Collins Gets Subcommittee Chairmanship

doug collins9th District U.S. Representative Doug Collins picks up a Subcommittee chairmanship.

The House of Representatives Committee on Rules has announced its subcommittee chairs and Congressman Collins has been selected as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.

The Subcommittee on Rules and Organization is responsible for managing legislation related to House procedures and relationships between the House and Senate as well as between Congress and the Judiciary.

Congressman Pete Sessions is Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and praised Collins’ track record of leadership and service.

Sessions said he has no doubt that Collins will strengthen the committee in this new role.

Meanwhile, Collins said he has had the honor of serving on the Rules Committee since the 114th Congress and has a deep appreciation for the process and responsibility of the Rules Committee in promoting the House agenda and bringing bills to the floor.

The Hall County Republican went on to say he is grateful to collaborate with his colleagues in this new capacity to ensure that the House’s procedures meet the needs of today’s governance, while honoring the institution of the House and working with Senate and Judiciary bodies.

Collins also serves as Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference and as a subcommittee Vice Chairman on the House Judiciary Committee.