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

CHC, Vice President Kamala Harris Goes on the Road to Houston, Texas
November 24, 2023
Press Release

Washington, D.C.  – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is heading to Houston, Texas, this Monday as part of the CHC on the Road initiative to engage with Latinos across the region. In Houston, CHCChairNanette Barragán (CA-44) will join CHC Whip Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29)in hosting Vice President of the United States of America Kamala Harris for a community conversation at a local health department center.

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting RightsImmigration and Border IssuesDiversity and InclusionEconomic Development and Workforce
CHC Chair Barragán Statement on Confirmation of Biden’s Fed Nominee Dr. Adriana Kugler
CHC and DOT Secretary Buttigieg Highlight Infrastructure and Job Investments in Rural Communities with Growing Latino Population
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, CHC Chair Nanette Barragán, SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman, CHC member Rep. Greg Casar at CHC on the Road
CHC, Secretary Cardona and Administrator Guzman Highlight Resources for the Latino Community During Latino Prosperity Tour Launch
CHC Goes on the Road to Austin, Texas for the Launch of Biden Administration’s Latino Prosperity Tour
March 7, 2023
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Issues:Economic Development and Workforce
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urges Senate to Vote on the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
July 15, 2022
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Issues:Economic Development and Workforce
CHC Chair Statement on Attending the Ninth Summit of the Americas
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Letter to Biden Administration on Executive Actions
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Attend White House Meeting to Request Executive Actions From the Biden Administration
CHC Statement on House Passage of Government Funding Package