Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing
The Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Task Force leads the CHC's work in the areas of trade, commerce and manufacturing. Additionally, the Task Force works on issues related to the financial services sector, such as banking, housing and the foreclosure crisis.
Members:
Rep. Tony Cárdenas, Co-Chair
Rep. Grace Napolitano, Co-Chair
Rep. Henry Cuellar
More on Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing
For Immediate Release:
Date: April 30, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
CHC Opposes IRS-DHS Agreement, Leading Over 100 House Democrats in Court Filing to Defend Taxpayer Privacy
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) filed an amicus brief yesterday evening in the case Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v. Bessent, urging the D.C. District Court to block an unprecedented agreement that would grant immigration enforcement access to millions of taxpayers’ confidential IRS records.
The Clinton Chronicle: Ariana Figueroa | April 15, 2025
Democratic senators pressed DHS on April 8 to provide a copy of the contract between the U.S. and El Salvador. And House Democratic members, such as the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, are pushing for a congressional delegation to visit CECOT.
El Nueva Dia: José A. Delgado | April 10, 2025
For Immediate Release:
Date: April 8, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urges Treasury and IRS to Reject Use of Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement
Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause expressing strong opposition to any agreement that would allow the IRS to share taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration enforcement purposes.
La Opinión: María Ortiz | April 8, 2025
The Hill: Rebecca Beitsch | April 8, 2025
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) blasted the agreement, saying the IRS has “no legal authority” to share taxpayer information.
or Immediate Release:
Date: January 30, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chair Espaillat and Vice Chair Castro Condemn Trump's Response to Tragic Plane Crash in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 28, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Adriano Espaillat Responds to Trump Cuts to Essential Federal Programs and Services
As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Chair Opposes White House’s Attempt to Shred Funding for Vital Programs
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 17, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Calls for Swift Action on Wildfire Relief Amid Los Angeles County Devastation
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today in response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County:
“Our hearts are with the families and communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. These fires have already consumed over 40,000 acres, claimed dozens of lives, and displaced tens of thousands of residents across multiple localities.