Detroit, MI —  Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (13th District, Michigan) earned an “A+” on the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy’s (DMI) Middle Class Congressional Scorecard, which was released yesterday. She was recognized by DMI for her commitment to championing middle class issues, including the minimum wage, health care, college affordability, and energy independence.

“I am proud to receive this rating from the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy, an organization dedicated to educating lawmakers about issues related to economic fairness,” said Congresswoman Kilpatrick. “Families in Michigan’s 13th District, throughout the state of Michigan, and across America are struggling to make ends meet. They want and need access to quality health care, higher education, good jobs, and fair wages. I am committed to improving their quality of life. I will continue working to ensure that America’s families receive the support and services they deserve.”

Representatives were graded on their votes on key legislation affecting the middle class. According to DMI, “One Representative who demonstrated a sincere desire to strengthen and expand America’s middle class and the votes to prove it, was Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick.”

When asked about the most important function of the annual DMI middle-class scorecard, Executive Director Andrea Batista Schlesinger said, “Accountability. Members of Congress cannot tell the public they support the middle class but then cast votes against them. Thanks to TheMiddleClass.org, every American has access to their Senators’ and Representative’s voting records on the most important middle-class legislation. Without question, those who kept their word, like Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, deserve every accolade they receive.”