Also assigned to key legislative committees on Ways and Means,  Aging and Independence, and Emergency Preparedness

BOSTON—Last week, State Representative David Biele (D-Boston) was appointed to four key legislative committees in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the current two-year session of the Massachusetts Legislature, the 194th General Court.

Rep. Biele, currently in his fourth term, was named Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Financial Services which considers all matters concerning banks, banking institutions, credit unions, insurance companies, insurance, including motor vehicle insurance, small loans, and such other matters as may be referred.

Additionally, Rep. Biele was appointed as a member to three key legislative committees:

● Joint Committee on Ways and Means, which examines matters relating to the finances of the Commonwealth and such other matters as may be referred thereto.  Each year, the Committee on Ways and Means helps craft and develop the state budget;

● Joint Committee on Aging and Independence (Elder Affairs), which examines all matters concerning the elderly, nursing facilities, prescription drugs, reverse mortgages, senior pharmacy and such other matters as may be referred; and

● House Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management, an oversight and advisory committee, which monitors and investigates issues related emergency response and recovery. The committee may report, from time to time, with recommendations for legislative action, strategies, and innovations, based on the review of information or on the findings of investigations, to address emergency response needs and the safe recovery for all residents of the Commonwealth.

“I am honored for the opportunity to serve as Vice Chair of Financial Services and grateful for the opportunity to service on the Committees on Ways and Means, Elder Affairs, and Emergency Preparedness.  I look forward to the working at the committee level on issues impacting our community and our Commonwealth while make a positive impact for our residents.  I am grateful to Speaker Ronald Mariano for selecting me to serve on these committees and for the support of my colleagues in confirming these assignments,” said Rep. Biele. “I want to especially thank the residents of the 4th Suffolk District for placing your trust and confidence in me and for the honor and privilege of representing our neighborhoods in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.”

In addition to committee assignments, Rep. Biele serves as Chair of the Boston Delegation at the State House, after being elected by the State Representatives and State Senators representing the City of Boston.

Rep. Biele also serves as a Commissioner on the Metropolitan Beaches Commission, charged with reviewing the state of public beaches, including beaches in South Boston, and developing recommendations to protect those beaches while increasing public access and enjoyment.  He is also a member of the Coastal Caucus and the Polish Caucus.