On January 3rd, 2021 more than 60 new members of Congress were sworn in to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. In the weeks since taking their oath, these members were a part of history. Their first few weeks included debating challenges to Electoral College votes, surviving an attack on the U.S. Capitol and voting on whether to impeach the President of the United States. Before these historical events, C-SPAN spoke to several new members about what brought them to Congress and what life experiences and influences have shaped them. Interviewed were five of those new members who have backgrounds in progressive activism. Reps. Cori Bush (MO), Marie Newman (IL), Mondaire Jones (NY), Jamaal Bowman (NY) and Nikema Williams (GA) -- all Democrats.
The House of Representatives held the opening session of the 117th Congress, including electing Speaker of the House, and swearing in newly-elected members.
The House of Representatives held the opening session of the 117th Congress, including electing Speaker of the House, and swearing in newly-elected members.
