Today marks the beginning of the 115th Congress and a fresh start for those of us who have the honor of serving the American people in Washington, D.C. After an unpredictable and tumultuous 2016, it is time for us to come together and work towards finding solutions for our constituents in the New Year.
I am hopeful that we are able to agree on many areas of common ground and quickly move legislation that has earned support from both sides of the aisle. While I know we won’t see eye to eye on everything, there are plenty of opportunities for both parties to work together for the good of the country.
From fixing our broken health care system to jumpstarting our economy, we have to tackle some major issues this year. Energy and Commerce will be charged with developing solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing our nation and I know we’ll be up to the task.
Additionally, it is my hope that the committee serves not just as a resource for our members, but for everyone involved in the legislative process. Whether you’re an elected official, congressional staffer, or member of the press, we will do our best to be a first-class resource for issues under the committee’s jurisdiction.
Now it’s time for us to get to work for the people who sent us to Washington. Here’s to a productive 2017.
Greg Walden
