Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus unanimously voted to confirm her as Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), a critical position in House Leadership.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is part of the United States Democratic Party. The committee coordinates strategy to support Democratic Party candidates throughout the country for local, state, and national office, as well as works to establish a "party brand".

Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) is the nation's oldest liberal lobbying group, founded in 1947 by such liberal stalwarts as Eleanor Roosevelt, Hubert Humphrey and John Kenneth Galbraith. ADA is dedicated to social and economic justice.

They evaluate presidential nominees for executive and judicial posts and provide oversight of federal government operations.

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Presidential, House and Senate candidates must designate a campaign committee. This "authorized committee" takes in contributions and make expenditures on behalf of the campaign.

Democratic platforms seek to promote social programs, labor unions, consumer protection, workplace safety regulation, equal opportunity, disability rights, racial equity, regulations against environmental pollution, and criminal justice reform.

Roles and Responsibilities of Standing Committees

• Scheduling meetings.
• Preparing agendas.
• Presiding over meetings.
• Preparing an annual report.
• Performing other duties as consistent with the efficient management of the committee.

Committees are essential to the effective operation of the Senate. Through investigations and hearings, committees gather information on national and international problems within their jurisdiction in order to draft, consider, and recommend legislation to the full membership of the Senate.

Aerial view of the Watergate complex, site of June 17, 1972 burglary of Democratic National Committee Headquarters that became synonymous with the President Nixon cover up and eventual resignation.

Committees are the operating system of an association. Committees involve members in the development and delivery of services, represent member opinion in decision-making, and help serve member needs through interaction.