House Republicans are thrilled to announce that multiple conservative firebrands have been selected to serve on the Oversight Committee during the 118th Congress. This includes Reps. Green and Gosar were stripped of their committee assignments by House Democrats during the previous Congress.
The appointment of Reps. Green and Gosar is an important step for Republicans as they seek to investigate President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents after reports that several boxes of White House record from his tenure as vice president were found in multiple locations.
Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has made it clear that he will be pushing forward with oversight requests despite White House resistance. He has already begun issuing subpoenas to obtain more information about Biden’s activities while in office and plans to continue until all questions have been answered fully.
The Republican Steering Committee’s decision to appoint these two members is a testament to their commitment to representing their constituents. Representatives Green and Gosar are both outspoken conservatives who focus on issues important to their districts, such as immigration reform and economic growth, among others.
This decision shows that the GOP remains committed to standing up for what they believe in, even if it means going against the grain of popular opinion or being labeled as obstructionist by some people. The selection of Reps. Green and Gosar also serve as a reminder that Republicans still care deeply about holding those in power accountable for their actions–no matter who occupies the Oval Office or which party controls Congress at any given time.
Overall, this move by House Republicans sends a powerful message: They take their role seriously as protectors of American democracy, no matter where they stand politically or ideologically.