FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2024
Contact: Kevin McGuire, 202-538-2386 (mobile)
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) released the following statement after the White House announced that she will be part of the official Presidential Delegation, led by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, that will travel to Mexico City to attend the inauguration of Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. President-Elect Sheinbaum Pardo is the first woman elected to Mexico’s presidency.
“It’s a true honor to join Dr. Biden and the Presidential Delegation to represent the United States at President-Elect Sheinbaum Pardo’s historic inauguration,” said Rep. Barragán. “As our neighbor and trading partner, collaboration between our nations is critical to bolster trade, tackle the climate crisis, reduce delays at our ports of entry and address root causes of migration. Her Excellency’s inauguration and new administration will bring renewed partnership on critical issues that impact the lives of our people. I look forward to celebrating this historic achievement for Mexico with Dr. Biden and the Delegation, and working with President-elect Sheinbaum Pardo to build on over 200 years of strong bilateral relations.”
Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on October 1, 2024, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, will lead the delegation.
Members of the Presidential Delegation Include:
- The Honorable Ken Salazar, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
- The Honorable Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- The Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- The Honorable Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
- The Honorable Chris Murphy, United States Senator, Connecticut
- The Honorable Nanette Barragán, United States Representative, California and Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
- The Honorable Regina Romero, Mayor of Tucson
- The Honorable Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor of The White House
- Mr. Carlos Elizondo, Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Social Secretary
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Congressmember Nanette Barragán represents California’s 44th District. She sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and works on environmental justice and healthcare issues. She is also Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC).