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

HISPANIC CAUCUS DEMANDS A VOTE ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
March 26, 2014
Press Release
Today, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) filed a discharge petition in the U.S. House of Representatives to force a vote on H.R. 15, the comprehensive immigration reform legislation that currently has 200 cosponsors and was introduced by Congressman Joe Garcia last year.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC ON H.R. 15 CBO STUDY
March 25, 2014
Press Release
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Releases Study on Economic Impact of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesHealthcare
CHC MEETS WITH PRES. OBAMA TO DISCUSS IMMIGRATION
March 14, 2014
Press Release

Washington, DC- Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rubén Hinojosa, CHC Immigration Task Force Chair Luis Gutierrez, and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Xavier Becerra, met with President Barack Obama, on behalf of the CHC, where they discussed the urgent need to provide relief to immigrant families being torn apart by our broken immigration system.

Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC on House GOP Immigration Bills
March 12, 2014
Press Release
CHC statements on H.R. 4138, ENFORCE the Law Act of 2014, and H.R. 3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC ON SEN. AYOTTE'S CHILD TAX CREDIT AMENDMENT
February 12, 2014
Press Release
Chairman Hinojosa on the Senate Republican Amendment to Eliminate the Child Tax Credit for Our Nation's Most Vulnerable Children
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesTechnology and InfrastructureCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON STANDARDS FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
January 30, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement in response to the House GOP immigration reform "principles."
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC & House Dems Demand Action on CIR
December 13, 2013
Press Release
Today the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and House Democratic Members demanded action on comprehensive immigration reform. House Democratic Members, which included the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, were joined by Fast for Families immigration leaders.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC Statements of Support on National Day to Act, Fast and Pray
December 3, 2013
Press Release
Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued statements of support on the National Day to Act, Fast and Pray.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC Stands in Solidarity with "Fast for Families" Immigration Leaders
November 20, 2013
Press Release

Washington D.C.: Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Members of the CHC visited the immigration reform leaders participating in the Fast for Families on the National Mall.

Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
Opinion: Immigration reform is not dead
November 9, 2013
Editorials and Blogs

Much has happened this week around comprehensive immigration reform. On Tuesday, President Obama invited business leaders and CEOs to discuss immigration reform in the White House. The AFL-CIO and SEIU announced a campaign on Thursday to continue moving the issue forward and hold House Republicans accountable for holding it up.

Issues:Immigration and Border Issues