Representative (D-MO-1)

Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000. He succeeded his father, the Honorable Bill Clay, who represented ’s 1st District for 32 years and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Prior to his election, Congressman Clay served for 17 years in both chambers of the Missouri Legislature. Congressman Clay serves on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which has major oversight and investigative responsibilities for the operations of the federal government. He also serves on the powerful Financial Services Committee, which has broad jurisdiction over banking, insurance, investment firms, pensions, consumer credit, and capital markets. In 2014, Congressman Clay expanded his congressional portfolio to include a seat on the House Natural Resources Committee where he is working to combat climate change, protect wilderness areas, safeguard clean water and clean air and make sure that future generations enjoy America’s remarkable natural assets.

Congressman Clay is a native of St. Louis. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland. Congressman Clay also holds honorary degrees from Lincoln University, Harris-Stowe State University, and Logan College. Congressman Clay is the proud father of Carol and Will. He resides in St. Louis and attends St. Nicholas Catholic Church.

Date of Birth: July 27, 1956

Year Elected to Seat: 2001

Education: University of Maryland

Committees Assignments: • Financial Services • Natural Resources • Oversight and Government Reform

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-MO-2)

Ann Wagner’s career is both deep and broad in service to her hometown, state and nation with over 30 years of work in the private sector, community and public service, and the political arena.

The 2nd District means family for Ann. It is where she and her husband of twenty-five years, Ray, grew up, went to school, raised their children, work, volunteer and go to church. This community has given her extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. At an early age, Ann started working in the family business, a retail carpet store called Carpetime in Manchester. Working beside her parents she learned the value of a dollar, a strong work ethic, honesty, integrity, and that government ought not to be in the way and on the backs of hard-working Americans trying to make a living. Ann then took her firsthand experience to the University of Missouri-Columbia and received her BSBA from the Business School with an emphasis in Logistics. After college, Ann went to work in the private sector and held management positions at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City and Ralston Purina in St. Louis. Ann’s most important jobs, however, have always been as a wife and mother. Ann and Ray have three children: Raymond, a West Point graduate stationed at Fort Campbell with the 101st Airborne; Stephen, a senior at Washington University in St. Louis; and Mary Ruth, a high school senior at Ursuline Academy. Ann Wagner’s public service began at the grassroots level. She served for nine years as a local committeewoman in Lafayette Township and went on to Chair the Missouri Republican Party delivering historic Republican gains. She also served as Co- Chairman of the Republican National Committee during the first Date of Birth: September 13, 1962 term of President George W. Bush. In 2005, following nomination by President Bush and confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Ann was sworn in as the 19th U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. She served as U.S. Ambassador for four years before returning to her home in Ballwin, Missouri. Year Elected to Seat: 2013

Education: University of Missouri

Committees Assignments: • Financial Services • Foreign Affairs

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-MO-3)

As the Congressman from the 3rd Congressional District of Missouri, Blaine is committed to representing the interests of the hard-working people who sent him to Congress by being a strong voice for them in Washington, D.C.

Along with his strong agriculture background, he was also a small businessman, having been in the banking and insurance business. Blaine has also served as a bank regulator for the state of Missouri earlier in his career. He was elected in November, 2008, succeeding fellow Republican .

From 1999 to 2005, Blaine was a Missouri State Representative and served as Chairman of the Financial Services Committee and was elected by his colleagues to serve as the House Republican Caucus Chairman. After leaving office, Blaine was appointed by Gov. Matt Blunt to serve as the Director of the Missouri Division of Tourism.

Blaine is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Eldon Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association and a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Blaine is a graduate of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo., where he earned a degree with distinction in political science and a minor in business administration. Date of Birth: May 7, 1952 Blaine was first elected to Congress in November 2008, and was re-elected in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018 where he currently serves on the committee of Financial Services. Year Elected to Seat: 2009 Blaine and his wife, Jackie, have three children, Trevor, Brandy and Nikki, and three grandchildren. Education: Lincoln University of Missouri

Committees Assignments: • Financial Services

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-MO-4)

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler was first elected to Congress in 2010, pledging to reduce wasteful spending, stop the intrusion of the federal government in everyday life, and implement a strong national defense policy. Now in her third term, serving on the House Armed Services and Agriculture Committee, the Congresswoman has shown effective leadership on these priorities.

Since Vicky first took the oath of office, government spending has been cut by almost $70 billion. For the first time since the Korean War, Federal spending has decreased four years in a row. In addition to reining in overall spending, Vicky has been focused on prioritizing the use of tax dollars to the most important areas.

Vicky also consistently combats government overreach on key regulatory issues. In 2011, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) unilaterally demanded that 1,200 homes at the Lake of the Ozarks be torn down, even though they were built to comply with local ordinances and building code. Vicky opposed this unnecessary government intervention through the Leave Our Lakes Alone Act, which would stop Washington's heavy-handed administration of hydropower lakes in America. As a result of her leadership, the commission backed down and allowed all 1,200 homes to remain.

Most importantly, Vicky cares for the good people in Missouri's Fourth District and wants the government to work for them, not against them. She loves to hear their ideas, take them to Washington, and advance their positive solutions. Vicky is a 1983 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia (summa Date of Birth: October 13, 1960 cum laude, B.S., Education) and a 1992 graduate of Central Missouri State University (now the University of Central Missouri, M.S., Education). She is a former public school teacher, State Representative, and is a small business owner. She lives on a working farm in Cass County with her husband, Lowell, and Year Elected to Seat: 2011 their daughter, Tiffany.

Education: University of Missouri, Central Missouri State University

Committees Assignments: • Agriculture • Armed Services

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-MO-5)

Emanuel Cleaver II, a former Methodist pastor, spent his first four years as a U.S. representative commuting from Washington to Kansas City, Missouri, where he gave the Sunday sermon at a local church most weekends through 2009.

Cleaver has balanced religious and political careers for decades, giving his first sermon as pastor of St. James United Methodist Church in 1973 and joining the city council of Kansas City in 1979. A year before his third re- election to the House in 2010, the reverend handed off leadership of the church to his son, Emanuel Cleaver III.

Born in Waxahachie, Texas, on Oct. 26, 1944, Cleaver the senior moved to Kansas City as an activist in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. In 1991, he became the city’s first black mayor.

Date of Birth: October 26, 1944 During his eight years in the office he focused on economic development, enticing corporations including Transamerica Corp. and Harley-Davidson Inc. to set up operations in the city.

Year Elected to Seat: 2005 Elected to the House in 2004 in one of the most Democratic districts in Missouri, Cleaver has continued working to improve economic conditions in Kansas City. In 2009, he proposed the Green Impact Zone, an urban development project aimed at reducing crime and lessening the environmental impact of a 150- Education: Prairie View A&M block area of the city. The initiative has received about $125 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment funds. University, St. Paul School of Theology Emanuel Cleaver, II is now serving his eighth term representing Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District, the home district of President Harry Truman. He sits on the committees of Financial Services and Homeland Security. Committees Assignments: • Financial Services • Homeland Security

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-MO-6)

Congressman Sam Graves is a lifelong resident of Missouri's Sixth Congressional District. As a small businessman and a sixth-generation, full-time family farmer, Sam spent his life working to make Missouri a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

In Congress, Sam formerly served as the Chairman of the Small Business Committee; small businesses create 7 out of every 10 jobs in this country. It is important that our policies encourage innovators and entrepreneurs to follow their dreams and create jobs. Sam currently serves on the Transportation Committee where he continues to fight for Missouri roads, bridges, rail lines and airports, and on the Armed Services Committee.

Congressman Graves was born in Tarkio, Missouri on November 7, 1963. He graduated from Tarkio High School in 1982 and attended college at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he received his degree in Agronomy from the School of Agriculture. In 1992, Sam won his first race for State Representative. In 1994, Sam was elected as State Senator for the 12th Senatorial District and was subsequently re-elected in 1998. Sam's leadership has not only been recognized by his constituents, but from organizations like the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Corporation, and the Missouri State Medical Association.

As a father, farmer, businessman, and former State legislator, Sam knows first-hand the values, hopes, and beliefs of the hard-working families of the Sixth Date of Birth: November 7, 1963 District, and will continue to work tirelessly for them in the United States House of Representatives. As your Congressman, Sam will continue to fight for Missouri families. Year Elected to Seat: 2001

Education: University of Missouri

Committees Assignments: • Armed Services • Transportation and Infrastructure

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-MO-7)

For over thirty years, Congressman Long was a real estate broker and owner of Billy Long Auctions, LLC in Springfield, along with being a radio talk show host from 1999-2006 on KWTO AM560. His experience running a small business and his time taking calls on the radio from concerned citizens gives him a unique understanding of the challenges facing families and small businesses in the Ozarks. His top priority in Washington is to stop the irresponsible spending and overreaching of modern day Washington.

Billy is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

In addition to his small-business ownership, Long was a member of the National Association of Realtors, National Auctioneers Association, and the Missouri Professional Auctioneers’ Association for over 30 years each. Long has been inducted into the Missouri Professional Auctioneers’ Hall of Fame. Long also holds memberships in the National Rifle Association and the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Billy and his wife Barbara were married in 1984 at First & Calvary Presbyterian Church, of which they are still members and attend regularly.

Date of Birth: August 11, 1955

Year Elected to Seat: 2011

Education: University of Missouri, Indiana University

Committees Assignments: • Energy and Commerce

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-MO-8)

Jason Smith fits nicely with the classes of House Republicans that arrived in the last two election cycles; he’s proudly conservative and was aided in his journey to Washington by support from such luminaries as , Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum. He was endorsed by the Tea Party Express political action committee. Smith won a special election on June 4, 2013, to replace Republican , who had resigned in January 2013 to head the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. His goals in Congress include repealing the 2010 health care law, creating jobs, balancing the federal budget and banning abortion.

In an interview with the Missouri Times, which describes itself as the state’s newspaper of politics and culture, Smith expressed admiration for Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Michigan Congressman Justin Amash, Republicans who are leading small-government advocates on Capitol Hill.

As a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, Smith in 2012 sponsored a bill, signed into law, to require all state agencies and commissions to conduct a review of each rule every five years. Smith, who was first elected to the state House in 2005, at the age of 25, served during the 2013 session as speaker pro temp.

Date of Birth: June 16, 1980 In the Missouri House, he also sponsored a “right to farm” bill proposing a state constitutional amendment noting “the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in farming and ranching practices shall be forever guaranteed in this state.” It will be on the ballot in 2014. Smith said the constitutional change is Year Elected to Seat: 2013 needed to protect Missouri farmers from out-of-state animal rights groups and “environmental extremists.” Smith grew up near the small town of Salem on a family farm. His father was a minister and also worked in an auto shop along with his wife. Smith touts that Education: Missouri State University, working-class upbringing and his parents’ experiences with government as small businessmen as helping to form his views. Oklahoma City University School of Law

Committees Assignments: • Budget • Ways and Means

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-MS-1)

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, Trent Kelly won a special election runoff to represent the First District of Mississippi in the 114th Congress.

Trent lives in Saltillo with his wife of 28 years, Sheila, and their three children John Forrest, Morgan, and Jackson. They are members of Saltillo First United Methodist Church.

Trent was born on March 1, 1966, in Union, Mississippi to parents John and Barbara Kelly. He graduated from Union High School and East Central Community College. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. In 2010, he received his master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Trent has spent 32 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard as a Combat Engineer and is currently serving as a Brigadier General. In 1990, he mobilized for Desert Storm as an Engineer Second Lieutenant. In 2005, he deployed as a Major to Iraq with the 155th Brigade as the Operations Officer of the 150th Engineer Battalion. From 2009 to 2010, he deployed as a Lieutenant Colonel to Iraq as the Battalion Commander of Task Force Knight of the 155th Brigade Combat Team and commanded over 670 troops from Mississippi, Ohio, and Kentucky. He has received two Bronze Stars, the Combat Action Date of Birth: March 1, 1966 Badge, the Bronze, Silver, and Gold de Fleury medals, and numerous other federal and state awards for his service.

Year Elected to Seat: 2015 Trent has worked at McRae’s Department Store as a manager, maintained a private law practice in Saltillo, and served as Tupelo City Prosecutor and Forfeiture Attorney for North Mississippi Narcotics Unit. Prior to being elected to Congress, Trent served as a District Attorney for the 1st Circuit Judicial District (Lee, Pontotoc, Alcorn, Monroe, Itawamba, Prentiss, and Tishomingo) managing all felony cases. Education: United States Army War College, University of Mississippi Trent serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Committee on Agriculture, and House Committee on Small Businesses

Committees Assignments: • Agriculture • Armed Services • Small Business

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS-2)

Congressman Thompson has spent his entire life giving a voice to the voiceless. His 45 years of public service are a testament to his unwavering dedication to fulfil and exceed the expectations of the constituents of the Second Congressional District of Mississippi. A native of rural Bolton, Mississippi, Thompson has always been aware of the realities that plague the South. Viewing the experiences his family endured first hand became the catalyst for his passion for those who were oftentimes underserved.

Congressman Thompson is a product of the Hinds County School District. After graduation, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Tougaloo College and a Master of Science from Jackson State University. While pursuing his education, Thompson began to cultivate his passion for grassroots political activism. A product of the Civil Rights movement, Thompson joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and helped to organize voter registration drives for African-Americans in the Mississippi Delta. After graduating from college, Thompson followed in the footsteps of his mother and worked as a schoolteacher. It was during this time that he began to aggressively pursue a career in politics.

Congressman Thompson has served on the Agriculture, Budget, and Small Business Committees; however currently serves as Chair of the House Committee Date of Birth: January 28, 1948 on Homeland Security. Each day, Congressman Thompson works to level the playing field. Thompson employs a progressive, yet realistic, approach to overcome the disparities and be the unabashed champion for civil rights, equal education, and healthcare reform for Mississippi. Congressman Thompson is Year Elected to Seat: 1993 a lifelong member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Bolton, Mississippi. He has been married to his college sweetheart, London Johnson of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, for 45 years. The couple has one daughter BendaLonne, one granddaughter, Jeanna, and one grandson, Thomas Gordon. Congressman Education: Tougaloo College, Jackson Thompson is an avid outdoorsman. He also enjoys gardening, reading, and listening to blues music. State University

Committees Assignments: • Homeland Security, Chair

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Michael Guest (R-MS-3)

Michael Guest served as the current District Attorney for Madison and Rankin Counties, and was elected in 2018 for the U.S. House of Representatives in Mississippi’s Third Congressional District. Michael is a lifelong conservative with a strong Christian faith. Michael believes in limited government, traditional Mississippi values, free market economic principles of lower taxes and fewer regulations, protecting the right to life of the unborn, a strong national defense with full support of our men and women in the military, and keeping our 2nd Amendment gun rights and the other individual rights and liberties guaranteed to us by our Constitution.

