Friend,

We hope your New Year is off to a great start! As we begin 2023, we'd like to give you an update on what Congressman Dean Phillips has been up to! (He invites us to call him Dean, but let's use the title he earned from voters every once in a while.)

Dean was re-elected in November and sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives for his third term just a couple of weeks ago!

• In the House, Dean and Congressional Democrats are continuing to fight for the American people making sure that our government continues to work for the people.
• Congressman Phillips continues to keep his promise to work across the aisle toward solutions that help everyday Minnesotans.
• To read more about Dean’s re-election, click here.

Dean was elected to Democratic Leadership as co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC)!

• In this role, Dean will be messaging and promoting the work that Democrats are doing to help folks who need it most.
• Congressman Phillips brings his experience leading companies and promoting products to this new role.
• To learn more about Dean’s new role with the DPCC, click here

Dean delivered a nominating speech for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to be Speaker of the House on the 15th and final vote for Speaker. Dean rose to speak just after a physical fight nearly broke out within the Republican Conference.

• WOW!: Dean rose and summarized the feeling of the American people in one word.
• In his speech, Dean called out Republicans for obstructing Members of Congress from being able to provide crucial services to their constituents.
• Dean reached out to everyone in the Congress, including Republicans, to vote to put people over politics and select Representative Jeffries as Speaker.
• Coverage of Dean’s speech can be found here

Like you, we are excited to see first hand the leadership Dean will bring to this new Congress. We will stay in touch about the work ahead and how you can help spread the word!

Best,
The DeanTeam