Ranking Member Takano Welcomes Three New Members for the 119th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC -- House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) released the following statement welcoming the Committee’s newest Democratic members: 

“As we begin the 119th Congress, I am thrilled to welcome our committee members, both new and returning. We have a diverse group of members who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work on behalf of our nation’s veterans. Our members bring a wealth of experiences to the table that will help us build upon Democratic-led successes. 

“We made significant progress in expanding healthcare and benefits, and reducing veteran homelessness during the Biden-Harris Administration. I am confident that Committee Democrats will protect the gains we have made, serve veterans’ best interests, and help provide meaningful solutions for our veterans.” 

New Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: 

• Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03)
• Congressman Herb Conaway, M.D. (NJ-03) 
• Congresswoman Kelly Morrison, M.D. (MN-03) 

Returning Members of the Committee:

• Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26)
• Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01)
• Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20)
• Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03)
• Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03)
• Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
• Congressman Timothy Kennedy (NY-26)

A meeting will be held later this week to elect Subcommittee Ranking Members and select general subcommittee assignments. 

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