The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is endorsing Rep. Joaquin CastroJoaquin CastroHispanic Caucus endorses Castro for Foreign Affairs gavel Progressive Democrats call on Pompeo to condemn Israeli demolition of Beduin village Dozens of progressive groups endorse Joaquin Castro for Foreign Affairs chair MORE (D-Texas) to be the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, writing a letter of support to colleagues ahead of elections set to begin next week.
Castro, who chairs the CHC, is facing off against the second- and third-ranking members of the Foreign Affairs committee, Reps. Brad ShermanBradley (Brad) James ShermanHispanic Caucus endorses Castro for Foreign Affairs gavel Dozens of progressive groups endorse Joaquin Castro for Foreign Affairs chair Castro pledges to term limit himself if elected Foreign Affairs chair MORE (D-Calif.) and Gregory MeeksGregory Weldon MeeksHispanic Caucus endorses Castro for Foreign Affairs gavel Dozens of progressive groups endorse Joaquin Castro for Foreign Affairs chair Castro pledges to term limit himself if elected Foreign Affairs chair MORE (D-N.Y.).
In the letter to colleagues and sent Wednesday, the first and second vice chairs of the caucus highlighted Castro’s commitment to the committee, his range of experience in the House and the importance of positioning a Mexican American in a position of leadership as the U.S. reckons with race relations, inequality and immigration.
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“Out of all the distinguished and accomplished candidates, Representative Castro is uniquely qualified and committed to the important work of this committee and is best positioned to advance the needs, views, and interests of the American people in our nation’s foreign policy,” Reps. Ruben GallegoRuben GallegoHispanic Caucus endorses Castro for Foreign Affairs gavel Favorites emerge as Latino leaders press Biden to appoint 5 Hispanics to Cabinet Tony Cárdenas casts himself as man to lead DCCC through fire MORE (D-Ariz.) and Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif) wrote in the letter.
“In addition to his considerable experience, Representative Castro is also the natural pick to ensure the Latino community’s priorities are advanced through the House Foreign Affairs Committee,” they wrote. “He has made clear he will prioritize migration, climate change, and Latin America as areas of attention for the committee.”
At least six members of the CHC are part of the House Steering and Policy Committee, which will vote next week on chair selection. While Meeks is favored to win the contest, Castro is expected to come in a close second, and would be in a position to request a caucuswide vote, where he has support among the younger and more progressive wing of the party.
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