WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and Ranking Member of the Social Security Subcommittee, released the following statement after being appointed to serve on a bicameral conference committee to find bipartisan solutions on the middle class tax cuts, unemployment insurance, and the Medicare physician payment rate:
“I am honored that Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has entrusted me with this great responsibility.
I look forward to the new year and working with my Democratic and Republican colleagues from both chambers on this important conference committee. The American people are counting on us to work openly and bipartisanly to strengthen our economy, create jobs and rebuild the middle class.”
