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
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 19, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
CHC Denounces Reported Threats of Unconstitutional ICE Actions, Vows to Defend Immigrant Rights and Dignity
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement in response to reports of imminent unconstitutional ICE mass raids:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 17, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Calls for Swift Action on Wildfire Relief Amid Los Angeles County Devastation
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today in response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 16, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Adriano Espaillat Condemns H.R. 30, Stands with Domestic Violence Survivors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) joined Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Yvette D.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (H.R. 8281), or the SAVE Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) led a letter to President Biden, calling for the swift release of the final “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” (AFFH) rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán and Vice Chair of Policy Darren Soto hosted a roundtable on housing with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations Dr. Kimberly A. McClain, members of House Democratic leadership, CHC members, and community stakeholders from various parts of the country.
Washington D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Vice Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) issued the following statement after the inauguration of President Bernardo Arévalo in Guatemala:
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is heading to Houston, Texas, this Monday as part of the CHC on the Road initiative to engage with Latinos across the region. In Houston, CHCChairNanette Barragán (CA-44) will join CHC Whip Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29)in hosting Vice President of the United States of America Kamala Harris for a community conversation at a local health department center.