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Press Releases

Leading Up to Shelby Decision Anniversary, Civil Rights and Tri-Caucus Leaders Stand United Behind Voting Rights Bill

Jun 18, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 18, Tri-Caucus members and civil rights leaders hosted a Hill press conference in the House Judiciary Committee Room to reaffirm their strong, united support for the Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA).

Issues:
Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights

Press Conference on 6/18: Leading Up to Shelby Decision Anniversary, Unity Between Civil Rights Groups and Tri-Caucus Continues on Voting Rights

Jun 18, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m. EDT, Tri-Caucus members and civil rights leaders will host a press conference on the Hill reaffirming their unified support for the Voting Rights Amendment Act (VRAA).

Issues:
Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights

CHC ON REP. CANTOR RESIGNATION

Jun 11, 2014 Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) released the following statement on the resignation of Majority Leader Eric Cantor from House Republican Leadership and what this means for immigration reform.

CHC ON BORINQUENEERS BILL SIGNING BY PRESIDENT OBAMA

Jun 10, 2014 Press Release
Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Rubén Hinojosa, Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico Pedro Pierluisi, Congressman José Serrano (NY-15), Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04), Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY- 07) released the following statements following today's signing of H.R. 1726.

CHC ON SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL CONFIRMATION

Jun 5, 2014 Press Release
Today, CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa and CHC Healthcare Task Force Chair Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard released the following statements on the confirmation of Sylvia Mathews Burwell.
Issues:
Economic Development and Workforce

CHC, CBC, CAPAC, and CPC Chairs Applaud Amendment to End Racial Profiling

May 30, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON— Co-Chairs of the Progressive Caucus (CPC) Reps. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Reps. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Rep. Marcia L.

Issues:
Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights

CHC CHAIRMAN ON "MY BROTHER'S KEEPER" REPORT

May 30, 2014 Press Release
CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa released the following statement on the release of the "My Brother's Keeper" report by the White House.
Issues:
Education and Veterans

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

CBC, CHC, CAPAC Chairs Mourn the Death of Dr. Maya Angelou

May 28, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – The Chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements on the death of Dr. Maya Angelou:

CHC Members on Final Passage of Borinqueneers Bill

May 23, 2014 Press Release
Member statements and quotes from Reps. Gutierrez, Serrano and Pierliusi on final passage of the Borinqueneers bill.

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