Pelosi Announces Nomination of Cheri Bustos to Fill Steering and Policy Co-Chair Vacancy, Nominations for Steering and Policy Co-Chairs for the 117th Congress

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi was informed today that Steering and Policy Committee Co-Chair Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut is stepping aside from this position to run for Chair of the Appropriations Committee. The Speaker thanked Congresswoman DeLauro for her longstanding service and leadership on this critical committee, which recommends committee assignments to the Democratic Caucus and discusses policy matters. The Speaker announced the nomination of Congresswoman Cheri Bustos of Illinois to serve as Co-Chair of the Steering and Policy Committee to fill this vacancy in the 116th Congress. The Speaker also announced the nominations of Congressman Eric Swalwell of California, Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos to serve as the three Co-Chairs of the Steering and Policy Committee for the 117th Congress.

"Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is a leader of great integrity and inspiration, and I am pleased to nominate her to fill this important role," said Speaker Pelosi. "Strengthened by the values of the heartland, Congresswoman Bustos will serve our Caucus well in her new position as Co-Chair of Steering and Policy."

"I am also pleased to nominate Congressman Eric Swalwell and Congresswoman Barbara Lee to return to the Steering and Policy Committee for the 117th Congress, to be joined by Chairwoman Bustos," continued Speaker Pelosi. "Congressman Eric Swalwell has been effective from Day One on this Committee with his deep understanding of the challenges facing America's young people as the founder of the Future Forum. Congresswoman Lee is a deeply respected force for good in our Caucus, championing the fight against poverty in our country and around the world, and I am thrilled to welcome her back to the Committee. Together, these three leaders reflect the dynamism and strength of our Majority and will reinvigorate and advance our agenda For The People."