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Progressive Caucus Statement on House Passage of GOP Budget

May 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued the following statement on passage of House Republicans’ reconciliation bill:

“Trump’s massive tax giveaway to billionaires is incredibly unpopular with the American people. That’s why Republicans passed it in the middle of the night, it’s why they’re lying to the cameras about what’s in the bill, it’s why they refuse to hold town halls. There will be a political price to pay for this vote to strip millions of Americans of their health care and nutrition support to fund handouts to the ultra-rich.

“But this fight is not over. Americans in red districts and blue districts will continue to stand up and speak out as the bill makes its way to the Senate and back to the House, and progressives will not back down until we take down this dangerous bill.”

Progressives Reintroduce College for All Legislation as GOP Attacks Higher Education

May 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) released the following statement applauding the reintroduction of the College for All Act, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and CPC Chair Emerita Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07):

“Every student deserves the chance to go to the college, community college, or trade school of their choice without being buried in crippling debt. Previous generations of Americans benefited from an era where colleges offered either free or extremely affordable tuition—there is no reason we can’t provide today’s generation with the same opportunity to build wealth, start a business, or raise a family.

“But instead of creating opportunity, Republicans are pushing a catastrophic bill that would harm students everywhere, bury colleges in red tape, and threaten academic freedom—all while trying to dismantle the Department of Education. The Progressive Caucus will keep fighting for real solutions that expand affordability like the College for All Act, not gut it.”

Progressive Caucus Statement on Killing of Two Israeli Embassy Staffers

May 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued the following statement on the murder of two young Israeli embassy staffers following an event at the American Jewish Committee last night.

“The murder of two Israeli embassy officials outside the Capital Jewish Museum is horrifying. My thoughts are with their families.

“Antisemitism and violence have no place in our country. I condemn such hate and violence in all its forms.”

Progressive Caucus Condemns Baseless Charges Against Rep. McIver

May 20, 2025

WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) released the following statement after news that U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, has charged CPC Member Rep. LaMonica McIver (N.J.-10) for carrying out lawful oversight of a newly reopened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in New Jersey:

“The baseless charges against Congresswoman McIver for simply doing her job should send a chill down the spine of every American. If the president can arrest law-abiding elected officials in an attempt to silence them, then no American is safe from his abuses of power. 

“Our Members were exercising their Constitutional duty to oversee federal operations, as clearly authorized by federal law. 

“The members of the Progressive Caucus will stand firmly with Rep. McIver, and we will pursue every legal and congressional avenue to defend the right of elected representatives to uphold the law—even when Donald Trump won’t.”

 

Progressive Caucus Slams ‘Deeply Corrupt’ Trump Crypto Dinners

May 13, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s crypto-focused dinners—one this Monday evening benefiting his super PAC, and one on May 22nd hosting large investors in the Trump family memecoin:

“Donald Trump is taking corruption to a disgusting new level. By selling VIP entry to the White House to the top 25 buyers of his own memecoin, Trump is explicitly auctioning political access to the highest bidder. The Trump family’s dinners for crypto investors who personally enrich them aren’t just sleazy—they are a public invitation to special interests and foreign actors seeking to influence the President. That’s unacceptable and wildly unconstitutional.

“Progressives support efforts by Senate Democrats to stop this kind of grift by barring presidents, vice presidents, senior officials, members of Congress, and their families from profiting off crypto deals. This must be a wake-up call to Congress that the White House is being auctioned off not only to campaign contributors but to those who directly put money in Trump’s and his family’s pockets. Democrats must unite to put an end to big money in politics and stop Trump’s corruption—whether it’s through shady dinners, sweetheart deals with foreign crypto firms, or private jets from Qatar.”

Progressive Caucus Statement on Retirement Announcement of Rep. Jan Schakowsky

May 12, 2025

Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued the below statement after Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

“The Congressional Progressive Caucus celebrates the extraordinary career of our Vice Chair, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, and extends our heartfelt gratitude for her decades of principled leadership on behalf of Illinois’ 9th district. A fierce champion for working families, consumers, and seniors, Rep. Schakowsky’s tenure has undoubtedly changed the lives of millions of Americans—both in Chicago and across the nation—for the better.

“As a long-time leader of the CPC’s health care taskforce, Rep. Schakowsky played a key role in shaping the Affordable Care Act, led efforts to lower prescription drug costs, and fought to expand and protect Social Security and Medicare. As a vocal opponent of war and advocate for reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and climate action, she has consistently been on the right side of history.

