LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES ASSISTANT LEADER CLYBURN AS CHAIR OF THE DEMOCRATIC FAITH WORKING GROUP

January 13, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced that Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC) will once again serve as the Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group.

“The son of a minister, Assistant Leader Jim Clyburn is a man of deep faith and moral courage,” said Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “Under his leadership, the Democratic Faith Working Group has been a source of strength for our Members and has connected faith leaders across the country to the People’s House. The Members of the DFWG are guided by the admonition of Micah 6:8, where the reader is called to do justice, be merciful and walk humbly. I can think of no one who embodies this better than Assistant Leader Clyburn and I look forward to working with him to live out our values as we continue to deliver for everyday Americans.”

“I am pleased that Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries understands the significance of the Democratic Faith Working Group’s efforts to find common ground on the issues of faith and politics. I am honored to continue serving as Chair of the DFWG,” said Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn. “Matthew 25:45 warns that we will be judged by how we treat the least among us. I look forward to leading the House Democratic efforts to meet that expectation by using our faith-based perspectives to inform and guide our policies.”