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: 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:
“‘All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdictions thereof, are citizens of the United States.’ That is a direct quote from the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement opposing H.R. 30, a bill that threatens immigrant communities and survivors of domestic violence:
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
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) today acknowledged the leadership of U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senate Democrats for filing amendments to the Laken Riley Act aimed at protecting Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, and Deferred Enforced Departure (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.
Woodburn, Oregon — Yesterday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) hosted a Latino workforce roundtable discussion to highlight the economic progress and job growth that the CHIPS and Science Act has generated in Oregon.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44), issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s executive actions to protect Americans from the devastating effects of climate change. |
WASHINGTON, DC — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is back on the road to Allentown, Pennsylvania, this Tuesday for their next CHC on the Road visit to engage with local Latino communities. In Allentown, CHC Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07) will join Rep. Susan Wild (PA-07) in hosting First Lady Jill Biden to discuss the tools and resources available to support education and workforce development across the Greater Lehigh Valley.