Congressman Carter Selected for Influential Steering & Policy Committee

Powerful Committee is Responsible for Appointing Members to Committee Seats and Shaping Policy Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that he was selected to serve on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.

“I am grateful for the faith of my colleagues in selecting me for this powerful committee,” said Rep. Carter. “I’ve worked in public service my whole life and have always prided myself in my ability to build coalitions and sit at the table with anyone. I plan to do just that to continue delivering for our communities and empower every member of our caucus to do the same.”

The Steering and Policy Committee is responsible for appointing members of the House Democratic Caucus to committee seats and shaping policy priorities. The Steering and Policy Committee is considered an extension of House Democratic Leadership and considers candidates for committee leadership and votes to provide recommendations to the full caucus.

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