House GOP Steering Committee Picks McMorris Rodgers for Commerce Ranker
The House Republican Steering Committee named Consumer Protection Subcommittee ranking member Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington as their pick Wednesday to succeed Greg Walden of Oregon as Commerce Committee ranker. The House GOP caucus must vote to affirm. McMorris Rodgers…
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was seen as the favorite over Health Subcommittee ranker Michael Burgess of Texas and Communications Subcommittee ranker Bob Latta of Ohio. All indicated they likely would hew to Walden’s approach to telecom policymaking (see 2011180028). “We are in a battle for the heart and soul of America,” and House Commerce “is at the very center of the battles for freedom to beat socialism and hope to beat fear,” McMorris Rodgers said. “My goal is to maximize” the committee “to secure America’s and Eastern Washington’s future as the best place in the world.” House Commerce “has a rich history of working in a bipartisan fashion, and I know Cathy will continue that tradition,” Latta said. “I am also confident that she will stand strong and push back against the Democrats’ progressive agenda when bipartisan solutions are not possible.” The committee “will continue its legacy of putting forward bipartisan solutions,” Burgess said in a statement. The selection “is a historic moment” because McMorris Rodgers will be the first woman to lead Commerce's Republican contingent, Walden said. “As Republicans fight to take back the” majority in the 2022 election, “Cathy is uniquely qualified.” McMorris Rodgers “has long been a leader who recognizes the significant benefits of today’s vibrant and competitive media and communications marketplace that facilitates ongoing investment and innovation,” said NCTA CEO Michael Powell.