Caucuses
In addition to his legislative
duties on the Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees, Bill also serves as a
member of several Congressional Caucuses, which are groups of Members
committed to advancing particular policy objectives or supporting shared
principles.
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease:
Members of this caucus strive to improve the lives of those affected by
Alzheimer’s with increased research and funding and critical support to
their families and caregivers. |
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Coalition for Autism Research and Education (C.A.R.E.):
This caucus is committed to increasing awareness of autism and pursuing
legislation that will increase research in and treatment for the
disease. |
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Congressional Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus: This bipartisan caucus was formed to raise awareness about addiction and support policies involving addiction recovery. |
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Congressional Arthritis Caucus: This caucus serves as a forum for Members who support arthritis awareness in communities across the country. |
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Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse: The common goal of Members of this caucus is a multi-tiered solution toward drug abuse, incorporating treatment, prevention, law enforcement and research.
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Congressional Coast Guard Caucus:
Members of this caucus often have Coast Guard stations in their
district and support a strong, well-equipped Coast Guard to protect our
waterways. |
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Congressional Diabetes Caucus: This caucus supports legislation that would improve diabetes research, education and treatment. |
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Congressional Fire Services Caucus: Currently the largest caucus in Congress, the bipartisan Members strive to improve policies that benefit first responders. |
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Congressional Fragile X Caucus:
The mission of this bipartisan caucus is to increase awareness of
Fragile X-associated Disorders, which are genetic disabilities that
manifest behaviorally and developmentally throughout a person’s life. |
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Congressional Friends of the Irish National Caucus: Members of this caucus promote human rights causes in Ireland and oppose anti-Catholic discrimination in Northern Ireland. |
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Congressional Invisible Wounds Caucus:
The goal of this bipartisan caucus is to increase awareness of and
solutions for the mental health challenges facing our returning service
members and veterans. |
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Congressional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Equality Caucus:
This caucus promotes equal rights for LGBT citizens by working to
repeal discriminatory laws and eliminate hate-crimes in the country. |
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Congressional Taiwan Caucus: Members of this caucus supports strengthening the relationship between Taiwan and the United States. |
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Congressional Task Force on Seniors:
Democratic Members of this caucus recognize the challenges currently
facing our country’s senior population, including high prescription drug
prices and limited affordable housing, and work to improve the programs
seniors have come to rely on. |
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House Oceans Caucus: Similar
to the Congressional Coast Guard Caucus, the House Oceans Caucus
includes Members whose districts are abutted by water and who strive to
promote maritime and coastal issues. |
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House Portuguese Caucus: This caucus works on legislation that affects Portuguese-Americans. |
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House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus: The mission of this caucus is to promote clean, renewable energy sources as part of our country’s energy portfolio. |
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Travel & Tourism Caucus:
Members of this caucus advance policies that will support the tourism
industry, which is of critical economic importance to many districts
throughout the country. |