Technology and Infrastructure

The Technology and Infrastructure Task Force leads the CHC's efforts in ensuring Latinos have access to technology and are engaged in new technological systems. The Task Force also focuses on infrastructure and transportation issues.

Members:
Rep. Jim Costa, Co-Chair
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, Co-Chair
Rep. Albio Sires

More on Technology and Infrastructure

CHC Calls for Full and Fair Consideration of Latino Media Network Sale
CHC Letter to FCC on Full and Fair Consideration of Latino Media Network Sale
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Letter to Biden Administration on Executive Actions
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Attend White House Meeting to Request Executive Actions From the Biden Administration
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Meets with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
May 13, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met with Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to discuss the American Jobs Plan and equity in transportation. Following the meeting, CHC Chairman Dr. Raul Ruiz released the statement below:

"I would like to thank Secretary Pete Buttigieg for meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) to discuss the American Jobs Plan," said Chair Dr. Ruiz. "The pandemic has exposed and exacerbated existing racial and ethnic disparities. With the Biden Administration, we now have an opportunity to invest in underserved Hispanic communities as we work to build back better.

Issues:Technology and InfrastructureDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Biden Administration Decision to Release $1.3 Billion to Help Puerto Rico Rebuild After Hurricane Maria
February 9, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON—The Biden Administration has authorized $1.3 billion in aid for Puerto Rico to help protect against future climate disasters. Restrictions on another $4.9 billion are being eased. The move comes more than three years after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. In response to the announcement, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) and CHC Members Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09), Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) issued the following statement:

CHC Chairman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36):

Issues:Technology and Infrastructure
Tri-Caucus Members Oppose Weaker Clean Car Standards, Warn of Disproportionate Impact on Communities of Color
August 7, 2018
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Members of the Tri-Caucus sent a letter to Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao in opposition to the Trump Administration's recently announced plan to weaken federal clean car standards. The bicameral letter, which was led by U.S. Reps. Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), Doris Matsui (CA-06), A. Donald McEachin (VA-04), expressed Members concerns that the new standards will result in an increase of air pollution, climate change impacts, and fuel costs that will disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color.

Issues:Trade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureHealthcare
CHC Follows Up With Commerce Secretary on 2020 Census Concerns
May 23, 2018
Press Release
Washington, DC – 21 Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), led by Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) and CHC Civil Rights Task Force Chair Representative Darren Soto (FL-09), sent a letter to Secretary Wilbur Ross outlining their concerns with proposed changes to the 2020 census. The inclusion of a citizenship question, as well as, unresolved issues from the 2010 Census jeopardizing the accuracy of the 2020 Census, potentially taking billions of dollars in federal funds and accurate congressional representation from communities across the country.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEducation and VeteransHealthcareDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
CHC Chair Statement on Cinco de Mayo
May 4, 2018
Press Release
Washington D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement on Cinco de Mayo:
"This American holiday represents more than just a single victory in battle. Today we honor the rich contributions made by Mexican-Americans to our nation's culture, society, and history and we recommit to the forward progress of the Hispanic community, whose culture, arts, heritage and history we celebrate."
"Since last year's Cinco De Mayo, the Trump Administration has continued its relentless attacks on Hispanic families. From going after DACA and TPS, to perpetuating irrational and harmful anti-immigration policies and rhetoric, this Administration's words and actions have made clear just how little regard they have for Hispanic Americans and immigrant families.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEducation and VeteransHealthcareDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
CHC Chair Statement on Passage of Budget Caps Bill
February 9, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) issued the following statement after voting against the budget agreement:
"It is unacceptable for Republicans to control every branch of government, yet continue to govern so recklessly.
"This budget caps bill was an opportunity to address all of our nation's most pressing issues, including ensuring that families had access to health care, communities affected by disasters received relief, and Dreamers were permanently protected.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEducation and VeteransHealthcareDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce