01.24.17
Natural Resources Committee Democrats Elect Subcommittee Ranking Members
Washington, D.C. – Under the leadership of Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), the Democratic Caucus of the House Natural Resources Committee held an organizational meeting today during which members were elected to serve as the Ranking Members of the five subcommittees:
- Rep. Colleen Hanabusa of Hawaii, subcommittee on Federal Lands
- Rep. Jared Huffman of California, subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans
- Rep. Alan Lowenthal of California, subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
- Rep. Norma Torres of California, subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs
- Rep. Donald McEachin of Virginia, subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) was also elected as the Vice Ranking Member of the committee, which is a new position in the Democratic Caucus to allow junior members to gain insight and experience into the workings of the committee.
For a full list of all the committee assignments, visit the committee’s website.
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