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 Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15): "President Obama is making a great choice in his nomination of Thomas Perez as Secretary of Labor. Tom has been a constant and vigilant advocate for civil rights and brings to the President's cabinet years of experience building consensus.
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.
Washington D.C.: Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) released this statement after Congressional Black Caucus unanimously elected Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11) to serve as Chair during the 113th Congress.
Washington D.C.: Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) released the following statement regarding Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s response to criticism by National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts Chairman Felix Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez has been working to increase the number of Hispanics recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors.