HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, a Republican from outside Altoona, is expected to become the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, a powerful position that could put Pennsylvania in line for a healthy share of federal highway spending.
The House Republican conference was expected to vote Wednesday afternoon behind closed doors on committee chairmen. No Pennsylvania House member currently chairs a full committee.
Shuster is seeking the position and the House Republican Steering Committee recommended him to become chairman. He currently chairs the subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Shuster's father, Bud, chaired the committee from 1995 to 2001.
The 52-year-old Shuster won election earlier this month to a seventh term representing the 9th Congressional District which stretches from south-central to southwestern Pennsylvania.
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