For the past 22 years, as District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney, Michael Guest has led the prosecution of 20,000 criminals and has sent a strong message that if laws are broken, offenders will be punished and that strong sentences will be imposed. Guest has worked with the media to launch The DA’s Most Wanted, which has been successful in capturing dozens of criminals who failed to return to court to face the penalty for their crime. His office has supported law enforcement agencies by providing them more than $20 million money seized from those who sell or transport drugs. The District Attorney’s office has also successfully recovered more than $3.5 million through their Bad Check Unit to help local merchants and businesses. With 22 years of experience, Guest has prosecuted hundreds of cases and obtained guilty verdicts against criminals charged with murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, sexual battery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, house burglary, and drug sales. Date of Birth: February 4, 1970 Michael serves as President of the Foundation for Rankin County Public Schools and serves on the Boards of the State and Central Mississippi Crime Year Elected to Seat: 2019 Stoppers. In 2014, Michael was recognized as the Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers Board Member of the year. As a member of the Brandon Baptist Church, Guest serves his church family as a boys’ Sunday school teacher and as a deacon. Michael also volunteers as a mock trial coach for the award- Education: Mississippi State University, winning Brandon High School mock trial team. University of Mississippi School of Law Michael is married to the former Haley Kennedy and together they have two boys, Kennedy and Patton. Michael was raised in Brandon by his parents, Pat and Terry Guest, who instilled in Michael the traditional family values he stands for today. Michael would like to thank his parents for being an example of Committees Assignments: strong parents who continue to be a positive influence in the lives of their grandchildren. • Foreign Affairs • Homeland Security

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-MS-4)

Congressman Steven M. Palazzo is proud to serve the people of South Mississippi's 4th Congressional District, which includes Mississippi's Gulf Coast and Pine Belt regions. As a Persian Gulf War veteran, member of the Mississippi National Guard, and former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, Steven's record of service began long before he was first sworn into office on January 3, 2011.

During his first term, Steven was selected to serve on the Majority Whip team as well as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, both rare honors for a freshman member. His military service and firsthand experience with veterans issues also made him a valuable addition to the House Armed Services Committee. In these roles, he has been a consistent advocate for a strong national defense, recognition for veterans, and bringing fiscal common- sense back to Washington by supporting balanced budgets and pro-growth policies.

His legislative accomplishments include passage of RESTORE Act legislation that will bring hundreds of millions of dollars back to the Gulf Coast for environmental and economic development projects, and crucial space legislation known as the 'Space Exploration Sustainability Act.' Because of these successes, Steven was also afforded the rare honor of being named to a third committee at the beginning of his second term, the Committee on Homeland Security.

Date of Birth: February 21, 1970 Steven's prior life includes experience working on oil rigs, serving on active duty overseas, and starting and owning his own small business. He also served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 2006 to 2010. A Gulf Coast native, Steven lives in Biloxi, Mississippi, with his wife, Lisa, and their three Year Elected to Seat: 2011 children- Barrett, Aubrey and Bennett.

Education: University of Southern Mississippi

Committees Assignments: • Appropriations

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-MT-At Large)

Gianforte co-founded Brightwork Development Inc., a software company, in 1986; he and his partners sold the company to McAfee Associates for $10 million in 1994. He then moved to Bozeman, Montana. Gianforte founded RightNow Technologies in 1997. The company went public in 2004 and was sold to Oracle Corporation for $1.5 billion in 2011. Before the sale, RightNow Technologies employed about 500 people at its headquarters in Bozeman, Montana, and over 1000 people in total.

On March 1, 2017, Republican U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana's at-large congressional district resigned his seat following his confirmation by the as United States Secretary of the Interior. Governor Bullock set a special election to finish Zinke's term for May 25 that same day. Gianforte had already announced his intention to seek the seat on January 25, prior to Zinke's confirmation and subsequent resignation. At a March 6 convention, the Republican Party selected Gianforte as their nominee. He faced Democratic musician and former Montana Arts Council member Rob Quist, as well as Libertarian nominee Mark Wicks, in the general election.

His campaign was supported by Vice President and Jr., who both stumped for Gianforte in the state. According to the Times, Gianforte has in the 2017 race for Montana's at-large congressional district "hewed particularly close to the president's narrative: He promotes his Date of Birth: April 17,1961 outsider status (he has never held office) and his business acumen (his software empire, RightNow Technologies, started in a basement), and takes aim at sanctuary states and “the liberal elite” whenever he can. Year Elected to Seat: 2017 Gianforte was sworn into the U.S. House on June 21, 2017. At his inauguration ceremony, Gianforte announced his support for congressional term limits, Education: Stevens Institute of barring members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, and holding back congressional pay if no budget is passed – it is unusual for members of Congress to announce such support for legislation in their inauguration. Technology

Committees Assignments: • Energy and Commerce

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-1)

Congressman G. K. Butterfield is a lifelong resident of Wilson, N.C., and has served the people of the First Congressional District of since 2004. His father was a well-respected dentist and elected official in Wilson, N.C., and his mother was a schoolteacher for 48 years. Congressman Butterfield graduated from Charles H. Darden High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina Central University (NCCU), in Durham, North Carolina. He later earned a Juris Doctorate degree from NCCU School of Law. For 14 years, Congressman Butterfield practiced law in Wilson, and was best known for his success with several eastern North Carolina voting rights lawsuits. In 1988, Congressman Butterfield was elected Resident Superior Court Judge for North Carolina’s First Judicial Division. For the next 12 years, he presided over civil and criminal court in 46 counties. In February 2001, then-Judge Butterfield was appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court but was defeated in the November 2002 election. He was reappointed the Superior Court bench in 2002.

After serving 15 years as a state judge, in 2004, Congressman Butterfield retired after being selected as the Democratic nominee in the special election to fill the unexpired term as U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s First Congressional District. He was first elected on July 20, 2004, and continues to serve today. In the 110th Congress, Congressman Butterfield became part of House leadership with an appointment as a Chief Deputy Whip. Chief Deputy Whips are responsible for helping to formulate policy and for ensuring the passage of legislation. He is the first Democrat from North Carolina to serve as a Chief Deputy Whip. Date of Birth: April 27, 1947 Congressman Butterfield is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army, and the father of two adult daughters. Year Elected to Seat: 2004

Education: North Carolina Central University

Committees Assignments: • Energy and Commerce • House Administration

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative George Holding (R-NC-2)

George Holding grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Wake Forest University and has degrees in Classics and Law. Holding clerked for U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle, practiced law with Kilpatrick Townsend and served as the United States Attorney for North Carolina.

As United States Attorney, his priorities included prosecution of violent felons, drug offenses, child pornography, and political corruption. Holding prosecuted a U.S. Congressman, the Speaker of the North Carolina House, a judge, a state senator, a state representative, and several sheriffs for political corruption and a major terrorism case. When Holding left office, the average sentence in drug trafficking cases in eastern North Carolina was well above the national average.

Holding was sworn in to serve as the Representative for North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District on January 3, 2017, and currently serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and also the House Budget Committee.

George and his wife Lucy have four children – three daughters aged 16, 14, and 13, and one son aged five.

Date of Birth: April 17, 1968

Year Elected to Seat: 2013

Education: Wake Forest University School of Law, Wake Forest University

Committees Assignments: • Budget • Ways and Means

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative David E. Price (D-NC-4)

David Price represents North Carolina's Fourth District - a rapidly growing, research-and-education-focused district that includes parts of Alamance, Orange, Durham, Wake, Harnett, Chatham and Cumberland counties. He received his undergraduate degree at UNC-Chapel Hill and went on to Yale University to earn a Bachelor of Divinity and Ph.D. in Political Science. Before he began serving in Congress in 1987, Price was a professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Duke University. He is the author of four books on Congress and the American political system.

Price became a member of Congress in 1987 after researching and writing about the institution for almost 20 years. A Democrat, he represents the 4th Congressional District in North Carolina, which includes Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill. After polling in 1986 indicated that the high quotient of Ph.D.s in the Research Triangle Park area were comfortable with a professor running for public office, his campaign ran television commercials featuring him in a classroom instead of downplaying his academic career. Price lost his seat to Republican Fred Heineman in the 1994 election and was re-elected in 1996.

Price currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and also on the House Budget Committee. He is a recognized leader in foreign policy, co- chairing the House Democracy Partnership, which he initiated to help strengthen parliaments in emerging democracies. In North Carolina, David's Date of Birth: August 17, 1940 constituents know him as a strong supporter of education, accessible health care, affordable housing, clean air and water, and improved transportation alternatives. Year Elected to Seat: 1987-1995, 1997-Present David is a native of Erwin, Tennessee. He and his wife Lisa live in Chapel Hill and are parents of two children and proud grandparents of a grandson born in 2006 and a granddaughter born in 2009. Education: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Yale University

Committees Assignments: • Appropriations • Budget

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-NC-5)

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx was reelected to her sixth term serving North Carolina’s 5th District in the United States House of Representatives in November of 2014. Prior to serving on Capitol Hill, Foxx spent ten years in the North Carolina Senate where she successfully sponsored several statewide and local bills and consistently voted against tax increases and for legislation that would make governments more efficient and less wasteful.

Dr. Foxx is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her A.B. degree in English and M.A.C.T. in Sociology. She earned her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching/Higher Education from UNC- Greensboro. Dr. Foxx began her career as a secretary and research assistant at UNC-Chapel Hill. She taught at Caldwell Community College, was a sociology instructor at Appalachian State University and held several administrative positions at ASU, including Assistant Dean of the General College. Dr. Foxx also served as Deputy Secretary for Management in the N.C. Department of Administration for Governor Jim Martin. Prior to her election to the Senate in 1994, she served as President and later a consultant at Mayland Community College from 1987- 1994.

At Mayland Community College, Dr. Foxx implemented several nationally recognized programs including a curriculum evaluation program, which has been adopted by major universities. In another major success, she raised over $1 million in private funds for an on-campus, state-of-the-art child Date of Birth: June 29, 1943 development center built by prison inmates. At ASU she implemented a model orientation/academic advising program, which is still in existence.

Year Elected to Seat: 2005 Virginia Foxx is married to Tom Foxx. Prior to her entering Congress, the couple owned a nursery business in Watauga County. Dr. Foxx is a lay leader in her church and her hobbies are reading, gardening and being a grandparent to two. Education: University of North Carolina, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Committees Assignments: • Education and Workforce, Ranking Member • Oversight and Government Reform • Secretary of Republican Conference

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Mark Walker (R-NC-6)

After serving almost two decades as a pastor – Congressman Mark Walker followed a new calling and launched an improbable but successful campaign to represent the people of North Carolina in the . With a message of putting people before politics and a heart for all communities, Rep. Walker took on the challenges of reducing the waste and excess of the federal government, fighting human trafficking, getting Washington out of our classrooms and working on tax reform to help stimulate job growth and expand small businesses.

In the 115th Congress, Walker was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee – the large conservative caucus of the House Republicans and a leading influencer on policy since 1973. He is also the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Prayer Caucus which works successfully to promote efforts that protect the free exercise of religion for all Americans. Additionally, Walker is a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the Committee on House Administration.

A native Floridian, Walker has called the Piedmont-Triad home for almost three decades. In vocational church ministry, Rep. Walker worked in various pastor roles including directing musical productions and leading overseas mission trips as well as into the heart of our nation's inner cities. Prior to his ministry work, Walker worked in business and financial management. Date of Birth: May 20, 1969 Walker lives in Greensboro, North Carolina with his wife Kelly, and his three children – Ryan, Rachel and Anna Claire. Kelly is a nurse practitioner and Year Elected to Seat: 2015 flight trauma specialist for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s AirCare program.

Education: Piedmont International University

Committees Assignments: • Education and Workforce • Homeland Security

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-NC-7)

David Rouzer developed his work ethic working the summers on his family's farm just outside of Four Oaks, North Carolina; his moral values growing up in a Christian home and attending Sunday school and church; and his legislative acumen under former U.S. Senators Jesse Helms and Elizabeth Dole.

David currently serves in the United States Congress representing North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. His most recent work was primarily focused on helping small businesses with marketing and sales through his consulting business, The Rouzer Company. He also formed R&C Distributors, LLC, as a side business and umbrella for fleet-related products.

Prior to those endeavors, David had been involved in public policy development and implementation, public relations, and legislative strategy for more than a decade through his work in the Legislative and Executive branches of the Federal government, as well as in his work for NC State University where he served as assistant to the dean for the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. As a senior level appointee of the President at USDA Rural Development, David helped manage the administration of a program level budget of more than $1.2 billion along with a loan portfolio of $5 billion in investments in rural America.

In his work on Capitol Hill, David was a senior staffer for former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole where he helped Date of Birth: February 16, 1972 write numerous federal statutes and developed a distinct reputation among members and their respective staffs for his advice and work. As a member of the North Carolina Senate, David consistently ranked as one of the most effective pro-business legislators during his two terms (2009 - 2012) representing Johnston and Wayne County. During his tenure, he was co-chairman of the Agriculture and Environment Year Elected to Seat: 2015 Committee, co-chairman of the Joint Regulatory Reform Committee, and chairman of the Senate Environmental Review Commission.

Education: North Carolina State University

Committees Assignments: • Agriculture • Transportation & Infrastructure

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC-8)

Richard Hudson is serving his third term in the United States Congress representing North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District. Richard graduated from Myers Park High School in Charlotte and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte while serving as Student Body President.

Prior to being elected to Congress, Richard founded Cabarrus Marketing Group, a small business in Concord, NC, that provides strategic communications consulting and business development services. As a small business owner and operator, Richard understands the challenges confronting business leaders who struggle to remain competitive and successful in an uncertain economy. He is committed to creating jobs at home through policies that give small businesses and entrepreneurs the confidence they need to expand, invest and hire new workers.

