Top E&C Republican Announces Retirement
Summary
On February 8, 2024, House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (RWA) announced she would not be running for re-election, stating, “We will spend this year honoring the Committee’s rich history — plowing the hard ground necessary to legislate on solutions to make people’s lives better and ensure America wins the future.” Potential candidates to replace her as the top Republican on the panel include Reps. Brett Guthrie (RKY), Bob Latta (R-OH) and Richard Hudson (R-NC).
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