Rep. Harshbarger Joins Rep. Bishop as New Co-chair of Bipartisan Congressional Automotive Performance & Motorsports Caucus

WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) joined Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) as co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus. They will serve as the Republican and Democratic co-chairs of the caucus, respectively.

"Cars and motorsports embody America's creative spirit, technological innovation, grit, and drive," said Congressman Bishop. "I look forward to working with Congresswoman Harshbarger to support these engineering marvels which push the limits of competition, are iconic national treasures, and inspire new generations of collectors and enthusiasts."

"Motorsports and automotive performance are woven into the fabric of American culture and support an industry that drives innovation, fuels small businesses, and sustains more than a million jobs across the country," said Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger. "From manufacturers and suppliers to racers, collectors, and enthusiasts, this industry represents the ingenuity and craftsmanship that make America exceptional. I'm honored to serve as Co-Chair of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus alongside Congressman Bishop, and I look forward to working in a bipartisan way to support an industry that means so much to our economy and to communities like ours in East Tennessee.

The Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus was formed in 1996 to recognize the contributions the automotive performance and motorsports industry has made, and continues to make, to the U.S. economy. At the outset of the 119th Congress, Doug LaMalfa was the Republican co-chair of the caucus but sadly he passed away earlier this year.

Many Middle and Southwest Georgia communities host regular meets and annual expos, including events like Albany's Southwest Georgia Car Show and the Moultrie Automotive Swap Meet which draws car enthusiasts and collectors from across the state.

Current members of the bipartisan, bi-cameral caucus include:

In the U.S. House

• Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), Co-Chair
• Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Co-Chair
• Robert Aderholt (R-AL)
• James Baird (R-IN)
• Troy Balderson (R-OH)
• Andy Barr (R-KY)
• Don Beyer (D-VA)
• Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
• Mike Bost (R-IL)
• Ken Calvert (R-CA)
• André Carson (D-IN)
• Buddy Carter (R-GA)
• Steve Cohen (D-TN)
• Rick Crawford (R-AR)
• Henry Cuellar (D- TX)
• Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
• Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
• Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
• Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
• Bill Huizenga (R-MI)
• Darrell Issa (R-CA)
• Dave Joyce (R-OH)
• Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
• Mike Kelly (R-PA)
• Trent Kelly (R-MS)
• Bob Latta (R-OH)
• Ted Lieu (D-CA)
• John Moolenaar (R-MI)
• David Rouzer (R-NC)
• Linda Sanchez (D-CA)
• Pete Sessions (R-TX)
• Brad Sherman (D-CA)
• Adam Smith (D-WA)
• Mark Takano (D-CA)
• Michael Turner (R-OH)
• David Valadao (R-CA)
• Juan Vargas (D-CA)
• Joe Wilson (R-SC)

In the U.S. Senate

• Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
• John Boozman (R-AR)
• Ted Budd (R-NC)
• Michael Crapo (R-ID)
• Roger Marshall (R-KS)
• Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
• Jerry Moran (R-KS)
• Gary Peters (D-MI)
• Adam Schiff (D-CA)
• Todd Young (R-IN)

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