Strickland Elected Vice Chair for Communications for the New Democrat Coalition

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was elected by her New Democrat Coalition (New Dems) colleagues to serve as the New Dems Vice Chair for Communications in the 120^th Congress.

"I am honored and extremely thankful to my fellow New Democrats for their belief in my leadership," said Strickland. "I am committed to working with my colleagues to build an economy that lowers costs and works for all Americans in the 120^th Congress."

The New Democrat Coalition is a center-left coalition of House Democrats who prioritize bipartisan efforts to advance policies that benefit all Americans. In the 120^th Congress, the New Dems will have a historic number of 142 members, making them the largest ideological caucus in the House.

As Vice Chair for Communications, Strickland will prioritize communicating the New Dems message to the American people and ensure that the caucus works toward their vision of economic growth and opportunity, healthy and safe communities for all Americans, and strong national security and defense.

Strickland will serve alongside incoming Chair Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Vice Chair for Policy Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Vice Chair for Member Services Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Vice Chair for Outreach Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08)as part of the New Dems leadership in the 120^th Congress.

In the 119^th Congress, Strickland served as New Dems Vice Chair & Whip.

U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She is Whip for the Congressional Black Caucus, a member of the New Democrat Coalition, and one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress.

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