Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., said in a social media post Thursday that “it’s time to serve the people of Eastern Washington with new policies” and will not seek re-election to the House this year. announced. Method. “
McMorris Rodgers has announced his retirement after nearly 20 years as a member of Congress. stated in a statement“It has been the honor and privilege of my life to represent the people of Eastern Washington in Congress. They inspire me every day. They are part of the strength and soul of America and the world… It’s the greatest experiment in self-government I’ve ever known.” ”
“After much prayer and reflection, I have decided that it is time to serve them in a new way. I will not run for re-election to the House of Peoples,” she added.
Mr. Rogers was first elected to Congress in 2004 and currently represents Washington’s 5th Congressional District.
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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election to the House of Representatives. (Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“For years, my team and I have strived to have fun while serving, to strive for excellence, to believe that everyone matters, to own it, to practice vigilant integrity, and to change… I’ve lived and worked by values that embrace the values of my district and this country, and I’m proud of those values. I’ve been able to drive results for people. I have no doubt that I have the best people on my team. They are smart, strategic, and passionate about building trust,” she said. Told. .
Rogers is one of 34 Republican women currently serving in the House of Representatives and has been appointed to numerous committees during her tenure, currently serving as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Ms. Rogers will be the first woman to hold this position since the commission was established in 1975.
McMorris-Rogers said his family’s “love, support and patience” has enabled him to carry out his duties as well as he has during his time in office.
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“Especially as Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, I have seen the best of Eastern Washington and the United States. We will spend the time cultivating the tough soil needed to legislate solutions for “better lives and ensuring America wins in the future,” McMorris Rodgers said.
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) speaks at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on January 18, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
In addition to her role as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, McMorris Rodgers also served as chair of the House Republican Conference from 2013 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as vice chair of the House Republican Conference from 2009 to 2013.
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“Every day, my first priority is to pray. I pray that God’s purpose for my life will take deeper root in my heart and that I will be grateful for the wonderful co-workers and people that God has brought into my life. Regardless of our position, we must unite in prayer, and when we do so, we are failing broken lives, broken families, and broken people. “We bring hope and healing to a broken system. May we always be guided by God’s abundant grace and wisdom to keep the promise of America,” she concluded.
Mr. Rogers’ current term ends on January 3, 2025.
