Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) has formally launched a bid to become chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, according to a letter of intent obtained by POLITICO. Gimenez’s office confirmed that he has notified the Steering Committee of his intention to run.
“The reason why he’s served for 25 years and hasn’t lost an election is because he’s a straight shooter, people trust him,” a Gimenez spokesperson told POLITICO of Gimenez’s career in public office.
The Florida Republican enters the race for the gavel as the current chair, Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), prepares to step down. Green announced last month that he’ll resign from Congress for…
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