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
February 9, 2018
Washington, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) issued the following statement after voting against the budget agreement:
"It is unacceptable for Republicans to control every branch of government, yet continue to govern so recklessly.
"This budget caps bill was an opportunity t
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February 8, 2018
Washington, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) urges the House to oppose a budget caps bill that does not protect Dreamers:
CHC cannot support this budget caps bill that leaves Dreamers behind.
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February 6, 2018
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair (CHC) Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement after Republicans voted for the fifth time to pass a short-term spending bill:
"For the fifth time this Congress, President Trump and Congressional Republicans have decided to govern from crisis to crisis.
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January 18, 2018
Washington, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) urges the House to support a funding resolution that addresses all of our nation's most pressing issues:
"CHC will support a funding resolution that finally includes the desperately needed necessities which thousands of Americans rely on.
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December 6, 2017
Washington D.C. – In the midst of Congress' ongoing tax negotiations, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) sent a letter to Republican leadership underscoring the harm that the current tax bill will impose on Puerto Rico's already fragile and recovering economy.
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October 11, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Joint Economic Committee Democrats and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus today released a fact sheet on the "Economic State of the Latino Community in America." The fact sheet outlines the latest statistics on the economic well-being of the nation's Latino community, in
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May 26, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep.
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May 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep.
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May 23, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on President Trump's budget proposal:
"President Trump's budget is a clear indication that this Administration stands with corporations and not with working families who are trying get ahead.