Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK)
Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) told The Hill on Tuesday he would make a play for the Financial Services Committee gavel if its current chairman moves into House leadership after Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) steps down.
Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) is the favorite of some conservatives in the caucus to become the new majority leader.
“In that scenario … look, I joined the Financial Services Committee 20 years ago because I thought it has an important impact on America,” Lucas said. “If there was an opening at the top of the committee, there would be a melee, and I wouldn’t want to miss out on the fun.”