Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Republican of the House Small Business Committee, announced today that the Republican Steering Committee has appointed three new members to the committee: Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO); Rep. Aaron Schock (IL); and Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA).  The committee assignments are expected to be ratified by the Republican Conference and the U.S. House of Representatives.

 “I am excited to welcome these new members to the House Small Business Committee,” said Graves.  “I look forward to the fresh perspective our new members will bring to the team.  Small businesses will be integral to solving our nation’s economic challenges, and our Republican members are ready to take the steps that will help them succeed and create jobs.”

 Upon confirmation, the Republican Members on the House Small Business Committee will include:

Sam Graves – Missouri

Roscoe G. Bartlett – Maryland

W. Todd Akin – Missouri

Steve King – Iowa

Lynn A. Westmoreland – Georgia

Louie Gohmert – Texas

Mary Fallin – Oklahoma

Vern Buchanan – Florida

Blaine Luetkemeyer – Missouri 

Aaron Schock – Illinois

Glenn Thompson – Pennsylvania

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