Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member on Selection of Ethics Staff Director

Members involved

• Jo Bonner (R-AL)

Statement

Chairman Jo Bonner and Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez are pleased to announce the selection of Daniel A. Schwager to serve as the Committee on Ethics’ Staff Director and Chief Counsel. The Committee unanimously agreed to the appointment ofMr. Schwager who begins his service with the Committee today. “Dan’s nonpartisan professional experience and proven leadership will ensure that the Committee provides a fair procedural framework for the conduct of its activities and serves the people ofthe United States and the Members and staff of the House of Representatives in an impartial manner,” Chairman Bonner stated. “After a challenging end to the 111 th Congress, the Committee is anxious to move forward with the business of the 112th Congress and is confident that Dan will serve the Committee with integrity and without bias.” “Throughout his impressive legal career, Dan has demonstrated a commitment to ethics and to public service,” Ranking Member Sanchez said.

Documents

• Statement on ethics.house.gov
• Document 1 (PDF)

More

• All House ethics statements