Pelosi Names Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Co-Chair of Congressional Arts Caucus

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named Congresswoman Chellie Pingree of Maine the Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus.

“Our beloved Congresswoman Louise Slaughter used the arts to unify and uplift our Congressional community during her 23 years as the Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus,” said Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.  “It is deeply fitting that Congresswoman Chellie Pingree will now assume this important responsibility and honor.”

“Chellie profoundly understands the power of the arts to revitalize and inspire communities across the nation,” continued Leader Pelosi.  “Serving on the House Appropriations Committee and Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, she has fought relentlessly for robust investments in the arts and in arts education, and has been a fierce champion of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.  We are confident that she will bring great passion, vision and joy to this important Caucus.”