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 Resolution
September 18, 2014
Press Release

CHC Resolution on immigration reform following the President's delay on executive action.

Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC CHAIRMAN CELEBRATES CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY
September 17, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement in honor of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day which is observed annually on September 17th.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC CHAIRMAN CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September 15, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following video in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesEducation and Veterans
CHC ON HOUSE GOP SUPPLEMENTAL BILL & "NO NEW DREAMers ACT"
August 1, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement on House GOP proposals to address the humanitarian crisis on the southwest border - the supplemental funding bill and the "No New DREAMers Act."
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesTechnology and Infrastructure
CHC ON HOUSE GOP WORKING GROUP BORDER RECOMMENDATIONS
July 23, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement on the border recommendations put forth by the House GOP Working Group. The group is led by Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger (TX-12).
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
READOUT OF CHC MEETING WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA & VICE-PRESIDENT BIDEN
July 16, 2014
Press Release
Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) met with President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden at the White House. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members requested the meeting with the President as part of the Caucus' continued effort to lead on immigration reform and to address the humanitarian crisis at our southern border.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC ON PRESIDENT'S IMMIGRATION ANNOUNCEMENT
June 30, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement following President Barack Obama's immigration announcement.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC on One-Year Anniversary of Senate Immigration Bill Passage
June 27, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Members of the CHC released the following statements on the one-year anniversary of the Senate's passage of S. 744, the comprehensive immigration reform bill.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC CHAIRMAN ON STEVE KING AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4660
May 29, 2014
Press Release
Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa released the following statement on Rep. Steve King's Amendment to H.R. 4660, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Issues:Immigration and Border Issues
CHC ON SCHOOL GUIDANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE & EDUCATION
May 8, 2014
Press Release

Washington, DC- Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), CHC Immigration Task Force Chair Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04), and CHC Civil Rights Task Force Chair Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38) released the following statements following the school guidance announcement from the Departments of Justice and Education. The two departments announced updated guidance on school enrollment as it relates to undocumented students. First issued in 2011, today's updated guidance assists public elementary and secondary schools in ensuring that all students have access to an education regardless of their or their parents' immigration status.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesEducation and VeteransCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights