112a|0|AL||senator||RICHARD C. SHELBY, Republican, of Tuscaloosa, AL|born in Birmingham, AL, May 6, 1934|education: attended the public schools|B.A., University of Alabama, 1957|LL.B., University of Alabama School of Law, 1963|professional: attorney|admitted to the Alabama bar in 1961 and commenced practice in Tuscaloosa|member, Alabama State Senate, 1970-78|law clerk, Supreme Court of Alabama, 1961-62|city prosecutor, Tuscaloosa, 1963-71|U.S. Magistrate, Northern District of Alabama, 1966-70|special assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama, 1969-71|chairman, legislative council of the Alabama Legislature, 1977-78|former president, Tuscaloosa County Mental Health Association|member of Alabama Code Revision Committee, 1971-75|member: Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, Tuscaloosa County|Alabama and American bar associations|First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa|Exchange Club|American Judicature Society|Alabama Law Institute|married: the former Annette Nevin in 1960|children: Richard C., Jr., and Claude Nevin|committees: ranking member, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Appropriations|Rules and Administration|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the 96th Congress on November 7, 1978|reelected to the three succeeding Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|0|AL||senator||JEFF SESSIONS, Republican, of Mobile, AL|born in Selma, AL, December 24, 1946|education: graduated Wilcox County High School, Camden, AL|B.A., Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL, 1969|J.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1973|professional: U.S. Army Reserves, captain, 1973-86|attorney|admitted to the Alabama bar in 1973 and commenced practice for Guin, Bouldin and Porch in Russellville, 1973-75|Assistant U.S. Attorney, South District of Alabama, 1975-77|attorney for Stockman & Bedsole, 1977-81|U.S. Attorney, South District of Alabama, 1981-93|attorney for Stockman, Bedsole and Sessions, 1993-94|Attorney General, State of Alabama, 1994-96|member: Huntingdon College Board of Trustees|Samford University, Board of Overseers|delegate, General Conference, United Methodist Church|Montgomery Lions Club|Mobile United Methodist Inner City Mission|American Bar Association|Ashland Place United Methodist Church|married: the former Mary Blackshear, 1969|children: Ruth, Mary Abigail, and Samuel|International Narcotics Control Caucus|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Environment and Public Works|Judiciary|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|0|AL||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JO BONNER, Republican, of Mobile, AL|born in Selma, AL, November 19, 1959|education: B.A., in Journalism, University of Alabama, 1982|organizations: Rotary Club|Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce|University of Alabama Alumni Association|Leadership Mobile|Junior League of Mobile|International Committee for the Mobile Tricentennial|professional: congressional aide to Representative Sonny Callahan, serving as Press Secretary, 1985-89, and Chief of Staff, 1989-2002|married: Janee|children: Jennifer Lee and Josiah Robins III|committees: chair, Ethics|Appropriations|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|0|AL||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MARTHA ROBY, Republican, of Montgomery, AL|born in Montgomery, July 26, 1976|education: B.M., New York University, New York, NY, 1998|J.D., Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, Birmingham, AL, 2001|professional: attorney, Copeland, Franco, Screws, and Gill, P.A.|Councilor, District Seven, City of Montgomery|religion: Christian (Presbyterian)|family: husband, Riley|children: Margaret and George|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|0|AL||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|MIKE ROGERS, Republican, of Saks, AL|born in Hammond, IN, July 16, 1958|education: B.A., Jacksonville State University, 1981|M.P.A., Jacksonville State University, 1984|J.D., Birmingham School of Law, 1991|professional: attorney|awards: Anniston Star Citizen of the Year, 1998|public service: Calhoun County Commissioner, 1987-91|Alabama House of Representatives, 1994-2002|family: married to Beth|children: Emily, Evan, and Elliot|committees: Armed Services|Homeland Security|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|0|AL||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|ROBERT B. ADERHOLT, Republican, of Haleyville, AL|born in Haleyville, July 22, 1965|education: graduate, Birmingham Southern University|J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University|professional: attorney|assistant legal advisor to Governor Fob James, 1995-96|Haleyville municipal judge, 1992-96|George Bush delegate, Republican National Convention, 1992|Republican nominee for the 17th District, Alabama House of Representatives, 1990|married: Caroline McDonald|children: Mary Elliott and Robert Hayes|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|0|AL||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|MO BROOKS, Republican, of Huntsville, AL|born in Charleston, SC, April 29, 1954|education: B.A., Duke University, Durham, NC, 1975|J.D., University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, AL, 1978|professional: lawyer, private practice, partner in Leo and Brooks law firm|prosecutor, Office of the District Attorney, Tuscaloosa County, AL, 1978-80|clerk, Circuit Court Judge John Snodgrass, 1980-82|member of the Alabama State House of Representatives, 1983-91|district attorney, Office of the District Attorney, Madison County, AL, 1991-93|special assistant attorney general, state of Alabama, 1995-2002|commissioner, Madison County, AL, board of commissions, 1996-2010|religion: Christian|married: Martha|four children|committees: Armed Services|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|0|AL||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|SPENCER BACHUS, Republican, of Vestavia Hills, AL|born in Birmingham, AL, December 28, 1947|education: B.A., Auburn University, 1969|J.D., University of Alabama, 1972|professional: law firm, Bachus, Dempsey, Carson, and Steed, senior partner|member: Hunter Street Baptist Church|Alabama State Representative and Senator|school board|Republican Party Chair|children: Warren, Stuart, Elliott, Candace, and Lisa|committees: chair, Financial Services|elected to the 103rd Congress, November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|0|AL||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|TERRI A. SEWELL, Democrat, of Birmingham, AL|born in Selma, AL, January 1, 1965|education: graduated from Selma High School, Selma, AL|B.A., cum laude, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 1986|Masters degree with first class Honors from Oxford University, Oxford, UK, 1988|J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1992|professional: Attorney|judicial law clerk to the Honorable Chief Judge U.W. Clemon, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama, in Birmingham|memberships and boards: Treasurer of the Board and Chair of the Finance Committee, St. Vincent's Foundation, Girl Scouts of Cahaba Council, Community Advisory Board for the DAB Minority Health and Research Center, Governing Board of the Alabama Council on Economic Education, Corporate Partners Council for the Birmingham Art Museum, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, The Links, Incorporated|professional affiliations: American Bar Association, National Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association|religion: Methodist|committees: Agriculture|Science, Space and Technology|Senior Whip|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|1|AK||senator||LISA MURKOWSKI, Republican, of Anchorage, AK|born in Ketchikan, AK, May 22, 1957|education: Willamette University, 1975-77|Georgetown University, 1978-80, B.A., economics|Willamette College of Law, 1982-85, J.D.|professional: attorney|private law practice|Alaska and Anchorage Bar Associations: public service: Anchorage Equal Rights Commission|Anchorage District Court Attorney, 1987-89|Task Force on the Homeless, 1990-91|Alaska State Representative, 1998-2002|family: married to Verne Martell|children: Nicholas and Matthew|committees: Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Indian Affairs|appointed to the U.S. Senate on December 20, 2002|elected to the 109th Congress for a full Senate term on November 2, 2004|reelected as a write-in candidate to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|1|AK||senator||MARK BEGICH, Democrat, of Anchorage, AK|born in Anchorage, March 31, 1962|education: Stellar High School, 1981|professional: Small Business Owner|Real Estate and Property Management|Alaska Student Loan Corporation 1995-02, chair 1996-02|Alaska Commission of Post-Secondary Education 1995-02, chair 1996-98|University of Alaska Board of Regents 2001-02|public service: Anchorage Assembly Member, 1988-98|Mayor of Anchorage, 2003-09|member: Boys & Girls Club|Association of the United States Army|Air Force Association|family: married to Deborah Bonito|children: Jacob Begich|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|elected to U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|1|AK||rep|AT LARGE|DON YOUNG, Republican, of Fort Yukon, AK|born in Meridian, CA, June 9, 1933|education: A.A., Yuba Junior College|B.A., Chico State College, Chico, CA|Honorary Doctorate of Laws, University of Alaska, Fairbanks|State House of Representatives, 1966-70|U.S. Army, 41st Tank Battalion, 1955-57|elected member of the State Senate, 1970-73|served on the Fort Yukon City Council for six years, serving four years as mayor|educator for nine years|river boat captain|member: National Education Association, Elks, Lions, Jaycees|married: Lula Fredson of Fort Yukon|children: Joni and Dawn|committees: Natural Resources|Transpor[[Page 8]]tation and Infrastructure|elected to the 93rd Congress in a special election, March 6, 1973, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Congressman Nick Begich|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|2|AS||rep|DELEGATE|ENI F. H. FALEOMAVAEGA, Democrat, of Vailoatai, AS|born in Vailoatai, August 15, 1943|education: graduate of Kahuku High School, Hawaii, 1962|B.A., Brigham Young University, 1966|J.D., University of Houston Law School, 1972|LL.M., University of California, Berkeley, 1973|admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and American Samoa Bars|military service: enlisted, U.S. Army, 1966-69|Vietnam veteran|captain, USAR, Judge Advocate General Corps, 1982-92|professional: administrative assistant to American Samoa's Delegate to Washington, 1973-75|staff counsel, Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, 1975-81|Deputy Attorney General, American Samoa, 1981-84|elected Lieutenant Governor, American Samoa, 1984-89|member: Democratic Study Group|National American Indian Prayer Breakfast Group|National Association of Secretaries of State|National Conference of Lieutenant Governors|Navy League of the United States|Pago Pago Lions Club|Veterans of Foreign Wars|Congressional Arts Caucus|Congressional Hispanic Caucus|Congressional Human Rights Caucus|Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus|Central Asia Caucus|married: Hinanui Bambridge Cave of Tahiti|five children|committees: Foreign Affairs|Natural Resources|elected to the 101st Congress on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|3|AZ||senator||JOHN McCAIN, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in the Panama Canal Zone, August 29, 1936|education: graduated Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA, 1954|graduated, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1958|National War College, Washington, DC, 1973|retired captain (pilot), U.S. Navy, 1958-81|military awards: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross|chair, International Republican Institute|married to the former Cindy Hensley|seven children: Doug, Andy, Sidney, Meghan, Jack, Jim, and Bridget|committees: ranking member, Armed Services|Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Indian Affairs|elected to the 98th Congress in November, 1982|reelected to the 99th Congress in November, 1984|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|3|AZ||senator||JON KYL, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Oakland, NE, April 25, 1942|education: graduated Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, IA, 1960|B.A., University of Arizona, Tucson, 1964 (Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi)|LL.B., University of Arizona, 1966|professional: editor-in-chief, Arizona Law Review|attorney, admitted to the Arizona State bar, 1966|former partner in Phoenix law firm of Jennings, Strouss and Salmon, 1966-86|chairman, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (1984-85)|married: the former Caryll Louise Collins|children: Kristine and John|committees: Finance|Judiciary|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to the three succeeding Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|3|AZ||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|PAUL GOSAR, Republican, of Flagstaff, AZ|born in Rock Springs, WY, November 27, 1958|education: graduated, Pinedale High School, Pinedale, WY|B.S., Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 1981|D.D.S., Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 1985|professional: served as the President of the Northern Arizona Dental Society|Vice-Chair of the American Dental Association's Council on Governmental Affairs|awards: Arizona Dental Association's ``Dentist of the Year''|inducted into the Arizona Dental Association Hall of Fame|religion: Catholic|family: wife, Maude|children: Elle, Gaston, and Isabelle|caucuses: GOP Doctor's caucus, Immigration Reform caucus, and Coal caucus|committees: Natural Resources|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 10]]
112a|3|AZ||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TRENT FRANKS, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Uravan, CO, June 19, 1957|education: attended Ottawa University|graduate of the Center for Constitutional Studies|professional: small business owner|oil field and drilling engineer|Executive Director, Arizona Family Research Institute|conservative writer, and former radio commentator, with Family Life Radio and NBC affiliate KTKP 1280 AM|public service: Arizona House of Representatives, 1985-87|appointed in 1987 to head the Arizona Governor's Office for Children|awards: True Blue award, Family Research Council|Spirit of Enterprise award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce|Taxpayer Hero, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste|Friend of Education award, Education Freedom Coalition|religion: Baptist|member, North Phoenix Baptist Church|married: Josephine|committees: Armed Services|Judiciary|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|3|AZ||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|BENJAMIN QUAYLE, Republican, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Fort Wayne, IN, November 5, 1976|education: B.A., Duke University, 1998|J.D., Vanderbilt University, 2002|professional: former associate, Real Estate Transactional Department, Snell and Wilmer|founder, Tynwald Capital|religion: Christian|married: Tiffany|committees: Homeland Security|Judiciary|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|3|AZ||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|ED PASTOR, Democrat, of Phoenix, AZ|born in Claypool, AZ, June 28, 1943|education: attended public schools in Miami, AZ|graduate of Arizona State University|B.A., chemistry, 1966|J.D., Arizona University, 1974|professional: member, Governor Raul Castro's staff|taught chemistry, North High School|former deputy director of Guadalupe Organization, Inc.