Welch named Avelar to lead a private working group on sexual harassment policy in the House. My working groups have proven to be successful, and I believe this one’s going to be successful too.” “I’m disappointed, as I believe a working group on this topic could be necessary and important,” Cassidy said. “I am looking forward to being a part of the working group,” Ness said in a text message. “If Speaker Welch were serious about reform, he would have created a bipartisan working group committed to meaningful change,” they said.