U.S. Representative-Elect Tim Scott will be one of four freshmen Members of Congress to join the GOP Transition Committee. The Committee, comprised of 21 lawmakers and led by Representative Greg Walden of Oregon, is charged with “reforming Congress, honoring the changes proposed in the Pledge to America, and making Congress more transparent, accountable and cost-effective.”
The Committee’s first meeting will be held Monday evening in House Minority Leader John Boehner’s office. Items on the agenda include ways to change Congress’ rules, its calendar, floor operations and the mechanisms that run the institution. The committee has been soliciting suggestions from the public and is already considering things like altering the House schedule to ensure hearings aren’t interrupted by votes. The committee is also looking to cut down on administrative costs of running the House.
“I am honored to have been asked to join the Transition Committee,” said Tim Scott, “and I look forward to bringing the voice of the voters of our District to the table in Washington.”
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