Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford has been tapped to serve as a senior Whip for the 116th Congress.

Senior Whips in the House meet on an ongoing basis throughout the session to debate key issues and help shape policy. Along with the party’s leader, they’re also expected to bring in diverse perspectives to the “Whip Operation” and round out more complex pieces of legislation.

Whips traditionally also wrangle votes and help keep the caucus organized.

“I’m proud to join the Whip team helping this Congress pass legislation that lowers prescription drug prices, protects Nevadans’ retirement security, and levels the playing field for middle class families,” said Horsford in a statement. “I’m excited to add another Southern Nevada voice to this Congress’s debates over bills to unstack the deck against working Americans.”

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is also a member of the senior Whip team.

Majority Whip James Clyburn praised Horsford’s addition as a senior Whip, describing Horsford as a “well- respected consensus builder” with “deep relationships within the Democratic Caucus.”

“He will play a key role in ensuring that every voice of the most diverse Caucus ever is heard,” Clyburn said in a statement. Horsford “will be an invaluable member of the Whip team helping us secure the necessary votes to pass critical pieces of legislation.”

Horsford is also a member of the House Ways & Means, Budget, and Natural Resources Committees.