Pelosi taps D.C. National Guard commander to be next House sergeant-at-arms

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tapped Major General William J. Walker to be the next House sergeant-at-arms, the chief law enforcement and protocol officer for the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Walker is currently the commanding general of the D.C. National Guard. If confirmed by a majority of the House, he'll be the first Black sergeant-at-arms. His selection was first reported by the Washington Post. "Throughout his long, dedicated career in public service, General William Walker has proven to be a leader of great integrity and experience who will bring his steady and patriotic leadership to this vital role," Pelosi said in a statement.  "His historic appointment as the first Black American to serve as Sergeant-at-Arms is an important step forward for this institution and our nation."