Healthcare

The Healthcare Task Force focuses on ensuring Latinos have access to affordable health care. Additionally, the Task Force focuses on public health, prevention, and health disparities.

Members:
Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Co-Chair
Rep. Raul Ruiz, Co-Chair
Rep. Pedro Pierluisi

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Sends Letter To DHS Secretary: What Conditions at the South Texas Detention Center Led to Toddler Death and Why Wasn’t Congress Notified?
September 6, 2018
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee, and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), led members of the Hispanic Caucus in asking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen about the conditions at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas that led to the death of 18 month-old Mariee.

Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Immigration and Border Issues Healthcare
Tri-Caucus Members Oppose Weaker Clean Car Standards, Warn of Disproportionate Impact on Communities of Color
August 7, 2018
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Members of the Tri-Caucus sent a letter to Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao in opposition to the Trump Administration's recently announced plan to weaken federal clean car standards. The bicameral letter, which was led by U.S. Reps. Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), Doris Matsui (CA-06), A. Donald McEachin (VA-04), expressed Members concerns that the new standards will result in an increase of air pollution, climate change impacts, and fuel costs that will disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color.

Issues: Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Technology and Infrastructure Healthcare
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CHC Letter to HUD Secretary Calls Out Rental Increases for Families and Seniors
June 4, 2018
Press Release
Washington, DC – 12 Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), led by Representatives Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson to highlight concerns with the department's plan to significantly increase rent and work requirements for millions of low income families who rely on federal housing assistance. Nearly 20 percent of all households living in public housing or receiving Housing Choice Vouchers identify as Latino.
Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Education and Veterans Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion
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CHC Chair on New Puerto Rico Death Toll Study
May 30, 2018
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Washington, DC – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) issued this statement on findings from a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and other institutions that estimated 4,645 excess deaths as a result of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico:
"The new mortality study showing that the death toll from Hurricane Maria is roughly 70 times higher than the Trump administration's official death toll is appalling and disturbing.
Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Education and Veterans Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
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Tri-Caucus Announces Introduction of Health Equity and Accountability Act
May 23, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – The Congressional Tri-Caucus Chairs – composed of Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Cedric Richmond (LA-02) – as well as U.S.
Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion
CHC Follows Up With Commerce Secretary on 2020 Census Concerns
May 23, 2018
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Washington, DC – 21 Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), led by Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) and CHC Civil Rights Task Force Chair Representative Darren Soto (FL-09), sent a letter to Secretary Wilbur Ross outlining their concerns with proposed changes to the 2020 census. The inclusion of a citizenship question, as well as, unresolved issues from the 2010 Census jeopardizing the accuracy of the 2020 Census, potentially taking billions of dollars in federal funds and accurate congressional representation from communities across the country.
Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Immigration and Border Issues Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Technology and Infrastructure Education and Veterans Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
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CHC Chair on Rejection of Harmful Republican Farm Bill
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CHC Sends Letter Urging Opposition to Harmful Farm Bill
May 17, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), CHC Agriculture Task Force Chair Representative Jim Costa (CA-16) and 20 CHC Members sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan outlining their concerns with H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and urging him to oppose its passage. If adopted this partisan proposal would harm millions of Latinos and their families by making sweeping cuts and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as well as other priority programs, and hurt our nation's agriculture interests.
"The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is dedicated to voicing and advancing policies that help the 58 million Latinos living and contributing across the country.
Issues: Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
CHC Chair Statement on Cinco de Mayo
May 4, 2018
Press Release
Washington D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement on Cinco de Mayo:
"This American holiday represents more than just a single victory in battle. Today we honor the rich contributions made by Mexican-Americans to our nation's culture, society, and history and we recommit to the forward progress of the Hispanic community, whose culture, arts, heritage and history we celebrate."
"Since last year's Cinco De Mayo, the Trump Administration has continued its relentless attacks on Hispanic families. From going after DACA and TPS, to perpetuating irrational and harmful anti-immigration policies and rhetoric, this Administration's words and actions have made clear just how little regard they have for Hispanic Americans and immigrant families.
Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Immigration and Border Issues Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Technology and Infrastructure Education and Veterans Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
CHC Chair Statement on National Minority Health Month
April 30, 2018
Press Release
Washington D.C. — Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement on National Minority Health Month:
"As we mark the end of National Minority Health Month, it is vital that we recognize and address the disparities in health outcomes between all of our nation's communities and advance health justice for the families we represent. We must not allow for minority communities to continue suffering at a higher rate from preventable and deadly illnesses like heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes, when we know that there are smart policies and programs to help families have an equal opportunity to live long, healthy and productive lives.
"By 2044, the U.S.
Issues: Healthcare