FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 4, 2021

Contact: Brooke Lillard, 202-225-2965

 

Blue Dog Coalition Announces Leadership for the 117th Congress

 

WASHINGTON—Today, the Democratic Blue Dog Coalition announced its leadership for the 117th Congress. The Coalition has a total of 18 members, representing districts from Maine to Hawaii, who are dedicated to the organization’s longstanding policy focus of fiscal responsibility, a strong national defense, and a pragmatic approach to governance.

 

The Blue Dog Coalition’s leadership for the 117th Congress will include the following:

 

STATEMENTS FROM BLUE DOG LEADERSHIP FOR THE 117TH CONGRESS:

 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to again lead this principled and pragmatic group of House Democrats,” said Rep. Stephanie Murphy (FL-07). “As our government navigates this unprecedented health and economic crisis, Blue Dogs will continue to reach across the aisle to find common ground and improve the lives of Americans. In this new Congress, our coalition remains committed to pursuing bipartisan cooperation, being fiscally responsible, and protecting our national security. We look forward to being constructive allies in the fight to secure our children’s future and ensure our country emerges from this moment stronger than before.”

 

“Most all Americans support fiscal responsibility and national security, and I am proud to continue in the 117th Congress as a member of the Blue Dog Coalition which for over a quarter of a century now has been a guardian of these principles in Congress,” said Rep. Ed Case (HI-01). “I am especially honored to be selected by my colleagues as Coalition Co-Chair for Policy and Legislative Strategy. I truly look forward to working with my colleagues and any and all others who share our commitment to responsible and inclusive government toward forging practical solutions to these and so many other challenges of our times.”

 

“Serving in the House Blue Dog Coalition has been my honor these past four years and I am humbled to be able to carry on as Co-Chair for Communications and Outreach,” said Rep. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01). “Last year, we saw firsthand how out of touch Washington is with the needs of American families in communities small and large across our nation—too many struggling Arizonans were left out to dry while partisan bickering dominated Congress. I am proud to be part of this coalition of commonsense members who are committed to correcting this injustice through bipartisanship, listening to the people we are sworn to represent, and working together to deliver the kind of COVID-19 relief that suffering families, hospitals, small businesses, and localities need.”

 

BACKGROUND ON THE BLUE DOG LEADERSHIP OF THE 117TH CONGRESS:

 

 

 

 

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The Blue Dog Coalition is an official caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives comprised of fiscally-responsible Democrats, who are leading the way to find commonsense solutions. They are pragmatic Democrats, appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to pursuing fiscally-responsible policies, ensuring a strong national defense for our country, and transcending party lines to get things done for the American people. Visit our website to learn more, and get the latest news updates by following us on Twitter or liking us on Facebook.