Following the recent success of the GOP at the ballot boxes, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC is committed to confronting what it sees as a “dangerous agenda” from Republicans. In a statement released on Monday, the PAC outlined its strategy to oppose any legislation connected to Project 2025.
The PAC expressed its determination, declaring, “The CBC will hold the line to protect Americans from the danger of extremist Republicans and their hate-filled Project 2025 agenda.” It further stated that the caucus would build coalitions across various sectors to defend freedom and push for a fair economy.
Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester bolster CBC presence in Senate
“House and Senate Republicans should be on alert,” the memo continued, “we will expose and define their dangerous, reckless agenda right away — Americans will have a clear understanding of the stakes in the next election.” Emphasizing its focus on economic and social justice, the PAC made it clear that the CBC’s mission is to fight for these causes.
The CBC’s opposition to Project 2025 comes as no surprise, as the entire caucus consists of Democrats. Both the caucus and its PAC have regularly highlighted the potential negative impact of the conservative plan on Black Americans.
However, with the largest CBC class in history, the PAC is hopeful that the caucus will effectively challenge the Republican agenda. At 62 members, the CBC will be the largest it has ever been in the 119th Congress, marking the highest number in its 53-year history.
The CBC’s leadership, including Chair Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), was successfully reelected this year. Additionally, new members like Rep.-elect Janelle Bynum, the first Black woman to represent Oregon, made history.
The PAC is also hopeful that the election of Sens.-elect Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester will provide the caucus with strong representation in the Senate. In addition to Senate successes, the PAC will rely on the leadership of five CBC members who will serve as ranking members on key committees.
These include Rep. Gregory Meeks (N.Y.) on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Bobby Scott (Va.) on Education, Rep. David Scott (Ga.) on Agriculture, Rep. Bennie Thompson (Miss.) on Homeland Security, and Rep. Maxine Waters (Calif.) on Financial Services.
Despite Republican control of Washington, the PAC pointed out that House Republicans maintain only a slim majority. The PAC concluded, stating, “Under the leadership of Hakeem Jeffries, the CBC and House Democrats will seek common ground, expose extreme Republicans’ dangerous agenda, and fight to restore America’s social compact—where the dignity of work is respected, opportunities for wealth are created, and American freedoms are preserved.”
