Recently Elected Minority Leader Has Big Goals for Congress

“The American people have entrusted us to safeguard and advocate for their hopes and dreams, and to address the challenges they face daily” stated Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson following her recent Minority Leader election. Lee’s election is a historical turning point for our Congress as she is the first African American women to hold the powerful position. The congresswoman stated that she is excited to see what the Democrats can accomplish in the 114th Congress and that she is specifically interested in passing legislation in areas discussed in President Obama’s recent State of the Union Address. These areas include “…immigration reform, making college more affordable on the national level, strengthening support for the new healthcare system, and taking another look at the tax system.”
Congresswoman Lee hopes that 114th Congress is able to overcome increasing polarization felt on both sides of the aisle. Rep. Lee recently stated that “the [Democrats] are very interested in working with their Republican counterparts.” Lee has been forefront with the issue and acknowledges that in order to avoid automatic presidential veto, crossing the aisle must occur on both sides.

With the first committee sessions coming up quickly on the congressional schedule, it will be interesting to see if Congresswoman Lee’s goals for our congress will come to light. Will the 114th Congress pass meaningful legislation, or will they stoop back to their bipartisan shenanigans?