WASHINGTON, D.C. – A member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence since 2011, U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) today was named the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
“Given the critical role the CIA and its officers play in acquiring and deciphering intelligence in their unwavering efforts to protect our country, I’m honored to lead the subcommittee charged with oversight of the Agency and its mission,” said LoBiondo. “After nearly a dozen Intelligence Committee trips to Africa and the Middle East, I’ve seen firsthand the vital duties our men and women of the CIA fulfill while risking their lives to defend our nation and its interests abroad. I appreciate Chairman Nunes’ trust in tasking me with this new responsibility.”
“Congressman LoBiondo has made outstanding contributions to the Intelligence Committee. With his intimate knowledge of the operations of the Intelligence Community, I expect he will be an exceptional chairman of the CIA Subcommittee,” said HPSCI Chairman Devin Nunes (CA-22). “Additionally, he is one of the committee’s leading experts on the spread of radical Islam in Africa, and has served as the committee’s point-man for Africa for four years. I look forward to continuing our productive cooperation in the new Congress.”
The newly-created 10-person subcommittee will have jurisdictional oversight over the CIA programs and Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Fund.
Earlier in the week LoBiondo was again named Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee for the 114th Congress. This chairmanship is of particular importance due to the aviation facilities that are located in the 2nd Congressional District including the FAA Tech Center, the TSA Security Lab, the Federal Air Marshal training facility, and the Atlantic City International Airport.