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CBC Roundup: Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-6) - "It's about right and wrong." [1]

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Date: 2025-09-04

Congressman Cleo Fields is one of 2 Black members currently representing Louisiana in the US House of Representatives and one of 5 Black members ever to represent Louisiana in the US House. Representative Cleo Fields was elected for the second time to the US House in November 2024 to represent Louisiana's 6th Congressional District, a district redrawn in a new map enacted in January 2024 after Louisiana’s 2022 Congressional map was struck down for violating the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Congressman Fields was first elected (as the youngest member of the 103rd Congress) to the US House in 1992, to represent Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, which had been newly created as a Black majority district, and was reelected in 1994. In 1996 the US Supreme Court let stand a lower-court that invalidated the creation of Louisiana’s 4th District as a Black-majority district. Congressman Cleo Fields, who had meanwhile run and lost the Governor’s race in 1995, chose not to run for Congress in 1996.

Prior to serving in the US Congress for the first time and in the interim to his second period in the US House, Rep. Cleo Fields was elected to serve for 3 periods in the Louisiana State Senate, in 1987 (as the youngest person ever elected to that body), in 1997 (serving until he was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits), and in 2019. During his last term as a Louisiana State Senator, Congressman Fields participated in the re-drawing of Louisiana’s 2024 Congressional map. As he explains in the podcasts below, while he had advocated for a more “compact” map, the 2024 map was drawn as a compromise, ensuring Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise and Julia Letlow’s chances for reelection.

On October 15th, the Supreme Court will be hearing the Callais case, in which non-Black voters sued over the creation of a second majority-Black Congressional district in Louisiana a challenge to Louisiana’s current US Congressional map, a case that could further undermine the VRA. Despite the pending Supreme Court case, where a decision is first expected in June 2026, Louisiana State Legislators have been asked to hold dates for a special redistricting session (Oct. 23 — Nov. 13).

Congressman Cleo Fields has addressed these, and other issues, including the “Big Ugly Bill”, in recent podcasts.

Louisiana’s minority population, Black population, is over 33%. Black citizens in Louisiana make up over 33% of its total population. It’s absolutely not just unfair; it is crazy; it is asinine to think that Blacks are not entitled to two of the six Congressional seats. It’s not about Cleo. It’s not about Graves. It’s about right and wrong.

During his first tenure in the US House, Rep. Cleo Fields was the primary sponsor of 19 bills/amendments, 2 of which passed the House but not the Senate. He has not been the primary sponsor of any bills, so far, in the 119th Congress.

Congressman Cleo Fields serves on the House Financial Services Committee, and on the Subcommittees on Capital Markets, Financial Institutions and Oversight and Investigations of that Committee.

This Weeks News From the CBC

Thursday (Aug 28):

Events:

x Congressional Republicans voted for Medicaid cuts that will devastate our health care system. But it’s not too late to reverse that decision — and I’m still fighting back. I joined @protectourcare.org and @protecthealthcare.medsky.social in Tazewell, Virginia to sound the alarm on Medicaid cuts. — Rep. Jennifer McClellan (@mcclellan.house.gov) 2025-08-29T00:51:02.396Z

Press Conferences:

x Today, I was in Cuyahoga Falls to announce the start of cleanup work at Gorge Dam - making the Cuyahoga River healthier from here to Cleveland. That’s good for our economy and our quality of life. It’s another win for NE Ohio, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. — Rep. Shontel Brown (@repshontelbrown.bsky.social) 2025-08-28T17:55:12.643Z

x Rep. Sykes was happy to join Gov. Mike DeWine, @repshontelbrown.bsky.social, the U.S. EPA, and other local officials to kick-off the long anticipated clean up and removal of the Gorge Dam. — Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (@repemiliasykes.bsky.social) 2025-08-28T19:56:59.044Z

Podcasts:

x Love this clip! https://t.co/DEVDTQX98s — Zackory Kirk (@zackoryk) August 28, 2025

x AFFORDABILITY is the central issue impacting American’s right now because everything is too damn high.



People vote with their pockets in mind and Democrats need to address this head on & unapologetically.



Link to the full episode of our convo with Leader Jeffries below. pic.twitter.com/iO6udVfKfS — Candidly Tiff (@tify330) August 28, 2025

Media Appearances:

x For too long, young Black men have been pushed to the margins of the innovation economy. This work pushes back. At Hidden Genius, young Black men are building skills, gaining support, and stepping into spaces where they have always belonged. — Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (@replsimon.bsky.social) 2025-08-28T22:28:33.731Z

x This is what justice looks like in practice. These young men have bright futures ahead, and I am excited to see all that they will create. — Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (@replsimon.bsky.social) 2025-08-28T22:28:42.205Z

x Donald Trump and Republicans are rigging the Democratic process through mid-decade redistricting. Standing by idly and doing nothing would mean unilateral disarmament. We have no choice but to fight back against Trump and to fight for our democracy. — Ritchie Torres (@ritchietorres.bsky.social) 2025-08-28T20:51:36.733Z

x We trust science. Not conspiracy theorists.



