Lawson elected by colleagues to serve as regional whip

U.S. Rep.-elect Al Lawson has been elected by his peers in the House Democratic Caucus to serve as a Regional Whip for the 115th Congress.

Lawson will represent Florida's 5th Congressional District in the 115th Congress which convenes on January 3.

"The role of Regional Whip will perform crucial first-run responsibilities, and work to build consensus among House Democrats on legislation that will come to the floor for a vote," said U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, Maryland, House Democratic Whip.   Lawson will serve as a Regional Whip for Florida and Georgia. 

"I am pleased to have been selected by my peers in the Democratic Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve as a Regional Whip for Florida and Georgia," Lawson said in a release.

"The House has a long to-do list ahead of it when it reconvenes in January for the 115th Congress; I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work to help improve our economy, and create more well-paying jobs, and defend hard-working families in Florida's 5th Congressional District."

Lawson will be sworn in on Tuesday.