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WASHINGTON - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced the appointment of Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) to the newly created Congressional Regional Leadership Council. The Regional Leadership Council will consist of twelve Members – one from each of the twelve regions of the Democratic Caucus. The group will be chaired by the Honorable Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), the former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives.

“I’m honored to be named to the Regional Leadership Council by Leader Jeffries under the experienced leadership of my friend, Congressman Hoyer,” said Rep. Blunt Rochester. “After passing historic legislation to lower costs for American families, fix our broken supply chains, bring manufacturing jobs back to America, make our communities safer, and make the largest investment to fight the climate crisis in our history - it’s critical that the implementation of that legislation is carried out effectively and efficiently. The Regional Leadership Council will work hand-in-glove with the Biden-Harris Administration to do just that - realize the full potential of our historic achievements while communicating the impact of those achievements to the American people.” 

Said Leader Jeffries, “The Regional Leadership Council will guide our partnership with the Biden administration as we implement historic legislation signed into law during the previous Congress. 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. 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,” added Rep. Steny Hoyer.

The Members appointed to the Regional Leadership Council are:

Chair: Rep. Steny Hoyer

Region 1: Rep. Tony Cárdenas

Region 2: Rep. Jared Huffman

Region 3: Rep. Angie Craig

Region 4: Rep. Robin Kelly

Region 5: Rep. Derek Kilmer

Region 6: Rep. Lizzie Fletcher

Region 7: Rep. Troy Carter

Region 8: Rep. Darren Soto

Region 9: Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Region 10: Rep. Madeleine Dean

Region 11: Rep. Grace Meng

Region 12: Rep. Lori Trahan

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