Fellow Members, The Respect for Marriage Act passed in the House last week, ensuring that, in the words of outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, “the federal government will never again stand in the way of marrying the person you love.” President Biden has said he will promptly sign the measure.  Meanwhile, jockeying over must-pass […]

View as Webpage It’s official! Democrats have elected new leaders for the 118th Congress that convenes January 3. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY) will be the first Black member to lead either party or chamber. Minority Whip Katherine Clark (MA) and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA) round out the team. With bipartisan support, the Senate […]

View as Webpage Elizabeth, Public education was a winner up and down the ballot in mid-term elections in which Democrats held the Senate and Republicans captured the House. Margins will remain historically narrow in both chambers.  In the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA) Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD), and Majority Whip James Clyburn (SC) are stepping aside for a […]