This budget sells out the American people. It's a mean-spirited, morally bankrupt proposal written to benefit military contractors, polluters, and health insurance executives at the expense of the poor
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.
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.
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.
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.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Call for Resignation of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta
February 27, 2019
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, released the following statement calling for the resignation or removal of Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta:
Congressional Progressive Caucus Applauds Introduction of Medicare For All Legislation
February 27, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement celebrating the introduction of Rep. Jayapal's Medicare For All Act of 2019:
CPC Co-Chairs Respond to the House Vote to Fund the Government
February 14, 2019
Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) issued the following statement after the House voted to keep the federal government open.
CPC Celebrates Landmark Achievement to Reassert Congressional War Powers and End Conflict in Yemen
February 13, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) applauded the House passage of H.J.Res. 37 by a 248-177 margin, to direct the President to end unauthorized U.S. hostilities in Yemen.
