Rep. Cuellar to Serve as Chief Deputy Whip and Member of the Steering and Policy Committee in 117th Congress
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December 2, 2020
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will continue to serve as Chief Deputy Whip and a senior member of the Steering and Policy Committee in the 117th Congress. Congressman Cuellar released the following statement regarding his appointment: “I would like to thank House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn for providing me with this great leadership opportunity. It is an honor to serve alongside this team once again as we deliver on the promises we made to the American people. “Although we maintained our House majority and gained a Democratic president, it is critical that we continue to reach across the aisle to implement common-sense policies that make our families safer, our jobs more secure, and our nation more united. The American people are looking to the federal government to create bipartisan results that move our country forward. “I remain steadfast in my commitment to working with the Whip team and my fellow colleagues to build consensus on the pressing issues facing our nation.” As Chief Deputy Whip, Congressman Cuellar will be responsible for mobilizing votes within the party on major issues. The Steering and Policy Committee recommends committee assignments to the Democratic Caucus and helps shape the House policy agenda. Photo: Congressman Henry Cuellar to Serve as Chief Deputy Whip and Member of the Steering and Policy Committee in 117th Congress. |