DeLauro Welcomes New Members of the House Appropriations Committee for the 117th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – Chair-designate Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement welcoming the new appointments to the House Appropriations Committee for the 117th Congress, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congressman David Trone (MD-06), Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (VA-10):

"We have our work cut out for us in the 117th Congress, and I am confident my colleagues, Representatives Espaillat, Harder, Lee, Trone, Underwood, and Wexton, are up to the task. Each of them has a proven track record of never shying away from a fight on behalf of hard-working families. Their strong voices and unwavering commitment to creating opportunities will be an invaluable addition to the Appropriations Committee.

"I look forward to working with them in the years to come and know that our partnerships will give us the opportunity to give every person a chance at a better life."