The House Steering Committee approved current House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves’ (R-MO) request for a waiver to retain his position leading that committee.
House Republican rules only allow someone to lead a committee for three consecutive terms, which meant Congressman Sam Graves needed approval from the House Steering Committee to serve another term.
So, what is next? The House Steering Committee will now decide who should formally chair the committee, Congressman Sam Graves or Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR). However, with the approval of the waiver, it appears likely that Mr. Graves will once again chair the committee.