The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute's (CHLI) vision is advancing the Hispanic community's diversity of thought. The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute is the premiere organization founded by Members of Congress to advance the Hispanic community's economic progress with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness. Founded in 2003, CHLI is a 501(c)3 non-profit and non-partisan organization. CHLI is dedicated to fostering a broad awareness of the diversity of thought, heritage, interests and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent. CHLI programs strengthen the U.S. Hispanic community by promoting the advancement of Hispanics in all sectors of the U.S. and global economy.