Pelosi Announces Appointment of Congresswoman Judy Chu to Ways & Means Committee

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced that the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee has recommended to the Democratic Caucus that Congresswoman Judy Chu of California be appointed to the House Ways & Means Committee, filling the vacancy left by Congressman Xavier Becerra.  The Democratic Caucus approved the appointment this morning.

"With House Republicans scheming to rip health care away from millions of Americans and create chaos throughout our whole economy, Congresswoman Judy Chu will stand firm on the frontlines to protect health reform and address the urgent needs of working families," House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said.  "Congresswoman Chu is a strong champion of small businesses and an advocate for creating good-paying jobs.  As a Member of the Ways & Means Committee, Congresswoman Chu's toughness and tenacity will prove critical in our shared fight for the urgent needs of hard-working American families."