Rep. Zoe Lofgren Re-Elected Chair of California Democratic Congressional Delegation

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) was unanimously re-elected to serve as Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CDCD). With 38 Members, it is larger than any state delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Lofgren was first elected as chair in 2003. Over the course of her tenure, the delegation has grown from 34 Members to 38 Members.

"As a life-long Californian, I'm immensely honored by this opportunity to continue my work bringing our delegation together to advocate on behalf of our great state. Our growing and richly diverse delegation is well positioned to help Californians grow a stronger economy, invest in education, implement health care reform, foster new clean energy industries, reform our broken immigration system and build a 21st Century transportation system. I will continue to work in a bipartisan manner with my Republican colleagues and their delegation's new chairman, Rep. Ken Calvert, in the best interest of the Golden State. I also look forward to continuing my work with Governor Jerry Brown, the California State Legislature and the Obama Administration on behalf of California's families."

The CDCD supports delegation members in the performance of their official and representational duties, and advocates for common statewide issues in Congress. During the 112th Congress the CDCD worked to bring relief to California communities and families affected by the nation's housing mortgage crisis; to support the California High Speed Rail project; bring the Patent Office to California; and help implement health care reform.

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