For Immediate Release
April 9, 2025
Contact: Taylor Haulsee
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement on Rep. Elise Stefanik’s appointment to serve as Chairwoman of the House Republican Leadership.
Rep. Stefanik served as Chairwoman of the House GOP Conference during the 117th and 118th Congresses and has represented New York’s 21st Congressional District since 2015.
Speaker Johnson and Chairwoman Stefanik issued the following statements regarding the announcement:
“We are happy to formally announce Rep. Stefanik’s return to the House leadership table. Our Conference will be once again well-served by her strong communications abilities, command of the issues, and many years of leadership experience as we advance President Trump’s America First agenda,” Speaker Johnson said. “Throughout this process, she has demonstrated her deep devotion to our cause and our country. We will be running on all cylinders with Elise back on the team.”
“I am honored to be appointed Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership to lead House Republicans in implementing President Donald Trump’s mandate from the American people for an America First agenda that includes securing our borders, strengthening our national security, growing our economy, and combating the scourge of antisemitism across our country,” Chairwoman Stefanik said. “I’m proud to continue my work as a senior Member of the House Intelligence Committee, House Armed Services Committee, and the Education and the Workforce Committee to secure results for my constituents in New York’s 21st Congressional District and the American people. I look forward to the work ahead in enacting President Trump’s historic agenda.”
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