WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and New Democrat Coalition Chair (NDC) Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that Strickland will join the Coalition as a Leadership Member. Following Rep. Lori Trahan’s (MA-03) election to the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), Chair Kuster appointed Rep. Strickland to fill her position on the NDC Leadership team.
“The New Democrat Coalition stays focused on getting things done and making progress for the American people,” said U.S. Rep. Strickland. “I’m honored to be part of this leadership team as we seek bi-partisan solutions when possible, to deliver for our communities at home.”
“I am thrilled to congratulate our New Dem colleagues, Reps. Trahan and Strickland, on their new leadership positions,” said New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster. “Lori Trahan has brought a fresh and unique perspective as an essential Member of our NDC leadership team this Congress, and our entire Coalition looks forward to working with her as she joins the DPCC. As Lori transitions to her new role, we are excited to welcome Marilyn Strickland as a New Dem Leadership Member! Marilyn’s strong involvement on our National Security Task Force, her unwavering commitment to advancing common-sense solutions, and her dedication to supporting our battleground Members make her the perfect person to take on this important role within the Coalition.”
The New Democrat Coalition is a group of nearly 100 House Democrats who are committed to governing and breaking through the gridlock in Washington D.C. to deliver real solutions for issues Americans face.
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She is the CBC whip, a member of the New Democrat Coalition, one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress, and the first African-American elected to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level.
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