The 1972 Presidential campaign, for the first time in U.S. history, created an outreach committee to involve Hispanic American voters in politics. The Spanish Speaking Committee for the Re-Election of President Nixon was instrumental in the acquiring of 60% of the Hispanic vote.

In 1972 President Nixon appointed George Bush as Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC).  Reviewing the substantial gains scored by GOP candidates among voters of Hispanic background during the past election, Bush believed there was a need to keep all those Hispanic Americans who participated in President Nixon's presidential election of the ranks of the Republican Party.

In April of 1973, Chairman Bush announced the formation of the Spanish Speaking Advisory Committee to the Republican National Committee to expand and improve the participation of Spanish surnamed persons in the party.

Under the leadership of the national members of the Spanish Speaking Advisory Committee the RNHA was officially born at the organizational meeting that took place on July 11-13, 1974 at the Stouffer's National Center Inn in Crystal City, Virginia.

Today, the RNHA continues to play an influential role as the only Hispanic Republican Organization Chartered by Republican National Committee (RNC).  With chapters throughout the nation, the RNHA is committed to its mission of inclusion, outreach and opportunity for the Hispanic community.