Congressional Hispanic Caucus

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (also known with the acronym CHC) is made of the Democratic members of the United States Congress of Hispanic descent. The CHC goal is to voice and advance, through the legislative process, issues affecting Hispanics and Latinos in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US territories. In 1978 CHC established the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). CHCI offers a wide range of programs and activities to support the educational and professional aspirations of Hispanic youth from high school through graduate school and into their careers. CHCI programs serve more than 1,500 young Latinos annually. With Latinos expected to be one-quarter of the population by 2030, CHC continues to be a critical vehicle in shaping the lives of Latinos and the future of the nation.