The Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Türkiye Relations and Turkish Americans: A Pillar of Bilateral Engagement

The Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans, commonly known as the Turkey Caucus, was established in March 2001 by Congresspersons Robert Wexler (D-Florida), Ed Whitfield (R-Kentucky), and Kay Granger (R-Texas). This bipartisan platform enables Members of Congress to focus on fostering U.S.-Turkey relations and to support issues concerning Turkish Americans.

Importance of the Turkey Caucus

 

The Turkey Caucus plays a vital role in U.S. foreign policy and domestic affairs by:

  1. Strengthening Bilateral Relations: Serving as a forum for dialogue, the Caucus addresses mutual interests and concerns, enhancing diplomatic and economic ties between the U.S. and Turkey.

  2. Supporting Turkish American Communities: By focusing on issues pertinent to Turkish Americans, the Caucus promotes cultural exchange and ensures that the community’s interests are represented in legislative processes.

  3. Facilitating Legislative Collaboration: The bipartisan nature of the Caucus encourages cooperation among lawmakers, fostering a unified approach to international relations and minority affairs.

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Membership and Leadership

 

As of the 118th Congress (2023-2024), the Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Türkiye Relations & Turkish Americans comprises 81 members:

  • Democrats: 36 members
  • Republicans: 45 members

This bipartisan composition reflects the collaborative efforts of both parties in strengthening U.S.-Türkiye relations.

 

Co-Chairs:

  • Stephen Cohen (D-TN 9th)
  • Gerry E. Connolly (D-VA 11th)
  • Joe Wilson (R-SC 2nd)
  • Del. Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS At Large)

Senators:

  • John Boozman (R-AR)
  • Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
  • Christopher S. Murphy (D-CT)
  • Roger Wicker (R-MS)

Representatives:

  • Alma Adams (D-NC 12th)
  • Robert Aderholt (R-AL 4th)
  • Mark Amodei (R-NV 2nd)
  • Don Bacon (R-NE 2nd)
  • Don Beyer (D-VA 8th)
  • Jack Bergman (R-MI 1st)
  • Brendan Boyle (D-PA 2nd)
  • Larry Bucshon (R-IN 8th)
  • Andre Carson (D-IN 7th)
  • Yvette Clarke (D-NY 9th)
  • Tom Cole (R-OK 4th)
  • James Comer (R-KY 1st)
  • Henry Cuellar (D-TX 28th)
  • Danny K. Davis (D-IL 7th)
  • Suzan DelBene (D-WA 1st)
  • Lloyd Doggett (D-TX 35th)
  • Jeff Duncan (R-SC 3rd)
  • Tom Emmer (R-MN 6th)
  • Dan Newhouse (R-WA 4th)
  • Eleanor H. Norton (D-DC At Large)
  • Bill Pascrell (D-NJ 9th)
  • Scott Perry (R-PA 4th)
  • Stacey Plaskett (D-VI At Large)
  • Mike Quigley (D-IL 5th)
  • Jamie Raskin (D-MD 8th)
  • Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA 14th)
  • David Rouzer (R-NC 7th)
  • Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD 2nd)
  • Gregorio Sablan (D-MP At Large)
  • Steve Scalise (R-LA 1st)
  • Austin Scott (R-GA 8th)
  • David Scott (D-GA 13th)
  • Pete Sessions (R-TX 17th
  • Rob Wittman (R-VA 1st)
  • Steve Womack (R-AR 3rd)
  • Jake Ellzey (R-TX 10th)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA 1st)
  • Virginia Foxx (R-NC 5th)
  • Lance Gooden (R-TX 5th)
  • Paul Gosar (R-AZ 4th)
  • Kay Granger (R-TX 12th)
  • Garret Graves (R-LA 6th)
  • Morgan Griffith (R-VA 9th)
  • Brett Guthrie (R-KY 2nd)
  • Andy Harris (R-MD 1st)
  • Brian Higgins (D-NY 26th)
  • French Hill (R-AR 2nd)
  • Jim Himes (D-CT 4th)
  • Richard Hudson (R-NC 8th)
  • Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX 18th)
  • Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY 8th)
  • Bill Johnson (R-OH 6th)
  • Hank Johnson (D-GA 4th)
  • Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH 2nd)
  • Robert E. Latta (R-OH 5th)
  • Nancy Mace (R-SC 1st)
  • Michael McCaul (R-TX 10th)
  • Betty McCollum (D-MN 4th)
  • Gregory Meeks (D-NY 6th)
  • Alex Mooney (R-WV 2nd)
  • Mike Simpson (R-ID 2nd)
  • Adam Smith (D-WA 9th)
  • Darren Soto (D-FL 9th)
  • Claudia Tenney (R-NY 24th)
  • Bennie Thompson (D-MS 2nd)
  • Glenn Thompson (R-PA 15th)
  • Paul Tonko (D-NY 20th)
  • Michael Turner (R-OH 10th)
  • Juan Vargas (D-CA 51st
  • Marc Veasey (D-TX 33rd)
  • Randy Weber (R-TX 14th)
  • Frederica Wilson (D-FL 24th)
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