A retiring Democratic congressman laments the 'absolute chaos' of the current session that he says contributed to his decision to forgo reelection

• Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan recently announced that he would forgo a reelection bid in 2024.
• The congressman, from a key swing district, said the "chaos" of the House weighed on him.
• While battling health issues, Kildee told The New York Times he thought about the sacrifice of being away from family.

When Rep. Dan Kildee earlier this month announced that he wouldn't seek reelection to his Michigan swing district, many speculated as to why the six-term Democratic lawmaker was deciding to call it quits given his rising influence on Capitol Hill.