House Republicans Reinstate Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar to Committees Despite Criticism from Democrats

House Republicans have reinstated Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., to their respective committees after Democrats stripped them of their privileges in 2021.

According to a member of the GOP Steering Committee, which is responsible for the appointments, Greene has been assigned to the House Committee on Homeland Security, while Gosar has been assigned to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Both decisions were made unanimously by the steering panel.

Greene’s assignment to the House Committee on Homeland Security is significant, as the committee has jurisdiction over the border and will likely play a role in potentially impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Meanwhile, Gosar’s assignment to the House Committee on Natural Resources is a return to his previous role.

The reinstatement of Greene and Gosar to their respective committees has been met with criticism from Democrats, who believe that their incendiary remarks should disqualify them from serving on committees. However, Republicans have defended their decision, arguing that the two representatives should be allowed to serve on committees.

The decision to reinstate Greene and Gosar to their respective committees has sparked a debate over the qualifications of representatives to serve on committees. It remains to be seen how the decision will affect the future of the two representatives and the committees they serve on.