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[[File:Congressional_Progressive_Caucus_Logo.svg|thumb|Congressional_Progressive_Caucus_Logo]] [[file:Pramila_Jayapal,_official_portrait,_116th_Congress.jpg|right|thumb|Pramila_Jayapal,_official_portrait,_116th_Congress]] [[file:Congressional_Progressive_Caucus_Membership_118th_Congress.svg|right|thumb|Congressional_Progressive_Caucus_Membership_118th_Congress]] {{Infobox organization
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| formation = 1991
| founder = [[Bernie Sanders]], [[Ron Dellums]], [[Lane Evans]], [[Thomas Andrews]], [[Peter DeFazio]], [[Maxine Waters]], [[Major Owens]]
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The '''Congressional Progressive Caucus''' ('''CPC''') is a [[congressional caucus]] within the [[United States Congress]] that consists of progressive members of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. The CPC was founded in 1991 by six members of the [[House of Representatives]]: [[Bernie Sanders]], [[Ron Dellums]], [[Lane Evans]], [[Thomas Andrews]], [[Peter DeFazio]], [[Maxine Waters]], and [[Major Owens]]. The caucus is currently chaired by [[Pramila Jayapal]].

== History ==
The Congressional Progressive Caucus was established in 1991 to promote progressive policies and represent the interests of the American people in the legislative process. The founding members aimed to create a unified voice for progressive values within Congress, advocating for economic justice, civil rights, and environmental sustainability.

== Membership ==
The CPC is one of the largest ideological caucuses in the [[United States Congress]], with over 100 members from the [[House of Representatives]] and the [[Senate]]. Membership is open to any member of Congress who supports the principles and goals of the caucus.

== Principles and Goals ==
The CPC advocates for a wide range of progressive policies, including:
* [[Economic justice]] and reducing income inequality
* [[Universal healthcare]]
* [[Environmental sustainability]] and addressing [[climate change]]
* [[Civil rights]] and [[social justice]]
* [[Labor rights]] and supporting [[workers' rights]]
* [[Peace]] and [[non-interventionist foreign policy]]

== Activities ==
The CPC engages in various activities to promote its agenda, including:
* Introducing and supporting progressive legislation
* Organizing briefings and hearings on key issues
* Collaborating with advocacy groups and grassroots organizations
* Providing a platform for progressive voices within Congress

== Leadership ==
The CPC is led by a chair and several vice-chairs who are elected by the members of the caucus. The current chair is [[Pramila Jayapal]], who has been serving since 2019.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Democratic Party (United States)]]
* [[Bernie Sanders]]
* [[Pramila Jayapal]]
* [[Progressivism in the United States]]
* [[United States Congress]]
* [[Caucus]]

== See Also ==
* [[Blue Dog Coalition]]
* [[New Democrat Coalition]]
* [[Freedom Caucus]]

[[Category:United States Congress]]
[[Category:Political organizations in the United States]]
[[Category:Progressivism in the United States]]
[[Category:1991 establishments in the United States]]

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