DES MOINES, Iowa – House Speaker Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, announced appointments for House committee leadership positions in advance of the 89th General Assembly.
“House Republicans are energized and ready to hit the ground running to address the priorities that they have heard from Iowans over the last several months,” said Speaker Grassley. “Representing 97 of Iowa’s 99 counties, House Republicans have heard a clear message from Iowans in every corner of our state: they want us to reignite our economy, help folks get back to work and school safely, and return to normalcy is quickly as possible. This hard-working group of talented legislators are uniquely equipped to spearhead our efforts and do just that.
“In addition, House Republicans will continue to demonstrate the strong fiscal leadership that has made Iowa’s budget the most resilient in the country, look for ways to reduce taxes on working families, ensure our kids receive the best education possible and make sure that Iowans are able to access and afford critical health services no matter where they live,” he added.
Committee leadership is as follows:
Standing Committees:
Administrative Rules Review
State Rep. Megan Jones, R-Sioux Rapids – Chair
Agriculture
State Rep. Ross Paustian, R-Walcott – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Chad Ingels, R-Randalia – Vice Chair
Appropriations
State Rep. Gary Mohr, R-Bettendorf – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Shannon Latham, R-Sheffield – Vice Chair
Commerce
State Rep. Shannon Lundgren, R-Peosta – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Mark Cisneros, R- Muscatine – Vice Chair
Economic Growth
State Rep. Ray Sorensen, R-Greenfield – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Henry Stone, R-Forest City – Vice Chair
Education
State Rep. Dustin Hite, R-New Sharon – Chair
State Rep. Skyler Wheeler, R-Orange City – Vice Chair
Environmental Protection
State Rep. Dean Fisher, R-Montour – Chair
State Rep. Tom Moore, R-Griswold – Vice Chair
Ethics
State Rep. Anne Osmundson, R- Volga – Chair
Government Oversight
State Rep. Holly Brink, R-Oskaloosa – Chair
State Rep. Jon Jacobsen, R-Council Bluffs – Vice Chair
Human Resources
State Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Steve Bradley, R-Cascade – Vice Chair
Information Technology
State Rep. Brian Lohse, R-Bondurant – Chair
State Rep. David Sieck, R-Glenwood – Vice Chair
*Note: This is a new committee that will focus on state technology infrastructure, cyber security, and broadband issues.
International Relations
State Rep. Terry Baxter, R-Garner – Chair
State Rep. Jon Thorup, R-Knoxville – Vice Chair
Judiciary
State Rep. Steve Holt, R-Denison – Chair
State Rep. Stan Gustafson, R-Cumming – Vice Chair
Labor
State Rep. Dave Deyoe, R-Nevada – Chair
State Rep. Jeff Shipley, R-Birmingham – Vice Chair
Local Government
State Rep. Jane Bloomingdale, R-Northwood – Chair
State Rep. Brent Siegrist, R-Council Bluffs – Vice Chair
Natural Resources
State Rep. Rob Bacon, R-Slater – Chair
State Rep. Tom Jeneary, R-Le Mars – Vice Chair
Public Safety
State Rep. Jarad Klein, R-Keota – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Cherielynn Westrich, R-Ottumwa – Vice Chair
State Government
State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Brooke Boden, R-Indianola – Vice Chair
Transportation
State Rep. Brian Best, R-Glidden – Chair
State Rep. Dave Maxwell, R-Gibson – Vice Chair
Veterans Affairs
State Rep. Sandy Salmon, R-Janesville – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Martin Graber, R-Fort Madison – Vice Chair
Ways & Means
State Rep. Lee Hein, R-Monticello – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Carter Nordman, R-Adel – Vice Chair
Appropriations Subcommittees:
Administration and Regulation Appropriations
State Rep. John Landon, R-Ankeny – Chair
State Rep. Michael Bergan, R-Dorchester – Vice Chair
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations
State Rep. Norlin Mommsen, R-DeWitt – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Dennis Bush, R-Cleghorn – Vice Chair
Economic Development Appropriations
State Rep. Phil Thompson, R-Jefferson – Chair
State Rep. Tom Gerhold, R-Atkins – Vice Chair
Education Appropriations
State Rep. David Kerr, R-Morning Sun – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Garrett Gobble, R-Ankeny – Vice Chair
Health and Human Services Appropriations
State Rep. Joel Fry, R-Osceola – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Eddie Andrews, R-Johnston – Vice Chair
Justice Systems Appropriations
State Rep. Gary Worthan, R-Storm Lake – Chair
State Rep.-Elect Charlie McClintock, R-Alburnett – Vice Chair
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations
State Rep. Jacob Bossman, R-Sioux City – Chair
State Rep. Anne Osmundson, R-Volga – Vice Chair
Full committee assignments will be announced at a later date. The 89th General Assembly begins Monday, January 11, 2021.
