GOP Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Announces Retirement, Fueling Congressional Exodus

The departure of the House Energy and Commerce Chair adds to a growing list of lawmakers leaving Congress amid concerns over Capitol Hill's functionality.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced she will not seek reelection, joining a wave of congressional retirements.
Rodgers' decision comes after nearly 20 years in Congress, highlighting a period of reflection and a desire to serve in new ways.
Her retirement adds to the bipartisan exodus from Capitol Hill, with both Democrats and Republicans expressing concerns over the institution's current state.
The wave of retirements is attributed to various factors, including dissatisfaction with Capitol Hill's dysfunction and term limits on committee chairs.
Rodgers' departure is particularly notable as she was the first woman to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee and had a significant role in legislative efforts.