Richard also has extensive public service experience. He served North Carolina’s 8th District as District Director for Congressman Robin Hayes and led the Congressman’s North Carolina offices for six years. He also served as a Chief of Staff for three different members of Congress, gaining valuable insight into how to shake up the status quo in Washington to provide greater accountability and transparency.

Richard serves on the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, a position he uses to fight to replace Obamacare with a healthcare system that puts patients first, to improve health care for our veterans and address the tragedy of veteran suicide, and to go after all sources of American energy to lower Date of Birth: November 4, 1971 costs for everyone and create jobs in North Carolina.

Year Elected to Seat: 2013 Richard is an avid hunter and outdoorsman. His past volunteer leadership service includes membership on the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Board of Trustees, Board of Governors of the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association, Board of Managers of the West Cabarrus YMCA and Board of Directors of the Cabarrus Jaycees. Education: University of North Carolina, Charlotte He and his wife, Renee, live in Concord and attend Crossroads Church.

Committees Assignments: • Energy and Commerce

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10)

Patrick McHenry is serving his eighth term in the United States Congress where he represents the citizens of North Carolina's 10th District. Congressman McHenry's district comprises seven counties in western North Carolina, from the suburbs of Charlotte to Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the 116th Congress, McHenry serves as the Ranking Republican of the House Financial Services Committee. Congressman McHenry has served on the House Financial Services Committee since he was elected to congress. In his role as Ranking Republican Congressman McHenry continues to advocate for innovative solutions that increase access to banking services and credit for American families and small businesses.

Prior to being elected to Congress in 2004 at the age of 29, Patrick McHenry represented the 109th District in the North Carolina House of Representatives. He also served as Special Assistant to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, a post he was appointed to by President Bush. Patrick McHenry is a graduate of Ashbrook High School in Gastonia, N.C. and Belmont Abbey College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. Congressman McHenry and his wife Giulia live in Denver, N.C. and worship at Holy Spirit Church. On August 15th, 2014 Congressman McHenry and Giulia announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Cecelia Rose.

Date of Birth: October 22, 1975

Year Elected to Seat: 2005

Education: Belmont Abbey College

Committees Assignments: • Financial Services

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Mark Meadows (R-NC-11)

After working as a small business owner for 27 years, Representative Mark Meadows brings a business-style approach to Washington, D.C.

From owning and selling a successful restaurant to building a development company, Mark understands what the 63.7 million people in the United States who are self-employed or work for small businesses need to grow their businesses. He believes real job creation comes from the private sector, not the federal government. Mark recognizes that regulations are stifling job growth in this country and without a budget to set spending priorities, our federal government will continue to spend beyond its means.

While serving on the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and Transportation and Infrastructure, Mark will hold the government accountable, protect American citizens and interests abroad, and ensure we have a modern transportation network which meets the needs of Western North Carolina and our country as a whole.

He is dedicated to providing top-notch constituent services to North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District and committed to upholding his Christian values and conservative principles while serving in Congress.

Date of Birth: July 28, 1959 Mark lives in Jackson County with his wife Debbie. They have two college-age children, Blake and Haley.

Year Elected to Seat: 2013

Education: University of South Florida

Committees Assignments: • Transportation and Infrastructure • Oversight and Government Reform

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Dr. Alma S. Adams was elected to her first term representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina on November 12, 2014. Representative Adams was elected in a special election and was sworn in immediately, making her the 100th woman elected to Congress, the most in U.S. history. In the 116th Congress, Representative Adams has been appointed to the following committee positions: Committee on Financial Services; Committee on Education & Labor and the Committee on Agriculture. She will serve in several leadership roles as Chairwoman of the Committee on Education & Labor’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections and Vice Chairwoman to the Committee on Agriculture and Congresswoman Adams has been appointed to serve on the following subcommittees (1)Workforce Protections (2) Higher Education and Workforce Investment (Committee on Education and Labor); Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations (Committee on Agriculture) and Diversity and Inclusion (Committee on Financial Services).

Throughout her career, Representative Adams has promoted quality education for all students, spearheading legislation to boost funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and provide nutritious breakfasts in schools, while supporting increased pay for teachers. For 40 years, Dr. Adams taught Art History at Bennett College. While at Bennett, she led the effort to increase student civic participation. Dr. Adams coined the phrase 'Bennett Belles are Voting Bells' and organized a yearly march to the polls. As a former educator, Rep. Adams has dedicated her career to improving the lives of young people and her community. Date of Birth: May 27, 1946 Before serving as a member of the North Carolina General Assembly, Congresswoman Adams became the first African American ever elected to the Greensboro County School Board. It was at that time that she made a lifetime commitment to effecting social change in her community and beyond. Year Elected to Seat: 2014 Congresswoman Adams has one daughter, Linda Jeanelle Lindsay and one son Billy E. Adams II. Adams graduated from North Carolina A&T State Education: Ohio State University, North University in 1968 and received her master's degree in Art Education in 1972. She earned her Ph.D. in Art Education and Multicultural Education from The Carolina A&T State University Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 1981.

Committees Assignments: • Agriculture • Education and Workforce • Financial Services

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Ted Budd represents North Carolina's 13th Congressional District and is serving his second term in the 116th United States Congress.

Ted brings an outsider’s perspective to Washington having never held elective office. When an opportunity presented itself after redistricting opened up North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, Ted decided to run and offered to bring an outsider’s perspective to our nation’s capital.

Ted sits on the Financial Services Committee where he plans to use his real world experience to roll back the restrictive regulations that strangle job creation in this country. Working at a young age for his family’s janitorial and landscaping business, Ted learned the importance of work ethic and common sense decision making.

Ted and his wife Amy Kate have three children and live in Davie County, NC. As a strong Christian family man, Ted is worried about the direction our nation is heading and looks forward to working in Washington to create a better country for the next generation.

He holds an MBA from Wake Forest University and a Masters in Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. Date of Birth: October 21, 1971

Year Elected to Seat: 2017

Education: Appalachian State University, Dallas Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University

Committees Assignments: • Financial Services

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Kelly is a lifelong, devoted North Dakotan who grew up in Dickinson, spending his childhood on baseball diamonds and wrestling mats. However, his true passion was and continues to be the outdoors. In the summers he could be found on Lake Sakakawea and during the fall he was bow hunting in the badlands.

After graduating from Dickinson High School in 1995, Kelly attended the University of North Dakota and obtained a bachelor’s degree in 2001. He then attended UND law school, graduating in 2003. Kelly returned home to Dickinson during his college summers to coach the Dickinson Roughriders American Legion baseball team. While his teams found success on the field, Kelly is most proud of the successes his players achieved off the field. A passionate mentor, he still keeps in touch with many of his former players and enjoys watching them grow into successful adults.

Kelly and his wife, Kjersti, met while she attended UND through a law school exchange program with her university in Norway. They fell in love and married in 2004. The first years of their marriage were spent in Grand Forks while Kjersti completed her law degree and Kelly began his law career working for his lifelong friend, Alex Reichert. The couple later moved back home to Dickinson to be closer to family, where Kelly opened the second office of the newly partnered law firm, Reichert Armstrong. While practicing law, Kelly became known as someone who worked tirelessly for his clients and gained the respect of his counterparts, the judiciary and law enforcement. Kelly and Kjersti had their first child, Anna, in 2007, shortly after their move home. Their second child, Eli, was born in 2010.

Date of Birth: October 8, 1976 Interested in public service at an early age, Kelly successfully ran for the North Dakota State Senate in District 36 in 2012. He served as the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, the Chairman of the Justice Reinvestment Committee and a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Kelly has Year Elected to Seat: 2019 sponsored and fought for legislation that has had an enormous impact on North Dakota. In his first session, Kelly spearheaded DUI reform legislation, increasing penalties on DUI offenders while also ensuring more tools are available for addiction treatment. His second session he was the prime sponsor of the surge bill, bringing $2 billion dollars of essential infrastructure funding to counties across the entire state. Most recently, Kelly introduced a bill to solve Education: University of North Dakota the lakebed mineral crisis, a complicated and historical issue involving mineral ownership under Lake Sakakawea. Kelly’s passion for personal property rights helped ensure private mineral ownership would remain with the ranchers, farmers, and families they belong, not taken by the state. Committees Assignments: • Oversight and Government Reform His involvement in the legislature allowed Kelly to see the need for leadership in the North Dakota Republican Party, and he successfully ran for Chairman of the NDGOP in 2015. In the year following, Kelly led the party through a historic election where President Trump won North Dakota by a 36 point margin, • Judiciary Governor Burgum won in a landslide victory and the North Dakota legislature increased their super majority by 17 legislative seats.

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Jeff Fortenberry represents Nebraska’s First Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for the expenditures of the United States government. He serves on three subcommittees with importance for our national and economic security: Energy and Water, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and State and Foreign Operations. In Congress, Jeff serves as co-chair of the Nuclear Security Working Group, co-chair of the Caucus on Religious Minorities in the Middle East, and co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Europe.

Prior to serving in Congress, Jeff worked as a publishing industry executive in Lincoln, where he also served on the Lincoln City Council from 1997-2001. Jeff also has significant personal experience in small business, public policy analysis, and economic development. Jeff earned a bachelor's degree in economics and two master's degrees, one in public policy. He and his wife Celeste live in Lincoln and have five daughters. His work in Congress is rooted in the belief that the strength of our nation depends on the strength of our families and communities.

Date of Birth: December 27, 1960

Year Elected to Seat: 2005

Education: Louisiana State University, Georgetown University, Franciscan University

Committees Assignments: • Appropriations

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Raised on a farm in the Midwest, Don Bacon learned the value of hard work and the importance of fiscal responsibility. Don worked his way through college and graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Political Science Degree in 1984. He also married his college sweetheart, Angie, in 1984. They subsequently had three sons and one daughter. He later earned Master’s Degrees from University of Phoenix and National War College.

Wanting to serve his country, Don joined the Air Force in 1985 and served for 29.5 years, retiring as a Brigadier General. He served in the intelligence, electronic warfare, reconnaissance and public affairs career fields and had 16 assignments all over the world. He commanded twice at the wing level, to include at Ramstein Air Base in Germany and Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. He also commanded one group, one squadron, and one expeditionary squadron. He deployed four times during his career to the Middle East to include commanding an electronic warfare squadron during the invasion of Iraq and a year-long tour to Baghdad during the surge in 2007-2008.

He won multiple awards during his time in the Air Force including Distinguished Service Medal, two Legion of Merits, and two Bronze Stars. He was selected as Europe’s top Air Force Wing Commander (along with Angie as commander’s spouse) in 2009. He was a distinguished graduate in his Air and Command Staff College, Navigator School, and Intelligence School.

Don has also worked for Congressman Jeff Fortenberry as his Military Advisor, with a focus on Offutt Air Force Base and Nebraska National Guard. Date of Birth: August 16, 1963 He also was an Assistant Professor at Bellevue University where he taught Undergraduate Leadership along with American Vision and Values (The Year Elected to Seat: 2017 Kirkpatrick Signature Series), until his 2016 election to Congress, representing Nebraska’s Second Congressional District.

Presently, Congressman Bacon serves on two committees within the House of Representatives: the House Armed Services Committee, and the House Education: Northern Illinois University Agricultural Committee.

Committees Assignments: • Agriculture • Armed Services

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE-3)

Congressman Adrian Smith has earned praise for his leadership, hard work, and dedication to Nebraska common sense. Smith has tackled issues ranging from biofuels and other forms of domestic energy to transportation research and development to fashioning legislation promoting rural America. Smith has consistently voted against tax increases, government bailouts, and was unwavering in his opposition of the Obama administration's misguided health care bill now creating massive uncertainty for our nation's job creators. He has earned a reputation as a solid conservative through his votes to protect the rights of gun owners, efforts to limit the scope of government, and his strong pro-life voting record.

Smith, who serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, actively promotes access for Nebraska agriculture products in Asia, South America, and throughout the world. He supports trade agreements which will continue to create new opportunities for our agriculture producers and their products to keep Nebraska’s economy strong. He has also fought for tax relief for Nebraska families, ag producers, and small business owners, including helping to craft the first tax code overhaul to be signed into law in a generation.

As chairman of the Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee, Smith is focused on improving our country’s anti-poverty programs by demanding positive results which break the cycle of government dependency and empower more Americans through freedom and economic opportunity. He also serves on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, where he is focused on ensuring access to quality health care for rural Americans, as well as the Committee Date of Birth: December 19, 1970 on House Administration.

Year Elected to Seat: 2007 The Gering native, whose family has called Nebraska home for six generations, was first introduced to politics by his grandfather. Prior to his election to Congress, Smith served his hometown as a member of the city council. He then represented District 48 for eight years in the Unicameral. He and his wife, Andrea, reside in Gering, Nebraska, with their son, Ezekiel. Education: University of Nebraska

Committees Assignments: • Ways and Means

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH-1)

A lifelong resident of Manchester, New Hampshire, Congressman Chris Pappas is a local business owner and public servant who has a longstanding record of working to put people before politics. During his time in elected office, Chris also served as an Executive Councilor, State Representative, and County Treasurer. As the fourth generation owner of a family business that opened in 1917, Chris understands the need to focus on constituent services and delivering results for New Hampshire’s working families and Main Street businesses.

As a member of the state’s Executive Council, Chris worked with governors of both parties to implement Medicaid expansion, expand treatment and recovery services, approve funding for family planning providers, and support renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

Chris is currently serving his first term in Congress, representing the 80 cities and towns that make up New Hampshire's First Congressional District. The district spans the Greater Manchester area, Seacoast, Lakes Region, and Mount Washington Valley, including the cities of Dover, Laconia, Manchester, Portsmouth, Rochester, and Somersworth.

Date of Birth: June 4, 1980

Year Elected to Seat: 2019

Education: Harvard College

Committees Assignments: • Transportation and Infrastructure • Veterans’ Affairs

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH-2)

Ann McLane Kuster was born and raised in Concord, New Hampshire. She and her husband Brad, an environmental lawyer, now live nearby in Hopkinton where they raised their two sons, Zach and Travis. Annie was elected to the United States Congress to represent New Hampshire’s 2nd District in November 2012, and was sworn into office on January 3, 2013. She is the first woman to ever represent the district in Congress. Annie’s late mother was former State Senator Susan McLane, a pioneer for women in New Hampshire politics. Her late father, Malcolm McLane, was Mayor of Concord, a New Hampshire Executive Councilor, and one of the state’s most prominent attorneys for over 50 years.

