Brady re-appointed to joint economic Congress committee

House Republican Leader John Boehner has re-appointed U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) to the Joint Economic Committee for the 110th Session of Congress.

Brady will become the second-highest ranking House Republican on the bi-cameral committee.

The Joint Economic Committee, only one of three joint House-Senate committees, is tasked with reviewing economic conditions and recommending improvements in economic policy.

The committee routinely attracts worldwide attention in economic markets through its regular questioning of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as to the direction of the U.S. economy and potential Federal Reserve Board actions to direct interest rates and fight inflation.

"Kevin's outstanding commitment to core Republican values of promoting national security, fueling a strong economy with lower taxes, job creation and forward-thinking trade policies, and protecting Social Security make him an outstanding member for service on the Joint Economic Committee. Kevin has displayed extraordinary leadership on tough issues this Congress as a Deputy Whip and Member of the House Ways and Means Committee," stated Republican Leader John Boehner.

"I am pleased to serve again on the Joint Economic Committee because it plays a key role in highlighting the challenges America faces in a changing global economy," said Brady.

"The good news is that America is enjoying low unemployment, seven million new jobs, stable inflation, low interest rates and record sales of American goods and services throughout the world. The challenge is to keep this new Congress from raising taxes, killing new jobs or isolating America from the global marketplace."

Brady also believes Congress should set a goal to double America's economy within the decade. With the right policies in energy, health care, tax reform, education, expanding trade and a balanced budget, America can create a fertile climate for creating high paying jobs.