Immigration and Border Issues
The Immigration and Border Issues Task Force provides a national voice and leadership with regard to immigration and border issues, both within the halls of Congress and on behalf of diverse communities across the United States.
Members:
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez, Co-Chair
Rep. Loretta Sanchez, Co-Chair
Rep. Joaquin Castro
Rep. Juan Vargas
Rep. Filemon Vela
Senator Robert Menendez
More on Immigration and Border Issues
For Immediate Release:
Date: February 24, 2026
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
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Para Divulgación Inmediata:
Fecha: 10 de febrero, 2026
Media Contact:
Rafael Berna. | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Red Lines on DHS Funding: Judicial Warrants and No Facemasks
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement regarding ongoing DHS funding negotiations:
“Republicans once again failed to meet the moment by sending a half-baked counter-offer on DHS funding – mocking the legislative branch's key role in funding and providing oversight of the executive.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 6, 2026
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | 202-841-4844 | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov
CHC Hosts Inaugural Black History Month Afro-Latino Roundtable
For Immediate Release:
Date: February 4, 2026
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Tri-Caucus Leads 105 Members in Message to Trump: Fire Noem
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | 202-841-4844 | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) membership adopted a set of policy proposals that must be seriously considered for a majority of the CHC to support any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill.
Members voted on, and approved, the following proposals for DHS funding talks: