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

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Congressional Tri-Caucus Chairs Request Meeting with Outgoing Census Director
May 30, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which is composed of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus – sent a letter to the outgoing Director of the U.S. Census Bureau John H.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsDiversity and Inclusion
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CHC Demands Meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions
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CHC Calls for Meeting with Department of Labor Secretary
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CHC Chair Statement on President’s Disastrous Budget
May 23, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on President Trump's budget proposal:
"President Trump's budget is a clear indication that this Administration stands with corporations and not with working families who are trying get ahead.
Issues:Task ForcesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEducation and VeteransHealthcareDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
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CHC Urges School Boards to Protect Children from Aggressive Immigration Enforcement
May 18, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After reports that federal immigration agents showed up at a Queens, New York elementary school to inquire about a fourth-grade student, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and CHC Members sent a letter to National School Boards Association President Kevin E. Ciak.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Texas Members Denounce SB4 “Show me Your Papers” Law
May 10, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) members representing Texas released the following statements denouncing Texas' anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 (SB4) law:
CHC First Vice-Chair Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20): "The state legislature's passage of SB4 was a dark moment for Texas and for our nation.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Calls for Removal of USCIS Ombudsman Julie Kirchner
May 10, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Michelle Lujan and Members of the CHC sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kelly calling for the immediate removal of Julie Kirchner as USCIS Ombudsman.
As stated in the letter, "Given that Ms.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Statement on Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesDiversity and Inclusion
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Tri-Caucus Chairs Submit Amendments to Omnibus Bill
May 2, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to increase transparency, defend civil rights, and keep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accountable to their mission, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border Issues
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CHC Chair Releases Analysis of Trump’s Impact on Hispanic Community
April 28, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released an analysis of the Trump's Administration negative impact on the Hispanic community.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesTrade, Commerce, and ManufacturingTechnology and InfrastructureEducation and VeteransHealthcareDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce