Rice selected on Ocasio-Cortez for a place in the Energy & Commerce panel

House Democrats voted Thursday to place the representative. Kathleen riceKathleen Maura Rice Hillicon Valley: Successful Simulated Cyber ​​Attack | New bill for the financing of electoral security | Amazon could be responsible for defective products. (DN.Y.) on the powerful energy and trade committee at the next congress, selecting her from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezDeJoy’s timeline released by Postal Service is almost entirely redacted Former Sanders spokesperson: Progressive base confused by ‘ambiguity’ over how to replace Democratic Caucus Chairman Pelosi predicts a ‘ strong support ” for the COVID-19 PLUS relief package (DN.Y.).

Rice, a centrist Democrat in the third term, and Ocasio-Cortez, a staunch progressive advocate, both fought over one of the committee’s few coveted slots. But the steering committee – which is responsible for choosing who leads and sits on committees – ultimately chose only Rice, the most experienced lawmaker, to be part of the group.

The two lawmakers have at times disagreed with the president Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiHouse Must Come Home To Start New Congress OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden Reportedly Appoints Former EPA Chief Gina McCarthy As “Climate Czar” | Biden reportedly chooses Brenda Mallory to lead White House environmental council | Pelosi and Hoyer nod in support of Haaland for Interior Six largest veterans groups call for firing of VA PLUS secretary (D-Calif.), Pelosi having previously barred Rice from securing a position on the Judiciary Committee after the New York lawmaker chose not to back Pelosi as president in 2019 and was instrumental in an attempt to oust Pelosi of his leadership role two years since.

The Energy and Trade Committee oversees a large number of policy areas ranging from healthcare to energy, which have played a critical role in shaping policy during the coronavirus pandemic. It is currently chaired by Representative Frank Pallone Jr. (DN.J.).

Rice currently sits on the House Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs committees.