|elected supervisor, board of supervisors, Maricopa County|served board of directors for the National Association of Counties|vice chairman, Employment Steering Committee|president, Arizona County Supervisors Association|member, executive committee of the Arizona Association of Counties|resigned, May, 1991|board of directors, Neighborhood Housing Services of America|National Association of Latino Elected Officials|served as director at large, ASU Alumni Association|founding board member, ASU Los Diablos Alumni Association|served on board of directors of the National Council of La Raza|Arizona Joint Partnership Training Council|National Conference of Christians and Jews|Friendly House|Chicanos Por La Causa|Phoenix Economic Growth Corporation|Sun Angel Foundation|vice president, Valley of the Sun United Way|advisory member, Boys Club of Metropolitan Phoenix|married: Verma|two daughters: Yvonne and Laura|appointed a Chief Deputy Minority Whip|committees: Appropriations|elected by special election on September 24, 1991, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Morris K. Udall|elected in November, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|3|AZ||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DAVID SCHWEIKERT, Republican, of Fountain Hills, AZ|born March 3, 1962|education: B.A., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 1988|M.B.A., Arizona State University, Tempe,[[Page 12]]AZ, 2005|professional: business owner of a real estate company|realtor|financial consultant|member of the Arizona state house of representatives, 1989-94|member of the Arizona state board of equalization, 1995-2003|former treasurer, Maricopa County, AZ, 2004-06|religion: Catholic|married: Joyce Schweikert|committees: Financial Services|elected to 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|3|AZ||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JEFF FLAKE, Republican, of Mesa, AZ|born in Snowflake, AZ, December 31, 1962|education: Brigham Young University|B.A., International Relations|M.A., Political Science|religion: Mormon|served a mission in South Africa and Zimbabwe|professional: businessman|Shipley, Smoak & Henry (public affairs firm)|Executive Director, Foundation for Democracy|Executive Director, Goldwater Institute|married: Cheryl|children: Ryan, Alexis, Austin, Tanner, and Dallin|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|3|AZ||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|RAUL M. GRIJALVA, Democrat, of Tucson, AZ|born in Tucson, February 19, 1948|education: Sunnyside High School, Tucson, AZ|B.A., University of Arizona|professional: former Assistant Dean for Hispanic Student Affairs, University of Arizona|former Director of the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center|public service: Tucson Unified School District Governing Board, 1974-86|Pima County Board of Supervisors, 1989-2002|family: married to Ramona|three daughters|committees: Education and the Workforce|Natural Resources|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|3|AZ||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, Democrat, of Tucson, AZ|born in Tucson, June 8, 1970|education: B.A., Scripps College, Claremont, CA, 1993|William Fulbright Scholarship, study abroad Chihuahua, Mexico|M.A. in regional planning, Cornell University, NY, 1996|selected for the inaugural two-year class of the Aspen-Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership, 2005|Arizona State House of Representatives, 2001-03|Arizona State Senator, 2003-05|religion: Jewish|married: Mark Kelly, Captain United States Navy|committees: Armed Services|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|4|AR||senator||MARK L. PRYOR, Democrat, of Little Rock, AR|born in Fayetteville, AR, January 10, 1963|education: B.A., University of Arkansas, 1985|J.D., University of Arkansas, 1988|professional: attorney|Wright, Lindsey & Jennings (law firm)|public service: elected, Arkansas House of Representatives, 1990|elected, Arkansas Attorney General, 1998|family: married to Jill|children: Adams and Porter|his father, David Pryor, was a former Governor and U.S. Senator from Arkansas|committees: Appropriations|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Rules and Administration|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Select Committee on Ethics|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|4|AR||senator||JOHN NICHOLS BOOZMAN, Republican, of Rogers, AR|born in Shreveport, LA, December 10, 1950|education: Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN, 1977|also attended University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR|professional: doctor of optometry|business owner|rancher|religion: Southern Baptist|married: Mrs. Cathy Boozman|children: three daughters|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Environment and Public Works|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives 2001-11|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|4|AR||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|RICK CRAWFORD, Republican, of Jonesboro, AR|born in Homestead AFB, FL, January 22, 1966|education: graduated, Alvirne High School|B.A., Agricultural Business and Economics, Arkansas State University, 1996|professional: U.S. Army--Bomb Disposal Technician, 1985-89, Professional Rodeo Announcer|KAIT-TV Jonesboro--News Anchor|KFIN-FM--Farm Director|Delta Farm Roundup TV Show--Producer and Anchor|Agwatch--Owner and Operator|member: National Association of Farm Broadcasting|4-H Foundation Board of Arkansas|recipient of the NAFB Newscast Award, 2006 and 2008|married: Stacy|children: Will and Delaney|Republican Study Committee|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 15]]
112a|4|AR||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TIM GRIFFIN, Republican, of Little Rock, AR|born in Charlotte, NC, August 21, 1968|education: B.A., Hendrix College, Conway, AR, 1990|attended Pembroke College, Oxford University, 1991|J.D., Tulane Law School, New Orleans, LA, 1994|professional: United States Army Reserve|Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps, 1996-present|business owner|lawyer, private practice|U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, 2006-07|deputy director and special assistant to the President, White House Office of Political Affairs, 2005|religion: Baptist|married, two children|caucuses: National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus (NGRCC)|General Aviation Caucus|Congressional Natural Gas Caucus|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|Congressional Military Family Caucus|Congressional Health Care Caucus|Air Force Caucus|Army Caucus|Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus|Congressional C-130 Modernization Caucus|Congressional Caucus for Competitiveness in Entertainment Technology (E-TECH)|Balanced Budget Amendment Caucus|International Anti-Piracy Caucus|Wounded to Work Caucus|Multiple Sclerosis Caucus|Congressional Mississippi River Delta Caucus|Congressional Arthritis Caucus|Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus|Congressional Prayer Caucus|Congressional Cancer Caucus|Republican Israel Caucus|Congressional Nuclear Issues Working Group|Congressional Waterways Caucus|Congressional Diabetes Caucus|Congressional Turkey Caucus|Majority Assistant Whip|committees: Armed Services|Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|4|AR||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|STEVE WOMACK, Republican, of Rogers, AR|born in Russellville, AR, February 18, 1957|education: Russellville High School, Russellville, AR|B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1979|[[Page 16]]professional: radio station manager|financial consultant, mayor of Rogers, AR|military: retired colonel, National Guard|awards: Legion of Merit|Meritorious Service Medal|Army Commendation Medal|Army Achievement Medal|Global War on Terror Expeditionary and Service Medals|religion: Southern Baptist|family: married the former Terri Williams of DeWitt, AR|three sons|caucuses: Republican Study Committee, National Guard|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|4|AR||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|MIKE ROSS, Democrat, of Prescott, AR|born in Texarkana, AR, August 2, 1961|education: Hope High School|B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1987|professional: former small business owner|public service: Chief of Staff to Arkansas Lt. Governor Winston Bryant, 1985-89|three term State Senator, 1991-2000|organizations: Executive Director, Arkansas Youth Suicide Prevention Commission, 1985-89|First United Methodist Church in Prescott, AR|awards: Advocates for Community and Rural Education's ``Champion of Rural Arkansas'' award, 2008|Arkansas Hospital Association's ``Statesman of the Year'' award, 2008|Blue Dog Coalition's ``Spirit of Freedom'' award, 2008|NAACP Pine Bluff Chapter's ``Shining Star'' award, 2008|60 Plus Association's ``Cyber Security Crusader'' award, 2008|U.S. Chamber of Commerce's ``Spirit of Enterprise'' award, 2010|National Association of Manufacturers' ``Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence'', 2010|caucus: co-chair / leadership, Blue Dog Coalition|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|co-chair, Second Amendment Task Force|married: Holly|children: Alex and Sydney Beth|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||senator||DIANNE FEINSTEIN, Democrat, of San Francisco, CA|born in San Francisco, June 22, 1933|education: B.A., Stanford University, 1955|elected to San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 1970-78|president of Board of Supervisors: 1970-71, 1974-75, 1978|mayor of San Francisco, 1978-88|candidate for governor of California, 1990|recipient: Distinguished Woman Award, San Francisco Examiner|Achievement Award, Business and Professional Women's Club, 1970|Golden Gate University, California, LL.D. (hon.), 1979|SCOPUS Award for Outstanding Public Service, American Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem|University of Santa Clara, D.P.S. (hon.)|University of Manila, D.P.A. (hon.), 1981|Antioch University, LL.D. (hon.), 1983|Los Angeles Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith's Distinguished Service Award, 1984|French Legion d'Honneur from President Mitterand, 1984|Mills College, LL.D. (hon.), 1985|U.S. Army's Commander's Award for Public Service, 1986|Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1986|Paulist Fathers Award, 1987|Episcopal Church Award for Service, 1987|U.S. Navy Distinguished Civilian Award, 1987|Silver Spur Award for Outstanding Public Service, San Francisco Planning and Urban Renewal Association, 1987|All Pro Management Team Award for No. 1 Mayor, City and State Magazine, 1987|Community Service Award Honoree for Public Service, 1987|American Jewish Congress, 1987|President's Award, St. Ignatius High School, San Francisco, 1988|Coro Investment in Leadership Award, 1988|President's Medal, University of California at San Francisco, 1988|University of San Francisco, D.H.L. (hon.), 1988|member: Coro Foundation, Fellowship, 1955-56|California Women's Board of Terms and Parole, 1960-66, executive committee|U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1983-88|Mayor's Commission on Crime, San Francisco|Bank of California, director, 1988-89|San Francisco Education Fund's Permanent Fund, 1988-89|Japan Society of Northern California, 1988-89|Inter-American Dialogue, 1988-present|Publius Award from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, 2009|chair, U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control|married: Dr. Bertram Feinstein (dec.)|married on January 20, 1980, to Richard C. Blum|children: one child|three stepchildren|religion: Jewish|committees: chair, Select Committee on Intelligence|Appropriations|Judiciary|Rules and Administration|elected to the U.S. Senate, by special election, on November 3, 1992, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Pete Wilson|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|5|CA||senator||BARBARA BOXER, Democrat, of Rancho Mirage, CA|born in Brooklyn, NY, November 11, 1940|education: B.A. in economics, Brooklyn College, 1962|professional: stockbroker and economic researcher with securities firms on Wall Street, 1962-65|journalist and associate editor, Pacific Sun newspaper, 1972-74|congressional aide, Fifth Congressional District, California, 1974-76|elected Marin County Board of Supervisors, 1976-82|first woman president, Marin County Board of Supervisors|awards: Human Rights for Vietnam Award, Vietnamese Community of Southern California, 1994|Legislator of the Year Award, Southern California Public Health Association, 1996|Lifetime Consumer Hero, Consumer Federation of America, 1997|Edgar Wayburn Award, Sierra Club, 1997|President's Award, California State Conference of the NAACP, 2001|Phillip Burton Wilderness Award, California Wilderness Coalition (CWC), 2003|Children's Champion Award, California Head Start Association, 2003|Circle of Courage Award, Afghan Women's Association International, 2003|National End Family Violence Achievement Award, Family Violence Law Center, 2003|Leadership Award, National Foundation for Women Legislators, 2005|Champion of Affordability Award, Housing Trust of Santa Clara County, 2005|Friend of the National Parks, National Parks Conservation Association, 2005|Impossible Dream Award, Planned Parenthood Action Council, 2005|Champion for[[Page 19]]Children Award, California Children's Hospital, 2006|Woman of the Year, Women's Image Network, 2006|Visionary Leadership Award, San Francisco Democratic Party, 2006|Award, Native American Heritage Association, 2007|Champion Award for Public Service, Endangered Species Coalition, 2007|Lifetime Achievement Award, City Year San Jose / Silicon Valley, 2008|Breakfast of Champions, Afterschool Alliance, 2008|Transportation Leader's Award, National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association, 2008|John H. Chafee Congressional Environmental Award, Association of American Railroads, 2008|Legislative Leadership Award, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, 2008|Legislator of the Year Award, American Planning Association, 2008|Humane Champion, Humane Society of the United States, 2008|Legislator of the Year Award, Information and Technology Industry Council, 2008|Vera Shultz Visionary Leadership Award, Marin Women's Commission, 2009|25th Annual Leadership Conference Award, Cyprus and Hellenic Leadership, 2009|Aviation Safety Award, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, 2009|Legislator of the Year Award, California Primary Care Association, 2009|Children's Champion Award, Global Action for Children, 2009|Award, Oxfam America, 2009|Legislator of the Year Award, Air Quality Management District, 2009|National Transportation Leadership Award for the 21st Century, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2009|Defender of Children Award, First Focus Campaign for Children, 2010|Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union, 2010|Safety Leadership Award, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, 2010|Award National Association of Community Health Centers, 2010|Safety Net Award, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, 2010|President's Leadership Award, American Burn Association, 2010|Phil Burton Badge of Courage Award, The Sierra Club--San Francisco Bay Chapter, 2010|Service Award, Entertainment Leadership Initiative / Grammy Foundation, 2010|Champion for the National Parent Helpline Award, Parents Anonymous, 2011|married: Stewart Boxer, 1962|children: Doug and Nicole|committees: chair, Environment and Public Works|chair, Select Committee on Ethics|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Foreign Relations|elected November 2, 1982 to the 98th Congress|reelected to the 99th-102nd Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|5|CA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MIKE THOMPSON, Democrat, of Napa Valley, CA|born in St. Helena, CA, January 24, 1951|education: graduated, St. Helena High School, St. Helena, CA|U.S. Army, 1969-72|Purple Heart|B.A., Chico State University, 1982|M.A., Chico State University, 1996|teacher at San Francisco State University, and Chico State University|elected to the California State Senate, 2nd District, 1990-98|former chairman of the California State Senate Budget Committee|married to Janet|two children: Christopher and Jon|committees: Ways and Means|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|WALLY HERGER, Republican, of Marysville, CA|born in Sutter County, CA, May 20, 1945|education: graduated East Nicolaus High School|attended California State University, Sacramento, CA|professional: cattle rancher|small businessman|East Nicolaus High School Board of Trustees, 1977-80|California State Assemblyman, 1980-86|member: National Federation of Independent Business|Sutter County Taxpayers Association|Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau|California Cattlemen's Association|California Chamber of Commerce|Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board of Directors|South Yuba Rotary Club|married: Pamela|children: nine|committees: Ways and Means|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|DANIEL E. LUNGREN, Republican, of Gold River, CA|born in Long Beach, CA, September 22, 1946|education: St. Anthony's High School, Long Beach, CA, 1964|B.A., english, University of Notre Dame, 1968 (with honors)|attended University of Southern California Law Center, 1968-69|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1971|professional: attorney, associate and partner, Ball, Hunt, Brown & Baerwitz (law firm), 1973-78|U.S. House of Representatives, 1979-89|elected California Attorney General, 1990, served two terms|Republican nominee for Governor of California, 1998|radio talk show host|consultant|private law practice, 1999-2004|religion: Catholic|married: the former Barbara (Bobbi) Knolls, 1969|children: Jeff, Kelly, and Kathleen|committees: chair, House Administration|Homeland Security|Judiciary|Joint Committee on the Library|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 21]]
