Congressional Progressive Caucus

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Congressional Progressive Caucus

Formation	1991
Founder	Bernie Sanders, Ron Dellums, Lane Evans, Thomas Andrews, Peter DeFazio, Maxine Waters, Major Owens
Type	Congressional caucus
Headquarters	Washington, D.C.
Membership	100+ members
Chair	Pramila Jayapal

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is a congressional caucus within the United States Congress that consists of progressive members of the Democratic Party. The CPC was founded in 1991 by six members of the House of Representatives: Bernie Sanders, Ron Dellums, Lane Evans, Thomas Andrews, Peter DeFazio, Maxine Waters, and Major Owens. The caucus is currently chaired by Pramila Jayapal.

History

The Congressional Progressive Caucus was established in 1991 to promote progressive policies and represent the interests of the American people in the legislative process. The founding members aimed to create a unified voice for progressive values within Congress, advocating for economic justice, civil rights, and environmental sustainability.

Membership

The CPC is one of the largest ideological caucuses in the United States Congress, with over 100 members from the House of Representatives and the Senate. Membership is open to any member of Congress who supports the principles and goals of the caucus.

Principles and Goals

The CPC advocates for a wide range of progressive policies, including:

• Economic justice and reducing income inequality
• Universal healthcare
• Environmental sustainability and addressing climate change
• Civil rights and social justice
• Labor rights and supporting workers' rights
• Peace and non-interventionist foreign policy

Activities

The CPC engages in various activities to promote its agenda, including:

• Introducing and supporting progressive legislation
• Organizing briefings and hearings on key issues
• Collaborating with advocacy groups and grassroots organizations
• Providing a platform for progressive voices within Congress

Leadership

The CPC is led by a chair and several vice-chairs who are elected by the members of the caucus. The current chair is Pramila Jayapal, who has been serving since 2019.

Related Pages

• Democratic Party (United States)
• Bernie Sanders
• Pramila Jayapal
• Progressivism in the United States
• United States Congress
• Caucus

See Also

• Blue Dog Coalition
• New Democrat Coalition
• Freedom Caucus