WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, November 29, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) on his election as Caucus Leadership Representative, a leadership position for Members who have served five terms or less.

“I congratulate Congressman Jamie Raskin on his election as Caucus Leadership Representative for the House Democratic Caucus in the 116^th Congress. He is a strong leader who is committed to working with Democratic Members from across the political spectrum on the issues which matter most to America’s working families. Rep. Raskin will be a powerful voice for newer Members on our Caucus’s leadership team.”

“Democrats are ready to get to work expanding economic opportunity for working families, decreasing healthcare costs, modernizing our nation’s infrastructure, and restoring our democracy. In the 116^th Congress, I will do all I can to help Rep. Raskin and our Caucus leadership team win victories on these important issues.”

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Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) is serving her fourth term representing Alabama’s 7th Congressional district. She sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was recently appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Sewell is a Chief Deputy Whip and serves on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee of the Democratic Caucus. She is also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and serves as Vice Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, and Vice Chair of Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition