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Congressional Black Caucus looking forward

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Happy New Year! As I look forward to 2017 and continuing to work on your behalf, I’d like to share some exciting news: beginning in January, I will be serving on the executive leadership team of the Congressional Black Caucus as first vice chair.

The Congressional Black Caucus was formally established on March 30, 1971, by 13 pioneering members who had a vision of making sure that there was a body that could speak directly to the hopes, the dreams, the needs and the aspirations of the African-American people and all the underrepresented communities throughout America.

Today, the Caucus has grown into the largest in history, with 49 members from across our nation. The composition of our Caucus brings a diverse set of experiences and viewpoints to tackle the unique challenges of African-American communities. While we each have our own priorities, we maintain our dedication to upholding our reputation as the “conscience of the Congress.” We speak with a singular, powerful voice in our fight to deliver on the expectations of Americans — to have a government that works for us all.

As first vice chair, I look forward to working with my CBC colleagues, including my good friend, Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) as we implement a new agenda — one that learns from our past, but boldly confronts the future. The Caucus’ priorities will include efforts to reduce incarceration rates, tighten gun control in American cities and restore sections of the Voting Rights Act struck down in 2013 by the U.S. Supreme Court.

I welcome your thoughts on how to better serve you, and I am confident that together we can make a difference.

 

Rep. Andre Carson represents the 7th District of Indiana in the United States House of Representatives. Contact Rep. Carson at carson.house.gov/contact.

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