Republicans Eye Top Spot on Immigration, Election Security Panel – Bloomberg Law

Several lawmakers are vying to be the top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee after Rep. John Katko announced he’s retiring from Congress.

At least three members are interested in the spot in the next Congress: Reps. Clay Higgins (R-La.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.), who currently serve on the panel, and Scott Perry (R-Pa.), who was considered for the role in the past.

Their candidacies set up a race that’s likely stretch over much of the year as Katko (R-N.Y.) plans to serve until the end of his term. The House Republican Steering Committee will select his successor.

Guest, …