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Shuster Announces Subcommittee Chairmen & T&I Vice Chairman for 114th Congress

Washington, DC, January 13, 2015 | Justin Harclerode (202) 225-9446
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) today announced his selections for the Committee’s six subcommittee chairmen and the Full Committee Vice Chairman for the 114th Congress.

“Last Congress, the Committee was able to work together to accomplish a number of our policy and legislative goals to help strengthen America’s infrastructure and bolster the Nation’s competitiveness,” Shuster said.  “A great deal of our success was attributable to our committee’s excellent leadership team.  With the return of five of our subcommittee chairmen and Full Committee Vice Chairman, and the addition of a proven leader to lead our Highways and Transit Subcommittee, I am confident we will be able to continue effectively addressing the needs of our transportation system.”

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) today announced his selections for the Committee’s six subcommittee chairmen and the Full Committee Vice Chairman for the 114th Congress.

“Last Congress, the Committee was able to work together to accomplish a number of our policy and legislative goals to help strengthen America’s infrastructure and bolster the Nation’s competitiveness,” Shuster said.  “A great deal of our success was attributable to our committee’s excellent leadership team.  With the return of five of our subcommittee chairmen and Full Committee Vice Chairman, and the addition of a proven leader to lead our Highways and Transit Subcommittee, I am confident we will be able to continue effectively addressing the needs of our transportation system.”

The Vice Chairman and Subcommittee Chairmen are expected to be confirmed at the Committee’s organizational meeting later in the month (date to be announced).  Complete subcommittee rosters will also be announced at a later date.  Chairman Shuster’s selections for the Committee’s leadership team are:

Subcommittee on Aviation
U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ)

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA)

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA)

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO)

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials
U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA)

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH)

Full Committee Vice Chairman
U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN)

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