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
For Immediate Release:
Date: February 27, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Latino Leaders Demand Accountability for Harmful Trump Administration Policies
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 28, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Chairman Adriano Espaillat Responds to Trump Cuts to Essential Federal Programs and Services
As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Chair Opposes White House’s Attempt to Shred Funding for Vital Programs
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 27, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Lawmakers respond to ICE’s detention of documented individuals in Puerto Rico and a U.S. citizen military veteran in New Jersey without warrants
Lawmakers respond to ICE’s detention of documented individuals in Puerto Rico and a U.S. citizen military veteran in New Jersey without warrants
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 23, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Denounces Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal DEI Programs
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership released the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order rolling back diversity and inclusion efforts:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 20, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Trump’s Futile, Unconstitutional Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship:
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 20, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Commits to Uplifting Latino Communities and Working Families Under New Administration
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Vice Chair of Communications Norma Torres (CA-35) released the following statement:
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 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
For Immediate Release:
Date: January 15, 2025
Media Contact:
Candace Person | Candace.Person@mail.house.gov | 202-577-4767
CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Recognizes Senator Durbin, Senate Democrats, and Representative Sylvia Garcia for Efforts to Protect Dreamers, TPS, and DED Holders
Mexico City, Mexico – Yesterday, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, attended the inauguration of Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the first woman President of Mexico, as part of a Presidential Delegation led by First Lady Jill Biden.
"I am deeply honored to have been part of the U.S. Presidential Delegation, led by First Lady Jill Biden, to witness the historic inauguration of President Claudia Sheinbaum—Mexico’s first female president.