With her late mother, Annie co-authored a book entitled “The Last Dance: Facing Alzheimer’s with Love and Laughter.” Annie and her father, Malcolm McLane, toured the state speaking out about aging and Alzheimer’s disease and the burdens on families and caregivers. In 2008, Annie received the Rainbow Award from Riverbend Community Mental Health Center, which celebrates those who raise awareness of mental health issues in New Hampshire. Active in community service, Annie served on the Board of Trustees of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, New Hampshire Public Radio, the Capitol Center for the Arts, and Child and Family Services of New Hampshire. She was a Founder of the Women’s Fund of New Hampshire and served on the Board of the Tucker Foundation at Dartmouth College to encourage community service. In addition, Annie is a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and before her election to Congress maintained a private adoption practice in which she helped hundreds of New Hampshire families adopt children.

Date of Birth: September 5, 1956 Annie graduated from Dartmouth College in 1978, in the third class with women. She graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 1984.

Year Elected to Seat: 2013

Education: Dartmouth College, Georgetown University Law Center

Committees Assignments: • Energy and Commerce

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NJ-1)

After a special election to fill out the remaining term of Congressman Rob Andrews, on November 12, 2014, with his grandson by his side, Donald Norcross was sworn into the 113th Congress to represent New Jersey's First Congressional District, which includes portions of Camden, Gloucester, and Burlington Counties. Born and raised in South Jersey, Donald Norcross is committed to improving the lives of working families and focusing on the issues that matter most to them- strengthening our economy, creating good-paying jobs, and ensuring affordable access to high-quality health care and educational opportunities.

An electrician by trade, Donald worked for years installing power lines in refineries and on the tops of bridges. Donald rose through the ranks and eventually became assistant business manager for Local 351 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and President of the Southern New Jersey AFL- CIO, where he advocated on behalf of thousands of hardworking men and women for nearly 20 years.

Congressman Norcross has been active in a number of community service organizations, such as the Camden County United Way where he once served as chairman and the Home Port Alliance, which was instrumental in bringing the Battleship New Jersey to Camden's Waterfront. Donald also previously ran a non-profit organization that connected local families with community resources, built wheelchair ramps for seniors and disabled veterans, and offered job training for local residents. Date of Birth: December 13, 1958 As the only member of New Jersey’s congressional delegation on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Donald is working to raise wages, Year Elected to Seat: 2014 protect the middle class, strengthen workplace protections and advance paid leave and equal pay. He also serves on the House Armed Services Committee where he focuses on protecting our national security, supporting service members and veterans, and strengthening New Jersey’s Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst. Education: Camden County College Donald is a graduate of Camden County College. He and his wife Andrea live in Camden City and they are the proud parents of three grown children and Committees Assignments: grandparents of two. • Armed Services • Education and Workforce

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In the House Van Drew has been appointed to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture. On the Agriculture Committee, Van Drew was assigned the Biotech, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee, and the Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee. On the Natural Resources Committee, he was assigned the Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee.

Congressman Van Drew is a member of the Blue Dogs Coalition, a Caucus of fiscally-responsible Democrats. He is also a member of the , who seek to create bipartisan cooperation on key policy issues.

Van Drew previously served four terms in the New Jersey State Senate. He has earned a reputation as a strong advocate for southern New Jersey municipalities, but especially for veterans, senior citizens and consumers. He demonstrates a willingness to work on a bipartisan basis, addressing issues of vital concern to the residents of his district. Dr. Van Drew recently retired from dentistry after 30 years of practice in South Jersey. He and his wife have two children and one grandchild, and reside in Dennis Township. Date of Birth: February 23, 1953

Year Elected to Seat: 2019

Education: Rutgers University, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Committees Assignments: • Agriculture • Natural Resources

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NJ-3)

Congressman Andy Kim was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018. He represents the Third Congressional District of New Jersey, which stretches from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean encompassing most of Burlington County and parts of Ocean County. Congressman Kim grew up in South Jersey, the proud son of Korean immigrants. His father and mother raised Andy and his sister in South Jersey because of the top notch public school system and safe communities. Andy attended public K-12 schools and credits the quality of his education with helping him become a Rhodes Scholar and leading national security expert.

Andy is a dedicated public servant, who believes service is a way of life. He worked as a career public servant under both Democrats and Republicans, and served at the Pentagon, State Department, the White House National Security Council, and in Afghanistan as an advisor to Generals Petraeus and Allen.

He currently lives in Burlington county with his wife and two baby boys

Date of Birth: July 12, 1982

Year Elected to Seat: 2019

Education: Deep Springs College, University of Chicago, Magdalen College, Oxford

Committees Assignments: • Armed Services • Small Business

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ-4)

Elected in 1980, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Robbinsville, N.J.) is currently in his 18th term in the U.S. House of Representatives, and serves residents in the Fourth Congressional District of New Jersey.

He is the author of America’s three landmark anti-human trafficking laws including The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, a comprehensive law designed to prevent modern-day slavery, protect victims, and enhance civil and criminal penalties against traffickers, as well as more than a dozen veterans’ health, education and homeless benefits laws, and laws to boost embassy security, promote democracy, religious freedom, and health care.

A lifelong New Jerseyan, Congressman Smith graduated from The College of New Jersey with a degree in business administration. Prior to being elected to Congress, he helped run a small business-- his family's wholesale sporting goods corporation. He is also the former Executive Director of the New Jersey Right to Life Committee.

The congressman is married to his wife of 35 years, Marie, and they have four grown children. Date of Birth: March 4, 1953

Year Elected to Seat: 1981

Education: Trenton State College

Committees Assignments: • Foreign Affairs

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NJ-5)

Josh Gottheimer represents New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District in the northernmost part of the state, which includes parts of Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties. He was sworn in on January 3, 2017.

In Congress, Josh serves on the House Financial Services Committee where he works on three Subcommittees: National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy Subcommittee, the Capital Markets, Securities, and Investments Subcommittee, and the Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee.

In February 2017, Josh was elected Co-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, where he works to bring the group of 24 Democrats and 24 Republicans together across party lines to find areas of agreement on key issues including lowering taxes, cutting burdensome and unnecessary regulation, lowering health insurance premiums, and improving infrastructure to help the American people.

In March 2017, just months after being sworn in, Josh passed his first amendment in the House, which was later signed into law, to accelerate the hiring of Date of Birth: March 8, 1975 post-9/11 veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs. In April 2018, Josh’s bipartisan FRA Safety Data Improvement Act passed the House by a unanimous vote. The Act brings consistency and the power of big data to help improve rail safety in North Jersey and across the country. Year Elected to Seat: 2017 After graduating from college, Josh was hired to work in the White House for President Bill Clinton as one of the youngest speechwriters in history. Josh Education: University of Pennsylvania, helped draft two State of the Union Addresses, wrote extensively on the economy, and served as a Special Assistant to the President until the end of the Harvard University Clinton administration. Prior to announcing his candidacy, Josh was General Manager for Corporate Strategy at Microsoft, where he worked on the cutting edge of technology, Committees Assignments: innovation, and management. Prior to Microsoft, Josh served as Director of Strategic Communications at Ford Motor Company, where he helped rebuild the • Financial Services image of America’s iconic car company. He was also a senior advisor to the Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and published the book Ripples of Hope: Great American Civil Rights Speeches.

Josh also served at the Federal Communications Commission and was its first Director of Public-Private Initiatives. The goal of the initiatives were simple: Rather than overregulate technology and telecommunications companies, government should partner with them to break down the barriers to new investment and job creation – all in the pursuit of solving national challenges.

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative , Jr. (D-NJ-6)

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has represented central New Jersey in Congress since 1988.

A hard-fought victory to become the top Democrat on the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee in the 114th Congress, in which he now sits as Chair, provides a bigger platform to expand his agenda, which also includes support for a vigorous federal government role in providing a safety net for the needy, modern infrastructure and training and education.

In addition to environmental quality and public health, the Energy and Commerce panel’s jurisdiction ranges from the nation’s telecommunications and consumer protection to food and drug safety and energy.

Pallone won the ranking slot on the Energy panel even though Minority Leader backed her fellow Californian, . The Pelosi- dominated Democratic Steering and Policy Committee had recommended Eshoo for the post. Pallone sought a vote of the full Democratic Caucus, and he prevailed there by a 100-90 vote.

He had the support of of Maryland, the minority whip. Pallone’s seniority over Eshoo on the Energy panel also was a big factor. Pallone said he Date of Birth: October 30, 1951 had no hard feelings after the battle, and Eshoo retained her spot as the top Democrat on the committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee.

Frank Pallone, Jr., was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey, where he still resides. He is a graduate of Middlebury College, holds a master's degree Year Elected to Seat: 1987 in international relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and earned his law degree at Rutgers University.

Education: Middlebury College, Tufts Pallone began his political career in his home city of Long Branch, getting elected to the City Council in 1982 and winning re-election four years later. In University, Rutgers University School of 1983, he was elected to the state Senate, representing the Monmouth County coastline and was re-elected in 1987. On November 8, 1988, at the age of 37, Law Pallone was elected to the House of Representatives from New Jersey's former Third District and was re-elected in 1992 to the newly formed Sixth District. Pallone and his wife, Sarah, have three children; daughters Rose Marie and Celeste Teresa, and a son, Frank Andrew. Committees Assignments: • Energy and Commerce, Chair

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Tom was born in Communist Poland during the height of the Cold War. When he was six, he and his mother fled to the United States – one of Tom’s earliest memories is his mother paying off a corrupt official, so they could get the passports that allowed them to come to America.

Growing up in Central Jersey, Tom always wanted to someday give back to the country that had granted him freedom. Public service was expected in his family – his dad was a journalist and champion of progressive causes, while his Aunt, Anne Martindell, broke glass ceilings while serving parts of Hunterdon and Morris Counties in the New Jersey Senate.

After graduating college, Tom served as a Senior Director on Bill Clinton’s National Security Council where he worked to end conflicts around the globe while keeping America safe. He then served as the chief advocate for Human Rights Watch, where he led the bipartisan campaign to end the use of torture by the Bush Administration. These efforts led Tom to be recognized as a champion of human rights, and he was selected by President Barack Obama to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. There he led the fight for human rights worldwide by protecting vulnerable minorities, rooting out corruption, and standing up to dictators like Putin and Kim Jong-Un.

Tom won on a platform of fighting for policies that would help the Middle Class in New Jersey, like restoring the SALT deduction, securing infrastructure Date of Birth: September 23, 1965 funding for roads, bridges, and the Gateway Tunnel, and keeping healthcare accessible and affordable.

Year Elected to Seat: 2019

Education: University of California Berkely, St. Antony’s College Oxford

Committees Assignments: • Foreign Affairs • Transportation and Infrastructure

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Born in the Cuban town of Bejucal, he grew up in the waning years of pre-Communist Cuba. His family fled in January 1962 with the help of relatives in America. Congressman Sires became a star basketball player at Memorial High School and received a four-year basketball scholarship from St. Peter’s College. He went on to receive a Master’s Degree from Middlebury College in Vermont. Congressman Sires was a teacher and business owner before entering public service. He proudly served as Mayor of West New York, New Jersey from 1995 to 2006. During that time, the Congressman created more affordable housing units than any municipality in the State of New Jersey by fostering public-private partnerships and the use of targeted tax incentives. He balanced twelve consecutive municipal budgets while maintaining and enhancing vital municipal services. His efforts were recognized by many, including the New Jersey State Bar Association and Legal Services and his fellow Mayors who named him, “Mayor of the Year” in 2004.

Congressman Sires also served in the New Jersey State Assembly, where he served two terms as Speaker of the Assembly. As Speaker, Congressman Sires led the effort to create the Office of Lieutenant Governor and the Assembly Committee on Homeland Security and State Preparedness, as well as, raise the minimum wage, expand job training, and fund valuable cancer research. He also created the STARS I and STARS II program, which offers full county and state college tuition scholarships to thousands of students. He increased funding for public education by $760 million and helped fund after-school programs to get kids off the streets and away from gangs.

Date of Birth: January 26, 1951 Today, Congressman Sires serves on two Committees: Foreign Affairs and Transportation and Infrastructure. On the Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Sires is the Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee as well as the Europe and Eurasia Subcommittee. He is focused on improving human rights and freedoms across the globe and building international partnerships to improve our nation’s security. Year Elected to Seat: 2005 The Congressman serves on two Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittees: the Highways and Transit Subcommittee as well as the Railroads, Education: St. Peter's College, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee. He is actively involved in reauthorizing the Surface Transportation bill, supporting increased transit and Middlebury College commuting options, safer streets, and more efficient goods movement.

Congressman Sires resides in West New York with his wife, Adrienne. His stepdaughter, Tara Kole, graduated from Harvard Law School, clerked for U.S. Committees Assignments: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and now works for a private law firm in Los Angeles. • Transportation and Infrastructure • Foreign Affairs

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative , Jr. (D-NJ-9)

Bill Pascrell, Jr. is a Democrat who was first elected to Congress in 1996 after defeating an incumbent Republican congressman. His grassroots campaign took him to town halls and front doors throughout the district. Bill has been reelected every two years, and brings his commitment to the people of northern New Jersey with him every time he hops on the train to Washington.

In 2009, President Obama signed legislation authored by Bill that would designate the Great Falls in Paterson as a unit of the National Park System. Other recent legislation authored by Bill which passed the Congress and were signed by the President include the renewal and expansion of Traumatic Brain Injury programs in the federal government, as well as the Campus Fire Safety Right to Know Act introduced in the wake of the deadly fire at Seton Hall University.

Bill also continues to be a strong advocate for the modernization of New Jersey's transportation in infrastructure. He has fought for improvements in mass transportation and local infrastructure projects, including the widening of the Route 46 corridor and federal funding for Amtrak and NJ Transit.

Before being elected to Congress, Bill proudly served as the Mayor of Paterson from 1990-1996 and a member of the New Jersey State Assembly from 1988-1996. He was previously a member of the Paterson Board of Education, a public high school teacher, and a college adjunct professor at Farleigh Dickenson University. Bill graduated from Fordham University in New York with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a master’s degree in Philosophy. He Date of Birth: January 25, 1937 has three sons and resides in Paterson with his wife, Elsie.

