WASHINGTON D.C. – Iowa’s First District Congressman Rod Blum (R) from Dubuque will be attending the inauguration today. He shared the following thoughts about the event:

“I am honored to attend, alongside many Iowans from the 1st District, the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.

“The peaceful transfer of power is one of the great things about America, and I am humbled to witness it first hand. I am also looking forward to working with the Trump administration to re-ignite the economy, keep our country safe, and drain the swamp in Washington DC.”

Blum announced yesterday, Thursday, Jan. 19, that he will chair the Small Business Committee subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade for the 115th Congress, as well as continue his role on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for a second term.

“It’s an honor to serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy, and Trade as a new member of the Small Business Committee,” said Congressman Blum. “These issues are critical to both the 1st District and the entire State of Iowa, and I look forward to leading the subcommittee as we promote policies that will reignite our economy. I am also excited to continue my work exposing waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government on the Oversight Committee.”