Congressional Progressive Caucus
The Congressional Progressive Caucus was established in the U.S. House of Representatives in the early 1990s. It reflects the diversity and strength of the American people, and we seek to give voice to the needs and aspirations of all Americans and to build a more just and humane society. The Co-Chairs of the 78-Member Congressional Progressive Caucus, U.S. Representatives Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), welcome your interest in the growing Progressive Caucus.
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Newswire article Friday, May 13, 2016 CPC Co-Chairs Condemn New Wave of ICE Raids The Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), released the following statement condemning the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency’s plans for a new wave of forced deportations that would target Central American mothers... Read more |
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Newswire article Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Congressional Progressive Caucus' The People's Budget Petition Surpasses 150,000 Signatures Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), along with CPC First-Vice Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), have released the following statement on grassroots support for the People’s Budget: “Less than one week after we formally announced The... Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, March 17, 2016 CPC Debt-Free College Resolution Offered to Amend House Republican Budget Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), along with CPC First-Vice Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) released statements today after Rep. Pocan offered the CPC’s debt-free college resolution as an amendment to the House Republican budget... Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, March 03, 2016 Progressive Caucus Releases The People’s Budget for FY 2017 Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), and CPC First-Vice Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) today released the Progressive Caucus’ budget for fiscal year 2017, called The People’s Budget: Prosperity Not Austerity; Invest in America. “ The... Read more |
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Newswire article Friday, February 12, 2016 CPC Letter to Attorney General Lynch on Investigation into the Flint Water Crisis Today, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), and 33 members of Congress sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch urging a thorough investigation now that a criminal inquiry has been announced for the Flint water crisis... Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, February 11, 2016 81 House Democrats Offer Support, Guidance to FCC on its Plan to Expand Broadband Access through Lifeline Program Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Vice-Chair Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) and CPC Co-Chairs Keith Ellison (D-MN), and Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) were joined by 78 Democrats in expressing support and providing recommendations for the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to increase... Read more |
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Newswire article Friday, January 08, 2016 CPC Co-Chairs Letter to President Obama Regarding ICE Raids and Deportations The co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), have sent the following letter to President Obama urging him to stop the aggressive raids and deportations being conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. A signed copy of... Read more |
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Newswire article Thursday, November 05, 2015 CPC Co-chairs and Rep. Marcia L. Fudge Introduce the Stop Social Security Garnishment for Student Debt Act 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... Read more |
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Newswire article Friday, October 23, 2015 CPC Co-Chairs Introduce the Mobility, Opportunity, and Vocation Enabling (MOVE) Act Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) released the following statement announcing the introduction of H.R. 3788, The Mobility, Opportunity and Vocation Enabling (MOVE) Act: “America is falling behind when it comes to our transportation... Read more |
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Newswire article Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Progressive Caucus Leaders Release the Back to Work Budget to Create 7 Million Jobs Leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, including Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison and Budget Taskforce members Reps. Jim McDermott, Jan Schakowsky, Barbara Lee and Mark Pocan, today released their fiscal year 2014 budget alternative, the Back to Work Budget , which creates almost 7 million jobs over the first year and reduces the deficit by $4.4 trillion over the next 10 years. Read more |