U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) on May 25 relaunched the Congressional Croatian Caucus and will serve as the co-chair alongside a bipartisan contingent of three other members.
“Northeast Ohio is home to roughly 15,000 Americans whose primary ancestry is Croatian, representing the fourth largest concentration of Croatians in the United States,” Rep. Joyce said. “Today, Croatian Americans continue to make critical contributions to our community, strengthening our state. I am proud to co-chair this caucus and look forward to working with my colleagues to advocate for the Croatian community.”
The bipartisan Congressional Croatian Caucus promotes bilateral cultural exchange between the United States and Croatia, seeking to expand the important friendship between the two nations by highlighting shared values, engaging in cross-cultural cooperation, and advancing business and trade opportunities across the Atlantic, according to information provided by Rep. Joyce’s office.
The three others joining Rep. Joyce to lead the caucus are fellow co-chair U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA), and vice chairs U.S. Reps. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) and Dan Kildee (D-MI).
“San Pedro is considered the heart of the Croatian American community in Los Angeles and home to the largest Croat population on the West Coast. I am honored to represent such a strong community that has contributed to the vibrancy and development of California’s 44th Congressional District in Congress,” said Rep. Barragán. “I am proud to relaunch the Congressional Croatian Caucus as its Co-chair with my colleagues, and will continue to advocate for the interests of the Croatian community in my district.”