Rep. Lofgren Announces Departure from Ethics Committee

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement announcing her departure from the House Committee on Ethics.

January 25, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) released the following statement announcing her departure from the House Committee on Ethics.

At the beginning of the 112th Congress, I agreed to temporarily serve as Ranking Member in order to expedite travel and advice paperwork for members and their staffs’. Pursuant to my agreement with the Democratic Leader, I tendered my resignation today upon the official announcement naming Rep. Linda Sanchez as Ranking Member. I wish Ranking Member Sanchez and her fellow committee members my best as they continue the committee’s important work.

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is serving her ninth term in Congress representing most of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County. Congresswoman Lofgren is Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consisting of 34 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.