Republicans tapped Rep. Paul Ryan, the former GOP vice presidential nominee, to head the House tax-writing panel in the new Congress.
The Wisconsin Republican, 44, who is now chairman of the Budget Committee, replaces Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., who is retiring.
Ryan was largely expected to win the job, which was awarded to him by the Republican Steering Committee.
Ryan is expected to lead the party’s efforts to overhaul the tax code in the new Congress.
He beat Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, who was also seeking the position.
“I congratulate Paul, who is a terrific leader and friend, and I predict he will be an extraordinary Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee,” Brady said. “I offer my assistance in any way as he seeks to fix America’s broken tax code, save Social Security and Medicare, and confront the many challenges facing our nation.”
