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
Commerce City, Colorado – This afternoon, in Commerce City, Colorado, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) will host Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves to tout new investments Democrats and the Administration have delivered to help minority and other underserved small businesses grow and scale.
Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Vice Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led 21 Members in letters to investigate recent reports that Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) engaged in racially discriminatory lending practices. A recent analysis found statistically significant disparities in both conventional and VA loans for both Black and Latino mortgage applicants when compared to similarly situated white mortgage applicants.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Nanette Barragán released the following statement after the FBI arrested a man with firearms who allegedly said he was traveling to the southern border to “conduct acts of violence” against migrants, federal agents, and responding law enforcement.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is proud to support the Congressional Black Caucus' call to action for corporate America to recommit to genuine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The murder of George Floyd exposed deep racial injustices that forced businesses to reevaluate and change their hiring and promotion policies to ensure that they were equitable. While progress has been made, opportunities for entry and promotion at major corporations still lag for communities of color.
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is heading to Houston, Texas, this Monday as part of the CHC on the Road initiative to engage with Latinos across the region. In Houston, CHCChairNanette Barragán (CA-44) will join CHC Whip Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29)in hosting Vice President of the United States of America Kamala Harris for a community conversation at a local health department center.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44), CHC Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), and former CHC Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to a new study “Hollywood Diversity Report 2023: Exclusivity in Progress” that was released by the Entertainment & Media Research Initiative
WASHINGTON — RepresentativesNanette Barragán (CA-44), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Steven Horsford (NV-04), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus; Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee; and Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the C
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, la Representante Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Presidenta del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC), presentó una Resolución de la Cámara reconociendo y honrando el legado de Alejandro “El Potrillo” Fernández.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), introduced a House Resolution recognizing and honoring the legacy of Alejandro “El Portillo” Fernández.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hoy, en el primer día del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la Presidenta del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC), Representante Nanette Barragán (CA-44), y el liderazgo de CHC emitieron la siguiente declaración en celebración del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana.