WASHINGTON — Representative John. W. Mannion (D, NY-22) was appointed to serve on the House Education & Workforce Committee as well as the House Agriculture Committee.
A spokesperson for Rep. Mannion said the assignments reflect his experience teaching and his experience with organized labor and “ensures strong support for the Micron project and NY-22’s thriving agriculture.”
“As a lifelong educator, former union president, and state senator who delivered results and lowered costs for working families, I look forward to championing policies that invest in education, strengthen our workforce, and ensure the success of Micron’s transformational $100 billion semiconductor facility in NY-22,” said Rep. Mannion in a news release. “On the Agriculture Committee, I will work to support New York’s farmers and provide our rural communities with better access to healthcare and broadband while protecting our food supply and advancing child nutrition programs. I’m grateful to the House Steering and Policy Committee for entrusting me with these critical roles.”
The House Committee on Education & Workforce oversees federal education programs and workforce initiatives. The House Agriculture Committee oversees farm policy, food safety, economic development and rural development programs.
