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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Appointed To Regional Leadership Council To Promote Democratic Accomplishments
Washington,
January 30, 2023
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) to the Regional Leadership Council in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congresswoman Fletcher will work to promote Democrats’ legislative accomplishments, especially the work of the 117th Congress, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. “I am proud to be appointed to the Regional Leadership Council where I will work with President Biden and his administration to implement the historic laws we made and ensure they touch every corner of the country, and in particular Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “Over the past two years, Congress has passed transformative legislation to invest in our country’s infrastructure, lower the cost of prescription drugs, protect our communities, and so much more. I look forward to working with my colleagues to champion our accomplishments and ensure our work benefits people across our communities and our country every day.” “The Regional Leadership Council will guide our partnership with the Biden administration as we implement historic legislation signed into law during the previous Congress,” said Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “During the next two years, it is critical that the promise of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Safer Communities Act, CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act and other initiatives are brought to life in every corner throughout America. The Regional Leadership Council will focus like a laser beam on executing President Biden’s vision of investing in America. I thank Leader Hoyer and our twelve distinguished colleagues for undertaking the responsibility of helping to make sure that successful implementation occurs, public awareness of our legislative accomplishments increases and meaningful change is realized in all 212 congressional districts represented by House Democrats.” "Democrats are bound by our shared purpose to ensure that American workers have the tools they need to compete and succeed in the twenty-first century economy,” said Congressman Steny Hoyer. “We worked to advance that mission last Congress, passing landmark legislation to help our nation weather an unprecedented global pandemic and to rebuild our economy stronger and more resilient than ever before. From the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the CHIPS and Science Act, House Democrats took action to create jobs and bring down costs for hard-working Americans while revitalizing the infrastructure and manufacturing that serves as our economy's foundation. We also secured the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and other legislation that will help ensure that all Americans can live in safety and security. This Regional Leadership Council is a powerful new tool that will allow us to build off that progress and to continue honoring our commitment to American workers and their families. It will foster greater cooperation between the Biden-Harris Administration and House Democrats as we convey our crucial agenda, implement this landmark legislation and show the public how Democrats continue to deliver results For the People. I thank Leader Jeffries for having the vision and insight to establish this council, and I am honored that he asked me to serve as its Chair. I look forward to working with him, House Democrats, and the Biden-Harris Administration to demonstrate what Democrats can continue to deliver by putting People Over Politics.” The Members appointed to the Regional Leadership Council are:
The Regional Leadership Council was established by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, with one Democrat representing each of the House Democratic Caucus’ twelve regions across the country. |