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 ON SEQUESTER'S IMPACT ON HISPANICS
February 28, 2013
Press Release

Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15):
"Arbitrary cuts in sequestration threaten thousands of jobs and the economic security of the middle class and the Hispanic community.

"If these cuts go through, our ability to teach children the skills they’ll need for the future will be at risk. 70,000 young children would be kicked off Head Start, including 25,000 young Latino children. With 37% of Hispanic students attending a high-poverty public school, these arbitrary cuts would eliminate extra help in reading and math for 1.2 million children.

Issues: Technology and Infrastructure Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
MEDICAID CUTS IN U.S. TERRITORIES
May 8, 2012
Press Release
“American citizens who reside in Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories should be treated equally and without discrimination, and this applies to federal funding for programs that protect our most vulnerable populations."
Issues: Technology and Infrastructure
CHC CHAIR ON OBAMA’S 2013 BUDGET
February 14, 2012
Press Release
President Obama’s budget for 2013 shows that his priorities are aligned with the needs of the Hispanic community and the CHC will continue to be ready to work with him.
Issues: Technology and Infrastructure Education and Veterans Healthcare
CHC CHAIR ON SOTU ADDRESS
January 25, 2012
Press Release
I‘m glad the president believes that we have a lot of work to do. Even though there has been consistent private sector job growth for the past 22 months, unemployment levels are simply unacceptable. With 11% of Hispanics left jobless in the wake of a housing crisis and financial meltdown, President Obama and Congress must do everything we can to jump start our economy and to avoid creating another legacy of boom-and-bust cycles.
Issues: Immigration and Border Issues Technology and Infrastructure Healthcare Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights