House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced that Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) was appointed chairwoman of the House Republican leadership.
President Donald Trump pulled Stefanik’s nomination to serve as ambassador to the United Nations last month ahead of Florida’s two congressional special elections, saying it was “essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress.” While Republicans won both races, the House GOP still has a slim majority.
“We are happy to formally announce Rep. Stefanik’s return to the House leadership table,” Johnson said in a statement. “Our Conference will be once again well-served by her strong communications abilities, command of the issues, and many years of leadership experience as we advance President Trump’s America First agenda.”
“Throughout this process, she has demonstrated her deep devotion to our cause and our country. We will be running on all cylinders with Elise back on the team,” the speaker added.
Prior to her nomination to the Trump administration, Stefanik was chairwoman of the House GOP conference. However, she relinquished her role, expecting to take the ambassadorship position. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) was voted to take Stefanik’s place.
“I am honored to be appointed Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership to lead House Republicans in implementing President Donald Trump’s mandate from the American people for an America First agenda that includes securing our borders, strengthening our national security, growing our economy, and combating the scourge of antisemitism across our country,” Stefanik said in a statement.
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Stefanik will return to her positions as a senior member on the House Intelligence Committee and her seats on the Armed Services and Education and Workforce committees.
Republicans currently hold a 220-213 majority in the House.