RFK must resign or be fired. Immediately. pic.twitter.com/Mt3XpaNIIK — Senator Angela Alsobrooks (@Sen_Alsobrooks) August 29, 2025

x Key Senate Dem blasts RFK, Jr.'s 'pseudoscience' and 'quackery' at CDC calling on him to be fired https://t.co/WsKdDbo3zQ pic.twitter.com/xRBa78IuuO — The Last Word (@TheLastWord) August 29, 2025

Senator Angela Alsobrooks on The Last Word.

CBC Members commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington:

x On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered at the National Mall for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.



In a nation scarred by brutal segregation and violent discrimination, Martin Luther King Jr. proclaimed, “We refuse to believe that the bank of justice is… pic.twitter.com/oxCB4XeaJj — James E. Clyburn (@RepJamesClyburn) August 28, 2025

x 62 years ago, Dr. King led the March on Washington with giants like John Lewis, Mahalia Jackson, A. Philip Randolph, and so many others. If you’ve ever wondered what you’d be doing during the Civil Rights Movement, this is your test. (1/2) — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@crockett.house.gov) 2025-08-28T20:25:31.838Z

x Right now, in 2025, we all have an opportunity to honor their legacy by defending our democracy like our lives depend on it. Because they do. (2/2) — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@crockett.house.gov) 2025-08-28T20:25:31.839Z

x “Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I say to you today, my friends. So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. ” - Martin Luther King Jr. March on Washington, Aug. 28, 1963 — Rep Jahana Hayes (@repjahanahayes.bsky.social) 2025-08-28T15:56:49.836Z

Friday (August 29):

Court Victories:

x 🚨🚨 TARIFF NEWS Last month, I led @housedemocrats.bsky.social Litigation Task Force in filing an amicus brief challenging President Trump’s reckless tariffs. Today’s ruling is a major victory for Americans and small businesses struggling with rising costs due to this administration. Onwards! — Rep. Joe Neguse (@neguse.house.gov) 2025-08-29T22:52:23.033Z

Press Conferences:

x MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Al Green Condemns President Trump’s Firing Without Just Cause of Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, the First Black Woman Appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Watch the Facebook live stream tomorrow here: www.facebook.com/repalgreen — U.S. Representative Al Green (@algreen.house.gov) 2025-08-28T22:09:49.490Z

Saturday (August 30):

Weekly Wrap Ups:

x It’s the last week of August recess. See what you may have missed. — Rep. Jennifer McClellan (@mcclellan.house.gov) 2025-08-30T01:02:48.498Z

x I was proud to present an $850,000 check to the Atlanta Community Food Bank during the final days of the busy district work period. This funding, secured through Community Project Funding, will continue to provide support and nutritious meals to families in the #FightingFifth. (1) — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (@repnikema.bsky.social) 2025-08-29T23:29:56.231Z

x This Week in the 10th, Team LaMonica was out in the community: 📁Hosting mobile office hours in Kenilworth 🔩Visiting Lincoln Tech in Union 💜Bringing Congress to your corner in Jersey City And more! — Rep. LaMonica McIver (@replamonica.bsky.social) 2025-08-31T16:27:43.491Z

x Last week in #OH13, Rep. Sykes traveled around the district to highlight important issues like fighting government corruption, reproductive freedom, water infrastructure, accessible transportation, and more. Sign up for our newsletter at sykes.house.gov for the full update each week! — Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (@repemiliasykes.bsky.social) 2025-09-01T22:41:08.887Z

Sunday (Aug 31):

Media Appearances:

x Tackling gun violence shouldn’t be a Democrat or Republican issue. We should work together as Americans to stop another act of terror from happening again. That starts with a ban on assault weapons. Our children deserve to grow up without the fear and trauma of gun violence. — Rep. Ilhan Omar (@repilhan.bsky.social) 2025-08-31T14:41:26.025Z

x Trump’s actions are not about addressing crime. They are about instilling fear in our communities and distracting from the failed tariff policies, unlawful actions, and lack of transparency from this administration. 🔗Watch the full clip here for more: https://bit.ly/469CF6b — Rep. Joyce Beatty (@repbeatty.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T18:15:15.864863287Z

