Texas Insider Report: Washington D.C. Congressman Pete Olson today announced his selection by incoming House Speaker John Boehner & the new Republican Leadership to serve on the 112th Congresss Energy & Commerce Committee. The Energy & Commerce Committee has wide jurisdiction over the energy healthcare & telecommunications industries including oversight of 5 Cabinet-level departments and 7 independent agencies.
This is an important opportunity for the Houston region given the role that the energy and health care industries play as our economic drivers" Rep. Pete Olson said.
This new assignment allows me to broaden my viability as a Member of Congress for our area and I am committed to working to ensure a better
future for Houston and all of Texas."
With Houston being the energy capital of the world and home to the world class Texas Medical Center having Congressman Pete Olson on the Energy and Commerce Committee is great news for our region" said Jeff Committee on President & CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership.
His position on this powerful panel will give us a stronger voice as Congress wrestles with energy and healthcare policy Moseley said.
Dr. Ben G. Raimer Senior Vice President for Health Policy & Legislative Affairs University of Texas Medical Branch said Congressman Olson has been a great advocate for UTMB for the past two years. This appointment confirms his leadership on issues vital to UTMB and our community. We look forward to working with him."
Dr. Richard E. Wainerdi President C.E.O. and C.F.O. Texas Medical Center said We are delighted to learn that Congressman Olson has been honored by being selected as a member of
the Energy & Commerce Committee. The
Texas Medical Center looks forward to working with Congressman Olson on the important health care issues that will be on the committees agenda when the new Congress convenes."
Stephen Jones CEO of Clear Lake Regional Medical Center said Congressman Olson has been a great advocate for Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. This appointment to Energy and Commerce validates his leadership on issues vital to the medical center.
We look forward to working with him on a range of issues Jones said.
Texas Medical Center looks forward to working with Congressman Olson on the important health care issues that will be on the committees agenda when the new Congress convenes."
Stephen Jones CEO of Clear Lake Regional Medical Center said Congressman Olson has been a great advocate for Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. This appointment to Energy and Commerce validates his leadership on issues vital to the medical center.
We look forward to working with him on a range of issues Jones said.
