Capitol’s new crop: The fresh faces of the House who are ready to ‘roll up’ their sleeves in the 119th Congress
By
Hailey Bullis
and
Rachel Schilke
November 25, 2024 7:00 am
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The 2024 election cycle has ended, with Republicans holding control of all three branches of government. The Washington Examiner interviewed over two dozen new members as they prepare to take office in January. Part 1 of Capitol’s new crop will introduce the new members of the 119th Congress.
Capitol Hill will be awash with fresh faces come January after a surge of retirements ahead of the 2024 election cycle paved the way for a wave of newly elected members.
Dozens of House seats were left open due to members running for higher office or, in some cases, the death of an incumbent. But the 119th Congress’s incoming members, made up of businessmen, state lawmakers, former administration officials, and even a pastor, are looking to turn a new chapter in the nation’s Capitol.
The 118th Congress was ridiculed by Republicans and Democrats alike for being chaotic, with the session only passing 34 bills in its first year. Republican infighting in the House marred much of the session, with the historic ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position and the subsequent weekslong race to replace him setting the tone for distrust and unpredictability.
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