Hill to head work aimed at families

Republican lawmakers, who relaunched the Suburban Caucus earlier this year, plan to craft a “legislative agenda aimed at improving the quality of life in suburban communities across America,” organizers announced last week.

As part of the effort, the caucus has appointed task force chairmen to focus on specific areas.

Arkansas’ 2nd District Rep. French Hill of Little Rock will lead a task force on “Preparing our Families for the Future.”

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state will guide a task force on “worklife balance.”

Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana will head the “safety and stability” task force.

Rep. Rob Wittman of Virginia

will focus on infrastructure, while Rep. Steve Stivers of Ohio will lead what’s been dubbed the “Task Force on Promises Made, Commitments Earned.”

Caucus members announced their effort at a news conference, as well as an oped piece in The Hill, a Capitol Hill newspaper.

The suburbs were a key battleground during the 2018 election. Exit polls showed Democrats dominating the urban vote and Republicans well ahead among rural voters.

The suburban vote was split down the middle — 49% to 49% with 2% declining to answer the question.

In a news release, Hill said the task force he leads will focus “on enabling suburban families to attain and sustain a higher quality of life through greater financial independence and security through the increased engagement and application of lifelong learning.”