Pelosi Announces Committee Assignments for New Member Mark Critz

WASHINGTON, May 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved committee appointments for Congressman Mark Critz, who was sworn in last week.  Congressman Critz will serve on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.    

"The Armed Services Committee and the Small Business Committee will be well served by the knowledge and experience Congressman Critz brings with him to his new assignments," Speaker Pelosi said. "Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, the late Congressman Jack Murtha, Congressman Critz will be a strong advocate on behalf of our veterans and our men and women in uniform.  As an independent voice, he will be a great resource in Congress as we continue to create jobs and ensure economic opportunity for all Americans."   

SOURCE Office of the Speaker of the House