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

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CHC Chair Response to Trump's State of the Union
January 31, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address:
 
"President Trump used his State of the Union Address to disparage immigrant communities, distort policy, undermine bipartisan efforts to protect Dreamers, and ignore the issues important to Hispanic communities across this nation.
 
"Since the start of his Presidency, Trump has disregarded the immense contributions of immigrant families and Dreamers. Instead he has adopted rhetoric and policies that call into question their basic dignity and place in America.
Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Immigration and Border Issues Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Technology and Infrastructure Education and Veterans Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
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CHC Calls for Comprehensive Funding Resolution
January 18, 2018
Press Release
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. We cannot continuously kick the can down the road on funding to protect our military and care for our veterans. We need adequate funding for the disaster relief effort still ongoing in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, California, Texas, and Florida. CHC Members strongly believe any funding resolution must also include a permanent legislative solution to protect Dreamers, and provide crucial funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program and community health centers that serve children, seniors and working families.
Issues: Task Forces Immigration and Border Issues Education and Veterans Healthcare Economic Development and Workforce
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Velázquez, CHC Chair Lujan Grisham Say Tax Bill Hurts Puerto Rico
December 6, 2017
Press Release
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. By taxing the Island as a foreign jurisdiction, the bill will raise production costs which will cost manufacturing jobs and the economy. Signed by fifteen additional members of the CHC, the letter urges immediate action to amend the tax bill to prioritize Puerto Rico's recovery.
The full text of the letter is below.
Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Economic Development and Workforce
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Joint Economic Committee Democrats and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Release “Economic State of the Latino Community in America
October 11, 2017
Press Release
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, including population, employment, and earnings statistics, and other key indicators.
Latinos continue to be one of the fastest growing minority groups in the United States, and account for a combined $1.3 trillion in economic activity. Latinos are also more likely than the general population to become entrepreneurs.
Issues: Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
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CHC Demands Meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions
May 26, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Members of the CHC sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Jeff Sessions inviting him to a meeting to discuss the many concerns Members have with recent DOJ policy changes.
As stated in the letter, "In recent months, the Department of Justice has issued a number of troubling policy changes that run counter to this mission and move us away from a more fair and just society…Many of these changes are constitutionally questionable and some have been overturned in the courts.
Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Immigration and Border Issues Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Technology and Infrastructure Education and Veterans Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
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CHC Calls for Meeting with Department of Labor Secretary
May 24, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Members of the CHC sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Alexander Acosta inviting him to a meeting to discuss policies and regulations under his jurisdiction.
As stated in the letter, "Hispanics represent more than 16 percent of the workforce. This number will only continue to increase as Hispanics are projected to represent nearly 30 percent of the country's population by 2060.
Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
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CHC Chair Statement on President’s Disastrous Budget
May 23, 2017
Press Release
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. In the President's vision of the future, Hispanic families, children, and seniors will bear the brunt of this disastrous budget. Trump's budget wastes billions of dollars on a costly and ineffective border wall and deportation force while cutting essential programs that help Hispanic families climb the economic ladder.
Issues: Task Forces Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Immigration and Border Issues Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Technology and Infrastructure Education and Veterans Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
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CHC Chair Releases Analysis of Trump’s Impact on Hispanic Community
April 28, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released an analysis of the Trump's Administration negative impact on the Hispanic community.

Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Immigration and Border Issues Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Technology and Infrastructure Education and Veterans Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
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CHC Calls Appropriators to Defund Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders
March 27, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, CHC Immigration Task Force Chair Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez, and 18 members of the CHC sent a letter calling on the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee. The signers ask the Appropriation's leaders to reject the President's proposed FY2017 supplemental budget request for an additional $3 billion to implement his executive orders on border security and interior immigration enforcement.

Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Immigration and Border Issues Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Diversity and Inclusion Economic Development and Workforce
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Demands Clarification on Immigration Priorities
February 17, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on the unprecedented lack of transparency by the Administration regarding their immigration priorities:

"The Trump Administration's lack of communication and transparency about its immigration priorities is leading to mass hysteria in communities across the nation. The Hispanic Caucus continues to advocate for clear answers and consistency from the administration so we can effectively represent our communities.

Issues: Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights Immigration and Border Issues Economic Development and Workforce