CONGRESSWOMAN LINDA SÁNCHEZ TO CHAIR HISPANIC CAUCUS

Washington, DC- Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) selected its leadership team for the 114th Congress.  Congresswoman Linda Sánchez from California's 38th Congressional District will chair the CHC and Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, Congressman Joaquin Castro, and Congressman-Elect Ruben Gallego will join her on the leadership team.

114th Congress -- CHC Leadership Team

CHC Chair: Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38)

CHC 1st Vice Chair: Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01)

CHC 2nd Vice Chair: Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20)

CHC Whip: Congressman-Elect Ruben Gallego (AZ-07)

“I thank my colleagues for entrusting me with the responsibility to lead the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.  I look forward to working with Congressional leaders and our CHC membership to elevate our voice in advocating for issues important to our community, including comprehensive immigration reform, voting rights, economic opportunity, and education. Our newly-elected CHC board is energized and ready to get to work for our communities in the next session of Congress,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38).

"I am delighted to pass on the baton to Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, whom I am confident, will do a great job leading the CHC and who has my unconditional support.  The Congresswoman is one of the hardest working Members I know, and she has a great vision for leading the CHC in the 114th Congress.  Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, along with Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, Congressman Joaquin Castro, and Congressman-Elect Ruben Gallego, will make a strong and dynamic leadership team.  I thank my colleagues for the opportunity to have served as Chairman and look forward to continuing my work in the CHC," said current CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15).

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