Economic Development and Workforce
The Economic Development and Workforce Task Force is focused on creating economic opportunities for Latinos and Americans across the country. Additionally the Task Force focuses on issues impacting the Latino workforce.
Members:
Rep. Pete Aguilar, Co-Chair
Rep. Gregorio "Kilili" Sablan, Co-Chair
Rep. Juan Vargas
More on Economic Development and Workforce
Democratic Caucus Leaders Hold News Conference on Impending Government Shutdown
C-SPAN | September 30th, 2025
"People will die because of the Republican assault on health care," Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) said during a news conference on the looming government shutdown. Chair Meng and other Democratic caucus leaders placed blame at the feet of Republicans if government funding does run out. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep.
UNIVISION: Marcos Martinez Chacon | August 31st, 2025
El gobierno de Trump reactivó a partir de junio la aplicación de una regla que exige que los conductores de transporte de carga demuestren dominio del idioma inglés para conducir en Estados Unidos.
Under Trump, the future of U.S. Latino history preservation is uncertain
LA Times: Andrea Flores | July 30th, 2025
President Trump’s proposed 2026 budget, which is currently under congressional review, could halt plans for the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to expand on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The president’s budget would not provide funding for the long-awaited Latino museum, which was signed into law by Trump during his first term.
‘Devastating’ spending cuts: Advocates decry Trump tax law's harm to Latino communities
News From The States: Ariana Figueroa | July 29th, 2025
The massive tax and spending cuts package signed into law by President Donald Trump earlier this month will affect not only Latinos using federal safety net programs but also those living in communities vulnerable to environmental pollution, Democrats and advocates said during a Tuesday virtual press conference.
Van Nuys News Press | July 2nd, 2025
“Our amendments — the same ones that could have made this bill palatable in May — should be subject to real debate, to real votes and to serious consideration by the majority,” said CHC Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13). “The CHC has the policy depth to build a budget worthy of the American people.
MSNBC: José Díaz-Balart | March 31, 2025
For Immediate Release:
Date: March 20, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus Chairs on President Trump’s Proposed Travel Ban
For Immediate Release:
Date: March 5, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Delivers Powerful Democratic Spanish-Language Response to the President’s Joint Address
For Immediate Release: Date: February 28, 2025 Media Contact: Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844 |