Committees and Caucuses

Congressman Jackson is committed to representing his constituents on various critical committees in the United States House of Representatives. His involvement in these committees enables him to better address the needs and concerns of his constituents while shaping national policy.

Below is a comprehensive list of Congressman Jonathan Jackson's current committee assignments:

1. House Committee on Foreign Affairs
   • The House Committee on Foreign Affairs is responsible for overseeing and legislating on matters related to international relations, global diplomacy, and U.S. foreign policy. Congressman Jackson's service on this committee allows him to engage in crucial discussions that shape our nation's interactions with other countries.
   • Subcommittee on Africa
     • As a member of the Subcommittee on Africa, Congressman Jackson focuses on promoting strong bilateral relationships between the United States and African nations, addressing human rights, and fostering economic development and security in the region.
2. House Committee on Agriculture
   • As a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Congressman Jackson is an active defender of SNAP, hunger reduction, and urban farming for his district and the country as a whole. Rep. Jackson believes advocating on the issue of urban farming would help address food deserts by creating opportunities for local food production in underserved communities which could boost economic development. Congressman Jackson introduced the JUST Act, which addresses the need for civil rights accountability at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Since 2025 is the year that a new Farm Bill must get passed, Congressman Jackson will only support a Farm Bill that protects federal assistance programs like SNAP, invests in sustainable agriculture practices, and takes action to lower the staggeringly high input costs facing farmers. Rep. Jackson has supported legislation that implants his stance to improving food security, urban farming and policies that expand access to health and local food options. Additionally, he is a firm believer in protecting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). By cosponsoring legislation such as H.R.8724, the “SNAP Recertification Reform Act of 2024,” Rep. Jackson is determined to ensure millions of families continue to have access to the resources needed to put food on the table.
   • Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture
     • In this subcommittee, Congressman Jackson works to ensure that nutritional assistance programs are efficient and effective, as well as advocating for robust agricultural trade and support for the horticulture industry.
   • Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
     • Congressman Jackson's participation in this subcommittee allows him to address the needs of commodity markets, promote the responsible use of digital assets, and work towards the improvement of rural communities' economic growth and infrastructure.

In addition to Congressman Jonathan Jackson's committee assignments, he is also an active member of various caucuses within the United States House of Representatives. These caucuses allow him to collaborate with like-minded colleagues and work together on shared policy objectives that impact the lives of his constituents and the nation as a whole. Here are the caucuses Congressman Jackson is involved with, listed alphabetically:

1. Black Maternal Health Caucus
   • Launched by Congresswomen Alma Adams and Lauren Underwood, this caucus addresses the maternal mortality crisis in the United States and works to address racial disparities in pregnancy-related complications and infant mortality.
2. Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
   • Established in 1971, the CBC works to empower African Americans and marginalized communities by focusing on reforming the criminal justice system, combatting voter suppression, expanding access to education, healthcare, and technology, and strengthening protections for workers.
3. Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
   • Established to commemorate the centennial of the Equal Rights Amendment, the ERA Caucus focuses on establishing constitutional gender equality as a national priority and partnering with a diverse coalition of advocates, activists, scholars, organizers, and public figures.
4. Congressional Heartland Caucus
   • Launched by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, the Congressional Heartland Caucus represents the views, values, and issues of the American Heartland, including manufacturing, labor, agriculture, racial equity, rural healthcare, trade, broadband, and infrastructure.
5. Congressional Labor Caucus
   • The Congressional Labor Caucus is committed to advancing policies that support workers and their families, promoting good jobs, protecting workers' rights, and supporting economic opportunity.
6. Congressional Progressive Caucus
   • Comprising over 100 members of Congress, the Congressional Progressive Caucus champions progressive policy solutions such as comprehensive immigration reform, fair trade, universal healthcare, debt-free college, climate action, and a just foreign policy.
7. Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC)
   • With over 80 members, the SEEC is dedicated to advancing policies promoting clean energy, addressing climate change, and protecting the environment.
8. Get The Lead Out Caucus
   • This Caucus will pursue every possible avenue to get lead out of our water once and for all. We support efforts to ensure clean, affordable drinking water for every American, and bringing communities together from around the country to unite around clean water as a human right.
9. The Congressional Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Caucus
   • The PBI Caucus supports Predominantly Black Institutions by advocating for equitable funding, educational resources, and policies to address systemic disparities in higher education.
10. Congressional Men's Health Caucus
    • The mission of the Men's Health Caucus is to bring together academic, federal, state and local health departments, private and non-profit organizations with a common interest in improving the health and well-being of men, boys and their families.
11. Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus
    • The Pro-Choice Caucus is a coalition of members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are working to preserve, protect and advance policies that ensure reproductive autonomy for all people. The caucus serves as the first line of defense against anti-abortion legislation, while also advancing a proactive vision of affordable, accessible reproductive health care for all.
12. U.S. Africa Policy Working Group
    • The U.S Africa Policy Working Group will endeavor to be a clearinghouse for active, sincere and consistent engagement with experts and policymakers working with and in Africa.
13. Congressional Bike Caucus
    • The caucus aims to promote cycling by improving infrastructure and increasing awareness of cyclists.
14. Congressional Rural Health Caucus
    • The Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus provides a forum for Members of Congress to highlight and advocate for policies that aim to improve the delivery of health care and mental health services in rural areas.
15. Congressional Pakistan Caucus
    • PAKPAC educates Pakistani-Americans on pressing policy debates and provides them a unique platform to influence these debates.
16. Congressional Brazilian Caucus
    • The Congressional Brazilian Caucus serves as the enduring congressional partner for US-Brazil ties and seeks to strengthen bipartisan support for the bilateral partnership.
17. Historic Preservation Caucus
    • The Historic Preservation Caucus brings together members of Congress who understand the value of America's historic places as definers of our national character.  
18. House Democratic Caucus
    • The Democratic Caucus works with every Democratic member of the House of Representatives to help achieve consensus, bring their ideas and work to the forefront and ensure members have the tools they need to implement their goals.
19. Congressional Bi-Partisan Artificial Intelligence Caucus
    • The Congressional Bi-Partisan Artificial Intelligence Caucus works to develop smart policy that balances AI's risks and rewards to ensure the competitiveness of the U.S. Economy, while maintaining important ethical standards.
20. Congressional Arts Caucus
    • The Congressional Arts Caucus is a bipartisan organization for Members of Congress who support the arts through federal initiatives.
21. Congressional America 250 Caucus
    • The Congressional America250 Caucus was established to support the United States Semiquincentennial Commission’s efforts to plan and execute the most comprehensive celebration and commemoration in our country’s history.
22. Congressional Museum Caucus
    • This bipartisan caucus, co-chaired by Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), can help coordinate lawmakers' efforts to influence policy, build coalitions, and strengthen museum advocacy in Congress.
23. Public Housing Caucus
    • The Congressional Public Housing Caucus is a coalition of Members of Congress committed to preserving public housing across the United States and prioritizing the needs of the millions of residents who call it home. The Caucus will work to ensure that public housing remains a stable, safe, and quality option for low-income individuals and families and will serve as a platform for lawmakers to collaborate on solutions that address the challenges facing public housing. 

Congressman Jonathan Jackson is committed to making a difference through his active involvement in these caucuses. By joining forces with fellow members of Congress, he is able to address a wide range of policy issues and advocate for the needs and concerns of his constituents and the nation as a whole.