Congressional Progressive Caucus

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The Congressional Progressive Caucus is an informal alliance of 77 liberal and left Congressmen in the U.S. House. They push for liberal revisions of major laws, but have been frustrated in 2009 because the Democrats need the support of the more conservative Blue Dog Democrats pass legislation in the face of near 100% Republican opposition.

They represent inner city districts, especially in the Northeast and West Coast. Most were elected by landslides and do not have to worry about reelection.

The Progressive Caucus overlaps heavily with the Black Caucus (which does not accept white members).

Many powerful committee chairs belong; Speaker Nancy Pelosi was a member until she became party leader. Influential members include:

  • Bob Brady (Penn.) - Chairman, House Administration Committee
  • Barney Frank (Mass.)- Chairman, House Financial Services Committee
  • Bob Filner (Calif.)- Chairman, House Veterans Affairs Committee
  • Barbara Lee (Calif.)- Chairwoman, Congressional Black Caucus
  • George Miller (Calif.)- Chairman, House Education and Labor Committee
  • Charles Rangel (NY) - Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee
  • Louise Slaughter (NY)- Chairwoman, House Rules Committee

Eric Massa (NY-29, Corning)

  • Bennie Thompson (Miss.) - Chairman, House Homeland Security Committee
  • Nydia Velazquez (NY) - Chairwoman, House Small Business Committee
  • Henry Waxman (CA-30)- Chairman, House Energy and Commerce Committee
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