January 17, 2013

Veterans’ Affairs Committee Democrats Announce Subcommittee Lineups

Washington, D.C.  – Following yesterday’s Democratic Caucus organizational meeting, Representative Mike Michaud, Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, announced the Democratic leadership team and subcommittee assignments.

“We have a very energetic and dedicated membership, and I know we’ll hit the ground running,” said Michaud. “We look forward to working with Chairman Miller to pursue an active agenda that truly addresses the needs of our veterans.”

The Democratic leadership team includes:

  • Rep. Dina Titus (NV), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
  • Rep. Mark Takano (CA), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
  • Rep. Julia Brownley (CA), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Health
  • Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations

A listing of subcommittee assignments and new Ranking Members can be found below:

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs
Rep. Dina Titus, NV (Ranking Member)
Rep. Beto O’Rourke, TX
Rep. Raul Ruiz, CA
Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod, CA

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
Rep. Mark Takano, CA (Ranking Member)
Rep. Julia Brownley, CA
Rep. Dina Titus, NV
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, AZ

Subcommittee on Health
Rep. Julia Brownley, CA (Ranking Member)
Rep. Corrine Brown, FL
Rep. Raul Ruiz, CA
Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod, CA
Rep. Ann McLane Kuster, NH

Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, AZ (Ranking Member)
Rep. Mark Takano, CA
Rep. Ann McLane Kuster, NH
Rep. Beto O’Rourke, TX