Jo Bonner to Serve as House Ethics Committee Chairman in 112th Congress

Jo Bonner

Washington (Dec 29) House Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) today announced he has appointed Rep. Jo Bonner (R-AL) as Chairman of the House Ethics Committee, formerly the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, for the 112th Congress. During the 111th Congress, Rep. Bonner served as Ranking Minority Member on the panel. Boehner issued the following statement: “The American people have every right to expect the highest standards of ethical conduct from their elected leaders, and it is important for members of both the majority and the minority to work together to ensure that such standards are observed and respected at all times within the institution.

A functioning Ethics Committee will be central to that effort in the 112th Congress. Jo Bonner is widely respected on both sides of the aisle, and has a deep appreciation for the importance of both ethics education and enforcement in the House. I am confident that as chairman, he will work with the other members of the Ethics Committee to ensure there is accountability at all times in the People’s House. I look forward to working with him, and I’m grateful for his willingness to serve.”

TEXT CREDIT: Republican Leader John Boehner Contact H-204 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 P (202) 225-4000 F (202) 225-5117

IMAGE CREDIT: Congressman Jo Bonner