US President Joe Biden has appointed Shuwanza Goff as the new director of legislative affairs, making her the first black woman to become the White House’s chief envoy to the Capitol.
Goff, who was a congressional aide and was the main point of contact between the White House and Congress early in Biden’s term, succeeds Louisa Terrell in this role, which is vital to the president.
Biden is proud to have a good relationship with Congress, and Goff will now be tasked with deepening relations with the Democratic bench, as well as the Republican, at a time when opposition to the president is gaining more visibility as a new presidential election approaches in 2024.
In a statement announcing the nomination, Biden classified Goff as a “proven leader and a trusted voice on both sides of the political corridors,” noting that she played an important role in the early years of her term, especially during the pandemic period, when it was necessary to streamline emergency health legislation.
“Shuwanza’s close cooperation with my decades-long friends in the House of Representatives and Senate, and his experience, instinct and deep respect for the United States Congress, will continue to serve our government and the American people well,” Biden explained.
Goff, 38, was deputy director of legislative affairs for the White House, making her the main point of contact with members of the House of Representatives.
There will be no shortage of challenges for Goff, who will face several legislative packages before Congress in the coming weeks that will require the votes of both parties.
Source: DN
