Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights

The Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Task Force works to protect the civil rights, housing and voting rights of the Latino community. The task force oversees issues such as the Voting Rights Act, hate crimes, and housing fairness.

Members:
Rep. José Serrano, Co-Chair
Rep. Norma Torres, Co-Chair
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard

More on Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights

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
CHC and Alianza Americas Host Briefing on Urgent TPS Crisis Facing Central American Families
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leadership Condemns Kristi Noem Illegally Targeting DACA Recipients
CHC Chair Espaillat Leads 36 Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Unlawful IRS Disclosure of Taxpayer Data to Immigration Enforcement
CHC Chair Espaillat to Host Brother of 10-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Deported While Fighting Rare Brain Cancer at State of the Union
February 24, 2026
Press Release

For Immediate Release:

Date: February 24, 2026

Media Contact:

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

 

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesHealthcare
CHC & Civil Rights: A Commitment to Justice
February 19, 2026
Press Release
Chair Garza

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: February 19, 2026

Media Contact:

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Red Lines on DHS Funding: Judicial Warrants and No Facemasks
February 10, 2026
Press Release

Para Divulgación Inmediata:

Fecha: 10 de febrero, 2026

 

Media Contact:

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

 

CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Red Lines on DHS Funding: Judicial Warrants and No Facemasks 

 

Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement regarding ongoing DHS funding negotiations:

 

“Republicans once again failed to meet the moment by sending a half-baked counter-offer on DHS funding – mocking the legislative branch's key role in funding and providing oversight of the executive.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
CHC Hosts Inaugural Black History Month Afro-Latino Roundtable
February 6, 2026
Press Release
CHC Hosts Inaugural Black History Month Afro-Latino Roundtable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 6, 2026

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


CHC Hosts Inaugural Black History Month Afro-Latino Roundtable

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesEducation and VeteransDiversity and Inclusion
Tri-Caucus Leads 105 Members in Message to Trump: Fire Noem
February 6, 2026
Press Release

 

Tri-Caucus

For Immediate Release:
Date: February 4, 2026

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

Tri-Caucus Leads 105 Members in Message to Trump: Fire Noem 

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesDiversity and Inclusion