WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering Committee has approved recommendations for committee appointments for two new Members, Congressman John Garamendi of California and Congressman Bill Owens of New York, who were both sworn in earlier this month.

"The committees will be well served by the depth of knowledge and fresh perspective Congressman Owens and Congressman Garamendi bring with them to their new assignments," Speaker Pelosi said. "As independent voices for the unique concerns of their constituents, they will be a tremendous resource in the New Direction Congress as we continue to work on behalf of all of America's families."

The Steering Committee approved the following recommendations. The full Democratic Caucus is expected to approve these recommendations at its next meeting.

Congressman John Garamendi of California

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

House Science and Technology Committee

Congressman Bill Owens of New York

House Armed Services Committee

House Homeland Security Committee

SOURCE Office of the Speaker of the House

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