Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) released the following statement announcing Staff Director Mike Bloomquist has departed the committee for the private sector. Deputy Staff Director and E&C veteran Ryan Long will succeed Bloomquist as Staff Director for Committee Republicans, effective immediately.
“Mike has been invaluable to the committee. He is a trusted counselor, a sought-after mentor and a go-to resource for members - both on and off the committee. He has led a talented team and helped shepherd major legislation through the House of Representatives that has undoubtedly improved the lives of Americans through his time as a public servant. I wish him the best in his new endeavor.
“I’m pleased to announce Ryan Long will step into the role of Staff Director. Ryan is a veteran of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and his experience and expertise will continue to serve us well as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee is better for having staff like Mike and Ryan, and I look forward to finishing this Congress strong under Ryan’s leadership," said Walden.
Bloomquist served as Staff Director for Energy and Commerce Republicans during the 115th and 116th Congresses. Mike previously served as the committee Deputy Staff Director, General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, as well as General Counsel to the 2011 Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. Mike has spent time in private practice, at the Committee on Science, and in the Office of the Solicitor at the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Long served as Deputy Staff Director for Energy and Commerce Republicans in the 115th and 116th Congresses. Ryan has been with the committee since March of 2018, when he returned after spending five years in private practice. Ryan had previously spent a decade at Energy and Commerce in various roles including Professional Staff Member, counsel, and Chief Health Counsel under then Chairmen Joe Barton and Fred Upton.
Earlier this week, Walden spoke on the House floor honoring Mike’s service. Watch here.
