Press Releases

Congressional Progressive Caucus Celebrates Passage of H.R. 1, Applauds Historic Democracy Reforms

March 8, 2019

Today, House Democrats took a big step to make our government more transparent, accessible, and representative of the people. For far too long, the power of the people has been drowned out by dark money and special interests. H.R. 1 restores access to the ballot box, takes on the corrosive influence of money in politics, and ensures that our elected officials serve their constituents, instead of themselves.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Endorses Legislation Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela, Urges House Consideration

March 7, 2019

We are deeply concerned that the Trump Administration is considering an illegal and unconstitutional military intervention in Venezuela. It's concerning to us that the hawks in the Trump Administration – including John Bolton, Mike Pompeo, and Elliott Abrams – are threatening to embroil the United States in another ill-advised and poorly-considered war.

Progressive Caucus Statement on H. Res. 183

March 7, 2019

House Democrats stand against bigotry in all forms, including anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of racism and xenophobia. Today's historic and comprehensive resolution made our Democratic values abundantly clear at this critical time.

CPC Leaders Applaud Introduction of Debt-Free College Act

March 6, 2019

We need to create an economy that works for every family – and that starts by making college affordable and accessible to all students who want to attend. Graduates beginning their lives shouldn't have to take on crushing debt. By passing the Debt-Free College Act, we can ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, race or zip code, can afford a four-year degree.

CPC Letter Urges FCC and FTC to Reject Sprint-T-Mobile Merger

March 5, 2019

oday, CPC Member Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), along with Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), sent the attached letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim. The letter expresses the Caucus' strong opposition to the proposed Sprint-T-Mobile merger, which would cost jobs and raise prices on consumers.

CPC Statement on Ilhan Omar

February 12, 2019

Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) responded to President Trump's comments urging Representative Ilhan Omar to resign from Congress.
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