112a|5|CA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TOM McCLINTOCK, Republican, of Granite Bay, CA|born in Bronxville, NY, July 10, 1956|education: B.A., cum laude political science, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA|1978|married: Lori|two children|committees: Budget|Natural Resources|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DORIS OKADA MATSUI, Democrat, of Sacramento, CA|born in Posten, AZ, September 25, 1944|education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1966|professional: staff, White House, 1992-98|private advocate|organizations: Meridian International Center Board of Trustees|Woodrow Wilson Center Board of Trustees|California Institute Board of Directors|married: Robert Matsui, 1966|children: Brian Robert|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected by special election on March 8, 2005 to the 109th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband, Representative Robert Matsui|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|LYNN C. WOOLSEY, Democrat, of Petaluma, CA|born in Seattle, WA, November 3, 1937|education: graduated from Lincoln High School, Seattle|B.S., University of San Francisco, 1981|professional: president and founder, Woolsey Personnel Service, 1980-92|human resources manager, Harris Digital Telephone Systems, 1969-80|elected member, Petaluma City Council, 1984-92|vice mayor, 1989 and 1992|family: four children, and five grandchildren|caucuses: member and chair, Sonoma County National Women's Political Caucus|chair, Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women|Business and Professional Women|National Organization for Women|Sierra Club|chair, Sonoma County Hazardous Materials Management Commission|Association of Bay Area Governments, Regional Hazardous Materials Representative|advisory committee, CAL Energy Commission|African Great Lakes Caucus, Armenian Caucus, Bicameral Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease, Bipartisan Congressional Refugee Caucus, Bipartisan Task Force on Nonproliferation, Community College Caucus, Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, Congressional Arts Caucus, Congressional Asthma and Allergy Caucus, Congressional Bike Congress, Congressional Buy American Caucus, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, Congressional Caucus on Homelessness, Congressional Caucus on Missing, Exploited, and Runaway Children, Congressional Caucus on Wild Salmon, Congressional Entertainment Industries Caucus, Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Congressional Hazards Caucus, Congressional Humanities Caucus, Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus, Congressional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Equality Caucus, Congressional Mental Health Caucus, Congressional Neuroscience Caucus, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, Congressional Shellfish Caucus, Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus, Croatia Caucus, Freedom of the Press Caucus, Green Schools Caucus, House Hunger Caucus, House International Conservation Caucus, House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, House Trade Working Group, Tom Lantos Commission on Human Rights, Intelligent Transportation Systems Caucus, International Workers Rights Caucus, Malaria Caucus, National Marine Sanctuary Caucus, Neuroscience Caucus, Oceans Caucus, Out of Afghanistan Caucus, U.S.-Philippines Friendship Caucus, Small Brewers Caucus, Sudan Caucus, Sustainable Energy and Environmental Coalition (SEEC), Wine Caucus, former co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus|president, Americans for Democratic Action|committees: Education and the Workforce|Science, Space, and Technology|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|GEORGE MILLER, Democrat, of Martinez, CA|born in Richmond, CA, May 17, 1945|education: attended Martinez public schools|Diablo Valley College|graduated, San Francisco State[[Page 23]]College, 1968|J.D., University of California at Davis School of Law, 1972|member: California State bar|Davis Law School Alumni Association|served five years as legislative aide to Senate majority leader, California State Legislature|past chairman and member of Contra Costa County Democratic Central Committee|past president of Martinez Democratic Club|married: the former Cynthia Caccavo|children: George and Stephen|six grandchildren|committees: Education and the Workforce|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|NANCY PELOSI, Democrat, of San Francisco, CA|born in Baltimore, MD, March 26, 1940|daughter of the late Representative Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., of MD|education: graduated, Institute of Notre Dame High School, 1958|B.A., Trinity College, Washington, DC (major, political science|minor, history), 1962|northern chair, California Democratic Party, 1977-81|state chair, California Democratic Party, 1981-83|chair, 1984 Democratic National Convention Host Committee|finance chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 1985-86|member: Democratic National Committee|California Democratic Party Executive Committee|San Francisco Library Commission|Board of Trustees, LSB Leakey Foundation|married: Paul F. Pelosi, 1963|children: Nancy Corinne, Christine, Jacqueline, Paul, Jr., and Alexandra|8 grandchildren|elected by special election, June 2, 1987, to the 100th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Sala Burton|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected Democratic Whip in the 107th Congress|Democratic Leader in the 108th and 109th Congresses|elected Speaker of the House in the 110th and 111th Congresses|elected Democratic Leader in the 112th Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|BARBARA LEE, Democrat, of Oakland, CA|born in El Paso, TX, July 16, 1946|education: graduated, San Fernando High School|B.A., Mills College, 1973|MSW, University of California, Berkeley, 1975|congressional aide and public servant|senior advisor and chief of staff[[Page 24]]to Congressman Ronald V. Dellums in Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA, 1975-87|California State Assembly, 1990-96|California State Senate, 1996-98|Assembly committees: Housing and Land Use|Appropriations|Business and Professions|Industrial Relations|Judiciary|Revenue and Taxation|board member, California State Coastal Conservancy, District Export Council, and California Defense Conversion Council|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress on April 7, 1998, by special election, to fill the remaining term of retiring Representative Ronald V. Dellums|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|JOHN GARAMENDI, Democrat, of Walnut Grove, CA|born in Mokelumne Hill, CA, January 24, 1945|education: B.A., business, University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 1966|M.B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1974|professional: small business owner|Peace Corps volunteer, 1966-68|California State Assembly member, 1974-76|member of the California State Senator, 1976-90|California Insurance Commissioner, 1991-94, and 2002-06|Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Interior Department, 1995-98|previously California Lieutenant Governor, 2007-09|regent, University of California|trustee, California State University|member of Make It In America Working Group|religion: Christian|family: married to Patricia Garamendi|six children|ten grandchildren|Deputy Whip|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected by special election on November 3, 2009, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of U.S. Representative Ellen Tauscher|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|5|CA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|JERRY McNERNEY, Democrat, of Pleasanton, CA|born in Albuquerque, NM, June 18, 1951|attended the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1969-71|A.S., University of New[[Page 25]]Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 1973|M.S., University of New Mexico, NM, 1975|Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of New Mexico, 1981|professional: wind engineer|entrepreneur|business owner|married: Mary|children: Michael, Windy and Greg|committees: Science, Space, and Technology|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|JACKIE SPEIER, Democrat, of Hillsborough, CA|born in San Francisco, CA, May 14, 1950|education: B.A., University of California at Davis|J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1976|legislative council, Congressman Leo J. Ryan|member, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors|member, California State Assembly|senator, California State Senate|married: Barry Dennis|two children: Jackson Sierra and Stephanie Sierra|committees: Financial Services, Homeland Security|Oversight and Government Reform|elected in a special election, April 8, 2008, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Thomas P. Lantos|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|FORTNEY PETE STARK, Democrat, of Fremont, CA|born in Milwaukee, WI, November 11, 1931|education: graduated, Wauwatosa, WI, High School, 1949|B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1953|M.B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1960|G.E.D., East Bay Skills Center, Oakland, 1972 (honorary)|served in U.S. Air Force, 1955-57, first lieutenant|banker, founder, and president, Security National Bank, Walnut Creek, CA, 1963-72|trustee, California Democratic Council|chairman, board of trustees, Starr King School of Ministry,[[Page 26]]Berkeley|trustee, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley|sponsor, Northern California American Civil Liberties Union|board member, Housing Development Corporation and Council for Civic Unity|director, Common Cause, 1971-72|married: Deborah Roderick|children: Jeffrey Peter, Beatrice Stark Winslow, Thekla Stark Wainwright, Sarah Stark Ramirez, Fortney Stark III, Hannah and Andrew|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|ANNA G. ESHOO, Democrat, of Menlo Park, CA|born in New Britain, CT, December 13, 1942|education: attended Canada College|San Mateo supervisor, 1983-92|served on the House Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Merchant Marine and Fisheries|selected to co-chair the House Medical Technology Caucus, 1994|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL M. HONDA, Democrat, of San Jose, CA|born in Walnut Creek, CA, June 27, 1941|education: San Jose State University, received degrees in Biological Sciences and Spanish, and a Masters Degree in Education|awards: California Federation of Teachers Legislator of the Year|Outreach Paratransit Services Humanitarian Award|AEA Legislator of the Year|Service Employees International Union Home Care Champion Award|Asian Law Alliance Community Impact Award|AFL-CIO Distinguished Friend of Labor Award|chair emeritus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus|chair, Ethiopia and Ethiopian American Caucus|public service: Peace Corps|San Jose Planning Commission|San Jose Unified School Board|Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors|California State Assemblyman|family: widower|children: Mark and Michelle|committees: Appropriations|Budget|vice chair, Democratic National Committee|Democratic Senior Whip|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|ZOE LOFGREN, Democrat, of San Jose, CA|born in San Mateo, CA, December 21, 1947|education: graduated Gunn High School, 1966|B.A., Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 1970|J.D., Santa Clara Law School, Santa Clara, CA, 1975|admitted to the California bar, 1975|District of Columbia bar, 1981|Supreme Court, 1986|member: board of trustees, San Jose Evergreen Community College District, 1979-81|board of supervisors, Santa Clara County, CA, 1981-94|married: John Marshall Collins, 1978|children: Sheila and John|committees: House Administration|Judiciary|Science, Space, and Technology|Joint Committee on the Library|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|SAM FARR, Democrat, of Carmel, CA|born in San Francisco, CA, July 4, 1941|education: attended Carmel, CA, public schools|B.S., biology, Willamette University, Salem, OR|studied at the Monterey Institute of International Studies|served in the Peace Corps for two years in Colombia, South America|worked as a consultant and employee of the California Assembly|elected to the California Assembly, 1980-93|former member of California Assembly's Committees on Education, Insurance, and Natural Resources|married to Shary Baldwin|one daughter: Jessica|committees: Appropriations|elected on June 8, 1993, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Leon Panetta|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|DENNIS A. CARDOZA, Democrat, of Atwater, CA|born in Merced, CA, March 31, 1959|education: B.A., University of Maryland, 1982|professional: businessman|public service: Atwater City Council, 1984-87|California State Assembly, 1996-2002|awards: California State Sheriff's Association Legislator of the Year|Small Business Roundtable Legislator of the Year|Small Business Association Legislator of the Year|and University of California Legislator of the Year, for his work on behalf of U.C. Merced|religion: Catholic|family: married to Dr. Kathleen McLoughlin|children: Joey, Brittany, and Elaina|committees: Agriculture|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|JEFF DENHAM, Republican, of Atwater, CA|born in Hawthorne, CA, July 29, 1967|education: A.A., Victor Valley Junior College, Victorville, CA, 1989|B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, 1992|military: United States Air Force, 1984-88|United States Air Force Reserve, 1988-2000|professional: business owner|served in the California State senate, 2002-10|religion: Christian|family: wife-Sonia, two children|committees: Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|JIM COSTA, Democrat, of Fresno, CA|born in Fresno, April 13, 1952|education: B.A., California State University, Fresno, CA, 1974|professional: employee, Costa Brothers Dairy,[[Page 29]]1959-74|special assistant, Congressman John Krebs, 1975-76|administrative assistant, California Assemblyman Richard Lehman, 1976-78|California State Assembly, 1978-94|California State Senate, 1994-2002|chief executive officer, Costa Group, 2002-present|religion: Catholic|committees: Agriculture|Foreign Affairs|Natural Resources|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|DEVIN NUNES, Republican, of Tulare, CA|born in Tulare County, CA, October 1, 1973|education: A.A., College of the Sequoias|B.S., Agricultural Business, and a Masters Degree in Agriculture, from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo|graduate, California Agriculture Leadership Fellowship Program|professional: farmer and businessman|elected, College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees, 1996|reelected, 2000|appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as California State Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office, 2001|religion: Catholic|married: the former Elizabeth Tamariz, 2003|two children|committees: Ways and Means|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|KEVIN McCARTHY, Republican, of Bakersfield, CA|born in Bakersfield, January 26, 1965|education: graduated, Bakersfield High School, 1983|B.S., business administration, CSU-Bakersfield, 1989|M.B.A., CSU-Bakersfield, 1994|professional: intern, worked up to District Director for U.S. Congressman Bill Thomas, 1987-2002|served as Trustee, Kern Community College District, 2000-02|served in the California State Assembly, 2002-06|elected, California Assembly Republican Leader, 2003-06|married to the former Judy Wages, 1992|two children: Connor and Meghan|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 30]]
