Rep. Zeldin Appointed to Serve on House Financial Services and Foreign Affairs Committees in 115th Congress
Press Release
Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) has been appointed to serve on two key House Committees in the 115th Congress: the House Financial Services Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.
The Financial Services Committee has jurisdiction over the financial services industry and legislation pertaining to the economy and jobs, including banking, securities and exchanges, insurance, and the Treasury, among other issue areas. It also oversees the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and has jurisdiction over policy related to housing, monetary issues and combating the financing of terrorism. As one of the most highly sought after Committees in Congress, the House Financial Services Committee is considered one of only four "A" committees in the House of Representatives. The other three are Appropriations, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce.
Congressman Zeldin said, "In Congress, one of my top priorities has been to help grow our economy and create more good paying, private sector jobs. There will be numerous opportunities during the 115th Congress to improve the business climate in America in order to accomplish this goal. In many other ways as well, the vast jurisdiction of the Financial Services Committee will provide endless possibilities to improve the direction of our economy."
The House Foreign Affairs Committee, which Congressman Zeldin served on during the 114th Congress, has jurisdiction over policy related to our national security and relations with foreign countries, and the ongoing fight against terrorism.
Congressman Zeldin continued, "Another one of my top priorities has been to protect America's security at home and abroad, by better securing our border, strengthening interior enforcement, fully training and equipping our military and law enforcement, and defeating ISIS and other terrorist threats. Additionally, we can do a better job stopping foreign fighter travel by repassing my Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act, which passed the House last year. We must also pursue a stronger, more consistent foreign policy that strengthens relationships with our allies, and treats our adversaries as our adversaries, understanding that our enemies do not respect weakness, only strength."
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