[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 119 (Thursday, July 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E649-E650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING MATT JANSEN AND HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2025

  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

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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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