House Republican chairman says he plans broad focus for committee on Covid pandemic

Broad focus planned for revamped COVID panel under GOP majority - Roll Call The panel's new chairman wants an “after-action review” but also plans work on the origins of the coronavirus. Roll Call

The new chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is planning a wide focus on future pandemic preparedness and the impacts of the pandemic on the economy, education and the national supply chain.

Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, who serves on the Ways and Means Committee and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, categorized the panel’s mission as an “after-action review” and “lessons learned.” He also plans to continue work on the origins of COVID-19 he started through the intelligence committee.

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