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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: Congress

House Press Gallery Dept: There is no dispute about the Senate, which has three Hispanic senators. The House, however, is another matter, according to Montreal Gazette. The conflicting numbers illustrate just how elastic Hispanic identity can be and wASHINGTON - How many Hispanic members are there in the U.S. Congress? Turns out narrowing it down to one number is not easy. The House Press Gallery, an administrative office of Congress that helps media and House officials get the data and background they need, counts 33 Hispanic representatives in the 113th Congress, not including delegates. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, a non-profit affiliated with the caucus, puts the number at 31. The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials tallies 28. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.