Welcome to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Website. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus aims to address national and international issues and the impact these policies have on the Hispanic community. The Caucus is dedicated to voicing and advancing, through the legislative process, issues affecting Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico. The CHC was founded in December 1976.
Hispanic Caucus Elects Leadership for the 111th Congress - (Washington D.C.)-Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) announced the election of its leadership for the 111th Congress. In elections held today, the CHC unanimously elected Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-12) as Chair, Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX-20) as 1st Vice Chair, Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (CA-32) as 2nd Vice Chair, and Congressman John Salazar (CO-3) as Whip....More
10/15/2008
Hispanic Caucus Recognizes National Latino AIDS Awareness Day -
(Washington D.C.)-The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) today urged recognition of the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, which occurs on October 15 of every year. In recognizing the importance of the day, the Members of the CHC urged Latinos across the country to mark the day by getting tested, volunteering at local testing facilities, and educating others about the impact on our community....More