Key Republican Panel Backs Andrew Garbarino for Homeland Security Chair

The House Republican Steering Committee voted on Monday night for Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino to replace former Rep. Mark Green as chair of the Homeland Security Committee, a key victory that makes him the runaway favorite to secure the role.

The position requires a vote by the full House GOP conference, which typically green-lights the steering committee’s picks.

Other Republicans in the running for the position include Reps. Clay Higgins, Michael Guest and Carlos Gimenez.