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Today, at a Gavel Passing Ceremony hosted by Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman-elect August Pfluger announced the appointments of Task Force Chairs who will lead the Committee's policy initiatives in the 119th Congress.

"I am proud to announce an exceptional team of conservative leaders who will spearhead the Republican Study Committee's policy initiatives in the 119th Congress," said Chairman-elect Pfluger. "Each of these members brings valuable expertise and a proven track record of advancing conservative solutions. Under their leadership, the RSC will continue to drive the conservative policy agenda in the House of Representatives. I also would like to thank outgoing RSC Chairman Kevin Hern for his leadership and devotion to this role as he ascends to a new role leading conservative policy for House Republicans."

The following Representatives have been appointed as RSC Task Force Chairs:

- Representative Troy Balderson from Ohio will serve as Chair of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT). This team aims to advance American energy independence and promote policies ensuring affordable, reliable energy for American families and businesses.

- Representative Beth Van Duyne from Texas will lead the Budget Task Force, focusing on fiscal responsibility and developing solutions to address national spending challenges.

- Representative Harriet Hageman from Wyoming will chair the Article One Task Force, working to restore Congress's constitutional authority and counter executive overreach.

- Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa will head the National Security Task Force, addressing critical defense and foreign policy challenges facing the nation.

- Representative Mark Alford from Missouri will lead COMSFORCE (Communications Strategy Force), developing effective messaging strategies to communicate conservative solutions to Americans.

The Republican Study Committee is recognized as the largest conservative caucus in Congress. It continues its mission of advancing principles and policies that strengthen the nation, protect freedoms, and promote prosperity for all Americans.

Members standing left to right: RSC Chairman-Elect August Pfluger (TX-11), Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03), RSC Vice Chairman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04). Not pictured is Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24).