House Democrats- 119th Congress

The House Democratic Caucus is a congressional caucus composed of all Democratic representatives in the United States House of Representatives, voting and non-voting, and is responsible for nominating and electing the Democratic Party leadership in the chamber.

In its roles as a party conference, the caucus writes and enforces rules of conduct and discipline for its members, approves committee assignments, and serves as the primary forum for development of party policy and legislative priorities. It hosts weekly meetings for these purposes and to communicate the party’s message to members.

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Hakeem Jeffries NY-08

Current Position: US Representative of NY District 8 since 2013
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: State Delegate from 2007 – 2012
Other Position:  Chair, House Democratic Caucus
District:  Borough of Brooklyn

Hakeem Jeffries, an attorney, represents the diverse Eighth Congressional District of New York, an area that encompasses large parts of Brooklyn and a section of Queens. He has served as House Minority Leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023.

In Congress, Jeffries chaired the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2023. The members of the caucus unanimously elected him to succeed Nancy Pelosi as leader in November 2022. This made him the first African American to lead a party in either chamber of the United States Congress.

Hakeem Jeffries: ‘Republicans Have Adopted Voter Suppression As A Campaign Tactic’

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Katherine Clark MA-05

Current Position: US Representative of MA US House District 5 since 2013
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Positions: State Senator from 2011 – 2013; State Delegate from 2008 – 2011
Other Positions:  House Minority Whip
District:  eastern Massachusetts, Boston suburbs such as Medford, Framingham, Woburn, Waltham, and her home city of Revere

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Clark worked as an attorney in several states before moving to Massachusetts in 1995, where she worked in state government. She joined the Melrose School Committee in 2002, becoming committee chair in 2005.  In 1995, she became general counsel for the state Office of Child Care Services.[

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In #200Days, we’ve made historic investments in American families to stabilize our #childcare system and cut poverty in half. Just think about what we can accomplish in the next 200 days, and beyond, to put women, families, and equity first.

Full Katherine Clark: House’s ‘Archaic Rules’ Are A Distraction | MTP Daily | MSNBC

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Pete Aguilar CA-33

Current Position: US Representative of CA District 31 since 2015 (formerly 33rd)
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: Mayor Redlands from 2006 – 2014
District:   centered on San Bernardino
Upcoming Election:

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This shouldn’t just be a bipartisan committee, it should be a nonpartisan committee. We will hold a fair and fact-based investigation in pursuit of the truth. That’s what the American people deserve and it’s what our oath requires. A Committee Member

Congressman Pete Aguilar: We need a path to citizenship and the American public is behind us

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Ted Lieu CA-36

Current Position: US Representative of CA District 36 since 2015 (formerly 33rd)
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Positions: State Senator from 2011 – 2014; State Delegate from 2005 – 2010
District:    The 36th district is located primarily in the South Bay and Westside regions of Los Angeles.
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At the end of the day, we are all Americans.

White House officials and close allies of the president have expressed confidence that it is possible to “out-organize voter suppression.” That may be true. But we can’t out-organize gerrymandering. Want to see chaos? Speaker McCarthy. That’s why we need a filibuster exception.

Rep. Lieu on why the Senate should convict Trump

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