Pelosi Announces Additional Recommendations for Committee Assignments for Members

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee voted to recommend the following committee assignments for four Democratic Members of Congress.  The full Democratic Caucus will vote on the nominations tomorrow.

"The Members named to these committees will bring forward-looking, energetic leadership to panels charged with helping our nation meet the challenges we face," Leader Pelosi said.  "Our confidence in their leadership is unshakeable; their commitment to improving the lives of middle-class families is firm.  We are proud to have leaders that are committed to protecting our environment, respectful of scientific progress, and eager to promote ideas that strengthen our economy and improve the lives of all Americans."

The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee will continue to meet in the coming weeks to recommend additional committee assignments.

Natural Resources

Congresswoman Lois Capps of California

Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado

Science, Space and Technology

Congressman Mark Takano of California

Small Business

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke of New York