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: 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
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat responded to President Trump’s recent joint address with a strong and unwavering Spanish-language Democratic response.
For Immediate Release: Date: February 28, 2025 Media Contact: Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844 CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Expose Harmful Impact of Reckless Republican Budget on New York City and Working Families BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Today, CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to highlight the impact of the reckless Republican budget on New York City and everyday Americans. |
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday evening, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) took to the House floor for its first Special Order Hour of the 119th Congress, highlighting the devastating impact of the budget resolution on Latino families. Members of the CHC outlined how these extreme cuts would harm working families, jeopardize essential programs, and fuel mass deportation efforts that threaten to tear communities apart.
Watch CHC Special Order Hour here.
“The Congressional Hispanic Caucus comes to the floor, united, as one unit, against this Republican budget resolution that slashes at least $1 trillion from Medicaid, threatening 80 million individuals. This is a matter of life and death,” said CHC Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
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
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) led a coalition of national and community Latino leaders, gathered on Capitol Hill for a press conference addressing the damaging actions taken by the Trump administration against Latino communities. The group called on policymakers to reject harmful policies and instead take bold action to protect working-class families across the nation.
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:
“‘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: