January 16, 2009

CONTACT: Allyson Groff or Blake Androff, 202-226-9019

Washington, D.C. - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) today announced the roster of Democratic Members who will serve on the Committee for the 111^th Congress.

"It is a pleasure to welcome both new and familiar faces to the Committee.  Each Member brings to the table a unique perspective and valuable expertise that will help lead the Committee in promoting a positive resource conservation agenda," said Rahall.  "We have assembled an exemplary group of individuals who I am confident share my same commitment to invoking the change that is needed to help restore the vigor and vitality of America's natural and cultural heritage for future generations."

Listed below is the Democratic membership of the Committee for the 111^th Congress, in order of seniority:

Nick J. Rahall (WV - Chairman)

Dale E. Kildee (MI)

Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (AS)

Neil Abercrombie (HI)

Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ)

Grace Napolitano (CA)

Rush D. Holt (NJ)

Raul M. Grijalva (AZ)

Madeleine Z. Bordallo (GU)

Jim Costa (CA)

Dan Boren (OK)

Gregorio "Kilili" Sablan (CNMI)

Martin Heinrich (NM)

George Miller (CA)

Edward J. Markey (MA)

Peter A. DeFazio (OR)

Maurice D. Hinchey (NY)

Donna M. Christensen (VI)

Diana DeGette (CO)

Ron Kind (WI)

Lois Capps (CA)

Jay Inslee (WA)

Joe Baca (CA)

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (SD)

John Sarbanes (MD)

Carol Shea Porter (NH)

Niki Tsongas (MA)

Frank Kratovil (MD)

Pedro Pierluisi (PR)