Category: Congressional Hispanic Caucus

House Democrats Support Legislation to Keep Military Families Together Regardless of Immigration Status

July 18, 2023
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Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) spoke on Capitol Hill on July 18 about keeping military families together, regardless of their immigration status. “Today’s conference is about highlighting legislation that our members have that are gonna keep military families together,” said Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), chairman of the CHC. The lawmakers and members of…

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Mexican-Born Republican Rejected For Admission to All-Democrat Hispanic Caucus

October 28, 2022
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The all-Democrat Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) on Oct. 26 rejected Mexican-born Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas) from admission because she’s a Republican. Flores is the first ever Mexican-born congresswoman, but CHC guidelines prevent Republicans from joining due to past policy disagreements. Sebastian Roa, the caucus’s communications director, defended the decision. “Rep. Flores’ Extreme MAGA values and their…

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