Dive summary:

• A new chair is taking over the U.S. House of Representatives committee that handles funding and other matters for the nation's transportation and infrastructure projects.
• The committee's focus is not expected to change, however, as Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., takes over from Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., who had to cede the position because of leadership term limits the House imposed several years ago.
• The Associated General Contractors of America's government affairs director, Jeff Shoaf, said Shuster and Mica worked “very closely ... on MAP-21” and helped win passage of the bill.

From the article:

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said, “In Bill Shuster, House Republicans have selected a strong conservative leader with a record of reform and a proven commitment to strengthening our nation’s infrastructure.” ...