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|LOIS CAPPS, Democrat, of Santa Barbara, CA|born in Ladysmith, WI, January 10, 1938|education: graduated Flathead County High School, Kalispell, MT, 1955|B.S. in Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, 1959|M.A. in Religion, Yale University, 1964|M.A. in Education, University of California at Santa Barbara, 1990|professional: head nurse, Yale New Haven Hospital|staff nurse, Visiting Nurses Association, Hamden, CT|elementary district nurse, Santa Barbara School District|director, Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Project, Santa Barbara County|director, Santa Barbara School District Parent and Child Education Center|instructor of early childhood education, Santa Barbara City College|board member: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Family Service Agency, Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee|married: Walter Capps, 1960|children: Lisa, Todd, and Laura|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected by special election on March 10, 1998, to the 105th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband Rep. Walter Capps|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|ELTON GALLEGLY, Republican, of Simi Valley, CA|born in Huntington Park, CA, March 7, 1944|education: graduated Huntington Park High School, 1962|attended Los Angeles State College|businessman|member, Simi Valley City Council, 1979|mayor, city of Simi Valley, 1980-86|former vice-chairman and chairman, Ventura County Association of Governments|former member, board of directors, Moorpark College Foundation|delegate to 1988 Republican National Convention|married: the former Janice L. Shrader, 1974|children: Shawn G., Shawn P., Kevin, and Shannon|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON, Republican, of Santa Clarita, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 1938|education: graduated, Verdugo Hills High School, Tujunga, CA|B.S., Brigham Young University|mayor and city councilman, Santa Clarita, 1987-92|former member: board of directors, Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce|California Republican State Central Committee|advisory council, Boy Scouts of America|president and trustee, William S. Hart School District, 1979-87|former chairman and director, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, 1983-87|former chairman and founding director, Valencia National Bank, 1987-92|honorary chairman, Red Cross Community Support Campaign, 1992|honorary chairman, Leukemia Society Celebrity Program, 1990 and 1994|president, Republican Freshman Class of the 103rd Congress|married: to the former Patricia Kunz, 1962|children: Tamara, Howard D., John Matthew, Kimberly, David Owen, and Tricia|committees: chair, Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|DAVID DREIER, Republican, of San Dimas, CA|born in Kansas City, MO, July 5, 1952|education: B.A. (cum laude) in political science, Claremont McKenna College, 1975|M.A., American Government, Claremont Graduate School, 1976|Winston S. Churchill Fellow|Phi Sigma Alpha|professional: director, corporate relations, Claremont McKenna College, 1975-78|member: board of governors, James Madison Society|Republican State Central Committee of California|Los Angeles Town Hall|named Outstanding Young Man of America and Outstanding Young Californian, 1976 and 1978|director, marketing and government affairs, Industrial Hydrocarbons, 1979-80|vice president, Dreier Development, 1985-present|author of congressional reform package incorporated into the House Rules|committees: chair, Rules|elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|BRAD SHERMAN, Democrat, of Sherman Oaks, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, October 24, 1954|education: B.A., summa cum laude, UCLA, 1974|J.D., magna cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1979|professional: admitted to the California bar in 1979 and began practice in Los Angeles|attorney, CPA, certified tax law specialist|elected to the California State Board of Equalization, 1990, serving as chairman, 1991-95|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|HOWARD L. BERMAN, Democrat, of Van Nuys, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, April 15, 1941|education: B.A. in international relations, UCLA, 1962|LL.B., UCLA School of Law, 1965|California Assembly Fellowship Program, 1965-70|Vista volunteer, 1966-67|admitted to the California bar, 1966|practiced law until election to California Assembly in[[Page 33]]1972|named assembly majority leader in first term|served as chair of the Assembly Democratic Caucus and policy research management committee|member: regional board of the Anti-Defamation League|past president, California Federation of Young Democrats|married: Janis|children: Brinley and Lindsey|committees: ranking member, Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT|ADAM B. SCHIFF, Democrat, of Burbank, CA|born in Framingham, MA, June 20, 1960|education: B.A., Stanford University, 1982|J.D., Harvard University, 1985|professional: Attorney|U.S. Attorney's Office, served as a criminal prosecutor|chosen by the Dept. of Justice to assist the Czechoslovakian Government in reforming their criminal justice system|public service: elected to the California State Senate, 1996|involved in numerous community service activities|awards: Dept. of Justice Special Achievement Award|Council of State Governments Toll Fellowship|California League of High Schools Legislator of the Year|family: married: Eve|children: Alexa and Elijah|committees: Appropriations|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTIETH DISTRICT|HENRY A. WAXMAN, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Los Angeles, September 12, 1939|education: B.A., political science, UCLA, 1961|J.D., School of Law|admitted to the California State bar, 1965|served three terms as California State Assemblyman|former chairman, California Assembly Health Committee|Select Committee on Medical Malpractice|and Committee on Elections and Reapportionment|president, California Federation of Young Democrats, 1965-67|member: Guardians of the Jewish Home for the Aged|American Jewish Congress|Sierra Club|married: the former Janet Kessler, 1971|children: Carol Lynn and Michael David|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 94th Congress on November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 34]]
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT|XAVIER BECERRA, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Sacramento, CA, January 26, 1958|education: graduated, McClatchy High School, Sacramento, 1976|B.A., Stanford University, 1980|J.D., Stanford Law School, 1984|admitted to California bar, 1985|attended Universidad de Salamanca, 1978-79|staff attorney, ``Reggie Fellow,'' Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts, 1984-85|administrative assistant for State Senator Art Torres, California State Legislature, 1986|Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, State of California, 1987-90|Assemblyman, California State Legislature, 1990-92|member: Mexican American State Legislators Policy Institute|Mexican American Bar Association|chairperson: Hispanic Employee Advisory Committee to the State Attorney General, 1989|honorary member: Association of California State Attorneys and Administrative Law Judges|former member: steering committee, Greater Eastside Voter Registration Project|Construction and General Laborers Union, Local 185 (Sacramento)|Pitzer College Board of Trustees|National Association of Latino's Electoral and appointed to the Official Board of Directors|vice chair, Democratic Caucus of the 111th Congress|reelected vice chair, Democratic Caucus of the 112th Congress|married to Dr. Carolina Reyes|children: Clarisa, Olivia, Natalia|committees: Ways and Means|appointed Assistant to the Speaker of the House for the 110th Congress|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT|JUDY M. CHU, Democrat, of El Monte, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, July 7, 1953|education: B.A. in math from UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 1974|Ph.D. in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, 1979|professional: Garvey School District Board member, 1985-88|Monterey Park City Council and Mayor, 1988-2001|California State Assembly, 2001-2006|California State Board of Equalization, 2006-2009|first Chinese American woman elected to Congress|family: married to Assemblymember Mike Eng in 1978|committees: Judiciary|Small Business|elected to the 111th Congress on July 14, 2009, by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Hilda Solis|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 35]]
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT|KAREN R. BASS, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Los Angeles, October 3, 1953|education: B.S., health sciences, California State University, Dominguez Hills, CA, 1990|P.A., University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles|professional: elected first Democratic woman Speaker of the California Assembly|founded and served as Executive Director of the non-profit organization Community Coalition, Los Angeles|physician assistant, Los Angeles County General Hospital|religion: Baptist|family: daughter Emilia Bass-Lechuga, son-in-law Michael Wright|step children: Scythia, Omar, Yvette, and Jesse Lechuga|awards: JFK profiles in Courage Award|Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Award|committees: Budget|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Los Angeles, June 12, 1941|education: B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, 1965|served in the California State Assembly, 1987-92|the first woman to serve as the chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation in the 105th Congress|in the 106th Congress, she became the first woman to chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and the first Latina in history to be appointed to the House Appropriations Committee|married: Edward T. Allard III|two children:[[Page 36]]Lisa Marie and Ricardo|two stepchildren: Angela and Guy Mark|committees: Appropriations|the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|MAXINE WATERS, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in St. Louis, MO, August 15, 1938|education: B.A., California State University|honorary degrees: Harris-Stowe State College, St. Louis, MO, and Central State University, Wilberforce, OH, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, North Carolina A&T State University, Howard University, Central State University, Bishop College, Morgan State University|elected to California State Assembly, 1976|reelected every two years thereafter|member: Assembly Democratic Caucus, Board of TransAfrica Foundation, National Women's Political Caucus|chair, Democratic Caucus Special Committee on Election Reform|chair, Ways and Means Subcommittee on State Administration|chair, Joint Committee on Public Pension Fund Investments|founding member, National Commission for Economic Conversion and Disarmament|member of the board, Center for National Policy|Clara Elizabeth Jackson Carter Foundation (Spelman College)|Minority AIDS Project|married to Sidney Williams, former U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas|two children: Karen and Edward|committees: Financial Services|Judiciary|Chief Deputy Whip|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|JANICE HAHN, Democrat, of San Pedro, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1952|education: B.S. in education, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX, 1974|professional: teacher, Good News Academy, 1974-78|stay-at-home mother, 1978-88|Director of Marketing, Alexander Haagan Company, 1988-90|Director of Community Outreach, Western Waste Industries, 1990-92|Vice President of Public Finance, Prudential Securities, 1993-95|Public Affairs Regional Manager, Southern California Edison, Co., 1995-2000|elected to the Charter Reform Commission, 1997-99|Los Angeles City Council, 15th District, 2001-11|family: children Danny, Mark, and Katy|grandchildren, McKenna, Brooklyn, Isabela, Josiah, and Luke|committees: Homeland Security|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress by special election, July 12, 2011, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Jane Harman, and took the oath of office July 19, 2011.[[Page 37]]
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|LAURA RICHARDSON, Democrat of Long Beach, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, April 14, 1962|education: B.A., political science, University of California, Los Angeles, 1984|M.B.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1996|professional: businesswoman, Xerox Corporation|member, Long Beach City Council, 2000-06|member, California State Assembly, 2006-07|commissions and caucuses: founding member and co-chair, California High Speed Rail|regional whip, Democratic Caucus|Congressional Black Caucus|New Democrat Caucus|Progressive Caucus|committees: Homeland Security|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress, by special election on August 21, 2007, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald|elected to a full term in the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, Democrat, of Los Angeles, CA|born in Brownsville, TX, December 4, 1936|education: Brownsville High School, Brownsville, TX|Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA|Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, TX|professional: Transportation Coordinator, Ford Motor Company|elected to Norwalk, CA, City Council, 1986|became mayor of Norwalk, CA, 1989|elected to the California Assembly, 58th District, 1992-98|organizations: Norwalk Lions Club|Veterans of Foreign Wars (auxiliary)|American Legion (auxiliary)|Soroptimist International|past director, Cerritos College Foundation|director, Community Family Guidance Center|League of United Latin American Citizens|director, Los Angeles County Sanitation District|director, Los Angeles County Vector Control (Southeast District)|director, Southeast Los Angeles Private Industry Council|director, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Authority|National Women's Political Caucus|past national board secretary, United States-Mexico Sister Cities Association|member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus|co-chair, Congressional Mental Health Caucus|maiden name: Flores|married: Frank Napolitano|children: Yolanda Dyer, Fred Musquiz, Edward Musquiz, Michael Musquiz, and Cynthia Dowling|committees:[[Page 38]]Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT|LINDA T. SANCHEZ, Democrat, of Lakewood, CA|born in Orange, CA, January 28, 1969|education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley|J.D., U.C.L.A. Law School|passed bar exam in 1995|professional: attorney|has practiced in the areas of appellate, civil rights, and employment law|International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 441|National Electrical Contractors Association|and Orange County Central Labor Council Executive Secretary, AFL-CIO|organizations: National Women's Political Caucus|Women in Leadership|religion: Catholic|committees: ranking member, Ethics|Judiciary|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTIETH DISTRICT|EDWARD R. ROYCE, Republican, of Fullerton, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, October 12, 1951|education: B.A., California State University, Fullerton, 1977|professional: small business owner|controller|corporate tax manager|California State Senate, 1982-92|member: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce|board member, Literacy Volunteers of America|California Interscholastic Athletic Foundation board of advisers|married: Marie Therese Porter, 1985|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT|JERRY LEWIS, Republican, of Redlands, CA|born in Seattle, WA, October 21, 1934|education: graduated, San Bernardino High School, 1952|B.A., UCLA, 1956|graduate intern in public affairs, Coro Foundation|life underwriter|former member, San Bernardino School Board|served in California State Assembly, 1968-78|insurance executive, 1959-78|married to Arlene Willis|seven children|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT|GARY G. MILLER, Republican, of Diamond Bar, CA|born in Huntsville, AR, October 16, 1948|education: Loma Vista Elementary School, Whittier, CA|California High School, Whittier, CA|Lowell High School, LaHabra, CA|Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, CA|military service: private, U.S. Army, 1967|professional: developer|owner, G. Miller Development Company|public service: Diamond Bar, CA, City Council, 1989-95|Mayor, 1992|California State Assembly, 1995-98|married: Cathy Miller|children: Brian, Elizabeth, Loren, and Matthew|committees: Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT|JOE BACA, Democrat, of San Bernardino County, CA|born in Belen, NM, January 23, 1947|education: graduated from California State University, Los Angeles, with a bachelor's degree in Sociology|professional: GTE Corp. (community relations)|Interstate World Travel (owner)|military service: Army|public service: elected to the California State Assembly, 1992, and served as Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore, and the Speaker's Federal Government Liaison, 1997-98|elected to the California State Senate, 1998|awards: American Legion California Legislator of the Year|VFW Outstanding Legislator|League of Women Voters Citizen of Distinction|San Bernardino Kiwanis Club Kiwanian of the Year|Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen|2004 National Farmers Union Presidential Award|U.S. Department of Agriculture Coalition of Minority Employees Award of Excellence|U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President's Achievement Award|married: Barbara|four children: Joe Jr., Jeremy, Natalie, and Jennifer|caucuses: Democratic Caucus Task Force on Homeland Security|Democratic Caucus Task Force on Immigration|past chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus|co-chair, Congressional Sex and Violence in the Media Caucus|House Army Caucus|Congressional Diabetes Caucus|Cancer Caucus|Military / Veterans Caucus|U.S.