ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Whip Team. Rep. Gaines was appointed to serve on the whip team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“I’m excited to serve in this new capacity on the Majority Caucus Whip Team,” said Rep. Gaines. “Together, we’ll continue to deliver meaningful results to make our state an even better place to live, work and raise a family. We’ve accomplished much as a caucus, but there’s more work to do.”
“I’m excited to have Rep. Gaines as a member of the Majority Whip Team,” said Whip Kelley. “During his time in the House, Rep. Gaines has proven himself to be a dedicated public servant who has earned the trust of his colleagues. I know he will use this new leadership role to continue to advance legislation that moves Georgia forward and protects our shared Georgia values.”
Members of the whip team are responsible for monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and helping their fellow House members understand the details of bills and resolutions.
The Majority Caucus Whip Team also includes State Representatives Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chief Deputy Whip; John LaHood (R-Valdosta); Vance Smith (R-Pine Mountain); Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville); Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville); Noel Williams (R-Cordele); Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta); Dale Washburn (R-Macon); and Buddy DeLoach (R-Townsend).
Representative Houston Gaines represents the citizens of District 117, which includes portions of Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Secretary of the Health & Human Services Committee. He also serves on the Special Committee on Access to the Civil Justice System, Special Committee on Election Integrity and the Code Revision, Insurance, Juvenile Justice and Ways & Means committees.
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