Rep. Matt Boehnke has been selected by the House Republican Caucus to serve as ranking member of the newly-created House Community and Economic Development Committee.

The committee will consider issues relating to community development, community investment programs, and underrepresented communities. It will also consider issues relating to economic development and economic resiliency, including small business assistance; business financing; international trade; tourism; parks and recreation; telecommunications; and broadband; as well as emergency preparedness, response, and resiliency.

“I am deeply humbled by this opportunity to serve as ranking member of the House Community and Economic Development Committee,” said Boehnke, R-Kennewick. “I look forward to working in a bipartisan manner with all committee members to help rebuild our economy, support Washington families, and make our communities safer, stronger and more prosperous.”

Boehnke has also been appointed to the House Appropriations Committee and will continue to serve on the House Environment and Energy Committee.

The 2021 legislative session will begin Monday, Jan. 11.