Washington, July 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries issued the following press release:
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congressman Cleo Fields announced his decision not to seek re-election to the House of Representatives:
Throughout his distinguished career in public service, Representative Cleo Fields has always fought to make life better for the people of Louisiana.
A son of Baton Rouge, Cleo was elected to the Louisiana State Senate on three occasions, becoming the youngest State Senator in Louisiana history. In 1992, Cleo was elected to Congress as the youngest Member of his class, and he rejoined us in the House last year, once again becoming a beloved member of the Congressional Black Caucus f...