On Thursday, House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) announced appointments for House committee leadership positions in advance of the Ninety First General Assembly.
“In response to our agenda to introduce sound budgeting principles, reduce burdensome red tape, innovate new ways to grow a strong workforce, cut taxes, and keep our common sense on social issues, Iowans have once again grown our majority,” Grassley said. “We continue to represent all 99 of Iowa’s 99 counties and with this expansive representation, we can hear from Iowans and stay in touch with their priorities better than ever before. This group of House Republicans is ready to get to work for the people of Iowa.”
Committee leadership is as follows:
Standing Committees:
Administrative Rules Review
Rep. Chad Ingels (R-Randalia) – Chair
Agriculture
Rep. Mike Sexton (R-Rockwell City) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Chad Behn (R-Boone) – Vice Chair
Appropriations
Rep. Gary Mohr (R-Bettendorf) – Chair
Rep. Dan Gehlbach (R-Urbandale) – Vice Chair
Commerce
Rep. Shannon Lundgren (R-Peosta) – Chair
Rep.-Elect David Blom (R-Marshalltown) – Vice Chair
Economic Growth and Technology
Rep. Ray Sorensen (R-Greenfield) – Chair
Rep. Devon Wood (R-New Market) – Vice Chair
Education
Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R-Hull) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Samantha Fett (R-Carlisle) – Vice Chair
Environmental Protection
Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Montour) – Chair
Rep. Tom Gerhold (R-Atkins) – Vice Chair
Ethics
Rep. Bill Gustoff (R-Des Moines) – Chair
Rep. Craig Johnson (R-Independence) – Vice Chair
Government Oversight
Rep. Charley Thomson (R-Charles City) – Chair
Rep. Jeff Shipley (R-Birmingham) – Vice Chair
Health and Human Services
Rep. Carter Nordman (R-Panora) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Brett Barker (R-Nevada) – Vice Chair
Higher Education
*This is a new committee
Rep. Taylor Collins (R-Mediapolis) – Chair
Rep. Jeff Shipley (R-Birmingham) – Vice Chair
International Relations
Rep. Eddie Andrews (R-Johnston) – Chair
Judiciary
Rep. Steve Holt (R-Denison) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Judd Lawler (R-Oxford) – Vice Chair
Labor
Rep. Barb Kniff McCulla (R-Pella) – Chair
Rep. Josh Meggers (R-Grundy Center) – Vice Chair
Local Government
Rep. Megan Jones (R-Sioux Rapids) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Craig Williams (R-Manning) – Vice Chair
Natural Resources
Rep. Derek Wulf (R-Hudson) – Chair
Rep. Cindy Golding (R-Palo) – Vice Chair
Public Safety
Rep. Mike Vondran (R-Davenport) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Sam Wengryn (R-Pleasanton) – Vice Chair
State Government
Rep. Jane Bloomingdale (R-Northwood) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Jennifer Smith (R-Dubuque) – Vice Chair
Transportation
Rep. David Young (R-Van Meter) – Chair
Rep. Tom Determann (R-Clinton) – Vice Chair
Veterans Affairs
Rep. Brooke Boden (R-Indianola) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Jason Gearhart (R-Strawberry Point) – Vice Chair
Ways & Means
Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Christian Hermanson (R-Mason City) – Vice Chair
Appropriations Subcommittees:
Administration and Regulation Appropriations
Rep. Michael Bergan (R-Dorchester) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Travis Sitzmann (R-Le Mars) – Vice Chair
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations
Rep. Norlin Mommsen (R-DeWitt) – Chair
Rep. Helena Hayes (R-New Sharon) – Vice Chair
Economic Development Appropriations
Rep. Shannon Latham (R-Sheffield) – Chair
Rep.-Elect Ryan Weldon (R-Ankeny) – Vice Chair
Education Appropriations
Rep. Austin Harris (R-Moulton) – Chair
Rep. Bob Henderson (R-Sioux City) – Vice Chair
Federal and Other Funds
*This is a new committee
Rep. Martin Graber (R-Fort Madison)
Rep. David Sieck (R-Glenwood)
Health and Human Services Appropriations
Rep. Ann Meyer (Fort Dodge) – Chair
Rep. Tom Moore (R-Griswold) – Vice Chair
Justice Systems Appropriations
Rep. Brian Lohse (R-Bondurant) – Chair
Rep. Mark Thompson (R-Clarion) – Vice Chair
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations
Rep. Jacob Bossman (R-Sioux City) – Chair
Rep. Steven Bradley (R-Cascade) – Vice Chair
Full committee assignments will be announced at a later date. The 91st General Assembly begins Monday, January 13, 2025.