Year Elected to Seat: 1997

Education: Fordham University

Committees Assignments: • Ways and Means

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ-10)

As a Newark native, the Honorable Donald M. Payne, Jr., has worked as a tireless advocate for New Jersey’s working families for over two decades, fighting to create jobs, increase health and economic security, and invest in education. Congressman Payne, Jr., was first elected to Congress in November 2012 in both a special election and general election following the untimely death of his father, respected former Congressman Donald M. Payne, Sr., who represented New Jersey’s 10th District for twenty-three years. Congressman Payne, Jr., thus served out the remainder of his father’s term in the 112th Congress, fighting to provide the people of New Jersey with much needed Hurricane Sandy Relief and negotiating to prevent the country from going over the fiscal cliff.

Payne made it his mission to improve the lives of the people of Newark, strongly supporting Planned Parenthood and developing Senior Social – a program that connects local seniors with life-saving services. Every year, Payne sponsors the March of Dimes’ “March for Babies,” and his Preserve Our Legacy program aims to increase awareness surrounding the benefits of stem cell research. In addition, Payne has worked closely with the Greater Newark Conservancy and partnered with Newark-based Innovation Fuels to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. And Payne has made preserving the arts a personal mission of his serving as a member of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Board and the Board of Aljira.

Rep. Payne, Jr. began his long career in public service when he founded Newark South Ward Junior Democrats, becoming its first president. He also served as an adviser to the YMCA Youth in Government program. He attended Kean College (now Kean University), where he studied graphic arts. He lives in Date of Birth: December 17, 1958 Newark with his wife Beatrice and their triplets, Donald III, Jack, and Yvonne.

Year Elected to Seat: 2012

Education: Kean University

Committees Assignments: • Homeland Security • Transportation and Infrastructure

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NJ-11)

As a Naval Academy graduate, a Navy helicopter pilot, and a federal prosecutor, Mikie Sherrill has a record of getting things done. Mikie is running to bring new leadership to Congress at a time when we need our leaders to come together to solve challenges and create opportunities for the people of New Jersey.

After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1994, Mikie spent almost 10 years on active duty in the United States Navy. She flew missions throughout Europe and the Middle East as a Sea King helicopter pilot. Mikie worked on the Battle Watch Floor in the European Theater during the Iraq invasion, and served as a Flag Aide to the Deputy Commander in Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. She also served as a Russian policy officer and worked on the implementation of our nuclear treaty obligations and oversaw the relationship between the U.S. Navy and Russian Federation Navy.

After leaving the Navy in 2003, Mikie attended law school, earning a degree from Georgetown University. She worked as a lawyer and eventually joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey. As an Outreach and Re-entry Coordinator, Mikie developed programs to help prevent crime in the community. These programs developed trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, and helped people leaving prison to gain employment, housing, and education in order to restart their lives. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Mikie worked to keep illegal guns off our streets and keep our communities safe. She prosecuted federal cases and advised law enforcement on investigations.

Date of Birth: January 19, 1972 Mikie has a Bachelor’s degree from the United States Naval Academy, a Master’s degree in Global History from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Law Degree from Georgetown University.

Year Elected to Seat: 2019 Mikie and her husband Jason, a fellow Naval Academy graduate, live in Montclair, New Jersey, where they are raising their four children ages 12, 11, 8, and 6. Mikie coached her daughter’s lacrosse team and managed her son’s soccer team. Education: United States Naval Academy, Georgetown University Law School

Committees Assignments: • Armed Services • Science, Space, and Technology

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NJ-12)

Bonnie Watson Coleman, capping a public career of almost five decades, secured her place in New Jersey’s political history by becoming the first black woman to serve as the majority leader of the state General Assembly and as chairwoman of the Democratic State Committee.

After more than 16 years in the state legislature, the Camden native now moves to the U.S. House -- where she is the first African-American woman to represent New Jersey -- to write a new chapter and push what she calls her “progressive” goals. “Congress and our legislature can always benefit from having someone that sees the issues and the needs and opportunities through the lens of both women and the minorities,” she told the Star-Ledger newspaper.

Watson Coleman has led the call for reforms to prisoner re-entry programs, fighting tirelessly to shut the revolving door of recidivism for individuals who have returned from incarceration. During her time as Majority Leader, Watson Coleman convened a year-long series of public hearings on the topic while shepherding legislation through the New Jersey Assembly that called “a model for the rest of the nation,” on prisoner rehabilitation and release.

Other top priorities for Watson Coleman’s include passing comprehensive immigration legislation, extending rights to gays, cutting the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels and supporting abortion rights. She also has served notice she plans to take on those she blames for blocking that agenda. Date of Birth: February 6, 1945 Even in an area of foreign affairs where she cites her “style of working across the aisle,” Watson Coleman makes it clear she wants to curtail military involvement and focus on diplomatic solutions. Year Elected to Seat: 2015 Watson Coleman graduated from Thomas Edison State College and received honorary doctorate degrees from The College of New Jersey, Rider University Education: Thomas Edison State College and Stockton University. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and co-chair of the Girl Scouts of America Capitol Hill Honorary Troop. Watson Coleman and her husband William reside in Ewing Township and are blessed to have three sons; William, Troy, and Jared and three grandchildren; Committees Assignments: William, Kamryn and Ashanee. • Appropriations • Homeland Security

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Deb Haaland (D-NM-1)

Congresswoman Haaland grew up in a military family; her father was a 30-year combat Marine who was awarded the Silver Star Medal for saving six lives during Vietnam, and her mother is a Navy veteran who was a federal employee for 25 years in Indian education. She knows the sacrifices made by military families because her family moved throughout the country during her father’s military service; as a result, she attended 13 different public schools. As a single mother, she volunteered at her daughter's pre-school in order to afford an early childhood education. Like many New Mexicans, she had to rely on food stamps at times as a single parent, has lived paycheck-to-paycheck, and struggled to put herself through college. Though hard work and determination, she earned degrees from the University of New Mexico and UNM Law School. Congresswoman Haaland and her daughter, who recently graduated from the University of New Mexico, are still paying off student loans.

For several years, she ran her own small business producing and canning Pueblo Salsa and later became the first Chairwoman elected to the Laguna Development Corporation Board of Directors, overseeing business operations of the second largest tribal gaming enterprise in New Mexico. Deb Date of Birth: December 2, 1960 successfully advocated for the Laguna Development Corporation to create policies and commitments to earth-friendly business practices. Deb is a former tribal administrator and has administered a local service provider for adults with developmental disabilities.

Year Elected to Seat: 2019 She is a 35th generation New Mexican who is an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna, and also has Jemez Pueblo heritage. After running for New Mexico Lieutenant Governor in 2014, Haaland became the first Native American woman to be elected to lead a State Party. She used her experience Education: University of New Mexico, reaching out to communities who are often forgotten during the electoral process during the two Obama presidential campaigns. During her time as State University of New Mexico School of Party Chair, she traveled to Standing Rock to stand side-by-side with the community to protect tribal sovereignty and advocate vital natural resources. Starting in 2016, Haaland has served as an Honorary Commander of Kirtland Air Force Base which gives her a better understanding of its missions and Law effects on New Mexico’s economy.

Committees Assignments: After a lifetime of organizing communities to stand up for New Mexico families, Congresswoman Deb Haaland was elected as one of the first Native • Armed Services American women to serve in Congress. She will serve in leadership roles as the 116th Congress Freshman Class Representative to the House Democratic • Natural Resources Steering and Policy Committee, House Democratic Region VI Whip (Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona) and Deputy Whip for the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM-2)

Growing up in Las Cruces, Xochitl Torres Small learned the New Mexico values of hard work, grit, and a commitment to make Southern New Mexico a better home for all of us.

While her family never had a lot of money, Xochitl learned that through hard work and a good education she could not only succeed, but also give back to the community that made her success possible. Like so many New Mexicans, Xochitl and her family took out loans to pay for college. To limit that debt, Xochitl took jobs tutoring, serving as a Residential Assistant at her university, and working to support women’s health. She graduated Cum Laude from Georgetown University in just three years.

Armed with a college degree, Xochitl returned home to Las Cruces to help the place that has given her so much. As a Field Representative for Senator Udall, Xochitl worked to increase cell phone service, broadband, and other communication lines in rural New Mexico. She worked with teachers, college instructors, and business leaders to create better job opportunities for local graduates. She also helped bring farmers, conservationists, and communities together to protect New Mexico’s water.

Date of Birth: November 15, 1984 As a judicial law clerk for a federal judge, the Honorable Robert C. Brack, Xochitl worked on one of the heaviest criminal dockets in the country. Xochitl saw firsthand the personal costs and financial burden our nation bears because of its broken immigration system. Year Elected to Seat: 2019 Growing up in the desert, Xochitl knows that our jobs and our future depend on protecting our water. As an attorney at Kemp Smith LLP, Xochitl worked with local governments, farmers, developers, and conservationists to best use this shared resource. Xochitl also volunteers at a Education: Waterford Kamhlaba homeless shelter, where she gives free counsel to the homeless.

Committees Assignments: Through all her work, she’s learned a common lesson: tackling our biggest problems requires bringing New Mexicans of all backgrounds • Armed Services together around shared values and commonsense solutions. She’s eager to share that lesson with Washington. • Homeland Security Xochitl’s story is New Mexico. She understands what Southern New Mexico needs, and knows what it takes to solve our most pressing problems.

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Ben Ray Luján (D-NM-3)

Born and raised in New Mexico, Congressman Ben Ray Luján grew up in Nambé, a small farming community north of Santa Fe, bordered by the pueblos of Nambé and Pojoaque. There, he learned the time-honored traditions and values of New Mexico from his family and community.

Since being sworn into Congress in 2008, Congressman Luján has worked to create good-paying jobs in New Mexico, increase access to affordable, quality health care, protect New Mexico’s natural resources, build a clean energy economy, and restore checks and balances in our government. He is a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, sitting on the Health Subcommittee, Consumer Protection & Commerce Subcommittee, and the Communications & Technology Subcommittee.

Congressman Luján has focused on spurring local economic growth through a number of legislative initiatives. His bill to make it easier for local entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to the marketplace was signed into law. He has also written legislation that would leverage New Mexico’s labs to drive job creation while addressing tomorrow’s energy challenges. And, the Congressman is a strong supporter of expanding access to broadband to close the digital divide in underserved communities.

Date of Birth: June 7, 1972 In 2013, Congressman Luján was appointed to the House Democratic Leadership as a Chief Deputy Whip. In the 114th Congress, Luján served as Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and was elected by his colleagues to again serve in this role for the 115th Year Elected to Seat: 2008 Congress. He currently serves as the Assistant Speaker in the 116th Congress.

Education: The University of New Prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Luján served as the Chairman of the New Mexico Public Regulation Mexico, New Mexico Highlands Commission. As a Commissioner, he worked with his colleagues to develop a renewable portfolio standard to increase clean energy production by New Mexico utilities. He also advocated for first responders, working to overhaul the New Mexico Fire Fund so that all distributions from University the fund would go to improving fire services in New Mexico.

Committees Assignments: Prior to his service on the Public Regulation Commission, Congressman Luján was the New Mexico Cultural Affairs Department’s director of • Energy and Commerce administrative services and chief financial officer.

Congressman Luján earned his Bachelor's degree from New Mexico Highlands University in Business Administration.

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NV-1)

Serving the First Congressional District of , Congresswoman Dina Titus has built a strong record of achievement as both an educator and a public servant. As a professor, Dina taught American and Nevada government classes at the University of Nevada, for 34 years, until her retirement in June 2011. A noted non-fiction writer, she is internationally known for her expertise in the history and policies related to nuclear power, weaponry, and waste as well as for her knowledge of the popular lore of "Atomic Culture."

In 2008, Dina was elected to represent the Third District of Nevada in the U.S. House of Representatives. During the 111th Congress, Dina served on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Education and Labor Committee, and the Homeland Security Committee. She also served as Whip for the Western states and was a member of numerous issue caucuses. In her first term in the House, Titus backed President Barack Obama’s health-care plan, stricter regulations on the financial industry and the stimulus package. After she lost her House seat, Senate Majority Leader , a fellow Nevada Democrat, appointed her to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

Dina returned to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 after being elected to represent the First District of Nevada. She is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, where she currently serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA).

Date of Birth: May 23, 1950 Congresswoman Titus grew up in the small community of Tifton, Georgia, with her parents, Joe and Betty Titus, and her younger sister, Dr. Rho Hudson, who is currently a professor of special education at Nevada State College. Dina is a graduate of the College of William and Mary, holds a Master's degree Year Elected to Seat: 2009-2011, from the University of Georgia, and earned her Doctorate at Florida State University. 2013-Present Dina has been married to Professor Thomas C. Wright for over 30 years. Tom, a Latin American Historian, received the prestigious UNLV Distinguished Professor award in 2008. John Wright Hall on campus is named for his father, pioneer professor at UNLV. Education: The College of William & Mary, University of Georgia, Florida State University

Committees Assignments: • Foreign Affairs • Homeland Security • Transportation and Infrastructure Notes:

Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-NV-2)

Mark Amodei represents the 2nd district of Nevada and was elected to the 112th Congress on September 13, 2011. Mark was born in Carson City, Nevada. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1980. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1983. After law school, Mark enlisted in the U.S. Army. He became an Army JAG Corps officer prosecuting criminal matters, an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Assistant Post Judge Advocate. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Meritorious Service Award. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he returned home to become an attorney with the law firms Allison MacKenzie in Carson City and Kummer Kaempfer Bonner Renshaw and Ferrario in Reno, Nevada.

Amodei served one term in the Assembly and then moved up to the state Senate in 1998, winning re-election in 2002 and again in 2006. He was chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and in 2003 he co-sponsored a bill to raise taxes by about $1 billion by increasing levies on cigarettes, liquor and services that cost more than $50. He said his plan was better than a state income tax or a gross receipts tax on businesses. ``I voted for taxes when I thought it was the right thing to do and it was an open process,'' he told the Las Vegas Sun newspaper in 2009.

Amodei told voters in his 2011 special-election campaign for Congress that, ``In Congress, as was true when I was a Nevada legislator, no one should expect me to follow the party line if it is not in the best interest of the people of Nevada.‘’

Date of Birth: June 12, 1958 He was elected chairman of the Nevada Republican Party in May 2010 and served one year, resigning to mount his House special-election campaign to fill the seat vacated by the departure of Republican in the 2nd District. Heller resigned to accept an appointment to the U.S. Senate. Year Elected to Seat: 2011

Education: University of Nevada, University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Committees Assignments: • Appropriations

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Susie Lee (D-NV-3)

Susie Lee was born to a working class family in Canton, Ohio. She learned the values of hard work and stretching a dollar, starting with a paper route at the age of eight. Her father was a military veteran who worked at a steel plant, while her mother stayed at home to care for the family of 8 kids.

