LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN SARBANES

Washington, D.C.  – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congressman John Sarbanes announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

For nearly two decades, Congressman John Sarbanes has been an unyielding advocate for the people of Maryland and one of our democracy’s fiercest champions. 

In Congress, John led the charge on transformative democracy reform and voting rights legislation, including the Freedom to Vote Act and the For the People Act. His commitment to weeding out government corruption and strengthening access to the ballot box will be felt long after his service in the People’s House has ended. Through his work on the Energy and Commerce Committee, he has led efforts to lower drug prices, invest in clean energy and protect the Chesapeake Bay. 

Rep. Sarbanes embodies what it means to be a public servant. He will be greatly missed after the conclusion of this term and I wish him and his family the best in his next chapter.