Rep. Jasmine Crockett has started to make a name for herself on the Oversight Committee.
, which was pushed back to allow some Republicans time to go to New York in support of former President Donald Trump during his criminal hush money trial, started when Greene asked about Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter. Merchan is presiding over Trump’s trial. Crockett said the question was irrelevant to the hearing, which prompted Greene to insult Crockett’s eyelashes.Crockett later asked Committee Chairman James Comer for clarification regarding the rules on the House’s standard of decorum.
In 2019, Eric Johnson vacated his seat in the Texas House of Representatives to become the mayor of Dallas. Lorraine Birabil won the special election to fill his seat, but was unsuccessful in a primary challenge from Crockett in 2020. Crockett won the election and served one term in the Texas House.“Many freshmen, they just kind of sit there. They don’t say a whole lot because they’re trying to learn,” former Texas Democratic Rep. Joe Deshotel said.
“While I am focused on having a successful transition, I look forward to using this position in leadership to advocate for this historic class of new members and ensuring that Texas priorities are prioritized,” sheIn Congress, she is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Equality Caucus, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus. She is also on the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
“She can speak so directly to people and bring humor to the table in a way that makes folks want to listen. And that’s what we need right now,” Rep. Greg Casar said.
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