Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, during their monthly meeting, members of the Future Forum Caucus participated in a discussion with actor Ed Helms on H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021 and the importance of fighting against voter suppression, dark money in politics, and gerrymandering.

"I feel like H.R. 1 is really the fight of our generation," said Mr. Helms during the meeting. "It's an opportunity that may not come around again for a very long long time, and the price of losing this fight is just too great."

SAN DIEGO, CA – On Wednesday, March 24, 2021,Future Forum Vice Chair Sara Jacobs (CA-53) and members of the Future Forum Caucus hosted a virtual town hall centered around the experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth. Vice Chair Jacobs and Future Forum members opened the event by speaking about Congressional actions to address the rising trend of anti-Asian violence in the United States, and Vice Chair Jacobs then moderated a conversation with AAPI leaders in San Diego.

WASHINGTON, D.C.– On March 11, 2021, a two-year version of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's (IL-14) bill, H.R. 369, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2021, was signed into law as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Future Forum caucus, led by Chairman Darren Soto (FL-09), Vice Chair Colin Allred (TX-32), Vice Chair Haley Stevens (MI-11), Vice Chair Sara Jacobs (CA-53) and Chair Emeritus Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), sent a letter to House leaders expressing their support for passage of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Future Forum caucus, a generational caucus of young House Democrats, announced the creation of six task forces aimed at addressing issues greatly affecting America's youth. The task forces will focus on the economy (including technology and housing), climate change, healthcare reform, education, social justice, and immigration.

Member assignments are as follows:

Economy (including technology and housing) Task Force:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, members of the Future Forum caucus – a generational caucus of young House Democrats – unanimously elected Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) as vice chair for the 117^th Congress. She will join current leaders, Chairman Darren Soto (FL-09), Vice Chairs Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Colin Allred (TX-32), and Chair Emeritus Stephanie Murphy (FL-07).

KISSIMMEE, FL – Today, Future Forum Chairman Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted a town hall with Polk State College students to discuss COVID-19 relief for young Americans and their overall needs during this pandemic. He was joined by Future Forum members, Reps. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), and Roosevelt Holmes of the Biden campaign.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Future Forum Caucus, led by Chairman Darren Soto (FL-09), Vice-Chair Colin Allred (TX-32), Vice-Chair Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Chair Emeritus Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), sent a letter to House and Senate leaders urging them to include provisions that address the student loan crisis and economic impact payment eligibility in the next COVID-19 relief package.