Dozens of Democratic members are competing for seats on the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees as they prepare for a potential return to control of the chamber. These two committees hold broad jurisdiction over health care policies, making them high-profile targets for the party. The competition arises because several members from both parties are either leaving Congress or facing close elections. If Republicans lose the House, most departing Republicans will not be replaced by colleagues from their own party. This dynamic creates a major opportunity for Democratic lawmakers to secure positions on these influential panels. STAT has also announced its tenth class of Wunderkinds, a group of early-career researchers and clinicians making an impact in science and medicine. Readers can send news tips to John Wilkerson at STAT.