All five Democrat Indian American lawmakers have been nominated to the key Congressional panels. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was elected to the House of Representatives from Seattle and will serve on the House Judiciary Committee, by helping to oversee the federal-court system and law-enforcement agencies.
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Ro Khanna was appointed to the two key committees – Budget and Armed Services. Raja Krishnamoorthi, would be serving on two influential committees, the House Education and Workforce Committee, as well as the House Democratic Policy and Steering Committee. Congressman Ami Bera was renominated to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Science, Space and Technology Committee.
Kamala Harris, will serve on four influential committees, the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Environment & Public Works and the Committee on the Budget.
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“I’m proud to have led efforts for some of the most progressive immigration policies in the nation,” Jayapal said in a statement. “In the 115th Congress, I pledge to fight for our progressive values and block the Trump administration’s plans to deport vulnerable undocumented immigrants, create a Muslim registry and violate our civil rights and civil liberties.”
“These committee assignments will give my constituents a voice to make sure I can stand up for working families every day by focusing on job creation and affordable higher education,” said Krishnamoorthi.
“At a time when so many Californians and Americans are uncertain about our future, I will aggressively fight for our families and the ideals of our nation,” Harris said.
By Premji
