Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell was selected by U.S. House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer to serve as one of his Chief Deputy Whips for the Democratic Party. Chief Deputy Whips are responsible for helping the Democratic Whip mobilize the party vote on important legislation before they come to the House Floor to be voted on. Chief Deputy Whips also serve as liaisons between the Members and the Caucus, to help build strong support for the Democratic agenda.

“I proudly accept and am honored to be selected by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer to serve as one of his Chief Deputy Whips for the 113th Congress,” said Rep. Sewell. “I look forward to working with the Whip team and our outstanding Democratic Leadership in the House to advance the people’s agenda and mobilize my colleagues on important legislation. More importantly, my selection by Mr. Hoyer to be one of his Chief Deputy Whips will help me further the Democratic agenda that includes strengthening the middle class, improving our nation’s infrastructure, and putting Alabamians back to work.”

“I’m pleased to announce that Rep. Terri Sewell will serve as a Chief Deputy Whip for the 113th Congress,” said Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. “Rep. Sewell has been a proven leader among House Democrats and served effectively as a Senior Whip in the 112th Congress.  I look forward to working with her in this new role as we continue to advance Democratic priorities, including job creation and building a strong middle class.”

The following members have also been appointed by Democratic Whip Hoyer to serve as Chief Deputy Whips for the 113th Congress and will be considered part of House Leadership:

U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, Senior Chief Deputy Whip

U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico

U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson of Utah

U.S. Rep. Janice Schakowsky of Illinois

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida

U.S. Rep. Peter Welch of Vermont

For more information regarding the Chief Deputy Whip position, or the process of the Whip Team please visit http://www.democraticwhip.gov/about/the-whips-role

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Contact: Rob NeSmith;      rob.nesmith@mail.house.gov;       202.225.2665