Economy

English/Español: ICYMI: Congressional Hispanic Conference Members Discussed Key Issues in Joint Telemundo Interview
March 11, 2024
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Hispanic Conference, Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), and María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) participated in a joint interview with Telemundo anchor Julio Vaqueiro. The discussion centered on crucial topics concerning the Hispanic and Latino community, the increased cost of living and rising prices on items like gas, rent, and groceries, and the escalating crisis at our border.

Issues:Border Security and ImmigrationEconomy
English/ Español: Congressional Hispanic Conference Co-Chairs Congratulate Rep. Monica De La Cruz Ahead of Spanish Republican Response to State of the Union Address
March 7, 2024
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Congressional Hispanic Conference Co-Chairs, Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23), issued the following statement congratulating Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) for being chosen to deliver the Republican response to the Nation in Spanish following the State of the Union Address.
The Co-Chairs said: “Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, the first Hispanic Republican to represent the 15th Congressional district of Texas in the U.S.
Issues:Border Security and ImmigrationEconomy
Congressional Hispanic Conference Hosts Press Conference on 118th Congress Objectives
February 1, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Wednesday, Congressional Hispanic Conference (CHC) Co-Chairs Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) hosted a press conference with their colleagues about CHC objectives for the 118th Congress. The CHC, founded in 2003 by Republican Hispanic Members of Congress, seeks to emphasize both national and international issues that have a significant impact on the Hispanic community in the United States. In addition, the Conference represents the diversity
Issues:Border Security and ImmigrationEducationSmall BusinessesTrade
Economy

Our nation’s fiscal health is absolutely unacceptable. Right now, we are borrowing almost 40 cents of every dollar the Federal government spends. As a share of the economy, federal spending is at the highest levels seen since World War II. According to Congressional Budget Office estimates, debt held by the public is set to grow as a share of the economy from 62% in 2010 to 100% by 2023, and continue growing after that. As the debt grows, it will grow into a tsunami of debt that will crash down onto our children and grandchildren, leaving them with less opportunity and freedom.