House Democrats voted to vote Rep. Kathleen Rice
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Rice, a third-term centrist Democrat, and Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive firebrand, both put up a tough fight for one of the few coveted slots on the committee. But the steering committee – tasked with selecting who heads and seats the committees – ultimately selected only Rice, the senior legislator, to serve on the panel.
“It is an honor to be selected by my Democratic colleagues to serve on the Energy and Trade Committee at the 117th Congress,” said Rice.
“New Yorkers deserve a fighter to lower the cost of prescription drugs, tackle climate change and improve our drinking water. I look forward to working with my colleagues to help the incoming Biden-Harris government support the COVID. -19 pandemic and our economy. “
Both lawmakers sometimes disagreed with Speaker Nancy Pelosi
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The Energy and Commerce Committee oversees a variety of policy areas, ranging from health care to energy, and has played a critical role in shaping policy during the coronavirus pandemic. It is currently chaired by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (DN.J.).
Rice currently serves on the House Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs committees.
Updated 7:58 PM