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Ways and Means Gavel Now Officially in Brady’s Hands

Brady has put his hat in the ring for the chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Brady has put his hat in the ring for the chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

As expected, the House Republican Conference formally approved Kevin Brady as the next Ways and Means chairman. The conference on Thursday backed the Steering Committee’s decision to name the 10-term Texan as head of the powerful tax-writing committee. Brady shared his joy on Twitter after winning the Steering Committee’s endorsement.

Brady replaces Paul D. Ryan, who gave up the Ways and Means gavel after less than a year to become speaker.  Brady beat Ohio Republican Pat Tiberi to give the Lone Star State its seventh committee chairmanship.  

Rep. Tom Rice, R-S.C., was selected to fill the open slot on Ways and Means.  

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