Congressional Caucuses are formed by Members to provide a forum for issues or legislative agendas. A number of caucuses exist in the House. Their primary function is to draw attention to issues of importance to their membership. Congresswoman Kilpatrick is a member of the following caucuses:

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The Congressional Black Caucus was formed in 1969 to address the legislative concerns of black and minority citizens. Known as the “conscience of the Congress,” the CBC’s 41 Members work “to promote the public welfare through legislation designed to meet the needs of millions of neglected citizens." The Members, who represent many of the largest and most populated urban centers in the country and some of the most expansive and rural congressional districts in the nation, work as advocates for America's varied constituent interests, developing an ever-expanding CBC legislative agenda as well as addressing the concerns of their own particular districts.

The bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues serves as an informational clearing house on Capitol Hill and as an advocate for women and families. The Women's Caucus informs other Members and staff of important information and develops legislation relating to women's health, economic equity, education, domestic violence, child care, child support, sexual harassment, and international women's issues.

Formed in 1996, the Diabetes Caucus is one of the largest caucuses in Congress. Its mission is to educate members of Congress and their staffs about diabetes and to support legislative activities that would improve diabetes research, education and treatment.

Since 2003, the Congressional Mental Health Caucus has worked to raise awareness about mental health issues and find solutions in a bipartisan manner on improving mental health care and its delivery to every American. The Caucus works in a bipartisan manner to inform, educate, and advocate to Members of Congress and the public on a variety of mental health issues, including reducing negativism and stigma, aiding efforts to access mental health services, improving work-related productivity, and protecting veterans.

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Established in the early 1990s, the Congressional Progressive Caucus reflects the diversity and strength of the American people. It seeks to give voice to the needs and aspirations of all Americans and to build a more just and humane society.

The Congressional Urban Caucus brings together Members who represent the nation’s metropolitan areas. Its purpose it to formulate ideas on how best to address the challenges faced by cities while sharing innovative solutions and best practices.

The HBCU Caucus seeks to promote the interests of historically black colleges and universities and other higher-education institutions classified as predominantly black. The caucus, which was formed in 2008 to create a bipartisan dialogue in Congress that will focus on the legislative priorities of our nation’s HBCUs, works to expand federal opportunities for HBCUs and to ensure their future success.

The Northern Border Caucus (NBC) is a bi-partisan working group of Members of Congress who seek an open forum to address issues affecting states that border Canada. Founded in 1994, the Northern Border Caucus is the oldest and largest Congressional Member Organization dealing with the U.S.-Canada relationship. The Caucus highlights policy concerns and issues affecting the economic, cultural, and political partnership between the United States and Canada.