WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following
statement, welcoming Senator John Walsh (D-MT) to the U.S. Senate Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

“I am very pleased to welcome Senator John Walsh to the Commerce Committee.
Senator Walsh is an experienced leader and patriot whose record of service is
truly remarkable. He has already demonstrated his deep commitment to our
country with his military service, and to his home state of Montana, serving
three decades in the National Guard and most recently as Lieutenant Governor.
Senator Walsh joins our Committee at a critical time, and I expect that we will
rely on his leadership abilities often this year as we tackle such issues as
consumer protection and privacy in the digital age, the safe transportation of
crude oil on our railways, and strengthening and expanding E-Rate, which is
important to both of the states we represent. I look forward to working with
Senator Walsh to improve the lives of all Americans.”

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