Today, Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee Mike Rogers (R-AL) named Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) as Ranking Member of the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee. The Subcommittee has sole jurisdiction over transportation security including Transportation Security Administration, as well as partial jurisdiction over the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and port security.

Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08): “I am honored to serve as the top Republican on the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee. I look forward to working with my colleagues to better secure our nation at airports and seaports and fulfill Congress’ constitutional duty of providing oversight of the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard.”

Ranking Member Mike Rogers (R-AL): “Rep. Lesko is ready to hit the ground running as ranking member of the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee. Her experience and knowledge of such critical issues for keeping our country safe and secure will serve her well in this important role.”