Mondaire Jones Elected To House Leadership

Press release from Mondaire For Congress:

Dec. 7, 2020

Today, Congressman-elect Mondaire Jones announced his unanimous election by the freshman class of the 117th Congress to the position of Freshman Representative to Leadership. This is the most influential role available to a freshman member of Congress. As a member of the House leadership team, Jones will meet weekly with House Majority leadership and serve as a spokesperson for the 15-person freshman class. Jones will also serve on the powerful House Steering and Policy Committee, which makes recommendations to the Speaker of the House regarding committee memberships and leadership, and assists the Democratic Caucus in policy development and implementation.

“Congressman-elect Mondaire Jones is a force for progress in New York and across America, whose brilliant legal mind, grassroots organizing experience, and spirit of advocacy and action have already enriched our House Democratic Majority,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “His leadership has been acknowledged by his election as Freshman Representative to Leadership, where he will amplify, strengthen and unify the voices of our diverse, dynamic Democratic Caucus.”

“I’m proud to be part of the boldest, most diverse Congress in American history, and we’re ready to get to work on behalf of the American people,” said Jones. “We know that if we want to see the meaningful change our communities deserve, we need strong, thoughtful leadership at the table where policies are made. I’m grateful to the freshman class of the 117th Congress for providing me the opportunity to advocate for our shared values.”

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