Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) has been recommended to take an open seat on the House Ways and Means Committee, joining the powerful panel with jurisdiction over tax, trade and health matters.
The House GOP steering committee has recommended Wenstrup for the panel, Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) announced Wednesday. Wenstrup replaces Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.), who resigned from Congress last month amid sexual misconduct allegations.
Wenstrup has a background that could be useful to the committee as it tackles health-related issues. He has a medical degree and serves in the Army Reserves, treating patients at Walter Reed National Medical Center. He also has been serving as chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee's subcommittee on health.
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“Dr. Wenstrup is an excellent choice to join our Committee. A decorated war veteran, small business owner, and doctor, Brad brings proven dedication to our country and invaluable experience to the team," Brady said in a statement. "I am excited to welcome Brad aboard as we take action to combat the opioid crisis, help move people off the sidelines and back into the workforce, and build upon tax reform to accelerate our economy.”
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