Monday (Sep 1):

CBC members celebrated Labor Day:

x Today we get to enjoy Labor Day, because of the generations of workers who came before us to fight for fair wages, benefits, and basic decency. — Cory Booker (@corybooker.com) 2025-09-01T13:53:53.591Z

x A thank you message to all of our incredible workers in CD5 – Happy Labor Day! — Rep. Janelle Bynum (@bynum.house.gov) 2025-09-01T19:04:08.165Z

x Thanks to the friends, colleagues, supporters and volunteers who helped make my annual Labor Day Cookout a success. pic.twitter.com/XbsRFIHCXi — Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott4VA3) September 2, 2025

x CT AFL-CIO celebrated workers at their Annual Labor Day Breakfast. Together, we are fighting to protect the right to organize, collectively bargain & strengthen workplace safety. — Rep Jahana Hayes (@repjahanahayes.bsky.social) 2025-09-01T15:49:44.149Z

x Workers’ rights are human rights. From fair contracts to safe schools to immigrant justice — nobody is free until everybody is free. With Trump gutting unions & pitting workers against each other, I'm proud to stand in solidarity with our labor siblings in Boston & across the nation. — Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@pressley.house.gov) 2025-09-01T22:40:47.005Z

x Great to see everyone out at Laborfest today! Today we honor the strength and resilience of working Americans, whose unions have secured fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job for generations. — Congresswoman Gwen Moore (@repgwenmoore.bsky.social) 2025-09-01T19:36:02.580Z

Oversight:

x UPDATE: House Oversight is convening a private roundtable with survivors of Epstein’s abuse. This is a testament to our pressure. I look forward to hearing from survivors & won't stop pushing for a full, public hearing so their stories are documented in the Congressional Record. — Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@pressley.house.gov) 2025-09-02T00:54:16.214Z

Tuesday (Sep 2):

Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ Press Conference:

x .@RepJeffries on avoiding a government shutdown: "That spending bill has to be both bipartisan, a product of negotiation and it's gotta serve the interests of the American people...the ball is in the court of the Trump administration and Republicans." pic.twitter.com/azUzbtLPct — CSPAN (@cspan) September 2, 2025

4:36

There were 2 public meetings in the House.

The House Rules Committee considered a number of resolutions.

Assistant Leader Joe Neguse1:07:19 and 4:24:07 and 4:29:36 and 4:45:54 and 5:05:10

The House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a budget Markup for fiscal year 2026.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman 57:40

The House Oversight Committee held a private meeting with survivors of Epstein’s abuse,. Democratic Members of the Committee held a press conference after the meeting. This is a powerful press conference, especially Congresswoman Lateefah Simon’s remarks at 39:02 minutes.

x The survivors that came up to Capitol Hill today to speak with @oversightdemocrats.house.gov represent not only their own courage but a fierce demand: that this country finally put its resources and its will towards ending trafficking… — Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (@replsimon.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T03:57:42.224Z

x …and building a world where no child is ever sold, and no survivor is ever silenced. And let us be clear; every politician, every institution that protected Jeffrey Epstein or profited from his crimes is complicit in the rape and trafficking of children. — Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (@replsimon.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T03:58:29.412Z

x Today, we heard harrowing stories from survivors of Epstein's abuse. Epstein is dead, but the hurt & harm he caused is alive and well. We'll keep pushing for accountability, including a public Congressional hearing with survivors and the release of the full Epstein files. — Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@pressley.house.gov) 2025-09-03T01:40:12.618Z

Rep. Ayanna Pressley 1:54; Rep. Lateefah Simon 5:33; Rep. Summer Lee 8:50; Rep. Jasmine Crockett 12: 46; Rep. Wesley Bell 31:12; Rep. Ayanna Pressley 33:39; Rep. Jasmine Crockett 37:27; Rep. Lateefah Simon 39:02; Rep. Ayanna Pressley 42:09; Rep. Jasmine Crockett 43:10

House Floor Speeches:

x Trump is seeking profound changes to our country. Today, I spoke on the House floor on how our freedom is at stake. — Rep. Shontel Brown (@repshontelbrown.bsky.social) 2025-09-02T20:53:38.189Z

x Today, I led a moment of silence on the House floor to mourn the two beautiful children taken too soon and the 21 others who are now on the road to recovery. The Annunciation community has shown incredible strength and we will continue to stand with them as they heal. — Rep. Ilhan Omar (@repilhan.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T01:23:28.558Z

