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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2009
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HARPER APPOINTED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Gregg Harper (R-MS) has been appointed to the House Committee on Judiciary and the Committee on House Administration for the 111th Congress.
"As the Republican representative on the Steering Committee, I worked hard to get the other freshman Republicans the best committee assignments possible," said Congressman Harper. "I am very thankful for their cooperation and am pleased with the placement I have received from the Committee as well."
The Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over Federal courts and judges, constitutional amendments, as well as immigration policy, criminal law enforcement and national penitentiaries. Issues that come before this committee include abortion, illegal immigration, gun control, tort reform, civil rights, pornography, drugs, the death penalty, gambling, religious freedom, property rights, product liability and federal sentencing guidelines.
Congressman Harper joins Ranking Republican Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) on the Judiciary Committee, who issued the following statement regarding the new members:
"I am pleased to welcome new members to the House Judiciary Committee. Their desire to serve on one of the most productive committees in Congress shows a genuine dedication to the ideals of justice. There is much work to be done in the year ahead, including strengthening national security by reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act, protecting children from sexual predators by funding the Adam Walsh Act and continuing to battle illegal immigration through increased enforcement. These new Members’ expertise and experience will help promote astrong agenda in the Judiciary Committee. I look forward to serving with them, along with our returning members, in the coming year."
Congressman Harper was the only freshman appointed by Republican Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) to The Committee on House Administration. This oversight committee is responsible for monitoring congressional elections, the day-to-day functions of the House of Representatives, election law reform, House operations, Capitol Security and additionally, oversees the management of the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution.
Prior to being elected to Congress, Harper practiced law for twenty-seven years, including serving as the prosecuting attorney for the cities of Brandon and Richland. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University Of Mississippi School Of Law in 1981 and his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Mississippi College.
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A conservative man of faith and integrity, Gregg was elected in November, 2008 to serve the citizens of Mississippi’s Third Congressional District. Soon after the election, his peers elected him as the only freshman of the Republican Steering Committee in the House of Representatives. Gregg is the only Republican freshman appointed by Republican Minority Leader John Boehner to the Committee on House Administration and also sits on the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on the Budget. Gregg currently resides in Pearl with his wife of 29 years, Sidney, and their two children, Livingston and Maggie, where the Harpers are active members of Crossgates Baptist church.
