Congressman Todd Rokita Named Vice Chair of House Budget Committee

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Today, House Budget Committee Chair Tom Price, M.D. (GA-06) announced that Congressman Todd Rokita (IN-04) has been selected to serve as Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee for the 114th Congress. Congressman Rokita has been a member of the House Budget Committee since being elected in 2010. Chairman Price issued the following statement following Rokita's selection:

"With his knowledge of the budget process and commitment to solving big challenges, Congressman Rokita will be an invaluable asset as we continue our work to balance the budget and encourage job creation and economic growth. We have a real opportunity to advance positive solutions through the Congress to the president's desk, and the House Budget Committee and the country will be well served by Congressman Rokita's role as Vice Chairman. It's an honor to have him as part of our team, and I look forward to working with him."

House Budget Committee Vice Chair Todd Rokita issued the following statement:

"I am honored to serve as Vice-Chair of the House Budget Committee, where we will be working diligently to craft a budget that balances in ten years, and which lays out other bold reforms that will be needed to reduce our debt load for the next generation. I have a deep respect for Chairman Price. He has been a close mentor and friend of mine, providing sage advice not just on budget issues, but on many of the challenges that face our country. I look forward to serving this country and the other Budget Committee members under Dr. Price's leadership. I came to Washington to fight for the children of tomorrow by stopping the out-of-control federal spending that is strangling our economy. Our $18 trillion national debt is a moral issue. It is imperative that we act now to put our nation back on a path toward fiscal responsibility."

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