After graduating from public schools, Susie worked her way through Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with a combination of scholarships, loans and part-time jobs. After moving to Las Vegas in 1993, Susie became the Founding Director of After-School All-Stars, which serves over 7,000 students every day after school. Since 2010, Susie served as President of Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS), a leading dropout prevention organization. Under Susie’s leadership, CIS has grown to serve over 64,000 students in 63 schools in Nevada.

Susie has launched and worked with nonprofits that produce real results for the most needy Nevadans. She was the founding director of a homeless crisis intervention center, and a founding member of a women’s investment group that has supported dozens of vital nonprofits in Nevada. Susie lives in Las Vegas with her husband, Dan, and their two children. Date of Birth: November 7, 1966 My career has been about taking on tough problems, rolling up my sleeves, and bringing people together to find solutions that improve people's lives. In the meantime, the dysfunction and gridlock in Washington has been making it harder for Nevada families to get ahead. I know that our leaders in Washington Year Elected to Seat: 2019 should work together to find real solutions to problems in our community. It's what I've been doing for my whole career, and it's why I ran for Congress.

Education: Carnegie Mellon University

Committees Assignments: • Education and Workforce • Veterans’ Affairs

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NV-4)

Representative Horsford is a proven champion for Nevada’s working families. He is committed to standing up to the reckless agenda of Donald Trump and congressional Republicans that is hurting Nevadans’ access to affordable health care and benefiting the wealthy at the expense of Nevada’s middle class. Rep. Horsford understands the challenges many families in Nevada’s Fourth face each and everyday. He will fight for responsible gun control and background checks. He lost his father when he was 19 and empathizes with those who have experienced the pain of losing a loved one to gun violence. He will work tirelessly to end the school to prison pipeline and provide the safety net children and families need to succeed. Serving together, Rep. Horsford and his wife Sonya, have worked to strengthen children, families and communities because they know - family matters.

For more than a decade, Rep. Horsford led the Culinary Training Academy, the largest job training program in Nevada, helping thousands of workers find quality careers in the hospitality industry. An unique partnership between labor and business, the Culinary Training Academy under Rep. Horsford’s leadership placed over 80 percent of graduates into good paying jobs and completed a multi-million capital construction campaign. Rep. Horsford made history as Nevada’s first African-American State Senate Majority Leader and he delivered. He passed the "Clean Energy Jobs Initiative" and positioned Nevada as a leader in renewable energy. When Nevada’s economy was devastated during the recession, Rep. Horsford worked across party lines to solve the worst budget crisis in state history.

Date of Birth: April 29, 1973 While previously representing Nevadans in our nation's capital, Rep. Horsford worked to ensure veterans, seniors citizens, and all Nevadans received the benefits they deserved, authored and passed the Nevada Lands Bill to create jobs across the state, and fought to protect a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions. Year Elected to Seat: 2013-2015, 2019-Present Most recently a small business owner, in partnership with Intel, Horsford worked to bring the first of its kind workforce development program for youth and young adults to North Las Vegas. He helped to launch a food recovery program with Three Square and major employers like MGM Resorts to address food Education: University of Nevada insecurity among needy children, families and seniors. He brings a principled focus on job creation, community development and skills development to Congress. A devoted family man, Rep. Horsford has raised a strong family with his wife, Sonya Horsford, and their three children. Committees Assignments: • Budget • Natural Resources • Ways and Means

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United States Congressman Lee Zeldin grew up in Suffolk County and graduated from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach. He earned his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Albany and then his law degree from Albany Law School, becoming New York's youngest attorney at the time at the age of 23.

Lee spent four years on Active Duty with the U.S. Army and served in different capacities including as a Military Intelligence Officer, Federal Prosecutor and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, while assigned to the Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division, Lee deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2007, Lee returned to Suffolk County with his family. It was at this time, he transitioned from Active Duty to the Army Reserves, where he currently serves with the rank of Major. He then established a successful law practice in 2008. Elected to the New York State Senate two years later, in 2010, he's been working hard every day to keep the promises he made to the hard-working families he represents.

Congressman Zeldin serves on two Committees in the U.S. House of Representatives: Financial Services and Foreign Affairs. He also serves on five House Subcommittees. Rep. Zeldin, one of two Jewish Republicans in Congress, also serves as co-chairman of the House Republican Israel Caucus, which has over 100 members.

Congressman Zeldin resides in his hometown of Shirley with his wife, Diana, and their twin daughters, Mikayla and Arianna. Date of Birth: January 30, 1980

Year Elected to Seat: 2015

Education: Albany Law School, State University of New York Albany

Committees Assignments: • Financial Services • Foreign Affairs

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Peter King (R-NY-2)

Congressman Peter T. King, a Republican, is serving his twelfth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rep. King is a member of the Homeland Security Committee and Ranking Member of the Sub-Committee on Emergency Preparedness. He also serves on the Financial Services Committee. Congressman King, who previously served as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee in 2005-2006 and again in 2011-2012, has been a leader in homeland security and is a strong supporter of the war against international terrorism, both at home and abroad. As Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, he stood up to the pressure from special interest groups and the media to hold a series of hearings on Islamic radicalization. Chairman King led the fight to continue funding to the Secure the Cities Program to protect the New York-Long Island region from nuclear dirty bomb attacks

Rep. King is a strong supporter of law enforcement, our military and has fought hard to bring veterans’ benefits into the 21st century. Congressman King is also a strong supporter of funding to combat deadly illnesses such as breast cancer and prostate cancer. He has also received the AARP's Legislative Leadership Award for combating elder abuse and exploitation.

Date of Birth: April 5, 1944 Prior to serving in Congress, Pete King was elected to three terms as the Comptroller of Nassau County. Before serving in county government, Rep. King had extensive experience as a practicing attorney and civic leader. He began his political career in November 1977 by winning election to the Hempstead Year Elected to Seat: 1993 Town Council. Rep. King is also a member of the Knights of Pythias. Pete King was born on April 5, 1944 in Manhattan and was raised in Queens. He is a graduate of St. Francis College, Brooklyn, and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is a lifelong resident of New York and has lived in Nassau County for more than 40 years. Rep. King and his wife, Rosemary, reside in Seaford. They have two adult children and two grandchildren. Education: St. Francis College, University of Notre Dame School of Law

Committees Assignments: • Financial Services • Homeland Security

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Tom Suozzi (D-NY-3)

Representative Tom Suozzi, trained as an attorney and CPA, is the Congressman representing the Third Congressional District in New York. He is a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, the chief tax-writing committee of the House of Representatives; serving on both the Oversight and Tax Policy subcommittees. Congressman Suozzi is also the Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. Prior to his assignment on Ways and Means, the Congressman was a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, House Armed Services Committee, Co-Chair of the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus.

Congressman Suozzi previously served as mayor of his hometown, Glen Cove, NY from 1994-2001, and as Nassau County Executive from 2002-2009. As a reformer and a problem solver, in 2004 Suozzi created FixAlbany.com, exposing and rooting out corruption in New York state politics. In 2005, he was honored as Governing magazine’s “Public Official of the Year.” In 2007, he was appointed by the Governor to lead a state commission that proposed the first property tax cap, which has now become law. In 2008, the New York State League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) named him “Environmentalist of the Year.”

In 2010, Suozzi returned to the private sector as a senior advisor to investment banking firm Lazard and as of counsel at Harris Beach law firm. Prior to his Date of Birth: August 31, 1962 time in elected office, Suozzi worked as a litigator for Shearman & Sterling, law clerk to the Chief Judge of the Eastern District, and an auditor for Arthur Andersen & Co. Year Elected to Seat: 2017 Congressman Suozzi resides in Glen Cove with his wife Helene, and their three children Caroline, Joseph, and Michael. Education: Boston College, Fordham University

Committees Assignments: • Ways and Means

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Congresswoman Kathleen Rice was sworn into office on January 6, 2015 as the representative for New York's fourth congressional district, which covers parts of Nassau County, NY, a diverse suburban community located on Long Island.

Congresswoman Rice previously served as District Attorney of Nassau County, NY from 2006-2014. In 2005, Rice shocked the Long Island political establishment by defeating a 31-year incumbent, and became the first woman elected District Attorney in Long Island history. As DA, Kathleen received national acclaim for her efforts to combat drunk driving, which led to a statewide overhaul of DWI laws and Long Island's first DWI-related murder convictions. Rice also focused on combatting public corruption, launching investigations that led to significant government reforms and the convictions of dozens of officials who violated the public's trust.

Rice began her career in public service as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, NY, where she prosecuted cases of domestic violence and gang activity before joining the office's elite Homicide Bureau. In 1999, Kathleen was appointed an Assistant U.S. Attorney, where she went on to an award-winning career as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice's Philadelphia office.

Date of Birth: February 15, 1965 Kathleen resides in Garden City, NY, where she was raised with her nine brothers and sisters. She is a graduate of The Catholic University of America (1987) and earned her law degree from Touro Law Center (1991). Year Elected to Seat: 2015

Education: Touro Law Center, Catholic University

Committees Assignments: • Veterans’ Affairs • Homeland Security

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-5)

Serving the people of New York's Fifth Congressional District has been the focus of Congressman Gregory W. Meeks' sixteen year tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives. During that time he has earned the respect of his constituents, as well as both Democrats and Republicans in Congress and in New York, as an effective, common sense leader who gets things done. The economic vitality and wellbeing of the Fifth Congressional District stays front and center for Congressman Meeks who sits on two important and prominent committees in the House: the Financial Services Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Congressman Meeks seeks to promote policies that strengthen America's economic and national security and build relationships with other nations in a more globalized world. He is a strong supporter of diplomacy and as such is a co-chair of the Dialogue Caucus in the House of Representatives. He also co-chairs the Services Caucus to promote the advancement of trade in services, and the Organization of American States Caucus to facilitate a stronger, more cooperative hemisphere. Congressman Meeks earned his bachelor's degree at Adelphi University and he received his law degree from Howard University. He is a member of the Allen AME Church in St. Albans New York and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He is married to Simone-Marie Meeks and has three daughters – Ebony, Aja, and Nia-Aiyana. Date of Birth: September 25, 1953

Year Elected to Seat: 1997

Education: Adelphi University, Howard University

Committees Assignments: • Financial Services • Foreign Affairs

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NY-6)

U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng is serving her second term in the United States House of Representatives. Grace represents New York’s Sixth Congressional District encompassing the borough of Queens, including west, central and northeast Queens. Grace is the first Asian- American member of Congress from New York, and the first female member of Congress from Queens since former Vice Presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro. She is dedicated to fighting for the hardworking families of Queens by protecting Medicare and Social Security, spurring economic growth, creating jobs, ensuring access to a quality education and increasing funding for infrastructure projects.

Upon her swearing-in, Grace won a seat on the House Small Business Committee. The panel, which was established to protect and assist small business owners, oversees financial aid, regulatory matters and the Small Business Administration (SBA), issues critical to Queens and New York City since small businesses are the economic engine of the region. Prior to serving in Congress, Grace was a member of the New York State Assembly. While in the Assembly, Grace was a dedicated bridge builder and a fighter for equality. She passed laws to extend unemployment coverage during the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, fought human trafficking, cracked down on those who abuse women and children and protected seniors from rising property taxes. Born in Corona, Queens and raised in the Bayside section of the borough, Grace graduated from Stuyvesant High School and the University of Michigan. She then earned a law degree from Yeshiva University’s Benjamin Cardozo School of Law. Prior to entering public service, she worked as a Date of Birth: October 1, 1975 public interest lawyer. Grace presently resides in Flushing, Queens with her husband, Wayne, two sons – Tyler and Brandon – and her dog, Bounce.

Year Elected to Seat: 2013

Education: University of Michigan, Cardozo School of Law

Committees Assignments: • Appropriations

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7)

Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez has made history several times during her tenure in Congress. In 1992, she was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. In February 1998, she was named Ranking Democratic Member of the House Small Business Committee, making her the first Hispanic woman to serve as Ranking Member of a full House committee. Most recently, in 2006, she was named Chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, making her the first Latina to chair a full Congressional committee.

In the House Small Busines, Congresswoman Velázquez has been a vocal advocate of American small business and entrepreneurship. She has established numerous small business legislative priorities, encompassing the areas of tax, regulations, access to capital, federal contracting opportunities, trade, technology, health care and pension reform, among others. Congresswoman Velázquez was named as the inaugural "Woman of the Year" by Hispanic Business Magazine in recognition of her national influence in both the political and business sectors and for her longtime support of minority enterprise.

Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez is currently serving her thirteenth term as Representative for New York’s 7th Congressional District. In the 116th Congress, she is the chair of the House Small Business Committee, a senior member of the Financial Services Committee, and a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources. Date of Birth: March 28, 1953

Year Elected to Seat: 1993

Education: University of Puerto Rico, New York University

Committees Assignments: • Small Business, Chair • Financial Services • Natural Resources

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NY-8)

Hakeem Jeffries represents the diverse Eighth Congressional District of New York, an area that encompasses large parts of Brooklyn and a section of Queens. Serving his third term in the United States Congress, Rep. Jeffries is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and House Budget Committee.

Rep. Jeffries is Chairman of the , having been elected to that position by his colleagues in November 2018. In that capacity, he is the fifth highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives. He is also the former Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus and previously co- chaired the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee where he helped develop the For The People agenda.

In Congress, Rep. Jeffries has emerged as a tireless advocate for social and economic justice. He has worked hard to help residents impacted by the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, reform our criminal justice system, improve the economy for everyday Americans and protect our health care from right- wing attacks.

Rep. Jeffries begins each year determined to move forward in a bipartisan manner. In the 115th Congress, Rep. Jeffries worked across the aisle as the lead Date of Birth: August 4, 1970 Democratic sponsor of the FIRST STEP Act (S. 756, Public Law No. 115-391), a strong, bipartisan criminal justice reform bill. The legislation initially passed the House 360-59, and is now law. The FIRST STEP Act will transform lives by providing access to the mental health counseling, education, Year Elected to Seat: 2013 vocational services and substance abuse treatment needed to help incarcerated individuals get back on their feet and have a second chance. Rep. Jeffries partnered with Congressman Doug Collins, a conservative Republican from rural Georgia, on the legislation, which is widely viewed as the most meaningful criminal justice reform effort in a generation. Education: SUNY - Binghamton, Georgetown University, New York University School of Law

Committees Assignments: • Budget • Judiciary

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NY-9)

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, CD, a Brooklyn native proud of her Jamaican heritage, attended the New York City public schools, graduated from Oberlin College, and was a recipient of the prestigious APPAM/Sloan Fellowship in Public Policy and Policy Analysis.