-Mexico Caucus|Blue Dog Coalition, the Nursing Caucus, Native American Caucus|Armenian Caucus|Good Movement Caucus and Out of Poverty Caucus|chair, CHC Corporate America Task Force|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|elected to the 106th Congress on November 16, 1999, by special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|KEN CALVERT, Republican, of Corona, CA|born in Corona, June 8, 1953|education: A.A., Chaffey College, CA, 1973|B.A. in economics, San Diego State University, 1975|professional: congressional aide to Rep. Victor V. Veysey, CA|general manager, Jolly Fox Restaurant, Corona, 1975-79|Marcus W. Meairs Co., Corona, 1979-81|president and general manager, Ken Calvert Real Properties, 1981-92|County Youth Chairman, Rep. Veysey's District, 1970, then 43rd District, 1972|Corona / Norco Youth Chairman for Nixon, 1968 and 1972|Reagan-Bush campaign worker, 1980|co-chair, Wilson for Senate Campaign, 1982|chairman, Riverside Republican Party, 1984-88|co-chairman, George Deukmejian election, 1978, 1982 and 1986|co-chairman, George Bush election, 1988|co-chairman, Pete Wilson Senate elections, 1982 and 1988|co-chairman, Pete Wilson for Governor election, 1990|charter member, Riverside County Republican Winners Circle|former vice president, Corona / Norco Republican Assembly|chairman and charter member, Lincoln Club of Riverside County, 1986-90|president, Corona Rotary Club, 1991|past president, Corona Elks|Navy League of Corona / Norco|Corona Chamber of Commerce, 1990|past chairman, Norco Chamber of Commerce|County of Riverside Asset Leasing|past chairman, Corona / Norco Board of Realtors|Monday Morning Group|Corona Group|executive board, Economic Development Partnership|charter member, Corona Community Hospital Corporate 200 Club|Silver Eagles (March AFB Support Group)|Corona Airport Advisory Commission|House Republican Steering Committee|Baltic Caucus|Caucus on India and Indian Americans|Coalition for Autism Research and Education|Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues|Congressional Caucus on Intellectual Property Promotion and Piracy Prevention|Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, co-chair|Congressional Coastal Caucus|Congressional Diabetes Caucus|Congressional Fire Services Caucus|Congressional Manufactured Housing Caucus, co-chair|Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus|Congressional Modeling and Simulation Training Caucus|Congressional Morocco Cau[[Page 41]]cus|Congressional Native American Caucus|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus|Congressional Wine Caucus|Defense Study Group|Generic Drug Equity Caucus, co-chair|Law Enforcement Caucus|Medical Technology Caucus|National Guard and Reserve Caucus|Navy-Marine Corps Caucus|Real Estate Caucus|Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus|Tests and Evaluation Caucus|Western Caucus|Zero Capital Gains Tax Caucus|Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission|Friends of Australia Caucus|Congressional Animal Protection Caucus|Congressional Caucus on Korea|committees: Appropriations|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|MARY BONO MACK, Republican, of Palm Springs, CA|born in Cleveland, OH, October 24, 1961|daughter of Clay Whitaker, retired physician and surgeon, and Karen, retired chemist|Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History, University of Southern California, 1984|Woman of the Year, 1993, San Gorgonio Chapter of the Girl Scouts of America for her assistance to victims of a tragic Girl Scout bus crash in Palm Springs|board member: Palm Springs International Film Festival|first lady of Palm Springs and active in a wide range of community charities and service organizations|leadership role in support of the D.A.R.E. program, Olive Crest Home for Abused Children, Tiempos de Los Ninos|certified personal fitness instructor in martial arts (Karate, Tae Kwan Do)|accomplished gymnast with Gymnastics Olympica|appointed chair, Congressional Salton Sea Task Force|married Sonny Bono, 1986|two children: Chesare Elan and Chianna Maria|married U.S. Representative Connie Mack, 2007|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected by special election on April 7, 1998 to the 105th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband Rep. Sonny Bono|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|DANA T. ROHRABACHER, Republican, of Huntington Beach, CA|born in Coronado, CA, June 21, 1947|education: graduated Palos Verdes High School, CA, 1965|attended Los Ange[[Page 42]]les Harbor College, Wilmington, CA, 1965-67|B.A., Long Beach State College, CA, 1969|M.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1975|professional: writer / journalist|speechwriter and special assistant to the President, The White House, Washington, DC, 1981-88|assistant press secretary, Reagan/Bush Committee, 1980|reporter, City News Service/Radio News West, and editorial writer, Orange County Register, 1972-80|family: wife and triplets|committees: Foreign Affairs|Science, Space, and Technology|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|LORETTA SANCHEZ, Democrat, of Anaheim, CA|born in Lynwood, CA, January 7, 1960|education: graduate of Chapman University|M.B.A., American University|specializes in assisting public agencies with finance matters|member, Blue Dog Coalition|Law Enforcement Caucus|Congressional Women's Caucus|New Democratic Coalition|committees: Armed Services|Homeland Security|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|JOHN CAMPBELL, Republican, of Irvine, CA|born in Los Angeles, CA, July 19, 1955|education: B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, CA|M.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA|professional: certified public accountant|member of the California State Senate|married: Catherine|children: two sons|committees: Budget|Financial Services|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the 109th Congress by special election to fill the vacancy[[Page 43]]caused by the resignation of United States Representative Christopher Cox|elected to the 110th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT|DARRELL E. ISSA, Republican, of Vista, CA|born in Cleveland, OH, November 1, 1953|education: Siena Heights College|military service: U.S. Army|attended college on an ROTC scholarship|professional: Businessman|founder and CEO of Directed Electronics, Inc.|past Chairman, Consumer Electronics Association|Board of Directors, Electronics Industry Association|public service: Co-Chairman of the campaign to pass the California Civil Rights Initiative (Proposition 209)|Chairman of the Volunteer Committee for the 1996 Republican National Convention|Chairman of the San Diego County Lincoln Club|candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1998|architect of 2003 California recall campaign of former Governor Gray Davis|married: Kathy|children: William|committees: chair, Oversight and Government Reform|Judiciary|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FIFTIETH DISTRICT|BRIAN P. BILBRAY, Republican, of San Diego, CA|born in Coronado, CA, January 28, 1951|education: graduated Mar Vista High School|attended South Western College|professional: tax consultant|city council|Imperial Beach, CA|1976-78|mayor, Imperial Beach, CA, 1978-85|San Diego County Board of Supervisors, 1985-95|married: Karen|five children|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 104th Congress and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-2001)|unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the 107th Congress|elected by special election, June 6, 2006, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Randall ``Duke'' Cunningham and reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 44]]
112a|5|CA||rep|FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT|BOB FILNER, Democrat, of San Diego, CA|born in Pittsburgh, PA, September 4, 1942|education: B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1963|M.A., University of Delaware, 1969|Ph.D., Cornell University, 1973|professor, San Diego State University, 1970-92|San Diego Board of Education, 1979-83 (president, 1982)|San Diego City Council, 1987-92 (deputy mayor, 1990)|member: Sierra Club, NAACP, Navy League, Gray Panthers, Economic Conversion Council, Common Cause, ACLU, ADL, NWPC, MAPA|married: Jane Merrill Filner, 1985|children: Erin and Adam|committees: ranking minority member, Veterans' Affairs|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT|DUNCAN HUNTER, Republican, of Lakeside, CA|born in San Diego, CA, December 7, 1976|education: graduated from Granite Hills High School|B.S., Business Administration, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 2001|professional: business analyst|military: captain, United States Marine Corps, 2002-05|United States Marine Corps Reserves, 2005-08|religion: Protestant|married: Margaret|children: Duncan, Elizabeth, and Sarah|committees: Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008, reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|5|CA||rep|FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT|SUSAN A. DAVIS, Democrat, of San Diego, CA|born in Cambridge, MA, April 13, 1944|education: B.S., University of California at Berkeley|M.A., University of North Carolina|public service: served three terms in the California State Assembly|served nine years on the San Diego City School Board|former President of the League of Women Voters of San Diego|awards: California School Boards Association Legislator of the Year|League of Middle Schools Legislator of the Year|family: married to Steve|children: Jeffrey and Benjamin|grandsons: Henry and Theo|granddaughter: Jane|committees: Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|6|CO||senator||MARK UDALL, Democrat, of Eldorado Springs, CO|born in Tucson, AZ, July 18, 1950|B.A., Williams College, Williamstown, MA, 1972|field coordinator, Morris K. Udall for President, 1974|executive director, Colorado Outward Bound School, 1985-95|member of the Colorado State House of Representatives, 1996-98|member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1999-2008|married: Maggie Fox|two children|committees: Armed Services|Energy and Natural Resources|Select Committee on Intelligence|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|6|CO||senator||MICHAEL F. BENNET, Democrat, of Denver, CO|born in New Delhi, India, November 28, 1964|education: B.A., Wesleyan University, 1987|J.D., Yale Law School, 1993|editor-in-chief of the Yale Law Journal|counsel to U.S. Deputy Attorney General, 1995-97|special assistant, U.S. Attorney, CT, 1997|managing director, Anschutz Investment Co., 1997-2003|chief of staff to mayor of Denver, CO, 2003-05|superintendent, Denver Public Schools, 2005-09|married: Susan D. Dagget|children: Caroline, Halina, and Anne|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Special Committee on Aging|appointed January 21, 2009, to the 111th United States Senate for the term ending January 3, 2011|elected to the 112th Congress for a full Senate term on November 2, 2010.
112a|6|CO||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DIANA DeGETTE, Democrat, of Denver, CO|born in Tachikowa, Japan, July 29, 1957|education: B.A., political science, magna cum laude, The Colorado College, 1979|J.D., New York University School of Law, 1982 (Root Tilden Scholar)|professional: attorney with McDermott, Hansen, and Reilly|Colorado Deputy State Public Defender, Appellate Division, 1982-84|Colorado House of Representatives, 1992-96|board of directors, Planned Parenthood, Rocky Mountain Chapter|member and formerly on board of governors, Colorado Bar Association|member, Colorado Women's Bar Association|past memberships: board of trustees, The Colorado College|Denver Women's Commission|board of directors, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association|former editor, Trial Talk magazine|listed in 1994-96 edition of Who's Who in America|Chief Deputy Whip|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|6|CO||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JARED POLIS, Democrat, of Boulder, CO|born in Boulder, CO, May 12, 1975|education: B.A., political science, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 1996|professional: internet entrepreneur|founder of New America Schools|chair, Colorado State Board of Education|House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee|religion: Jewish|committees: Rules|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|6|CO||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|SCOTT TIPTON, Republican, of Cortez, CO|born in Espanola, NM, November 9, 1956|education: graduated, B.S., political science, Ft. Lewis College, Durango, CO, 1978|profes[[Page 48]]sional: Owner/President of Mesa Verde Pottery, Cortez, CO|public service: elected to Colorado House of Representatives, 2008-10|religion: Anglican|married: Jean Marie Tipton|children: Liesl (married to Chris Ross) and Elizabeth Tipton|caucuses: Coal|Natural Gas|Western|Sportsman|Israel|Taiwan|Beef|Dairy|Down Syndrome|Balanced Budget|committees: Agriculture|Natural Resources|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|6|CO||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CORY GARDNER, Republican, of Yuma, CO|born in Yuma, CO, August 22, 1976|education: B.S., political science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1997|J.D., University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 2001|professional: agricultural advocate|staff, United States Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado, 2002-05|member of the Colorado State House of Representatives, 2005-10|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|6|CO||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DOUG LAMBORN, Republican, of Colorado Springs, CO|born in Leavenworth, KS, May 24, 1954|education: B.S., University of Kansas, Lawrence, 1978|J.D., University of Kansas,[[Page 49]]Lawrence, 1985|lawyer, private practice (business and real estate)|Colorado State House of Representatives, 1995-98|Colorado State Senate, 1998-2006|married: Jeanie|five children|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|6|CO||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|MIKE COFFMAN, Republican, of Aurora, CO|born in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, March 19, 1955|education: attended, Aurora Central High School|B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1979|military: United States Army, 1972-74|United States Army Reserve, 1975-78|United States Marine Corps, 1979-82|United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1983-94, and 2005-06|professional: business owner|elected to the Colorado State House of Representatives, 1989-94|elected to the Colorado State Senate, 1994-98|Colorado State Treasurer, 1999-2007|Colorado Secretary of State, 2007-08|religion: Methodist|married: Cynthia|committees: Armed Service|Natural Resources|Small Business|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|6|CO||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ED PERLMUTTER, Democrat, of Golden, CO|born in Denver, CO, May 1, 1953|education: B.A., University of Colorado, 1975|J.D., University of Colorado, 1978|professional: served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Colorado Bar Association|served on the Board of Trustees and Judicial Performance Commission for the First Judicial District|Trustee, Midwest Research Institute, the primary operator of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory|board member, National Jewish Medical and Research Center|elected to two four-year terms to represent central Jefferson County as a Colorado State Senator, 1995-2003|served on numerous committees in the State Senate, including Water, Finance, Judiciary, Child Welfare, Telecommunication, Transportation, Legal Services, and Oil and Gas|also served as chair of the Public Policy and Planning Committee, chair of the Bi-Partisan Renewable Energy Caucus, and President Pro Tem (2001-02 session)|married|three children|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 50]]
