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Chairman Steil's full opening statement as prepared for delivery:
Today, I want to welcome all of you to the Committee on House Administration’s Organizational Meeting for the 119th Congress.
I would like to welcome back my friend and colleague Ranking Member Morelle and my Democratic colleagues. I am excited to continue to work with all of you.
I also welcome back members Congressman Barry Loudermilk, Congressman Morgan Griffith, Congressman Greg Murphy, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, Congressman Mike Carey, and Congresswoman Laurel Lee. I thank you for all your hard work this past Congress and look forward to the hard work that is to come during the 119th Congress.
Additionally, I would like to welcome our new members, Congresswoman Mary Miller from Illinois and Congresswoman Julie Johnson from Texas.
Ms. Miller from Illinois has been a friend and strong supporter of common-sense election integrity measures that will strengthen our election laws and increase confidence in our elections. We're excited that you're ab;e and willing to join our Committee.
I look forward to working with you on this Committee.
Ms. Julie Johnson from Texas, we just had a conversation about the rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers. With today's weather, I'm reminded of the 1967 "Ice Bowl" which the we both might be reminded that the Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 on a frigid day. We look forward to your participation.
We welcome both of you to the Committee.
The Committee on House Administration was incredibly productive during the 118th Congress.
We held 39 full Committee and Subcommittee hearings last Congress on issues including legislative oversight, election integrity, legislative branch modernization, and artificial intelligence capabilities.
We passed the COCOA Act in a nonpartisan fashion and got it signed into law, ensuring Congressional Election Observers are able to fairly and accurately observe elections across the country.
I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish as a committee, however, our work is far from over.
We still have more we can accomplish to strengthen our election integrity and increase Americans confidence in our elections.
We will continue working to make the legislative branch more cost effective and efficient.
Most importantly, we will continue to enhance our campus security to ensure the Capitol is safe and accessible for all Americans.
I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to ensure a successful and productive 119th Congress
As I said, our work is just beginning.
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