The Congressional Black Caucus PAC has vowed to show what it calls a “dangerous agenda” from “extreme Republicans” following the GOP’s success on the poll bins this 12 months.
The PAC introduced on Monday that it plans to combat again in opposition to any proposed laws aligning with Challenge 2025.
“The CBC will hold the line to protect Americans from the danger of extremist Republicans and their hate-filled Project 2025 agenda,” the PAC mentioned in a memo on Monday.
“In the streets, the courtroom, and in Congress, the CBC will build coalitions with Americans of goodwill to fight for a fair economy and defend freedom. House and Senate Republicans should be on alert, we will expose and define their dangerous, reckless agenda out the gate — Americans will have a clear-eyed-view of the stakes next November.”
The PAC added that the caucus has a mandate to combat for financial and social justice.
The group’s stance in opposition to Challenge 2025 isn’t shocking — each member of the CBC is a Democrat. Each the caucus and its PAC have pushed again in opposition to the conservative blueprint, usually highlighting the affect it will have on Black People.
However with the most important CBC class in historical past, the PAC hopes the caucus can efficiently push again on Republicans’ agenda.
The CBC could have 62 members within the 119th Congress, probably the most since its inception 53 years in the past.
The caucus’s full frontline — together with its chair, Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) — have been all reelected this 12 months. In the meantime, a number of candidates made historical past, comparable to Rep.-elect Janelle Bynum, who turns into the primary Black girl to symbolize Oregon.
The PAC is hoping the election of Sens.-elect Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester will enable for achievement within the higher chamber.
However the PAC may even lean on 5 CBC members, who might be rating members in committee: Rep. Gregory Meeks (N.Y.) on Overseas Affairs; Virginia’s Rep. Bobby Scott on Training; Rep. David Scott (Ga.) on Agriculture; Rep. Bennie Thompson (Miss.) on Homeland Safety; and Rep. Maxine Waters (Calif.) on Monetary Providers.
“While Republicans control Washington, House Republicans will again hold just a narrow majority,” the PAC mentioned.
“With the leadership of Hakeem Jeffries, the CBC and House Democrats will seek common ground, expose extreme Republicans’ dangerous agenda, and fight to rebuild America’s social compact that means the dignity of work is respected, opportunities for wealth are created, and American freedoms are protected.”
