Neal Welcomes New Democratic Members to Ways and Means Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) today released the following statement after the House Democratic Steering Committee recommended Reps. Brian Higgins (D-NY), Terri Sewell (D-AL), and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) to serve on the Ways and Means Committee:

“I am excited to welcome Brian, Terri, and Suzan to the Ways and Means Committee. This is a crucial time for our committee’s Democratic Members, as we will be leading the fight in Congress to stand up for working families, develop tax policies that are fair for all Americans and small businesses and promote economic growth, and ensure we preserve the future of Medicare and Social Security for future generations.

“As a leading advocate for investing here at home, Brian will be a strong voice in efforts to rebuild our nation’s crumbling infrastructure and ensure we do so in a fiscally-responsible way.

“With her private sector experience in finance, Terri knows what it takes to develop our nation’s workforce and make sure folks have the skills they need to compete in an increasingly global economy.

“With a background as a successful technology entrepreneur and business leader, Suzan has a unique understanding of how to grow our economy so that it creates good-paying American jobs and helps build a strong middle class.”

The House Democratic Steering Committee’s nominations are expected to be considered by the full Democratic Caucus next week.

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