January 15, 2019
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on his recent appointment to serve as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus. Rep. Quigley will join fellow Co-Chairs Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Andy Harris (MD-01), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01).
“As a proud longtime member of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, I am honored to begin the 116th Congress in the new role of Co-Chair,” said Rep. Quigley. “Through several visits to Ukraine, my position on the House Intelligence and Appropriations Committees, and my representation of a prominent and active Ukrainian-American community, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of a strong U.S.-Ukraine relationship. I look forward to working with fellow Co-Chairs Kaptur, Harris, and Fitzpatrick in our shared mission to fortify Ukrainian sovereignty and democracy.”
Founded in 1997, the Ukraine Caucus’ mission is to organize an association of Members of Congress who share a common concern for building stronger bilateral relations between Ukraine and the United States. With the cooperation with the Ukrainian American community, the Caucus serves to lend support for Ukraine, beginning with democratization efforts and market-oriented reforms, and functions as a source of information for Members of Congress regarding events in Ukraine.