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 ON H.R. 1726, TO AWARD “BORINQUENEERS” CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL
May 20, 2014
Press Release
Today, CHC Chairman Hinojosa, and CHC Members released the following statements following yesterday's passage of H.R. 1726, a bipartisan bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 16, 2014
Press Release
Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa and Members of the CHC released the following statement on tomorrow's 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON SCHOOL GUIDANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE & EDUCATION
May 8, 2014
Press Release

Washington, DC- Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), CHC Immigration Task Force Chair Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04), and CHC Civil Rights Task Force Chair Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) released the following statements following the school guidance announcement from the Departments of Justice and Education. The two departments announced updated guidance on school enrollment as it relates to undocumented students. First issued in 2011, today's updated guidance assists public elementary and secondary schools in ensuring that all students have access to an education regardless of their or their parents' immigration status.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesEducation and VeteransCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON MEETING WITH DHS SECRETARY JEH JOHNSON
April 9, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met with Department of Homeland Secretary Jeh Johnson to discuss ways by which urgent relief can be provided to immigrant families.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC CHAIRMAN RUBÉN HINOJOSA JOINS PRESIDENT OBAMA FOR "MY BROTHER'S KEEPER" INITIATIVE
February 27, 2014
Press Release
CHC Chairman Hinojosa joined President Barack Obama and public and private sector leaders for the launch of the "My Brother's Keeper" initiative.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON SEN. AYOTTE'S CHILD TAX CREDIT AMENDMENT
February 12, 2014
Press Release
Chairman Hinojosa on the Senate Republican Amendment to Eliminate the Child Tax Credit for Our Nation's Most Vulnerable Children
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesTechnology and InfrastructureCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR ON POVERTY
January 8, 2014
Press Release
Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa released the following statement in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s "War on Poverty."
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
Washington Blade: Hispanic Caucus latest to endorse ENDA
December 6, 2013
In The News
The caucus for Latino members of the U.S. House has added its name to the long list of supporters of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act amid a push for a House vote on the bill.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Endorses ENDA
December 5, 2013
Press Release
Today the Congressional Hispanic Caucus voted to endorse the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The legislation would ban job discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
Chairman Hinojosa Statement On The 50th Anniversary of The March on Washington
August 28, 2013
Press Release
Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement today in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington.
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights