With five open slots on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., nominated four people and left the fifth spot open for members to choose between the two New Yorkers in a vote, Politico first reported. The Energy and Commerce Committee handles some of the most critical legislation in the House, from the environment to health care to nuclear facilities. Rice's campaign celebrated the win, sending an email to supporters with a screenshot of a Politico headline: "Kathleen Rice beats out AOC for spot on coveted House committee." "I wanted to share this great news with you: Rep. Kathleen Rice has been appointed to the House Energy and Commerce Committee!" Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn.; Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas; Kim Schrier, D-Wash.; and Lori Trahan, D-Mass., will all join Rice on the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Source: Fox News December 18, 2020 13:30 UTC