Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has been appointed to serve on the House of Representatives’ agriculture and small business committees. Perez, who represents an area heavily invested in timber and farming, said in a video on social media that she is “very excited” about the appointments and that they will be “great for the district.” On the agriculture committee, Perez will help renew the Farm Bill, a major piece of legislation that covers programs such as crop insurance, SNAP programs, sustainable farming practices, and farmer training. As a new member of the small business committee, Perez will work on legislation related to the Small Business Administration, federal contracting, and small business support. She has cited her own frustrating experiences with the Small Business Administration as a motivator to help other small business owners.