 2, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Leads 180 Democrats in Demanding Immediate Swearing-in for Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07)
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Whip Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led 180 Members of Congress, including all 20 Democratic ranking members, in a letter urging Speaker Mike Johnson to schedule swearing in for Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) at the next pro forma session of the House of Representatives on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
Demócratas buscan enviar un mensaje en el Congreso a favor de la diversidad, equidad e inclusión
El Nuevo Día: José A. Delgado | July 10th, 2025
“No hay nada más antiamericano que oponerse a darle oportunidades a todo. Los ataques de esta administración en contra de los esfuerzos DEIA delatan su ideología enfermiza. Actúan como si, para que unos tengan éxito, otros deben fracasar”, indicó el presidente del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, Adriano Espaillat (Nueva York), de origen dominicano.
Insider NJ | June 30th, 2025
“El Museo Nacional del Latino Estadounidense fue autorizado por el Congreso para contar la verdad completa y sin disculpas sobre las contribuciones de los latinos a la historia de Estados Unidos”, dijo el presidente del CHC, el Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13). “No podemos permitir que este proyecto crítico sea marginado o reciba menos fondos."
Congresistas condenan el plan de Trump de rebautizar bases con nombres de confederados
Hola News | June 25th, 2025
Los presidentes del conocido Tri-Caucus del Congreso – Grace Meng del Caucus Asiático y Pacífico Americano (CAPAC), Yvette Clark del Caucus Negro (CBC) Adriano Espaillat del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC)– dijeron en un comunicado que, con este cambio, la Administración Trump está retomando nombres que “honran” a secesionistas que buscaron preservar la esclavitud y la supremacía racial blanca.
Robert Garcia elected to lead House Oversight Democrats
Politico: Nicholas Wu | June 24th, 2025
California Rep. RobertGarcia will be the next top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee after beating Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch in a 150-63 caucus vote Tuesday. Garcia, 47, won a first-ballot majority after winning the backing of the caucus’ powerful Steering and Policy Committee Monday evening.
Telemundo: Rebecca Shabad y Nnamdi Egwuonwu| June 20th, 2025
El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, afirmó que el comentario de Vance sobre Padilla, miembro del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, fue intencionado. "JD Vance sirvió con Alex Padilla en el Senado de los Estados Unidos. Llamarlo 'José Padilla' no es una casualidad", escribió Newsom en X.
Politico: Shia Kapos | April 7, 2025
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García joins in the inaugural podcast “Tu Caucus,” produced by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The show opens with García and two other lawmakers sharing their immigrant stories. Then they dug into policy. García said prioritizing Medicaid/Medicare “will help Democrats regain the house in 2026.”