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House Transportation Committee Chairman Rep. Bill Shuster became the latest member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump. | AP Photo Trump nabs first House committee chair endorsements

Donald Trump on Thursday picked up his first two endorsements from chairmen of House committees — House Transportation Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) and Veterans Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller (R-Fla.)

Shuster has led the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee since January 2013, while Miller has led his committee since January 2011.

"The people of the 9th Congressional District, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and states across the nation have made their voices heard, and I join them in supporting Donald Trump for President,” Shuster said in a statement released by Trump's campaign. “Donald is a private sector business leader who knows what it takes to get things done - and that is something that Washington desperately needs. Donald also shares my passion for economic development, including making sure our nation’s infrastructure meets the needs of our citizens. It’s time for our party to unite behind Donald Trump and focus our time and energy on defeating Hillary Clinton.”

Shuster was also elected one of three convention delegates from Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District on Tuesday.

"As one of the leaders of the Pennsylvania Delegation, I welcome Bill’s leadership and vision to our team," Trump said in the statement.

In his statement reported by the Pensacola News Journal, Miller, who is retiring, said "Trump is the only person who has what it takes to shake up the status quo and entrenched bureaucrats in Washington D.C."

"I am more and more convinced that he has the ability to reach in and right the wrongs in the Department of Veterans Affairs once and for all," Miller said.