112a|7|CT||senator||JOSEPH I. LIEBERMAN, Independent Democrat, of Stamford, CT|born in Stamford, February 24, 1942|education: attended Stamford public schools|B.A., Yale University, 1964|law degree, Yale Law School, 1967|Connecticut State Senate, 1970-80|majority leader, 1974-80|honorary degrees: Yeshiva University, University of Hartford|Connecticut's 21st attorney general, 1983|reelected in 1986|author of ``The Power-Broker'' (Houghton Mifflin Company, 1966), a biography of late Democratic Party chairman John M. Bailey|``The Scorpion and the Tarantula'' (Houghton Mifflin Company, 1970), a study of early efforts to control nuclear proliferation|``The Legacy'' (Spoonwood Press, 1981), a history of Connecticut politics from 1930-80|``Child Support in America'' (Yale University Press, 1986)|``In Praise of Public Life'' (Simon and Schuster, 2000)|and ``An Amazing Adventure'' (Simon and Schuster, 2003)|married: Hadassah Lieberman|children: Matthew, Rebecca, Ethan, and Hana|member, Democratic Leadership Council|Democratic candidate for Vice President, 2000|committees: chair, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Armed Services|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected on November 8, 1988, to the U.S. Senate|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|7|CT||senator||RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Democrat, of Greenwich, CT|born in Brooklyn, NY, February 13, 1946|son of Martin and Jane Rosenstock Blumenthal|education: graduated, Riverdale Country School, Riverdale, NY, 1963|B.A., government, Harvard College, Cambridge, MA, 1967|J.D., Yale Law School, New Haven, CT, 1973|admitted to Connecticut Bar, 1976|admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1977|appointed United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, 1977-81|Connecticut State House of Representatives, 1984-87|Connecticut State Senate, 1987-90|elected Attorney General for the State of Connecticut, 1990, reelected in 1994, 1998, 2002, and 2006|military: served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, 1970-76, honorably discharged as Sergeant|married: Cynthia M. Blumenthal|four children: Matthew, Michael, David, and Claire|committees: Armed Services|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Judiciary|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|7|CT||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN B. LARSON, Democrat, of East Hartford, CT|born in Hartford, CT, July 22, 1948|education: Mayberry Elementary School, East Hartford, CT|East Hartford High School|B.A., Central Connecticut State University|Senior Fellow, Yale University, Bush Center for Child Development and Social Policy|professional: high school teacher, 1972-77|insurance broker,[[Page 52]]1978-98|president, Larson and Lyork|public service: Connecticut State Senate, 12 years, President Pro Tempore, 8 years|married: Leslie Larson|children: Carolyn, Laura, and Raymond|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|7|CT||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOE COURTNEY, Democrat, of Vernon, CT|born in Hartford, CT, April 6, 1953|education: B.A., Tufts University, 1971-75|University of Connecticut Law School, 1975-78|public service: Connecticut State Representative, 1987-94|Vernon Town Attorney, 2003-06|professional: attorney, Courtney, Boyan, and Foran, LLC, 1978-2006|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Audrey Courtney|children: Robert and Elizabeth|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Ethics|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|7|CT||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ROSA L. DeLAURO, Democrat, of New Haven, CT|born in New Haven, March 2, 1943|education: graduated, Lauralton Hall High School|attended London School of Economics, Queen Mary College, London, 1962-63|B.A., cum laude, history and political science, Marymount College, NY, 1964|M.A., international politics, Columbia University, NY, 1966|professional: executive assistant to Mayor Frank Logue, city of New Haven, 1976-77|executive assistant/development administrator, city of New Haven, 1977-78|chief of staff, Senator Christopher Dodd, 1980-87|executive director, Countdown '87, 1987-88|executive director, Emily's List, 1989-90|religion: Catholic|family: married, Stanley Greenberg|children: Anna,[[Page 53]]Kathryn, and Jonathan|co-chair, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|7|CT||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JAMES A. HIMES, Democrat, of Cos Cob, CT|born in Lima, Peru to American parents, July 5, 1966|education: B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1988|M.Phil, Oxford University, Oxford, England, 1990|professional: vice president, Goldman Sachs & Co., 1990-2002|vice president, Enterprise Community Partners, 2002-07|Commissioner, Greenwich Housing Authority|chair, Greenwich Democratic Town Committee|religion: Presbyterian|married: Mary Himes, 1994|children: Emma and Linley|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|7|CT||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER S. MURPHY, Democrat, of Cheshire, CT|born August 3, 1973|grew up in Connecticut|graduated with honors, double major in history and political science, Williams College, MA|graduated, University of Connecticut Law School, Hartford, CT, 2002|former member, Southington Planning and Zoning Commission|served for eight years in the Connecticut General Assembly|in 2005, succeeding in passing Connecticut's landmark Stem Cell Investment Act|committees: Foreign Affairs|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|8|DE||senator||THOMAS R. CARPER, Democrat, of Wilmington, DE|born in Beckley, WV, January 23, 1947|education: B.A., Ohio State University, 1968|M.B.A., University of Delaware, 1975|military service: U.S. Navy, served during Vietnam War|public service: Delaware State Treasurer, 1977-83|U.S. House of Representatives, 1983-93|Governor of Delaware, 1993-2001|organizations: National Governors' Association|Democratic Leadership Council|religion: Presbyterian|family: married to the former Martha Ann Stacy|children: Ben and Christopher|committees: Environment and Public Works|Finance|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|8|DE||senator||CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Democrat, of Wilmington, DE|born in Greenwich, CT, September 9, 1963|education: B.A., Amherst College, 1985|M.A.R., Yale University, 1992|J.D., Yale University, 1992|professional: associate (legal counsel), W.L. Gore & Associates, 1996-2004|president of New Castle County Council, 2000-04|county executive, New Castle County, 2005-10|religion: Presbyterian|married: Annie|children: Michael, Jack, and Maggie|committees: Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Foreign Relations|Judiciary|elected on November 2, 2010 to the United States Senate to fill the remainder of the vacancy caused by the unfinished term of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and took the oath of office on November 15, 2010.
112a|8|DE||rep|AT LARGE|JOHN CARNEY, Jr., Democrat, of Wilmington, DE|born in Wilmington, May 20, 1956|education: B.A., english, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 1978|M.P.A., University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 1987|professional: staff assistant, United States Senator Joseph Biden, Jr., Delaware, 1986-89|deputy chief administrative officer, New Castle County Executive Dennis Greenhouse, Delaware, 1989-94|deputy chief of staff, Governor Tom Carper, 1994-97|secretary of finance, Delaware, 1997-2000|lieutenant governor, Delaware, 2001-2009|awards: Order of the First State|Outstanding Alumni, University of Delaware|Recipient of the Outstanding Public Service Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2004|Recipient of the James Ewing Layman Award, Society of Surgical Oncology, 2008|City of Wilmington Public Service Award|religion: Roman Catholic|family: wife, Tracey, two sons|caucuses: New Democrats Caucus|National Guard Caucus|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 56]]
112a|9|DC||rep|DELEGATE|ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, Democrat, of Washington, DC|born in Washington, DC, June 13, 1937|education: graduated, Dunbar High School, 1955|B.A., Antioch College, 1960|M.A., Yale Graduate School, 1963|J.D., Yale Law School, 1964|honorary degrees: Cedar Crest College, 1969|Bard College, 1971|Princeton University, 1973|Marymount College, 1974|City College of New York, 1975|Georgetown University, 1977|New York University, 1978|Howard University, 1978|Brown University, 1978|Wilberforce University, 1978|Wayne State University, 1980|Gallaudet College, 1980|Denison University, 1980|Syracuse University, 1981|Yeshiva University, 1981|Lawrence University, 1981|Emanuel College, 1981|Spelman College, 1982|University of Massachusetts, 1983|Smith College, 1983|Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1983|Tufts University, 1984|Bowdoin College, 1985|Antioch College, 1985|Haverford College, 1986|Lesley College, 1986|New Haven University, 1986|University of San Diego, 1986|Sojourner-Douglas College, 1987|Salem State College, 1987|Rutgers University, 1988|St. Joseph's College, 1988|University of Lowell, 1988|Colgate University, 1989|Drury College, 1989|Florida International University, 1989|St. Lawrence University, 1989|University of Wisconsin, 1989|University of Hartford, 1990|Ohio Wesleyan University, 1990|Wake Forest University, 1990|Fisk University, 1991|Tougalvo University, 1992|University of Southern Connecticut, 1992|professional: professor of law, Georgetown University, 1982-90|past / present member: chair, New York Commission on Human Rights, 1970-76|chair, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1977-81|Community Foundation of Greater Washington, board|Yale Corporation, 1982-88|trustee, Rockefeller Foundation, 1982-90|executive assistant to the mayor of New York City (concurrent appointment)|law clerk, Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Federal District Court, 3rd Circuit|attorney, admitted to practice by examination in the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania and in the U.S. Supreme Court|Council on Foreign Relations|Overseas Development Council|U.S. Committee to Monitor the Helsinki Ac[[Page 298]]cords|Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia|boards of Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change and Environmental Law Institute|Workplace Health Fund|honors awards: Harper Fellow, Yale Law School, 1976, (for ``a person . . . who has made a distinguished contribution to the public life of the nation . . .'')|Yale Law School Association Citation of Merit Medal to the Outstanding Alumnus of the Law School, 1980|Chancellor's Distinguished Lecturer, University of California Law School (Boalt Hall), Berkeley, 1981|Visiting Fellow, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, spring 1984|Visiting Phi Beta Kappa Scholar, 1985|Distinguished Public Service Award, Center for National Policy, 1985|Ralph E. Shikes Bicentennial Fellow, Harvard Law School, 1987|One Hundred Most Important Women (Ladies Home Journal, 1988)|One Hundred Most Powerful Women in Washington (The Washingtonian magazine, September 1989)|divorced|two children: John and Katherine|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||senator||BILL NELSON, Democrat, of Orlando, FL, born in Miami, FL, September 29, 1942|education: Melbourne High School, 1960|B.A., Yale University, 1965|J.D. University of Virginia School of Law, 1968|professional: attorney|admitted to the Florida Bar, 1968|captain, U.S. Army Reserve, 1965-71|active duty, 1968-70|public service: Florida State House of Representatives, 1973-79|U.S. House of Representatives, 1979-91|Florida Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, and State Fire Marshal, 1995-2001|Astronaut: payload specialist on the space shuttle Columbia, January, 1986|married: the former Grace Cavert|children: Bill Jr. and Nan Ellen|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|Select Committee on Intelligence|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|10|FL||senator||MARCO A. RUBIO, Republican, of West Miami, FL|born in Miami, FL, May 28, 1971|education: South Miami Senior High School, 1989|B.S., political science, University of Florida, 1993|J.D., cum laude, University of Miami, 1996|professional: Florida House of Representatives, 2000-08|served as Majority Whip, Majority Leader and Speaker of the House|attorney, Broad and Cassel|Marco Rubio, P.A.|lecturer at Florida International University's Metropolitan Center, 2009-10|Bob Dole for President, 1996, Miami-Dade County Director|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Jeanette|children: Amanda, Daniella, Anthony, and Dominick|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Foreign Relations|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JEFF MILLER, Republican, of Chumuckla, FL|born in St. Petersburg, FL, June 27, 1959|education: B.A., University of Florida, 1984|professional: real estate broker|public service: Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of Agriculture, 1984-88|Environmental Land [[Page 58]]Management Study Commission, 1992|Santa Rosa County Planning Board Vice Chairman, 1996-98|elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1998|reelected in 2000|served as House Majority Whip: organizations: Kiwanis Club of Milton|Florida Historical Society|Santa Rosa County United Way|Milton Pregnancy Resource Center Advisory Board|Gulf Coast Council of Boy Scouts|Florida FFA Foundation|religion: Methodist|married: Vicki Griswold|children: Scott and Clint|committees: chair, Veterans' Affairs|Armed Services|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on October 16, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|STEVE SOUTHERLAND II, Republican, of Panama City, FL|born in Nashville, TN, October 10, 1965|education: graduated, A. Crawford Mosley High School, Panama City, FL, 1983|B.S., Troy State University, 1987|A.A., Jefferson State Community College, 1989|professional: owner / president, Southerland Family Funeral Homes|former chairman, Florida Board of Funeral Directors|former chairman, Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida|former member: Bay County Economic Development Alliance|Bay Defense Alliance|Covenant Hospice Foundation Board|religion: Baptist|charter member and former trustee, Northstar Church|married: Susan Southerland|children: daughters, Samantha, Stephanie, Ally, and Abby|committees: Agriculture|Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|CORRINE BROWN, Democrat, of Jacksonville, FL|born in Jacksonville, November 11, 1946|education: B.S., Florida A&M University, 1969|master's degree, Florida A&M Univer[[Page 59]]sity, 1971|education specialist degree, University of Florida|honorary doctor of law, Edward Waters College|faculty member: Florida Community College in Jacksonville|University of Florida|and Edward Waters College|served in the Florida House of Representatives for 10 years|first woman elected chairperson of the Duval County Legislative Delegation|served as a consultant to the Governor's Committee on Aging|member: Congressional Black Caucus|Women's Caucus|and Progressive Caucus|Human Rights Caucus|Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus|Diabetes Caucus|Duma Study Group|Community College Caucus|Older Americans Caucus|one child: Shantrel|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|ANDER CRENSHAW, Republican, of Jacksonville, FL|born in Jacksonville, September 1, 1944|education: B.A., University of Georgia, 1966|J.D., University of Florida, 1969|professional: investment banker|religion: Episcopal|public service: former member of the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate|served as President of the Florida State Senate|married: Kitty|children: Sarah and Alex|committees: Appropriations|Joint Committee on the Library|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|RICHARD NUGENT, Republican, of Spring Hill, FL|born in Evergreen Park, IL, May 26, 1951|education: B.A. in criminology, Saint Leo College, Saint Leo, FL, 1990|FBI National[[Page 60]]Academy graduate, FBI Academy, Quantico, VA, 1991|M.P.A., public administration, Troy State University, MacDill Air Force Base, FL, 1995|executive leadership training, National Sheriff's Institute, Longmount, CO, 2002|professional: Illinois Air National Guard, 1969-75|38+ years in law enforcement|Deputy County Sheriff, Hernando County, FL|elected Sheriff, Hernando County, FL, 2001-10|military: law enforcement|family: wife, Wendy|children: three sons|committees: House Administration|Rules|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|CLIFF STEARNS, Republican, of Ocala, FL|born in Washington, DC, April 16, 1941|education: graduated, Woodrow Wilson High, Washington, DC, 1959|B.S., electrical engineering, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1963|Air Force ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate|graduate work, University of California, Los Angeles, 1965|served, U.S. Air Force (captain), 1963-67|businessman|past president: Silver Springs Kiwanis|member: Marion County/Ocala Energy Task Force, Tourist Development Council, Ocala Board of Realtors, American Hotel/Motel Association in Florida, American Hotel/Motel Association of the United States, Grace Presbyterian Church|board of directors, Boys Club of Ocala|trustee: Munroe Regional Hospital|married: the former Joan Moore|children: Douglas, Bundy, and Scott|committees: Energy and Commerce|Veterans' Affairs|elected November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOHN L. MICA, Republican, of Winter Park, FL|born in Binghamton, NY, January 27, 1943|education: graduated, Miami-Edison High School, Miami, FL|B.A., University of [[Page 61]]Florida, 1967|professional: president, MK Development|managing general partner, Cellular Communications|former government affairs consultant, Mica, Dudinsky and Associates|executive director, Local Government Study Commissions, Palm Beach County, 1970-72|executive director, Orange