Prior to being elected to the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Clarke served on the New York City Council, representing the Fortieth District in Brooklyn.

She succeeded her pioneering mother, former City Council Member Dr. Una S. T. Clarke, making them the first mother-daughter succession in the history of the City Council.

As the representative of the Ninth Congressional District of New York, she has dedicated herself to continuing the legacy of excellence established by the late Honorable Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman and Caribbean American elected to Congress.

As an activist, a community organizer and now as a legislator, Congresswoman Clarke’s boldness, compassion and love for the people has allowed her to become an effective leader and an outspoken advocate on numerous issues of great importance to her constituents. Date of Birth: November 21, 1964 In the 116th Congress, Congresswoman Clarke serves as Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and is also a member of the Committee on Year Elected to Seat: 2007 Homeland Security.

Education: SUNY - Medgar Evers College

Committees Assignments: • Energy and Commerce, Vice Chair • Homeland Security

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10)

Congressman Jerrold “Jerry” Nadler represents New York’s 10th Congressional District, one of the most dynamic and diverse districts in the country. The district includes Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Wall Street, and Battery Park City, as well as the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Borough Park, Kensington, and parts of Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights, Red Hook, Sunset Park and Midwood.

Rep. Nadler began his career in public service in 1976 in the New York State Assembly. Representing the Upper West Side, he served as a Democratic Assemblyman for 16 years and played a significant role in shaping New York State law concerning child support enforcement and domestic abuse, as well as making major contributions to housing, transportation and consumer protection policy in the state. In 1992, Rep. Nadler was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election and has served in Congress ever since. He was re-elected to his fourteenth full term in 2018, receiving a resounding 82% of the vote.

The Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Nadler served as Chairman or Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties for 13 years and also served as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. Rep. Nadler is a graduate of Crown Heights Yeshiva, Stuyvesant High School, Columbia University and Fordham Law School. He lives on the Upper West Date of Birth: June 13, 1947 Side of Manhattan with his wife, Joyce Miller. They have one son, Michael.

Year Elected to Seat: 1991

Education: Columbia University, Fordham University School of Law

Committees Assignments: • Judiciary, Chair

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Max Rose (D-NY-11)

Max is the newly elected Congressman for New York’s 11th Congressional District, representing Staten Island and South Brooklyn. He is the first post-9/11 combat veteran of the war in Afghanistan to seek office in New York City. A Staten Island resident, he lives in St. George with his wife, Leigh.

Max is the former Chief of Staff for Brightpoint Health, a non-profit healthcare organization that has responded effectively to the needs of underserved New Yorkers for over 25 years. There, he gained experience navigating complex issues revolving around communities and their healthcare; Brightpoint operates a health clinic, food pantries, and substance abuse programs (including a 24-hour recovery center which helps Staten Islanders tackle their addictions).

Max is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He served as an active duty officer in Afghanistan from 2012-2013, and earned a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. He continues his service today in the National Guard, and is also Ranger-qualified.

After his military service, Max worked as Director of Public Engagement and Special Assistant to the late Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson. There, he helped lead in the development of several nationally recognized programs aimed at restoring trust between communities and the criminal justice system. One such program, Begin Again, has allowed thousands of New Yorkers the chance to resolve outstanding low-level offenses without fear of arrest.

Date of Birth: November 28, 1986 Max received a B.A. in History from Wesleyan University and M.S.C. in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics. He has also studied at Oxford University. Year Elected to Seat: 2019

Education: Wesleyan University, London School of Economics

Committees Assignments: • Homeland Security • Veterans’ Security

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY-12)

First elected to Congress in 1992, Carolyn B. Maloney is recognized as a national leader with extensive accomplishments on financial services, national security, the economy, and women's issues. She is a senior member of both the House Financial Services Committee (where she serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets) and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. In the House Democratic Caucus, she serves as a Regional Whip (she served as Vice-Chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee in the 112th Congress).

Her career has been a series of firsts. Maloney is the first woman to represent New York's 12th Congressional District; the first woman to represent New York City's 7th Council district (where she was the first woman to give birth while in office); and was the first woman to Chair the Joint Economic Committee, a House and Senate panel that examines and addresses the nation's most pressing economic issues. Only 18 women in history have chaired Congressional committees.

New York City has no stronger advocate in Congress than Maloney. She has delivered over $7 billion in federal aid to New York City just in the last ten years, including hundreds of millions of dollars each for two of the largest transit construction projects in the nation, the Second Avenue Subway and East Side Access project, both of which run through her district, and have helped create thousands of jobs in New York. Most recently, over $300 million in federal grants were directed to high-speed rail improvement projects in the Sunnyside Rail Yards in Queens, which will help remove a bottleneck toward high-speed rail in the Northeast Corridor. Date of Birth: February 19, 1946 Many Maloney bills have been signed at ceremonies in the White House, where all the principal legislators involved in the legislation witness the President Year Elected to Seat: 1993 signing their bill into law- New York Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney is a national leader with extensive accomplishments on security, financial services, the economy and women's issues. She also has been a force representing the interests of the City of New York in Congress from the time she entered, in 1993. Education: Greensboro College

Committees Assignments: • Financial Services • Oversight and Government Reform

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NY-13)

Congressman Espaillat was born in the Dominican Republic in 1954 and came to the United States with his family when he was nine years old. He grew up in the Washington Heights neighborhood in New York City and is the first Dominican-American to serve in the United States Congress. Congressman Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the House Committee on Small Business. He is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and serves in a leadership role as CHC Freshman Representative to the Democratic Caucus. He also serves as Chairman of the CHC Task Force for Transportation, Infrastructure and Housing.

Throughout his tenure as a public servant, Espaillat has been a vocal advocate for protecting tenants, improving schools, and making serious, smart investments in economic development, job creation, and environmental protection. As state senator, he represented the neighborhoods of Marble Hill, Inwood, Washington Heights, Hamilton Heights, West Harlem, the Upper West Side, Hell's Kitchen, Clinton, and Chelsea.

Representative Espaillat sponsored and helped to pass landmark laws encouraging the construction and preservation of affordable housing, developing free legal services for tenants, giving 35,000 low-income day care workers access to healthcare and the ability to join the UFT, providing workers’ compensation for 40,000 livery cab drivers, and improving hospital translation services. Espaillat also worked to protect landmarks, taking legal action to protect the Palisades when the LG Tower threatened to permanently mar its natural beauty. After the July 1999 blackout in Upper Manhattan caused financial damage to restaurants, bodegas, and other small businesses, Espaillat helped to secure an agreement from Con Edison to invest an additional $100 million in Upper Date of Birth: September 27, 1954 Manhattan’s electrical infrastructure at no cost to ratepayers—and when customers were billed for expenses related to an Indian Point Energy Center shutdown, Espaillat fought back and got their money refunded. Year Elected to Seat: 2017

Education: Queen College

Committees Assignments: • Foreign Affairs • Transportation and Infrastructure • Small Business

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14)

Alexandria was born in to two working-class parents. Her father was a small business owner from the South Bronx. Her mother was born in Puerto Rico—growing up around a large family near Arecibo. Her mother cleaned homes and everyone pitched in on the family business.

From an early age, Alexandria grew up with a deep understanding of income inequality. The state of Bronx public schools in the late 80s and early 90s sent her parents on a search for a solution. She ended up attending public school in Yorktown—40 minutes north of her birthplace. As a result, much of her early life was spent in transit between her tight-knit extended family in the Bronx and her daily student life. It was clear to her, even then, that the zip code a child was born in determined much of their destiny. The 40-minute drive represented a vastly different quality of available schooling, economic opportunity, and health outcomes. Alexandria went on to study at Boston University, where she earned degrees in Economics and International Relations. While there, she worked for the late Sen. Kennedy handling foreign affairs and immigration casework for constituent families.

After studying, Ocasio-Cortez returned to the Bronx and began to pursue work in the areas that had impacted her own family growing up: education and community organizing. As an Educational Director, she worked with promising high school youth to expand their skill-sets in community leadership and social enterprise. She also piloted projects to help improve skills in childhood literacy in young children and writing for middle-schoolers in the Bronx. Date of Birth: October 13, 1989 As the markets crashed in 2008, Alexandria's father passed away from cancer. He was only 48 years old. Her family was suddenly thrown into crisis— having lost its primary source of income in the middle of a recession. As the financial reality caught up to her family, Alexandria found herself working two Year Elected to Seat: 2019 jobs and 18-hour shifts in restaurants to help her family keep their home.

Education: Boston University That experience put Alexandria on the other side of laws and policy, as she went from reviewing economic outcomes to having first-hand experiences with families struggling to maintain decent housing, healthcare, and immigration status. That dual experience has given her a much deeper understanding of how policies impact our families beyond the white papers. It’s one thing to write healthcare policy—it’s an entirely other matter to have to deal with healthcare, Committees Assignments: housing, and education systems ourselves. That advocacy has called Alexandria to engage with families across the country—from the South Bronx to Flint, • Financial Services Michigan and Standing Rock. • Oversight and Government Reform

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative José E. Serrano (D-NY-15)

U.S. Representative José E. Serrano represents the Fifteenth Congressional District of New York in the Bronx. The Congressman is a senior member of the exclusive House Appropriations Committee and serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science. This prestigious post as top Democrat on the Subcommittee allows Congressman Serrano to help oversee the budgets of multiple agencies, including the Department of Justice including the FBI; the Department of Commerce; the National Science Foundation; NASA; the Legal Services Corporation, and other agencies. Congressman Serrano is also Senior Whip for the Minority Whip operation, a position through which he helps develop strategies to marshal support for party positions and legislation. He is the Dean of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and served as Chair of the Caucus from 1993-94. He is now the most senior Hispanic Democrat in Congress, as well as the longest serving Puerto Rican in Congress.

Perhaps the most notable of all these projects have involved the environmental restoration of the Bronx River. Serrano has been a tireless advocate for the urban river since taking office, and was an early supporter of naming the river an American Heritage River. Through the appropriations process, furthermore, Serrano has been able to secure millions in funding, as well as technical and managerial assistance from various federal agencies, for Bronx River environmental studies and cleanup projects since fiscal year 1999. In recognition of his long record of successful advocacy on behalf of the river, the Bronx community named Congressman Serrano the Honorary Chairman of the Bronx River Golden Ball in 2003. In 2006, herring were reintroduced to the river in 2006--a species that had been gone from the river for more than 350 years. In early 2007, a beaver was found living in the Bronx River, marking the return of Date of Birth: October 24, 1943 a species that had been not been seen in New York City in more than 200 years.

Year Elected to Seat: 1989

Education: Lehman College

Committees Assignments: • Appropriations

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Eliot L. Engel (D-NY-16)

Congressman Engel is Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He also serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee including the Subcommittee on Health, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. He is the founder and Co-Chair of the House Oil and National Security Caucus, which is seeking clean, energy efficient alternatives to America's over-reliance on oil. He is also a member of the Democratic Task Force on Health and serves on Commission on Human Rights.

Congressman Engel has made significant achievements in improving our nation's healthcare. He authored the ALS Registry Act (P.L. 110-373), which established a national registry for the collection and storage of data on those suffering from ALS. Rep. Engel also wrote the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Act (P.L. 110-361), which promoted research at Centers of Excellence for Muscular Dystrophy. Finally, in the "Public and Teaching Hospital Preservation Act" (P.L. 110-252,) he blocked several Bush Administration Medicaid regulations that would have harmed our hospitals' ability to provide care. Rep. Engel has also been a leader in global health, promoting an improved reauthorization of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Assistance (PEPFAR.) Within the PEPFAR bill (P.L. 110-293,) Rep. Engel successfully included his bill, the Stop Tuberculosis Now Act. This measure provides increased U.S. support for international TB control activities and promotes research to develop new drugs, diagnostics and vaccines. Congressman Engel was born in the Bronx on February 18, 1947. He grew up in a city housing project and attended New York City public schools. In 1969, he graduated from Hunter-Lehman College with a B.A. in History and received a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling in 1973 from Herbert H. Lehman College of Date of Birth: February 18, 1947 the City University of New York. In 1987, he received a law degree from New York Law School. For twelve years prior to his election to Congress, Mr. Engel served in the New York State Assembly (1977-1988), where he chaired the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, as well as the Year Elected to Seat: 1989 Subcommittee on Mitchell- Lama Housing. Prior to that, he was a teacher and guidance counselor in the New York City public school system. A lifelong resident of the Bronx, Congressman Engel is married to Pat Engel. They have three children. Education: Hunter-Lehman College, New York Law School

Committees Assignments: • Foreign Affairs, Chair • Energy and Commerce

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Nita M. Lowey (D-NY-17)

Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey is currently serving her fourteenth term in Congress, representing parts of Westchester and Rockland Counties. She was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1988 and served in the Democratic Leadership in 2001 and 2002 as the first woman and the first New Yorker to chair the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. She is also the first woman to lead either party on the powerful House Appropriations Committee and currently sits as Chair for this committee.

At the beginning of the 113th and 114th Congress, Lowey was selected by her colleagues to be the Ranking Democrat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Lowey is as an extremely effective, committed legislator with a substantial record. Congressional Quarterly called her one of the 50 most effective Members of Congress, saying she 'maneuvers skillfully through the appropriations process,' and Newsday said she 'delivers for New York.’

A longtime champion of human rights and enhancing the role of women in development, Lowey has taken a key role in fighting for democracy, justice, and economic opportunity around the world. The Boston Globe as someone who ‘speaks of the world’s victimized women and children as if they were voters in her district’ has praised her.

Lowey was born in the Bronx; graduated from the Bronx High School of Science; and received a Bachelor's Degree from Mount Holyoke College. She served as Assistant Secretary of State for the State of New York before being elected to Congress. Nita and Stephen Lowey have been married for 50 years and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Date of Birth: July 5, 1937

Year Elected to Seat: 1989

Education: Mount Holyoke College

Committees Assignments: • Appropriations, Chair

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (D-NY-18)

Representative Sean Patrick Maloney currently represents New York’s 18th district in the U.S. House of Representatives and was first elected in November 2012. His top priorities include national security, protecting our drinking water, ensuring our veterans get the benefits they earned, and combating the heroin and opioid epidemic.

