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

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
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman on Importance of Immigration Reform to our Economy
October 17, 2013
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement at the conclusion of President Barack Obama's remarks on the reopening of the federal government.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesHealthcare
Statement Of Chairman Hinojosa On Announcement That President Obama Will Attend The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Gala
September 12, 2013
Press Release
Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement today in response to the announcement that President Barack Obama will attend the 36th Annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Gala.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
DACA One Year Anniversary Gives Optimism For Passage Of Broader Immigration Reform
August 15, 2013
Press Release
Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15), members of the CHC leadership team, Chair of the Immigration Taskforce Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (IL-4) and Senator Robert Menendez (NJ), released the following statement today in commemoration of the one year anniversary of the day applications first were accepted for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Denounce Rep. Steve Kings Disgraceful Comments on DREAM'ers
July 24, 2013
Press Release
Today members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus released the following statements to denounce the harmful comments made by Rep. Steve King (IA-5) about DREAMers. Videos from the member's one minute floor statements held earlier today are linked to below. Senator Robert Menendez (NJ) a leader in the CHC also gave a comment which is included below:
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
DREAMers, Members of Congress Reject Efforts to Divide Community and Pit Parents Against Youth
July 23, 2013
Press Release

DREAMers, Members of Congress Reject Efforts to Divide Community and Pit Parents Against Youth

Dear Colleague,

Issues:Immigration and Border Issues