The assassination of Qasem Soleimani represents a dangerous, unconstitutional, and unprecedented military escalation with Iran. Congress has not given President Trump the authority to start a war with Iran – in fact, in the House-passed NDAA earlier this year, we explicitly prohibited preemptive military action of this kind in an overwhelming, bipartisan vote.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Statement on Today's Impeachment Vote
December 18, 2019
Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on today's impeachment vote.
What Should the CPC Put in the FY 2020 Budget?
December 17, 2019
The People’s Budget FY 2020 The Congressional Progressive Caucus alternative budget is an opportunity to provide the American public with a progressive budget vision. We want your suggestions.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Leaders Announce Opposition to FY20 Minibus Funding DHS and DOD
December 17, 2019
Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement on their strong opposition to H.R. 1158, the FY20 minibus funding the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Leaders Announce Opposition to FY20 Minibus Funding DHS and DOD
December 17, 2019
Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement on their strong opposition to H.R. 1158, the FY20 minibus funding the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense.
Progressive Leaders Applaud Passage of Improved H.R. 3
December 12, 2019
Today, leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) applauded the passage of the improved H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. Over many months, the Progressive Caucus worked with Democratic leadership to expand the scope of the bill so millions more families could benefit from this critical legislation.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Secures Critical Improvements to H.R. 3
December 10, 2019
Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) announced a deal with Democratic leadership to include key progressive priorities in H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Statement on USMCA
November 22, 2019
The Trade Working Group has been waiting for 23 days for a written commitment from USTR Lighthizer addressing our long-standing concerns with the USMCA as drafted. Before any proposed deal comes up for a vote in Congress, critical changes must be made to strengthen the labor and environmental provisions and address the giveaways to Big Pharma.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Statement on the Situation in Bolivia
November 20, 2019
We are gravely concerned by the deteriorating human rights situation in Bolivia. The disproportionate use of force against protestors and indigenous Bolivians is unacceptable and undermines Bolivians' fundamental rights to peaceful protest and assembly.
Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Pen Letter Calling on Congress to End Unconstitutional Surveillance Powers
November 20, 2019
Today, 49 members sent a bipartisan letter to the leadership of the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees calling for meaningful surveillance reform as Congress considers whether to reauthorize Section 215 and other provisions in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
