WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) announced her appointment to the House Republican Whip Team, a prestigious position within the conference. Lesko will serve as an Assistant Whip to Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA-1).

“It is an honor to be selected by Whip Scalise to serve as an Assistant Whip for the 117^th Congress,” said Congresswoman Lesko. “I look forward to working with the Whip and the rest of the Whip Team to advance conservative priorities that benefit Arizonans and all Americans.”

“I’m very excited to welcome Debbie to the Whip Team for the 117^th Congress,” said House Republican Whip Steve Scalise. “Debbie knows how to get legislation across the finish line. She brings an established track record of getting things done — both in her extensive state government experience and her freshman term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Debbie is a team player with strong conservative bonafides and will make an immediate impact on our whip efforts. I’m excited to continue our work together over the coming two years.”

Assistant Whips are hand-picked by Republican leadership and are responsible for helping the Whip get an accurate read on where members stand on important pieces of legislation. They work with members of the Republican Party to answer any questions or address any concerns that members may have with upcoming bills.

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