Media Appearances:

x I came on CNN to raise alarm about the CDC’s upheaval of vaccines—and once again, an inconvenient truth was deflected by targeting the LGBT+ community. That playbook is getting old fast— — Congressman Wesley Bell (@repwesleybellmo.bsky.social) 2025-09-02T17:31:27.659Z

x Vaccine recommendations must be based on science, not quack fringe theories that have been debunked for years. When HHS ignores sound science, it puts all Americans at risk—and that should worry every one of us. — Congressman Wesley Bell (@repwesleybellmo.bsky.social) 2025-09-02T17:31:27.660Z

Wednesday (Sep 3):

Press Conferences:

x Tomorrow morning at 9:30 I’ll speak at a press conference at House Triangle to express my opposition to President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and federal law enforcement in American cities. Thank you to the ACLU and Rep. Ramirez for hosting. MORE: bit.ly/45JSBwV — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) (@eleanornorton.bsky.social) 2025-09-02T17:52:38.411Z

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton 4:25; Rep. Glenn Ivey 14:40; Rep. Jonathan Jackson 31:20

There were 10 meetings in the Hose and 5 in the Senate.

The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing entitled, “Foundations First: Reclaiming Reading and Math Through Proven Instruction”.

x The Louisiana Superintendant claims to support cuts to the Department of Education but just admitted that his state relies on that very same funding to improve math and reading scores. You're telling me these are the people who are supposed to care for our kids? — Rep. Summer Lee (@repsummerlee.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T17:55:54.978Z

x As this administration continues to undo education programs & gut funding, I am focused on concrete steps that will benefit all students & close learning gaps in the US. — Rep Jahana Hayes (@repjahanahayes.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T19:57:25.396Z

Rep. Summer Lee 50:33; Rep. Alma Adams 1:01:12; Rep. Jahana Hayes1:11:26

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing entitled, “Europe’s Threat to American Speech and Innovation”.

x Trump is targeting students for their views, stripping funding from colleges that won’t bend to his will, and banning the use of certain words. @RepLucyMcBath shows how MAGA is abusing government power to shred the First Amendment. pic.twitter.com/qiTtqArvLX — House Judiciary Dems (@HouseJudiciary) September 3, 2025

x Jasmine Crockett: “The president literally said he would look at anyone who decided they were going to vote to release the Epstein Files as hostile. We don’t swear to an Orange King. Instead, we have sworn an oath to the Constitution.” pic.twitter.com/pwewkxfYrl — Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) September 3, 2025

Rep. Hank Johnson 1:43:26; Rep. Lucy McBath 2:54:49; Rep. Jasmine Crockett 4:43:04

The Harlem Hellfighters received the Congressional Medal of Honor:

x More than a century later, America finally says their names. The Harlem Hellfighters, denied democracy at home yet defending it in war, now receive the Congressional Gold Medal. Watch my full remarks honoring their sacrifice and legacy here: https://youtu.be/QxibHPGgIQ0 — Rep. Joyce Beatty (@repbeatty.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T23:26:49.929037766Z

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x Tune in as I and other Congressional Leaders Honor Harlem Hellfighters with the Congressional Gold Medalhttps://t.co/fZKmYzaoA7 — Adriano Espaillat (@RepEspaillat) September 3, 2025

Votes:

x The censure attempt against me has failed. Rightfully so. It was a baseless, partisan effort to shut me up. I was not elected to play political games—I was elected to serve. I won’t back down. Not now. Not ever. — Rep. LaMonica McIver (@replamonica.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T19:18:52.393Z

x House GOP Leadership just tried and FAILED to censure our colleague @replamonica.bsky.social. She was sent by the people of NJ to be their voice and has been politically targeted in a clear attempt to give more power to this President's agenda. She won’t back down, and neither will we. — Rep. Lucy McBath (@mcbath.house.gov) 2025-09-03T19:15:12.373Z

Op-Ed:

x As attacks on and discriminatory policies toward the LGBTQI+ community increase, it is critical that we act with urgency and moral clarity to protect K-12 students from these attacks. Read my op-ed on rising up for LGBTQ+ youth here: ebar.com/story/157648/N… — Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (@replsimon.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T22:08:52.248Z

Podcasts:

Media Appearances:

x TONIGHT at 6 PM ET, Congressman Fields will join The Hill on NewsNation’s own, Blake Burman, to discuss crime in our nation. Don’t miss it! — Congressman Cleo Fields (@repfields.bsky.social) 2025-09-03T20:21:24.353Z

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Reminder: CBC Roundup is a weekly series, published on Thursdays at 9 AM ET. Members of the CBC are on the frontlines of defending our democracy and many are threatened by the R’s latest redistricting plans and pending Supreme Court rulings, so please share widely. For daily updates, please see my CBC comments in the Abbreviated Pundit Roundup.

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