Rep. Maloney currently serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the House Agriculture Committee.

The House Intelligence Committee is responsible for overseeing the nation's intelligence agencies, including components of the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, State, Treasury and Energy.

On the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Maloney serves as the Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, which is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Coast Guard, regulating shipping, ports and waterways, and protecting the environment.

Date of Birth: July 30, 1966 Rep. Maloney also serves on the House Agriculture Committee, where he fights to protect important and unique programs which benefit local farmers in the Hudson Valley.

Year Elected to Seat: 2013 He has a distinguished background in business and public service. He served as a senior advisor in President Bill Clinton’s White House as part of a team that balanced the budget and paid down the debt, all while creating over eight hundred thousand jobs here in New York. Education: University of Virginia When Sean left the White House, he built his own business from scratch. His high-tech startup created hundreds of New York jobs.

Sean then served as a senior staff member to two Democratic governors of New York, focusing on education and infrastructure projects. He oversaw 13 state Committees Assignments: agencies and departments, including those responsible for all homeland security, state police and emergency management operations. • Transportation and Infrastructure • Agriculture Sean and his husband, Randy Florke, have 3 children together and currently reside in Cold Spring, NY. • Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19)

Rep. Delgado is from Schenectady and lives in Rhinebeck with his wife, Lacey, and their twin sons, Maxwell and Coltrane. Rep. Delgado's parents worked for General Electric in Schenectady, demonstrating the values of hard work and commitment to community. It is that hard-working spirit that Rep. Delgado has continued throughout his life: he earned a Rhodes Scholarship while he attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, and went on to attend Harvard Law School. Rep. Delgado's professional experiences include a career in the music industry focused on empowering young people through Hip Hop culture, as well as working as an attorney in the complex commercial space, where he also dedicated significant time to pro bono work in connection with criminal justice reform. It's because of these diverse professional and personal experiences that Rep. Delgado can find common ground across the aisle and deliver results for the people of New York's 19th Congressional District.

Rep. Delgado spends every day in Congress focused on creating a vibrant local economy, working with local, state, and federal partners -- regardless of party -- to get results for the people here. From improving access to quality, affordable health care to expanding rural broadband to protecting our agricultural interests, Rep. Delgado is dedicated to working across the aisle and standing up for what residents need.

Rep. Delgado takes seriously his responsibility to be a voice for his constituents across the district, and hold himself accountable to them -- this year, Rep. Date of Birth: January 28, 1977 Delgado will hold town halls in all 11 counties in the 19th Congressional District. Rep. Delgado is also committed to ensuring transparency and accessibility: He is posting his public events on this website so constituents across the district can speak with him personally, and setting up offices and mobile offices Year Elected to Seat: 2019 across the district so that everyone can have their questions answered, issues addressed, and voices heard.

Education: Colgate University, The Queen’s College, Harvard University

Committees Assignments: • Agriculture • Transportation and Infrastructure • Small Business

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Paul David Tonko (D-NY- 20)

Congressman represents New York’s 20th Congressional District, including the communities of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Amsterdam. He represents all of Albany and Schenectady Counties and parts of Montgomery, Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties. He is serving his sixth term, after first being sworn into Congress in 2009.

Paul serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, the oldest standing committee in the House, created in December of 1795. He is the first Upstate New York Democratic member to serve on the committee since Leo O'Brien, who resigned the post in October 1966. He was elected by his peers in the 116th Congress to chair the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. He was also selected to continue his service on the Science, Space and Technology Committee.

He has previously served on the Natural Resources Committee, the Education and Workforce Committee and the Budget Committee.

Date of Birth: June 18, 1949

Year Elected to Seat: 2009

Education: Clarkson University

Committees Assignments: • Energy and Commerce • Science, Space, and Technology

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-NY-21)

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik proudly represents New York's 21st District in the House of Representatives in her second term in office. She is a Member of the Armed Services Committee, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. On the Armed Services Committee, Congresswoman Stefanik serves as Chair for the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities and is a Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness. On the Committee on Education and the Workforce, she serves on the Subcommittees on Higher Education and Workforce Development and Workforce Protections. Additionally, she serves as Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee’s Millennial Task Force.

Prior to winning her election to Congress overwhelmingly by over 20 points, Elise worked at her family's small business called Premium Plywood Products that was founded in Upstate New York over twenty years ago. Growing up in her family's small business, Elise learned, lived and understands the values of hard work, perseverance, difficulties, and risk that go along with building, operating and growing small businesses that provide jobs in today's challenging economy.

Elise served as Director of Vice Presidential Debate Prep to where she oversaw all debate preparations for the Republican Vice Presidential nominee. She served as Director of Communications for the Foreign Policy Initiative, which launched Defending Defense, a coalition of think tanks warning of the dangers of the sequester. Prior to her think tank work, she served as the Policy Director for Governor Pawlenty's Presidential campaign.

From 2006 - 2009, Elise served in the West Wing of the White House as part of President George W. Bush's Domestic Policy Council Staff and in the Chief Date of Birth: July 2, 1984 of Staff's office where she assisted in overseeing the policy development process on all economic and domestic policy issues. Elise was born and raised in Upstate New York. She graduated cum laude from Albany Academy for Girls, the oldest continuous all girls' school in the country. She lives in Willsboro, NY where her family has had a home since she was 3. Year Elected to Seat: 2015

Education: Harvard University

Committees Assignments: • Armed Services • Education and Workforce • Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Anthony Brindisi (D-NY-22)

Anthony Brindisi has been an outspoken advocate for public schools throughout his career. He's a political reformer who was named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the five "Young Guns" in the NY State Assembly and now represents the 22nd District of New York.

Brindisi is also known as a tireless supporter of the Upstate New York community that he represents. An independent voice, Brindisi doesn't care what your party line is, he has a proven record working with anyone, at any time, to get things done and bring positive change and new jobs to his community.

Brindisi's father, Louis, was also born and raised in Utica, studied law and met Anthony's mother, Jacqueline, at a Polish Community Center's social function in Albany, New York. Louis and Jacqueline married in 1960 and moved back to Utica, New York to make their home and, ultimately, raise their 5 children.

After his first child was born, Brindisi ran for the Utica School board. He helped champion a major school modernization project to renovate and improve most of Utica's outdated school buildings.

In 2009, Brindisi was instrumental in initiating a lawsuit against New York for failing to meet the state constitution's fair funding requirement for local public schools.

Elected to the Assembly 2011, Brindisi earned a reputation for principled bipartisanship and has become a voice for seniors, veterans, nurses, teachers, children and public school funding. Date of Birth: November 22, 1978 Recognizing the need to close the middle skills job gap and better prepare students for high-wage, high-skill careers, Brindisi authored and passed his "21st Century Education Initiative" to create a diploma pathway for high school students. Year Elected to Seat: 2019 In an age of hyper-partisanship, Brindisi has been able to help turn state deficits into surpluses, deliver middle-class tax cuts, invest in infrastructure, and Education: Mohawk Valley Community protect defense installations in the state from closure. College, Siena College, Albany Law School University of Cincinnati

Committees Assignments: • Agriculture • Veterans’ Affairs

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative (R-NY-23)

Congressman Tom Reed was first elected to represent the 29th District of New York in a special election held November 2, 2010. He took office during the “lame duck” session of the 111th Congress and began his own full two-year term in the 112th Congress on January 5, 2011. Reed was re-elected on November 6, 2012 to serve a two-year term in the new 23rd District. Tom is one of 12 children raised by Tom and Betty Barr Reed – both long- term residents of the city of Corning, N.Y. His father was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. Tom attended All Saints Academy, Corning East High School, and is a 1989 graduate of Horseheads High School. He graduated from Alfred University in 1993 with a degree in Political Science. While at Alfred, Tom also was captain of the men’s swim team.

Tom graduated from the Ohio Northern University College of Law in 1996 and began work in Rochester, N.Y. Tom’s wife Jean worked as a waitress while he studied for the bar exam and they started their family. “She also worked through the night at Strong Memorial, so I could start my legal career,” Tom states. In 1999, they returned to his hometown of Corning, where he and Jean live with their children, Autumn and Will. After opening his private practice, he spent the next 11 years building his law firm and other businesses dealing with real estate and mortgage brokerage. Today, Tom’s businesses employ more than 25 people. Tom has served on many community boards in the Corning area. It was his commitment to family and friends, an enduring love for his hometown, and a deep concern about the “personal, petty political issues” he saw at City Hall that propelled him to seek political office – Mayor of the City of Corning. He served one full term from 2008 through 2009. Date of Birth: November 18, 1971

Year Elected to Seat: 2010

Education: Alfred University, Ohio Northern University College of Law

Committees Assignments: • Ways and Means

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative John M. Katko (R-NY-24)

Congressman John M. Katko was elected to represent the 24th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2014. The 24th Congressional District includes all of Onondaga, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties and a portion of Oswego County. A Camillus, NY native, John left his 20- year career as a federal prosecutor to run for public office because he believes Central New York deserves strong, independent leadership in Washington.

In Congress, John serves as a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and on the Committee of Transportation and Infrastructure. He also serves on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. John grew up in a family of six children and learned at a young age the importance of making his voice heard. As a former distinguished Assistant U.S. Attorney, John brings real-life leadership experience to Washington.

Early in the 114th Congress, John was selected as Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee. He has also announced his commitment to working in a bipartisan manner to most effectively represent Central New York. John is a proud member of the No Labels Congressional Problem Solvers Group, a nonpartisan group of Republican and Democrat from both the House and Senate who meet regularly to find common ground on issues before Congress. Date of Birth: November 9, 1962 John and Robin, an RN working in women's healthcare, are college sweethearts and have been married for over 27 years. John, Robin and their three children, Sean, Liam, and Logan, live in Camillus with their beloved black lab, Sadie. Sean is in the Air Force ROTC program at SUNY Geneseo and Logan Year Elected to Seat: 2015 and Liam are in high school. All three of the Katko boys are enthusiastic hockey players.

Education: Syracuse University College John remains active the Central New York community. He has served as President of the Central New York Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma of Law, Niagara University Society and is actively involved in other community organizations, including the Onondaga County Foster Parent Program and the Camillus Youth Hockey Association. Committees Assignments: • Transportation and Infrastructure • Homeland Security

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY-25)

Congressman Joe Morelle is proud to represent New York’s 25th Congressional District, which includes almost the entirety of Monroe County. A lifelong resident of Upstate New York, Rep. Morelle is a former small business owner and was previously elected to the Monroe County Legislature as well as the New York State Assembly, where he served as Majority Leader from 2013-2018. Throughout his career, Rep. Morelle has worked diligently to improve and expand access to healthcare for all people, grow our economy, and protect our communities by passing legislation to ban assault weapons and strengthen gun background checks.

A graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo, Rep. Morelle resides in the town of Irondequoit in Rochester, New York, with his wife, Mary Beth. They have three children and three grandchildren.

Date of Birth: April 29, 1957

Year Elected to Seat: 2018

Education: State University of New York

Committees Assignments: • Education and Workforce • Budget • Rules

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Brian M. Higgins (D-NY-26)

Congressman is a fifth term member of the United States House of Representatives serving New York's 26th congressional district, which includes portions of Erie and Niagara Counties.

Brian has been a champion of waterfront development in Buffalo and Western New York. He led the fight for a $279 million settlement from the New York Power Authority that is now financing a major transformation of Buffalo's long neglected Inner and Outer Harbors. In our nation's capital he is an advocate for policies important to our regional economy. He is an avid supporter of increased funding for biomedical research, an area creating jobs along the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, and a strong voice for infrastructure investment and nation building here at home.

In the 116th Congress, Brian serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, where he also serves as a Member of the Subcommittees on Health, Trade, and Social Security. In addition, Brian currently serves as a member of the House Committee on the Budget. Brian is a Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, from which he advocates for federal policies that recognize the unique needs of northern border communities – efforts which serve to strengthen economic and security ties with our Canadian neighbors. Brian also serves as one of four Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Cancer Caucus, and as a Co-Chair of the Revitalizing Older Cities Caucus. Additionally, Brian is a member of the Great Lakes Task Force, the House Manufacturing Caucus, and the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition. Date of Birth: October 6, 1959 Brian has traveled extensively through some of the most volatile regions in the world. In so doing, he has met with world leaders to promote peace in Year Elected to Seat: 2005 Northern Ireland, the Middle East, South Asia and Africa, including Darfur, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Education: Buffalo State College, Harvard University

Committees Assignments: • Budget • Ways and Means

Notes:

Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above. Representative Chris Collins (R-NY-27)

Congressman Chris Collins represents New York's 27th Congressional District in the House of Representatives. The 27th District of New York includes 105 towns spread out over eight counties in Western New York and the Finger Lakes. The residents of NY-27 first elected Mr. Collins to Congress in November of 2012 and he won reelection in November of 2014.

Congressman Collins serves as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he serves on three subcommittees: Health Subcommittee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. Previously, Congressman Collins served on the House Small Business, Agriculture and Science, Space and Technology committees.

In the summer of 2009, flooding devastated parts of southern Erie County. Dozens of homeowners lost the contents of their basements and first floors. Collins mobilized the County's Emergency Services and Public Works departments to assist local governments in their recovery efforts. Erie County also successfully lobbied the Federal government to provide FEMA aid dollars to both local governments and individual homeowners.

Chris lives in Clarence, NY with his wife Mary. He has 3 children and 3 grandchildren. He has a BS Mechanical Engineering from NC State and an MBA in Finance from University of Alabama, Birmingham. He is a life-long member of Boy Scouts, an Assistant Scoutmaster, an Eagle Scout, a member of the Date of Birth: May 20, 1950 Executive Board, Greater Niagara Frontier Council (GNFC) and chairman of the GNFC National Jamboree for 2001, 2005, 2010, and 2013 as well as the World Jamboree for 2007. Chris is the recipient of the prestigious Silver Beaver Award for service to scouting and named 2005 Horizon Citizen of the Year. Year Elected to Seat: 2013

Education: North Carolina State University, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Committees Assignments: • Energy and Commerce

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Biographical information derived from the Congressional website of the legislator referenced above.