04 Jan 2021
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), incoming Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced senior staff for the Committee.
Bijan (BJ) Koohmaraie, '14, will serve as Chief Counsel of the Committee, which will include advising McMorris Rodgers on all technology related policy matters across the Enery and Commerce Committee's jurisdiction. He most recently served as the Deputy Chief Counsel to the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee and the Director of Coalitions. Prior to joining the Committee in 2017, Koohmaraie served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office.
“The Energy and Commerce Committee is at the very center of our mission for America to win the future. I’m excited to announce members of my senior staff who are uniquely qualified to support this mission,” said McMorris Rodgers. “They are top-notch talents who have invaluable expertise. I’m grateful for their service and commitment to embracing value-based leadership on the Energy and Commerce Committee so every member shines and delivers results to restore, rebuild, and renew the American Dream.”