House Republicans Eye Vote Next Week For Homeland Panel Chair

The House Steering Committee is poised to move next week to recommend a new leader for the Homeland Security Committee following the resignation of Chairman Mark Green (R-Tenn.).

The Steering Committee will vote the week of July 21 on a replacement for Green, according to a Republican on the panel who spoke anonymously to discuss internal plans.

Green’s mid-year departure opened up a competitive race for the gavel. Contenders include Reps. Carlos Giménez (Fla.), Michael Guest (Miss.), Andrew Garbarino (N.Y.), and Clay Higgins (La.).

Homeland Security Gavel Race Takes Shape as Members Make Pitches