Republicans tapped their leaders for two prominent committees on Monday, officially starting their business for their legislative agenda.
Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee was named chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, while Rep. Jason Smith of Missouri will lead Ways and Means, the tax-writing committee in the House.
Mr. Green, a member of the conservative Freedom Caucus who was backed by border hawks, defeated Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas to spearhead the panel.
Mr. Green said he plans to place permanent committee staff on the southern border and hold the Biden administration accountable over starting a “crisis of epic proportions” for illegal immigrants entering the country.