Weekly Wrap

February 3, 2023

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, additional committee assignments continued to role in, with our women snagging some great leadership roles!

• Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) will be vice chair of the House Financial Services’ Housing Subcommittee.

• Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will serve as Ranking Member of the Small Business Committee.

• Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) will chair the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee under the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 

• Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15) will chair the Elections Subcommittee for the Committee on House Administration.

• Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) will chair Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Subcommittee under the House Oversight Committee 

Tuesday, Freshman Rep. Lori Chavez De-Remer (OR-05) gave her first speech on the House floor. She shared top issues facing Oregonians, including crime, drug overdoses, and more. You can read and watch here full speech here.

Wednesday, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined Speaker McCarthy at a special panel in honor of National Women and Girls in Sports Day. 

Thursday, Rep. Maria Salazar (FL-27) and Leader Steve Scalise passed their resolution condemning the horrors of socialism. The daughter of Cuban exiles, Maria knows firsthand the consequences of socialism. 

Also Thursday, Freshman Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) - one of the Senate's youngest members - celebrated her 41st Birthday. Happy Birthday, Senator Britt!

In The News

• News Channel 21: House passes bill co-sponsored by Chavez-DeRemer to protect emergency oil stockpile
• The Center Square: SNOOP Act aims to eliminate reports to IRS of payments exceeding $600 by third-party platforms
• Iowa Capital Dispatch: D.C. Dispatch: Iowa lawmakers focus attention on China, agriculture
• CBS Miami: Facing South Florida: One-on-One with Rep. Laurel Lee

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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