WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) congratulated U.S. Representative James Comer (R-KY-01) today following his selection to serve as the Ranking Member for the House Oversight and Reform Committee:

“Congratulations to my friend Congressman Jamie Comer for being selected to lead House Republicans on the Oversight and Reform Committee. Jamie is a strong voice for Kentucky values. We’ve partnered together to support farm families, protect our waters from Asian Carp, and address the substance abuse epidemic. His Bluegrass values will position him perfectly to keep a watchful eye on the federal government and ensure it never forgets Middle America.

“Washington Democrats continue to put forward one unserious proposal after another in an attempt to turn America into a socialist country. I look forward to Jamie’s new leadership role in our effort to fight back and make Washington work for Kentucky families.”