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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Conference | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives Congressional Hispanic CaucusThe Congressional Hispanic Caucus followed patterns established by constituency caucuses using an informal group to serve as a clearinghouse for information and as a networking hub. Before the emergence of these caucuses, such groups served social or relatively narrow policy ends. The success of the Congressional Black Caucus in effecting policy change and increasing Black Americans’ legislative input served as a model for other minority groups in Congress.48The c... http://history.house.gov/Exhibitions-and-Publications/HAIC/Historical-Essays/Strength-Numbers/Caucus-Conference/