Ellzey, Jake

Jake Ellzey represents Texas's 6th congressional district and chairs the House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains. As chair, he sets the subcommittee's agenda and determines which bills and oversight matters receive attention. This role gives him influence over federal policies affecting rural economic development, small business support, energy infrastructure, and supply chain resilience—areas critical to his Texas constituency and the broader agricultural and rural economy.

Ellzey brings substantial relevant experience to this position. He served as a Navy fighter pilot with combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, followed by work as a Southwest Airlines pilot and White House consultant during the Bush administration. From 2012 to 2018, he served on the Texas Veterans Commission, giving him insight into federal benefits and support systems. His background in aviation, military logistics, and federal service aligns with the infrastructure and supply chain focus of his subcommittee.

Since entering Congress in 2021, Ellzey has pursued legislation aligned with his subcommittee's jurisdiction, including the Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025 and the Encouraging Success Act. He also serves on the House Appropriations Committee and its Defense and Labor-Health-Human Services-Education subcommittees, positioning him to influence federal spending on defense, rural development, and workforce programs. His legislative activity reflects a focus on infrastructure, workforce development, and support for small business and rural communities.