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New York Times Opinion | In 1965, there were six Black members of Congress. Today, there are more than 60. But that progress may soon be reversed because of extreme gerrymandering permitted by the Supreme Court. Black representation in Congress could fall by nearly one-third, making the Black share of Congress far lower than the Black share of the U.S. population. Times Opinion spoke to six lawmakers about what’s at stake — and what America stands to lose.

For the past month, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have been on the ground in their districts, meeting with constituents and hearing firsthand how rising costs and economic uncertainty are impacting hard-working American families. During this week’s Special Order Hour, CBC Members brought those stories to the House floor—highlighting the real-life impact of policies that have made it harder for families to afford groceries, gas, housing, and other essentials.