Pelosi Announces Expanded Role for Rep. Wasserman Schultz

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today the expanded role of the Vice Chairs of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for the 112^th Congress, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas. 

Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz and Congressman Cuellar will be communicating with our Members and with the press on our Democratic priorities of job creation,deficit reduction and strengthening the middle class. 

“Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz and Congressman Cuellar bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our fight to create jobs and uphold our promise of fiscal discipline,” Speaker Pelosi said. 

“Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz has been a valuable asset to our Caucus – from her leadership on the Appropriations Committee to her hard work on behalf of America’s working families.   Congressman Cuellar has been a strong leader in our Congress on fiscal responsibility and government reform, and I am thrilled that they have joined our leadership team as we work to create jobs, strengthen our middle class, and reduce the deficit in the 112^thCongress.”