Westerman Appointed to Subcommittee on Environment

Statement

Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) released the following statement Tuesday (January 13) after he was announced as vice chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment as part of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology:

"It is an honor to serve as vice chairman of this important subcommittee. We will lead the charge for sensible regulation and unearthing the scientific justification for actions taken by the Environmental Protection Agency. I look for forward to serving under the subcommittee chairmanship of Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.), as well as serving with my colleagues from across the House."

Westerman was previously appointed to the other following committees for the 114th Congress: the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on the Budget.

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