Recognizing Matt Jansen and His Service to the House of Representatives

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Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Matt Jansen for over six years of outstanding service in the United States House of Representatives working with the House Judiciary Committee, the House Ethics Committee, and my personal office representing constituents living in the heart of New York City.

I value Matt's hard work, his impressive skill set, and his friendship. He has been by my side when I faced the toughest primary challenge of my career, when we fought together to pass the Respect for Marriage Act into law--ensuring marriage equality for LGBTQ+ families across the country, and to make the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act the law of the land.

Matt has worked for the New York Senate Democratic Conference, as a Legislative Aide in the New York Assembly, and as an intern for New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Matt's journey on the House side of Capitol Hill began as an intern in my Washington, D.C. office back in 2019. He then moved over to the House Ethics Committee and was promoted to Advice and Education Clerk where he helped respond to questions from Members and staff throughout Capitol Hill. Matt returned to my team as a Staff Assistant and Legislative Correspondent. From there, he embarked on a remarkable career with our office, holding nearly every position--from Staff Assistant to Legislative Correspondent to Legislative Assistant, and even a brief stint as Scheduler--until he ultimately became Press Secretary for both my office and the House Judiciary Committee from 2023 to 2025.

Throughout his tenure, Matt brought an impressive blend of professionalism, creativity, and humor to the role. As Press Secretary, he worked tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring that my office's messages were clear, concise, and timely. He is an excellent writer and worked quickly to ensure our communications were relevant and far- reaching. He continuously found ways to elevate our communications-- from quick video clips to informative electronic updates, to printed newsletters. Matt worked to prepare me for appearances on MSNBC, NY1, and other local New York City television news programs. He worked closely with reporters to book interviews with major news outlets like the New York Times and the Washington Post.

Matt's commitment to learning led him to be an active and consistent participant in the many communications classes offered in the House-- even serving as an instructor from time to time. He routinely briefed his Democratic press colleagues on the many Judiciary Committee bills that came to the House floor each week and worked to coordinate the party message on major legislation facing the Congress.

However, his contributions went far beyond just communications. He was always ready to go the extra mile for the team--whether it was accompanying me to events, moderating my town hall, or heading up the Party Planning Committee. His energy was contagious, and his commitment never wavered.

In 2022, Matt took a leave of absence from my official office to be boots on the ground in New York City (NYC) assisting with my re- election campaign. He was a staple at many NYC subway stops, canvasing and connecting with constituents. His hard work and organizing skill helped propel me to a 30-point victory over a fellow Democratic Committee Chair in a tough New York primary.

During his time in my office, Matt made the most of the many experiences available in D.C. From joining me at the White House bill signing ceremony for my Respect for Marriage Act, to escorting Former President Obama during the 2024 Inauguration, Matt was always willing to seize the opportunity.

A proud University Albany alum and Long Islander, Matt brought the New York spirit to our office. Given his love for New York, Matt was always happy to help at events in the district, and I have particularly found memories of marching with him in the New York Pride.

Like many of my constituents, Matt is a frequent visitor to Fire Island Pines, but even a day by the beach won't stop him from creating excellent communications content.

While it's impossible to overstate Matt's loss from my team, I'm glad to know he's staying on the Hill. I look forward to running into him in the Longworth Cafeteria and am excited to see where his career takes him.

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