County Local Government Study Commission, 1972-74|Florida State House of Representatives, 1976-80|administrative assistant, U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins, 1980-85|Florida State Good Government Award, 1973|one of five Florida Jaycees Outstanding Young Men of America, 1978|member: Kiwanis, U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, Tiger Bay Club, co-chairman, Speaker's Task Force for a Drug Free America, Florida Blue Key|U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission|brother of former Congressman Daniel A. Mica|married: the former Patricia Szymanek, 1972|children: D'Anne Leigh and John Clark|committees: chair, Transportation and Infrastructure|Oversight and Government Reform|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|DANIEL WEBSTER, Republican, of Winter Garden, FL|born in Charleston, WV, April 27, 1949|education: graduated from Evans High School, Orlando, FL|B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 1971|professional: owner, Webster Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc., Orlando, FL|married: Sandy Jordan|father of six children and grandfather of seven|committees: Rules|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|GUS M. BILIRAKIS, Republican, of Palm Harbor, FL|born in Gainesville, FL, February 8, 1963|raised in Tarpon Springs, FL|education: B.A., University of Florida, 1986|J.D., Stetson University, 1989|son of former Representative Michael Bilirakis (1983-2006)|volunteered on his father's congressional campaigns|interned for President Ronald Reagan and the National Republican Congressional Committee|worked for former Representative Don Sundquist (R-TN)|ran the Bilirakis Law Group, specializing in wills, trusts, and estate planning, Holiday, FL|taught government classes, St. Petersburg College|member of the Florida House of Representatives, 1998-2006|chaired several prominent panels in the State House, including Crime Prevention, Public Safety Appropriations, and the Economic Development, Trade, and Banking Committee|married: Eva|children: Michael, Teddy, Manuel, and Nicholas|Senior Republican Freshman Whip|committees: Foreign Affairs|Homeland Security|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|C. W. BILL YOUNG, Republican, of Indian Shores, FL|born in Harmarville, PA, December 16, 1930|elected Florida's only Republican State Senator in 1960|reelected 1964, 1966, 1967 (special election), and 1968, serving as minority leader from 1963 to 1970|national committeeman, Florida Young Republicans, 1957-59|state chairman, Florida Young Republicans, 1959-61|member, Florida Constitution Revision Commission, 1965-67|dean of the Florida Republican delegation|the senior Republican in the Congress|married: Beverly|children: three sons|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 92nd Congress, November 3, 1970|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|KATHY CASTOR, Democrat, of Tampa, FL|born in Miami, FL, August 20, 1966|education: B.A., political science, Emory University, 1988|J.D., Florida State University, 1991|professional: Assistant General Counsel, State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, 1991-94|attorney, Icard Merrill, 1994-95|partner, Broad and Cassel, 1995-2000|ran for Florida State Senate, 2000|Hillsborough County Commissioner, 2002-06|religion: member of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church|married: William Lewis|children: two|committees: Budget|Energy and Commerce|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|DENNIS A. ROSS, Republican, of Lakeland, FL|born in Lakeland, October 18, 1959|education: Lakeland Senior High School|B.S., organizational management, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 1981|J.D., Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, Birmingham, AL, 1987|professional: attorney, Holland & Knight|attorney, Walt Disney World|founder and attorney, Ross Vecchio, PA, 1989-2010|awards: Workers Compensation Section, Appreciation Award, 2001|Florida Building Material Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2001 and 2003|Florida Workers Advocate, Outstanding Freshman Representative Award, 2001|The Trust for Public Land, Legislative Leadership Award, 2001|Polk Community College, Outstanding Legislator, 2001|Florida Crane Owners Council, Representative of the Year, 2003|Florida Association of Roofing Professionals, Legislative Achievement Award, 2003|Florida Automotive Dealer Association, Legislator of the Year, 2003|Florida Retail Federation, Legislator of the Year, 2003|Florida Bankers Association, Outstanding Leadership Award, 2004|ARC Florida, Representative of the Year, 2004|YMCA of Florida, Outstanding Leadership Award, 2005|Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2005, 2006 and 2007|Florida Insurance Council, Harry G. Landrum Outstanding Legislative Leadership, 2005 and 2008|Florida Association of Counties, Champion Award, 2005|Florida Trucking Association, Legislator of the Year, 2005 and 2006|Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award, 2005|Florida Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Representative of the Year, 2005|Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers, Grateful Recognition Award, 2005|Florida Association of Insurance Agents, Legislator of the Year, 2006|Florida Chamber, Most Valuable Legislator, 2008|Governor's Hurricane Conference, Legislative Award, 2008|Associated Industries of Florida Financial Securities Council, Legislator of the Year, 2008|Florida Chamber Honor Roll 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008|religion: member, First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland|married: Cindy|children: Shane and Travis|committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Judiciary, Education and the Workforce|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|VERN BUCHANAN, Republican, of Longboat Key, FL|born in Detroit, MI, May 8, 1951|education: B.B.A., business administration, Cleary University|M.B.A., University of Detroit|honorary degree: Doctorate of Science in Business Administration, Cleary University|professional: founder and chairman, Buchanan Enterprises|founder and chairman, Buchanan Automotive Group, 1992|operations include Sarasota Ford and 18 auto franchises in the southeastern United States|experience in real estate including home building and property development and management|awards: One of America's Ten Outstanding Young Men, U.S. Jaycees|Entrepreneur of the Year, Inc. Magazine and Arthur Young|Entrepreneur of the Year, Harvard Business School, Club of Detroit|One of Michigan's Five Outstanding Young Men, Michigan Jaycees|President's Award, Ford Motor Company|Certified Retailer Award, J.D. Power and Associates|Outstanding Citizen Award, United Negro College Fund|Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award, National Society of Fund Raising Executives|Freedom Award for Business and Industry, NAACP|The American Jewish Committee Civic Achievement Award|Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame Award|married: Sandy Buchanan|children: James and Matt|committee: Ways and Means|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|CONNIE MACK, Republican, of Fort Myers, FL|born in Fort Myers, August 12, 1967|education: B.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1993|professional: marketing executive|member, Florida state House of Representatives, 2000-03|son of U.S. Senator Connie Mack III, step-great-grandson of Senator Tom Connally, great-grandson of Senator Morris Sheppard, and great-great-grandson of Congressman John Levi Sheppard|married: U.S. Representative Mary Bono Mack|children: Addison and Connie|committees: Foreign Affairs|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 65]]
112a|10|FL||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|BILL POSEY, Republican, of Rockledge, FL|born in Washington, DC, December 18, 1947|education: graduated Cocoa High School, 1966|A.A., Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL|National Legislator of the Year by the American Legislative Exchange Council|married: Katie Posey|children: Pamela and Catherine|member, House Aerospace Caucus, Republican Study Committee|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|THOMAS J. ROONEY, Republican, of Tequesta, FL|born in Philadelphia, PA, November 21, 1970|education: B.A., Washington and Jefferson, Washington, PA|M.A., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL|J.D., University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL|member, Roman Catholic Church|married: Tara|children: Tommy, Sean, and Seamus|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|FREDERICA S. WILSON, Democrat, of Miami, FL|born in Miami, November 5, 1942|education: B.S., Fisk University, 1963|M.S., University of Miami, 1972|professional: executive director, Office of Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention, Miami-Dade County Schools|member, Miami-Dade County School Board, 1992-98|Florida State House of Representatives, 1998-2002|Democratic Whip, Florida State Senate, 2002-04|Florida State Senate, 2002-10|Minority Whip, Florida State Senate, 2008-11|members: regional director, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, 1986-present|founder / member, 5000 Role Models of Excellence Incorporated, 1993-present|member, National Association of Black School Educators, present|member, the Links Incorporated, present|founder, Stop Day Enough is Enough, 1996-present|Miami Delegate, President's Summit for America's Future, 1997|board member, Women's Action for New Directions Educational Fund, 2004|honors and awards: State of Florida ``STOP DAY'', Enough is Enough, founder, 1996|President's Summit for America's Future, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Miami Delegate, 1997|founder, Miami-Dade County ``Keep Me Safe'' summit, march, and candlelight vigil, 1997|American Red Cross, Spectrum Award, 1998|African-American Achiever Award for Education, 1998|NAACP, Florida Chapter, Morris Milton Memorial Award, 2001|Community Action Agency, Citizen of the Year Award, 2004|American Cancer Society, Florida Chapter, Legislative Leadership Award, 2004|Florida Education Association, Educator of the Year, 2004|Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists, Legislator Achievement Award, 2004|Easter Seals of Miami-Dade, Legislator of the Year Award, 2004|Northside Seventh Day Adventist Church (Miami), Distinguished Community Leader Award, 2004|The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc., Chairman's Award, 2004|Sierra Club, Florida Chapter, Legislative Recognition Award, 2004|Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Ft. Pierce, Florida Chapter, Soror of the Year, 2005|Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida Chapter, Soror of the Year, 2005|Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Thomasville, GA Chapter, Soror of the Year, 2005|Carrie P. Meek Education Leadership Achievement Award, 2005|Miami Gardens Jaycees, Distinguished Service Award, 2005|Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Emerald Service Award, 2005|The Links, Inc., Links of Gold Award, 2005|SEIU Florida Healthcare Union, Legislative Hero Award, 2006|Barry University, SGA Acknowledgement of Florida's Residents Access Grant Award, 2006|City of Miami, Women Builders of Community Dreams Award, 2006|Florida Memorial University, SGA Leadership Character and Service Award, 2006|Holy Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Participation Award, 2006|Miami-Dade Police Department, Appreciation Award, 2006|The Historic St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 108th Anniversary Appreciation Award, 2006|FAU, Small Business Development Appreciation Award, 2006|Day of the Child, Mentoring Award, 2006|Project H.O.P.E., Katrina Humanitarian Award, 2006|South Florida Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, Audrey McCollum Scholarship Award, 2006|CEO Magazine, Legislative Action Recognition, 2006|Community Action Agency, Youth Leadership Award, 2006|I.B.P.O.E. of W., Antlers Temple #39, Legislative Excellence Award, 2006|Community Health of South Dade, Inc., Health Hero Award, 2006|Health Council of South Florida, Inc., Health Leadership Award, 2006|National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Miami Chapter, Candace Award, 2006|Kiwanis Club of Miami Shores, North Dade Exemplary Service Award, 2006|Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Rosemary Barkett Award, 2006|NAACP Milton Morris Award, 2007|Jessie C. Trice Humanitarian Award, 2007|Liberty City's Community Action Agency, Community Service Award, 2007|Miami Dade College, Pathway to Opportunity Appreciation Award, 2007|Florida Association of School Administrators, Legislator of the Year, 2007|Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Legislative Recognition Award, 2007|The National Medical Association, Scroll of Merit for Public Education Advocacy, 2008|American School Health Association, Legislator of the Year, 2008|Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority International, Rosa Parks Coretta Scott King Award, 2008|Florida Association of Counties (FAC), County Partner Award, 2008|Florida Cable Telecommunications Association, Leaders in Learning Award, 2008|committees: Foreign Affairs|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 67]]
112a|10|FL||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Republican, of Miami, FL|born in Havana, Cuba, July 15, 1952|education: B.A., English, Florida International University|M.S., educational leadership, Florida International University|Ed.D, University of Miami, 2004|certified Florida school teacher|founder and former owner, Eastern Academy|elected to Florida House of Representatives, 1982|elected to Florida State Senate, 1986|former president, Bilingual Private School Association|regular contributor to leading Spanish-language newspaper|during House tenure, married then-State Representative Dexter Lehtinen|two children and two step-children|committees: chair, Foreign Affairs|elected on August 29, 1989 to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|THEODORE DEUTCH, Democrat, of Boca Raton, FL|born in Bethlehem, PA, May 7, 1966|education: graduate of Liberty High School|B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1988|J.D., University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI, 1990|admitted to the Florida bar, 1991|attorney: Florida State Senator, 2006-10|member: Florida Bar Association|Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County|League of Women Voters|married to the former Jill Weinstock, three children|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 111th Congress on April 13, 2010, by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Robert Wexler|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Democrat, of Weston, FL|born in Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, September 27, 1966|education: B.A., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1988|M.A., University of Florida, FL, 1990|professional: Public Policy Curriculum Specialist, Nova Southeastern University|Adjunct Instructor, Political Science, Broward Community College|aide to United States Representative Peter Deutsch, 1989-92|member, Florida State House of Representatives, 1992-2000|member, Florida State Senate, 2000-04|organizations: Board of Trustees, Westside Regional Medical Center|Outstanding Freshman Legislator, Florida Women's Political Caucus|Secretary|Board of Directors, American Jewish Congress|Member, Broward National Organization for Women|Board of Directors, National Safety Council, South Florida Chapter|religion: Jewish|married: Steve|children: Rebecca, Jake, Shelby|Senior Democratic Whip|elected chair, Democratic National Committee, 2011|committees: Budget|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|MARIO DIAZ-BALART, Republican, of Miami, FL|born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, September 25, 1961|education: University of South Florida|professional: president, Gordon Diaz-Balart and Partners (public relations and marketing business)|religion: Catholic|public service: administrative assistant to the Mayor of Miami, 1985-88|Florida House of Representatives, 1988-92, and 2000-02|Florida State Senate, 1992-2000|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 25th District in the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002, reelected to each succeeding Congress. In 2010 ran unopposed and was elected to the 21st District in the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|ALLEN B. WEST, Republican, of Plantation, FL|born in Atlanta, GA|February 7, 1961|education: graduated, Grady High School, 1979|B.A., University of Tennessee, 1983|M.A., Kansas State University, 1996, both in political science|M.M.A.S., U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer College, political theory and military operations, 1996|professional: United States Army, 1982-2004|teacher, Deerfield Beach High School, 2004-05|Department of Defense Contractor, 2005-10|married: Angela Graham West, 1989|children: Aubrey and Austen|committees: Armed Services|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|ALCEE L. HASTINGS, Democrat, of Miramar, FL|born in Altamonte Springs, FL, September 5, 1936|education: graduated, Crooms Academy, Sanford, FL, 1954|B.A., Fisk University, Nashville, TN, 1958|Howard University, Washington, DC|J.D., Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, 1963|attorney|admitted to the Florida bar, 1963|circuit judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida|member: African Methodist Episcopal Church, NAACP, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Family Christian Association, ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, National Organization for Women, Planned Parenthood, Women and Children First, Inc., Sierra Club, Cousteau Society, Broward County Democratic Executive Committee, Dade County Democratic Executive Committee, Lauderhill Democratic Club, Hollywood Hills Democratic Club, Pembroke Pines Democratic Club, Urban League, National Bar Association, Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association, T.J. Reddick Bar Association, National Conference of Black Lawyers, Simon Wiesenthal Center, The Furtivist Society|Progressive Black Police Officers Club, International Black Firefighters Association|co-chair, Florida Delegation|co-chair, Helsinki Commission|three children: Alcee Lamar II, Chelsea, and Leigh|Senior Democratic Whip|committees: Rules|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 70]]