“On the Energy and Commerce Committee and across her many caucus leadership roles, she brought both tenacity and compassion to the fight for justice. She showed us how to lead with moral clarity, courage, and care. We will miss her deeply in the Progressive Caucus—and we know her legacy will continue to light the path forward.” 

CPC Condemns Trump Administration’s Threat of Arrest of Caucus Members Conducting ICE Oversight

May 12, 2025

WASHINGTON — Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) responded to Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) threatening the arrest of CPC Members Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (N.J.-12) and LaMonica McIver (N.J.-10)—as well as colleague Rep. Rob Menendez (N.J.-08)—for carrying out oversight of a newly reopened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey. 

“Donald Trump’s regime is arresting mayors, intimidating independent judges, and threatening to lock up Members of Congress for doing their jobs within the scope of the law. 

“Americans must ask themselves: if President Trump feels emboldened to illegally arrest elected officials for not agreeing with him, what laws will he break next? Who will be left to stand in his way? Throughout our nation’s history, Americans have fought off being ruled by unaccountable despots who think of themselves as kings, and we will not allow it in our lifetimes.

“Progressive Caucus members in New Jersey were duly exercising their Article I responsibilities under The Constitution, and by federal law, Members of Congress have a right to visit federal facilities unannounced. We demand that the identities of the masked ICE agents who accosted Congress Members be made public, and we will pursue every avenue to seek accountability from top to bottom for this illegal and shameful attempt to silence our representatives.”

Progressive Caucus Leaders Issue Statement on Acquittals in Tyre Nichols Case

May 12, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Progressive Caucus Policing, Constitution, and Equality Task Force Chair Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Chair Emerita Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) issued the following statement on acquittals in the Tyre Nichols case:

“Two years ago, we were horrified by the video that was released of the savage beating of Memphis resident Tyre Nichols. The brutality on display in body cam footage shocked the nation.

“Today, the country was again shocked to learn that three of the officers involved in Nichols’ killing were acquitted of charges. The lack of justice puts on display for all to see the continuing failure of our justice system to value the lives of Black men and women. 

“The decision to move the jury pool from the majority Black city of Memphis to the majority white city of Chattanooga raised concerns that the judicial system would fail the family of Mr. Nichols. Sadly, these fears appear to have been justified.

 “Our hearts go out to Mr. Nichols’ family, especially his young child who was robbed of their father, and his parents who were denied justice for their son. Our country has a long way to go to achieve an equitable, color-blind justice system. The Congressional Progressive Caucus remains committed to a future free of police brutality and bias.” 

As GOP Wages War on Medicaid, Progressives Lay Out Vision for Medicare for All

April 30, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued the below statement applauding the reintroduction of the Medicare for All Act, led by CPC co-founder Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), CPC Chair Emeritus Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and CPC member Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12):

“While Big Pharma and insurance companies raked in obscene profits last year, half a million people went bankrupt trying to pay for care—and 60,000 died because they couldn’t afford a doctor in the first place. The Congressional Progressive Caucus has long championed the idea that health care is a human right, not a privilege, and Medicare for All will transform our corrupt, profit-driven health system and put every American’s health first. While the GOP wages war on Medicaid, progressives will continue to fight to guarantee care for all people, no matter income.”

Medicare for All would provide comprehensive health care to every American with no premiums, co-payments or deductibles while expanding benefits to include dental, hearing, and vision care. Every American would have the freedom to choose their doctor without endless paperwork or fighting their insurance company. Medicare for All would save $650 billion a year in healthcare spending and save 68,000 lives annually. 

The Medicare for All Act has 102 additional cosponsors in the House and 15 in the Senate.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Casar Warns All Americans’ IRS Data At Risk

April 9, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued the below statement on a new data-sharing agreement between the IRS and ICE, which resulted in the resignation of the IRS’s Acting Commissioner:

“This unprecedented breach of data privacy puts every taxpayer’s data at risk. Every American should be deeply concerned that the Trump Administration is politicizing the use of taxpayer data and starting down a slippery slope that could hurt any one of us next.

“This illegal move is especially concerning because it is a bait and switch from how millions of taxpayers were promised their data would be used. For decades, the federal government encouraged immigrant families to pay their taxes, and now that same information is being used against them. We should all be able to trust that when we share information with the government, it will not be used against us.”

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