Recognizing Brannon Rains

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Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brannon Rains on his career with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

A Dundee, Oregon native and 2018 graduate of Oregon State University, Brannon began his career in the U.S. House of Representatives as an intern for his home state Congressman, Representative Greg Walden (OR- 02) before joining the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in 2018 as a Staff Assistant for Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Since that time, he has served as a Legislative Clerk, Policy Analyst, and most recently a Professional Staff Member for the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. When I became Chairman in January, Brannon stayed on as a valuable member of my team as a policy expert in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, data privacy, and children's online safety. During his time in the United States House of Representatives, he has helped develop important pieces of legislation including the RANSOMWARE Act and the American COMPETE Act. Brannon was also crucial in planning legislative hearings regarding technology policies, Federal Trade Commission, and Department of Commerce.

Recently, Brannon accepted a role in Senator Todd Young's office as a Policy Advisor. I thank him for his service, congratulate him on his new role, and wish him the best.

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