The Democratic Caucus of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology selected Rep. Jerry F. Costello (D-IL) to serve as Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and selected Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) to serve on the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education and the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. The changes were approved by the Full Committee today.
Mr. Costello had been serving as Acting Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee during Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ absence and since her resignation. Ms. Bonamici was recently appointed to the Committee after being elected in a special election to fill a vacant seat.
Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) said, “I am very pleased that Mr. Costello will continue to serve as Ranking Member. He has done an excellent job in Ms. Giffords’ stead and I know that he will continue working to sustain and enhance the nation’s space and aeronautics programs. I look forward to working with Ms. Bonamici on the important issues in front of her new Subcommittees.”
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