Congressional Hispanic Conference

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The Congressional Hispanic Conference is a Republican caucus in the United States Congress. It was formed in 2003 by a group of Hispanic Republican members of Congress who sought to create a forum to address issues affecting the Hispanic community from a conservative perspective.

History

The Congressional Hispanic Conference was established in 2003 by five Republican members of Congress: Henry Bonilla, Lincoln Díaz-Balart, Mario Díaz-Balart, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Devin Nunes. The formation of the Conference was a response to the perceived need for a distinct voice within the Republican Party to represent Hispanic interests.

Mission

The mission of the Congressional Hispanic Conference is to promote policies that will enhance the quality of life for Hispanic Americans. The Conference focuses on issues such as education, healthcare, economic development, and immigration reform, advocating for conservative solutions to these challenges.

Membership

Membership in the Congressional Hispanic Conference is open to all Republican members of Congress who are of Hispanic descent or who represent districts with significant Hispanic populations. The Conference works closely with other Republican caucuses and committees to advance its legislative agenda.

Activities

The Congressional Hispanic Conference engages in a variety of activities to fulfill its mission, including:

• Hosting briefings and roundtable discussions on key issues affecting the Hispanic community.
• Working with Hispanic advocacy groups and community organizations to gather input and build support for legislative initiatives.
• Collaborating with other Republican caucuses to promote policies that benefit Hispanic Americans.
• Providing a platform for Hispanic Republican members of Congress to share their perspectives and experiences.

Related Pages

• Congressional Hispanic Caucus
• Republican Party (United States)
• Hispanic and Latino Americans
• United States Congress
• Immigration reform in the United States