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Future Forum
Founded2015
IdeologyMillennial and Generation Z issues
Seats in theHouseDemocraticCaucus
69 / 213
Seats in theUnited States Congress
69 / 535
Website
futureforumcaucus-allred.house.gov

Future Forumis a generationalcaucusofMillennialandGen Zmembers of Congress serving in theU.S. House of Representatives.The organization was founded in April 2015 by RepresentativeEric Swalwell.The caucus consists of 53Members of Congresswho represent congressional districts across the country. Future Forum's co-chairs are RepresentativesColin Allred,Brittany Pettersen,Darren Soto,andHaley Stevens.[1]

Mission

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The mission of the caucus is to address issues important tomillennialandGeneration ZAmericans, such as college affordability, entrepreneurship, job opportunities, and climate change. Future Forum's work is guided by three core principles: Bridging the divide between young Americans and their government, engaging with and empowering young voters, and inspiring the next generation of leaders in public service. Since its inception, Future Forum members have traveled to more than 50 cities to meet with young Americans where they live, work and go to school—at universities and community colleges, business incubators, job training centers, cafes, and breweries.[2]

Future Forum Youth Congress

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Every year, Future Forum holds their Inaugural Future Forum Youth Congress led by Chairman Darren Soto (FL-09) and Executive Director. The Youth Congress gives participants a chance to spend two days with fellow young Americans exploring the inner workings of Congress.

Participants are each assigned a committee appointment and two bills, based on areas of interest indicated by youth representatives. Committees include Judiciary, Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce. To mirror the Congressional experience, bills are preassigned and considered priorities to young citizens. To gain experience in the debate process, students are asked to provide testimony in a legislative hearing - one in favor of an assigned bill and one in opposition to an assigned bill. Participants get the chance to provide remarks and are responsible for votes during the committee hearing.[3]

Task forces

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As of the117th Congress,the Future Forum Caucus has the Economy Task Force, the Climate Change Task Force, the Health Care Reform Task Force, the Education Task Force, the Social Justice Task Force, and the Immigration Task Force. The Economy Task Force is co-chaired byColin AllredandHaley Stevensto push for legislation involving new technologies and innovations. The Climate Change Task Force is chaired byNanette Diaz BarragánandMike Levinto research impacts of climate change and how it impacts future generations. The Health Care Reform Committee is co-chaired byLauren UnderwoodandChris Pappasto advocate for legislation addressingthe impacts of health care on millennials and Generation Z.The Education Task Force is co-chaired bySara JacobsandJimmy Gomezto ensure proper funding and supplies for public schools in the United States. The Social Justice Task Force is co-chaired bySharice DavidsandJoe Neguseto push for legislation and solutions that addresses the socioeconomic issues important to millennials and Generation Z. The Immigration Task Force co-chaired byRuben GallegoandGrace Mengpromote solutions onissues facing the United States immigration system.[4]

Leadership

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Current membership

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Future Forum in the118th United States Congress

As of the 118th Congress, the Future Forum Caucus has 53 members. All current members caucus with theDemocratic Party. The members are listed by last name:[8]

Former members

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References

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  1. ^"Members".FutureForumPAC.
  2. ^"About".FutureForumPAC.
  3. ^"Future Forum Youth Congress".FutureForumPAC.February 24, 2022.
  4. ^"Future Forum Year in Review"(PDF).Future Forum Caucus.
  5. ^"Future Forum Announces Congresswoman Pettersen as New Member Co-Chair, Hires New Executive Director".Future Forum Caucus.February 3, 2023.RetrievedApril 4,2023.
  6. ^"Future Forum Announces New Leadership Team for the 117th Congress".Future Forum Caucus.December 9, 2020.
  7. ^Derby, Kevin (December 6, 2018)."Stephanie Murphy to Lead 50 House Democrats in Future Forum".Sunshine State News - Florida Political News.
  8. ^"Caucus Membership".June 21, 2019.RetrievedFebruary 28,2022.
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