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Congressional Progressive Caucus Introduces Climate Change Resolution on First Day of UN Climate Conference

November 30, 2015

Washington, D.C. – The co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), today are introducing a House Resolution that sets aggressive national priorities for combating climate change. The resolution calls for significant goals of near zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, 50 percent of electricity to be derived from renewable sources by 2030 and a transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

CPC Co-Chairs Oppose Persecution of Syrian Refugees

November 19, 2015

Washington– The Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Representatives Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), issued the following statement opposing H.R. 4038, legislation preventing Syrian refugees from taking shelter in the United States:"It is a fundamental American value to provide a safe haven for our most vulnerable neighbors. Syrian refugees are fleeing persecution and violence from the very same terrorists that attacked Paris last week. We cannot allow fear-mongering to influence policy that could mean the difference between life and death for these desperate families. We stand proudly against misguided attempts to repeat past mistakes that tarnish our nation's history.

CPC Co-Chairs Send Letter Urging Opposition to H.R. 1737, the Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act

November 18, 2015

Washington – The Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Representatives Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), sent the following letter to members of Congress urging them to oppose H.R. 1737, the Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act, which would prevent the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from enforcing laws against discrimination in auto lending:

CPC Co-chairs and Rep. Marcia L. Fudge Introduce the Stop Social Security Garnishment for Student Debt Act

November 5, 2015

The Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Representatives Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), along with Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Representative Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH), issued the following statements after introducing the Stop Social Security Garnishment for Student Debt Act. The bill reverses a 1996 law that permits the garnishment the Social Security benefits to pay for outstanding federal student loans.

Congressional Progressive Caucus to Unveil Budget Principles

October 26, 2015

The co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), along with members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, will present the CPC's budget deal priorities for fiscal year 2016 on Tuesday, October 27.

CPC Co-Chairs Reps. Ellison & Grijalva, along with Rep. Fudge to Deliver Letter and Over 300,000 Signatures to Dept. of Ed Urging End to Social Security Benefit Garnishments for Student Debt

October 21, 2015

WASHINGTON – The co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), with Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH), will deliver a letter urging the Department of Education to use their authority to end the garnishment of Social Security benefits for student debt.
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