WASHINGTON - Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) released a statement following his appointment as Chairman of the Committee on House Administration by Speaker Mike Johnson for the 119th Congress.

“As Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, I am excited to continue working to strengthen our elections and ensure the Capitol is open and accessible for all Americans," said Chairman Steil. "I am proud of the progress we have made so far, but our work is just beginning. I thank Speaker Johnson for his support, and I look forward to continuing to achieve results over the next two years.”  

“Under Chairman Steil’s leadership, the Committee on House Administration has gone above and beyond the call of duty in preserving the integrity of our elections and keeping the House of Representatives open and accessible for the public,” said Speaker Mike Johnson. “House Republicans thank Bryan for his principled leadership and look forward to keeping the committee in his capable hands for the 119th Congress.”

Background:
The Committee on House Administration’s jurisdiction includes the following:

  • Federal Election Law: The Committee’s jurisdiction over federal elections requires it to consider proposals to amend federal election law and to monitor congressional elections across the United States.

  • House Operations: The Committee manages the daily operations that keep the House of Representatives running smoothly. The budget authorizes for expenses of House committee, and those for expenses of Members of Congress, are set by the Committee. Additionally, the Committee is responsible for oversight of House officers, including the administrative and technical functions of the House.

  • Legislative Branch Oversight: The Committee oversees the management of the Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk of the House, Sergeant at Arms, House Inspector General, United States Capitol Police, Government Publishing Office, Architect of the Capitol, and the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services.

  • Capitol Security: The Committee is tasked with securing the Capitol Complex for Members, staff and visitors. The Committee has oversight of the U.S. Capitol Police Board, Capitol Police and the House Sergeant at Arms.

Steil served as the Chairman of the Committee on House Administration during the 118th Congress and previously served on the Committee on House Administration during the 117th Congress when he served as the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Elections.

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