NRCC announces nine vice chairmen

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced its vice chairmen for the upcoming cycle, lawmakers who will help Chairman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) tackle the GOP's efforts to maintain and expand their majority in the House.

None of the nine lawmakers worked with the NRCC in leadership positions during the last cycle, and the committee has created a new position devoted exclusively to the House GOP's digital efforts.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (Utah), who serves as chairman of the House Technology Operations Team, will be vice chairman of the NRCC's digital department.

Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler (Wash.) and Tom Graves (Ga.) will be vice chairmen of the NRCC's Coalitions Department, which handles outreach to interest groups; Rep. Tom Price (Ga.), who is vice chairman of the Budget Committee, will be vice chairman of policy; Rep. Tim Griffin (Ark.) will be vice chairman of communications and strategy; Rep. Patrick McHenry (N.C.) will serve as vice chairman of the recruitment effort; Rep. Steve Stivers (Ohio) will be vice chairman of finance; and Reps. Cory Gardner (Colo.) and Reid Ribble (Wis.) will both be vice chairmen of the Patriot Program, which offers fundraising and strategic support to freshmen lawmakers.

In announcing the positions, Walden said in a statement that "more than 50 additional members" of the House GOP have volunteered to help the NRCC's efforts going forward.

"We know President Obama will turn his political machine toward taking over the House, and our Members are prepared to expand our majority by staying on offense," he said.

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