North Shore Louisiana News

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced the House Republican Steering Committee's recommendations for committee chairs for the 119th Congress. The announcement comes as Republicans prepare to take control of both houses of Congress and the White House.

Scalise stated, "After four years of suffering under the radical policies of the Biden-Harris Administration and a Democrat-controlled Senate, the American people made clear they are ready for a change. With Republicans taking control of the White House, Senate, and House, it is imperative we are in position to move President Trump’s agenda efficiently and thoughtfully so we can quickly restore our nation to greatness."

He emphasized key areas such as securing borders, energy policy, economic issues like inflation, and community safety. Scalise expressed confidence in the newly selected committee chairs to address these priorities: "From securing our southern border, to unleashing American energy, to fighting to lower Bidenflation, and making our communities safe again, our Committee Chairs are ready to get to work fulfilling the American people’s mandate and enacting President Trump’s America-First agenda."

The list of recommended committee chairs includes:

- Agriculture: Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.)

- Appropriations: Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

- Armed Services: Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.)

- Budget: Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas)

- Education and Workforce: Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.)

- Energy and Commerce: Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.)

- Financial Services: Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.)

- Foreign Affairs: Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.)

- Homeland Security: Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.)

- Judiciary: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)

- Natural Resources: Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.)

- Oversight and Accountability: Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.)

- Science, Space, Technology: Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas)

- Small Business: Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas)

- Transportation & Infrastructure: Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.)

- Veterans’ Affairs: Rep. Mike Bost (R-Iill.)

Scalise concluded by congratulating all new chairs and expressing his eagerness to collaborate with them on advancing legislative goals aligned with President Trump's priorities.