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
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).
The Tri-Caucus Chairs emphasize that the rule has the power to accelerate America’s mission to fulfill its promise of fair housing access and opportunities for all. The call highlights the pressing need for urgent comprehensive housing policies to further address systemic injustices and intensify efforts to rectify the history of housing discrimination against marginalized communities.
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.
Washington D.C. — Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragán and CHC leadership released the following statement in response to Public Ministry officials moving to strip Guatemalan president-elect Bernardo Arévalo of his immunity from prosecution:
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today,Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Nanette Barragán issued a statement on the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision in Allen v. Milligan.