President of the United States

04/20/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/20/2021 19:45

Readout of Oval Office Meeting with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leadership

Today, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the leadership of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in the Oval Office to discuss topics of critical importance including vaccine equity and the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, the impact of the American Jobs Plan on Latino communities, immigration reform and a humanitarian response at the border, extending the eviction moratorium, and preventing extremist groups from joining the U.S. armed forces.

The President and Vice President shared their vision in the American Jobs Plan to invest in shared CHC infrastructure priorities, including affordable housing and job creation.

The President also highlighted his commitment to Latino representation throughout the Administration.

This meeting underscores the long-term partnership between President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the CHC on crucial issues, and the Administration's continued attention to their legislative goals and priorities.

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