Congressman Jared Polis D-CO) announced today that he has been appointed to the House Judiciary Committee.

“I am thrilled to be appointed to this influential committee, which deals with some of the most pressing issues before our nation,” said Polis. “Replacing our broken immigration system with one that works is one of my top priorities. This country should not have millions of people living and working here illegally; we must have a functional system that restores the rule of law and allows no illegal immigration. Being on the Judiciary Committee will allow me to bring Congress together to live up to our responsibility to address this important issue.”

Congressman Polis is also a member of the House Rules, Education and Labor, and Democratic Steering Committees.