Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Dwight Evans announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

For more than four decades, Dwight Evans has served his hometown of Philadelphia as a teacher, community organizer, State Representative and Congressman. He has spent his entire career being a voice for the voiceless and fighting for economic justice in the urban communities that are too often left behind. 

In Congress, Rep. Evans has served on the powerful Ways and Means Committee, where he has worked to protect Medicare and Social Security and ensure that our nation’s tax code works for everyone – not just the wealthiest 1%. During the 115th Congress as a freshman Member, Dwight introduced and ushered H.R. 6347, the Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act, into law to help small business owners get loans. As Republicans push their budget scheme to slash healthcare and nutritional assistance, Dwight has remained in steadfast opposition to this disastrous legislation on behalf of the people he is privileged to represent. 

Throughout his Congressional career, Dwight has remained rooted in his beloved Philadelphia and has never lost sight of the people back home. He has been a trusted friend to me and so many others in the People’s House and I wish him the best as he begins this next chapter. 

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