Blue Dog Coalition Announces Leadership for the 119th Congress
Today, the Blue Dog Coalition announced its new leadership for the 119th Congress. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) will serve as Co-Chair for Administration, Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) will serve as Co-Chair for Policy and Legislative Strategy, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) will serve as Co-Chair for Communications and Outreach, and Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13) will serve as Coalition Whip.
With the addition of Rep. Adam Gray, the Blue Dog Coalition totals 10 members, representing districts from across the nation.
Statements From Blue Dog Coalition Leadership for the 119th Congress
“Across our country, hardworking families are demanding effective representation that talks with them, not at them – and that serves the interests of our local communities, not lobbyists. As we see our farms and schools consolidate and family businesses get replaced with mega chains, most of us feel single party control has not served our interests in rural America. Most politics feel either condescending or catastrophizing, with little interest in the nuance and depth that builds community,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, Blue Dog Coalition Co-Chair for Administration. “The antidote to gridlock and extremism is more public servants who are loyal to their constituents, rooted in where they’re from, and committed to getting shit done with independence and bipartisanship. The Blue Dogs are a core part of fixing our politics and delivering common-sense, fiscally responsible results for working Americans. I’m excited to carry this important work forward with Congressmen Correa, Gonzalez, and Gray – and I’m eager to work with anyone serious about fighting for what’s worth having and not just settling for the status quo.”
“As Blue Dogs, our mission has always been to work across the aisle, with Democrats and Republicans, to deliver for all hard-working American taxpayers on Main Street,” said Rep. Lou Correa, Blue Dog Coalition Co-Chair for Policy and Legislative Strategy. “Our members represent every corner of the country and are more committed than ever before to end the divisive and toxic nature of politics today. No matter which party is in charge, Blue Dogs will continue working day-in and day-out, and across party lines, to make sure taxpayers and small business owners on Main Street remain at the center of the political conversation."
“As Communications Co-Chair, it will be my honor to help spread the Blue Dog message of practical solutions during a time when Americans are looking to their leaders for action,” said Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Blue Dog Coalition Co-Chair for Communications and Outreach. “With the razor-thin margins in this Congress, our coalition can help bridge the gap and break through a gridlocked Washington to deliver for our constituents.”
“For far too long, Washington has been run by political partisans who deliver only rhetoric, not results,” said Rep. Adam Gray, Blue Dog Coalition Whip. “As the Whip for the Blue Dogs in the 119th Congress, I’m committed to working with my colleagues—regardless of their political party—to deliver results for California’s Central Valley. The Blue Dogs are ready to sit down with anyone who is serious about solving problems. My message to Washington is simple: it’s time to get to work.”
The co-chairs also express gratitude for the service of former Blue Dog members Reps. Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-AL) and Wiley Nickel (NC-13).
The Blue Dog Coalition is an official caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives composed of fiscally-responsible Democrats, who are leading the way to find common-sense solutions. They are pragmatic Democrats, appealing to mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to pursuing fiscally-responsible policies, ensuring a strong national defense for our country, and transcending party lines to get things done for the American people.