Consultant Mike Gallagher (R-WI) has introduced that he’ll retire early from Congress.
In an announcement, Gallagher mentioned, “After discussions with my household, I’ve determined to resign my place as a member of the Home of Representatives for Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional District, efficient April 19, 2024.
“I’ve labored carefully with Home Republican management on this timeline and look ahead to seeing Speaker Johnson appoint a brand new chairman to hold out the necessary mission of the Chinese language Communist Social gathering Choose Committee,” he continued. “My workplace will proceed to function and supply important companies to the Eighth District for the rest of my time period.”
“Northeastern Wisconsin's 4 phrases in Congress had been the honour of a lifetime and bolstered my perception that America is the best nation within the historical past of the world. I’ll without end be pleased with the work I did on the Armed Providers and Intelligence Committees, as Chairman of the Our on-line world Tanning Fee, and as Chairman of the CPC Central Committee. It was really an honor to serve within the Home of Representatives.”
Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) responded to the announcement by saying it was an “honor” to serve alongside Gallagher.
With Gallagher gone, Republicans will solely be capable to afford one defector vote.
This information comes because the March 22 resignation of Rep. GOP Ken Buck (CO).
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the folks of Colorado's 4th District within the US Home of Representatives for the previous 9 years. Thanks! – Ken Buck,” he wrote on X.
