WASHINGTON — House Republicans have finalized their committee chairs for 2025, with most lawmakers returning to their posts. The committee chairs will play a pivotal role in helping advance President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda amid a GOP trifecta in the House, Senate and White House. There are several new incoming committee leaders. The list of new and returning chairs, released Thursday, does not include any women. Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg will serve as chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, following Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina. Kentucky Rep. Brett Guthrie will serve as chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, succeeding Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Arkansas Rep. French Hill will chair the House Committee on Financial Services, taking over the post from North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry. Florida Rep. Brian Mast is set to lead the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, succeeding Texas Rep. Michael McCaul. Texas Rep. Brian Babin will chair the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, replacing Oklahoma Rep. Frank Lucas. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said that given the imminent GOP trifecta, “it is imperative we are in position to move President Trump’s agenda efficiently and thoughtfully so we can quickly restore our nation to greatness,” per a statement Thursday.  “From securing our southern border, to unleashing American energy, to fighting to lower Bidenflation, and making our communities safe again, our Committee Chairs are ready to get to work fulfilling the American people’s mandate and enacting President Trump’s America-First agenda,” the Louisiana Republican added. Committee chairs continuing their leadership roles include: Agriculture: Rep. Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania Appropriations: Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma Armed Services: Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama Budget: Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas Homeland Security: Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee Judiciary: Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio Natural Resources: Rep. Bruce Westerman of Arkansas Oversight and Accountability: Rep. James Comer of Kentucky Small Business: Rep. Roger Williams of Texas Transportation and Infrastructure: Rep. Sam Graves of Missouri Veterans’ Affairs: Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois Ways and Means: Rep. Jason Smith of Missouri  Last updated 5:29 p.m., Dec. 13, 2024 The post U.S. House Republicans settle on committee chairs for 2025 appeared first on The Lexington Times.