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

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Staff Join Friends of Puerto Rico to Discuss Sustainable Economic Development on the Island
March 19, 2026
Press Release

Media Contact:

Rafael Bernal | 202-841-4844 | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov

 

Washington, D.C. —   Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) hosted a roundtable with Friends of Puerto Rico to discuss initiatives that are expanding opportunity in Puerto Rico.

 

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEconomic Development and Workforce
CHC, CAPAC, and Congressional Leaders Sound the Alarm: Trump Administration's Proposed Census Changes Threaten Fair Count of Every American
 ICYMI: Espaillat, Velázquez, Markey, Meng, Clarke, and Condemn SBA Policy Barring Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Loan Programs
Empowering Communities Through Global Partnerships
CHC Opposes IRS-DHS Agreement, Leading Over 100 House Democrats in Court Filing to Defend Taxpayer Privacy
April 30, 2025
Press Release

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.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and Manufacturing
INTERNATIONAL: America's $6 Million investment in a foreign prison
April 22, 2025
In The News

INTERNATIONAL: America's $6 Million investment in a foreign prison

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.

Issues:Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing
Charles Schumer y Adriano Espaillat reviven medida que crearía monedas para conmemorar a Roberto Clemente
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urges Treasury and IRS to Reject Use of Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement
April 10, 2025
Press Release

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.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and Manufacturing
Caucus Hispano del Congreso insta al IRS a rechazar uso de datos con fines migratorios
IRS, DHS reach deal on information sharing on migrants
April 9, 2025
In The News

 IRS, DHS reach deal on information sharing on migrants

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.

Issues:Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing