Democrats will have fewer slots now that they’re in the minority, meaning some lawmakers will lose committee assignments. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) could lose his spot on the powerful Ways and Means Committee, leaving potentially just one Latino lawmaker on the Democratic side, Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (Calif.).
A House Democratic aide said no committee assignments are yet final. Democrats hope to fill the seats “soon.”
Meanwhile, the Republican Steering Committee, which makes committee assignments, met on Monday, a federal holiday, to work on committees and will continue their work today.
Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-Tex.) announced subcommittee chairs on Monday, noting that Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) will be the panel’s vice chairman. Cole, a key McCarthy ally, is also head of the Rules Committee, giving the veteran lawmaker major influence this Congress.
