[kabar]

Because it is a House Dems group with all Dem members. It has nothing to do with the official committee organization.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

He leads a "Task Force," not a standing Committee. Congressional Caucuses and Task Forces are formed by Members to provide a forum for discussion and analysis on issues and legislation. Good information on the House operates its Task Forces can be found at The Use of Task Forces in the House.

[Gaffer]

Typical media misrepresentation as usual. If I were a Boehner who actually had a pair of balls, I’d wipe my ass with their recommendations at the House Docket, bang the gavel, and yell “Next order of business.”