112a|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|SANDRA ``SANDY'' ADAMS, Republican of Orlando, FL|born in Wyandotte, MI, December 14, 1956|education: B.A., Columbia College, Orlando, FL, 2000|public service: Orange County Sheriff's Office, 1985-2002|member of Florida House of Representatives, 2002-10|military: United States Air Force|religion: Episcopalian|married: Judge John Adams|children: Sonya, John, Jr. and Kathryn|committees: Judiciary|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|10|FL||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|DAVID RIVERA, Republican, of Miami, FL|born in New York, NY, September 16, 1965|education: B.A., political science, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 1986|M.P.A., Florida International University, Miami, FL, 1994|professional: public affairs consultant|legislative assistant to Florida Senator Connie Mack, 1989|special assistant to the director at the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, 1991-99|member of Florida House of Representatives, 2002-10|religion: Catholic|committees: Foreign Affairs|Natural Resources|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|11|GA||senator||SAXBY CHAMBLISS, Republican, of Moultrie, GA|born in Warrenton, NC, November 10, 1943|education: graduated, C.E. Byrd High School, Shreveport, LA, 1962|B.B.A., University of Georgia, 1966|J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law, 1968|professional: served on the state bar of Georgia's Disciplinary Review Panel, 1969|member: Moultrie-Colquitt County Economic Development Authority|Colquitt County Economic Development Corporation|married: the former Julianne Frohbert, 1966|children: Lia Chambliss Baker, and C. Saxby (Bo), Jr.|committees: vice-chair, Select Committee on Intelligence|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Armed Services|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on Printing|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002|reelected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|11|GA||senator||JOHNNY ISAKSON, Republican, of Marietta GA|born in Fulton County, GA, December 28, 1944|education: University of Georgia|professional: real estate executive|president, Northside Realty|public service: Georgia State House of Representatives, 1977-90|Georgia State Senate, 1993-96|appointed chairman of the Georgia Board of Election, 1996-97|awards: Republican National Committee ``Best Legislator in America,'' 1989|organizations: chairman of the board, Georgian Club|trustee, Kennesaw State University|board of directors, Metro Atlanta and Georgia Chambers of Commerce|past president, Cobb Chamber of Commerce|executive committee, National Association of Realtors|president, Realty Alliance|advisory board, Federal National Mortgage Association|married: Dianne|children: John, Kevin, and Julie|religion: Methodist|elected to the 106th Congress on February 23, 1999, by special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress|committees: vice chair, Select Committee on Ethics|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Foreign Relations|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004|reelected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|11|GA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JACK KINGSTON, Republican, of Savannah, GA|born in Bryan, TX, April, 24, 1955|education: Michigan State University, 1973-74|University of Georgia, 1974-78|insurance salesman|vice president, Palmer and Cay/Carswell|Georgia State Legislature, 1984-92|member: Savannah Health Mission, Isle of Hope Community Association, Christ Church|married: Elizabeth Morris Kingston, 1979|children: Betsy, John, Ann, and Jim|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|11|GA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|SANFORD D. BISHOP, Jr., Democrat, of Albany, GA|born in Mobile, AL, February 4, 1947|education: attended Mobile County public schools|B.A., Morehouse College, 1968|J.D., Emory University, 1971|professional: attorney|admitted to the Georgia and Alabama Bars|Georgia House of Representatives, 1977-91|Georgia Senate, 1991-93|former member: Executive Board, Boy Scouts of America|YMCA|Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity|Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity|32nd Degree Mason, Shriner|member: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Albany, GA|married: Vivian Creighton Bishop|child: Aeysha Reese|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|11|GA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|LYNN A. WESTMORELAND, Republican, of Grantville, GA|born in Atlanta, GA, April 2, 1950|education: graduated from Therrell High School, Atlanta, GA|attended Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 1969-71|professional: real estate developer|public service: Minority Leader, Georgia State House, 2000-04|Representative, Georgia State House, 1992-2004|religion: Baptist|organizations: National Rifle Association|married: Joan|children: Heather, Marcy, and Trae|committees: Financial Services|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|11|GA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, Jr., Democrat, of Lithonia, GA|born in Washington, DC, October 2, 1954|B.A., Clark College (Clark Atlanta University), Atlanta, GA, 1976|J.D.,[[Page 75]]Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, 1979|professional: partner, Johnson & Johnson Law Group LLC, 1980-2007|judge, Magistrate Court, 1989-2001|associate, Dekalb County Commissioner, 2001-06|married: Mereda, 1979|two children: Randi and Alex|committees: Armed Services|Judiciary|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|11|GA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JOHN LEWIS, Democrat, of Atlanta, GA|born in Pike County, AL, February 21, 1940|education: graduated Pike County Training School, Brundidge, AL, 1957|B.A., American Baptist Theological Seminary, Nashville, TN, 1961|B.A., Fisk University, Nashville, TN, 1963|civil rights leader|Atlanta City Council, 1982-86|member: Martin Luther King Center for Social Change, African American Institute, Robert F. Kennedy Memorial|married the former Lillian Miles in 1968|one child, John Miles Lewis|appointed Senior Chief Deputy Democratic Whip for the 109th Congress|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|11|GA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|TOM PRICE, Republican, of Roswell, GA|born in Lansing, MI, October 8, 1954|education: B.A., University of Michigan, 1976|M.D., University of Michigan, 1979|professional: physician|member of the Georgia state senate, 1997-2004|member: Cobb Chamber of Commerce|Civil Air Patrol|Advisory Board, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education|chair, Republican Policy Committee|religion: Presbyterian|married: Elizabeth|one child, Robert|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|11|GA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|W. ROBERT WOODALL, Republican, of Lawrenceville, GA|born in Athens, GA, February 11, 1970|education: undergraduate, B.A., Furman University, Greenville, SC, 1992|graduate, J.D., University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 1997|awards: co-author of the New York Times bestsellling book Fair Tax: The Truth|religion: Methodist|committees: Budget|Rules|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|11|GA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|AUSTIN SCOTT, Republican, of Ashburn, GA|born in Augusta, GA, December 10, 1969|B.B.A., University of Georgia, 1993|professional: business owner|member of the Georgia State House of Representatives, 1997-2010|religion: Baptist|married: wife, Vivien|one son, Wells|member, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors|Coastal Plains Chapter of the American Red Cross|awards: American Cancer Society's Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award, 2003 and 2004|Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services Star of Life Legislative Award, 2007 and 2008|Republican Freshman Class President|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|11|GA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|TOM GRAVES, Republican, of Ranger, GA|born in St. Petersburg, FL, February 3, 1970|education: B.A.A., finance, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 1993|professional: business owner|Georgia State House of Representatives, 2003-10|religion: Baptist: married: Julie Howard Graves|children: JoAnn, John and Janey|committees: Appropriations|elected by special election to the 111th Congress on June 8, 2010, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative John Nathan Deal|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|11|GA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|PAUL C. BROUN, Republican, of Athens, GA|born in Clarke County, GA, May 14, 1946|education: B.S. in chemistry, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 1967|M.D., Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, 1971|professional: physician|served, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, 1964-67|member: Rotary Club|Athens-Clarke County Chamber of Commerce|Prince Avenue Baptist Church|religion: Southern Baptist|married: Nancy ``Niki'' Bronson Broun|children: Carly, Collins, Lucy|grandchildren: Lucile, Tillman|committees: Homeland Security|Natural Resources|Science, Space, and Technology|elected by special election to the 110th Congress on July 17, 2007|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|11|GA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|PHIL GINGREY, Republican, of Marietta, GA|born in Augusta, GA, July 10, 1942|education: B.S., Georgia Tech, 1965|M.D., Medical College of Georgia, 1969|professional: Physician|set up a pro-life OB-GYN practice|organizations: Cobb County Medical Society|Medical Association of Georgia|American Medical Association|Georgia OB-GYN Society|public service: Marietta School Board, 1993-97|Georgia State Senate, 1999-2002|House Policy Committee|married: Billie Ayers|children: Billy, Gannon, Phyllis, and Laura|committees: Energy and Commerce|House Administration|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|11|GA||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|JOHN BARROW, Democrat, of Savannah, GA|born in Athens, October 31, 1955|education: graduated from Clarke Central High School, Athens-Clarke County, GA, 1973|B.A., University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 1976|J.D., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1979|professional: law clerk for Judge, Savannah, GA|law clerk for Judge, Fiftieth Circuit Court of Appeals|founding member, Wilburn, Lewis, Barrow and Stotz, PC.|county commissioner|lawyer, private practice|Athens-Clarke, GA, city-county commissioner, 1990-2004|religion: Baptist|children: James and Ruth|committees: Energy and Commerce|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|11|GA||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|DAVID SCOTT, Democrat, of Atlanta, GA|born in Aynor, SC, June 27, 1945|education: Florida A&M University, graduated with honors, 1967|M.B.A., graduated with honors, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance, 1969|professional: businessman|owner and CEO, Dayn-Mark Advertising|public service: Georgia House of Representatives, 1974-82|Georgia State Senate, 1983-2002|married: Alfredia Aaron, 1969|children: Dayna and Marcye|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|12|GU||rep|DELEGATE|MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO, Democrat, of Tamuning, Guam, born on May 31, 1933|education: associate degree in music, St. Catherine's College, St. Paul, MN, 1953|professional: First Lady of Guam, 1975-78, and 1983-86|Guam Senator, 1981-82, and 1987-94 (five terms)|Lt. Governor of Guam, 1995-2002 (two terms)|National Committee Chair for the National Democratic Party, 1964-2004|family: Ricardo J. Bordallo (deceased)|daughter, Deborah|granddaughter, Nicole|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|13|HI||senator||DANIEL K. INOUYE, Democrat, of Honolulu, HI|born in Honolulu, September 7, 1924|education: A.B., government and economics, University of Hawaii, 1950|J.D., George Washington University Law School, 1952|majority leader, Territorial House of Representatives, 1954-58|Territorial Senate, 1958-59|enlisted as private, 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team, 1943|second lieutenant, battlefield commission, 1944|served in France and Italy|retired captain, U.S. Army|Senate Democratic Steering and Coordination|religion: Methodist|married: Irene Hirano, first wife the former Margaret Shinobu Awamura of Honolulu died in 2006|one son: Daniel Ken Inouye, Jr.|committees: chair, Appropriations|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Indian Affairs|Rules and Administration|elected on July 28, 1959, to the 86th Congress|reelected to the 87th Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1962|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|13|HI||senator||DANIEL K. AKAKA, Democrat, of Honolulu, HI|born in Honolulu, September 11, 1924|education: graduated, Kamehameha High School, 1942|University of Hawaii, 1948-66, bachelor of education, professional certificate, master of education|served in the U.S. Army, 1945-47|teacher, 1953-60|vice principal, 1960|principal, 1963-71|program specialist, 1968-71|director, 1971-74|director and special assistant in human resources, 1975-76|board of directors, Hanahauoli School|Act 4 Educational Advisory Commission|Library Advisory Council|Na Hookama O Pauahi Scholarship Committee, Kamehameha Schools|commissioner, Manpower and Full Employment Commission|member and Minister of Music, Kawaiahao Church|married: Mary Mildred Chong|children: Millannie, Daniel, Jr., Gerard, Alan, and Nicholas|committees: chair, Indian Affairs|Armed Services|Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Homeland Security and Government Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 95th Congress in November, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress|appointed to the U.S. Senate in April, 1990, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Spark Matsunaga|elected to complete the unexpired term in November, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|13|HI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|COLLEEN HANABUSA, Democrat, of Waianae, HI|born in Honolulu, HI, May 4, 1951|education: graduated from St. Andrews Priory School, Honolulu, HI, 1969|B.A., University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 1973|M.A., University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 1975|J.D., University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 1977|professional: attorney, 1977-2010|Hawaii State Senate, [[Page 81]]1998-2010|Hawaii State Senate President, 2006-10|religion: Buddhism|married: John Souza|caucuses: Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)|Seniors Caucus|Native American Caucus|National Guard Caucus, Navy / Marine Corp Caucus|Coast Guard Caucus|Air Force Caucus|Congressional Army Caucus, USO Caucus|Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|13|HI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MAZIE K. HIRONO, Democrat, of Hawaii|born in Fukushima, Japan, November 3, 1947|naturalized U.S. citizen in 1959|education: Kaimuki High School, 1966|Phi Beta Kappa, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1970|Georgetown University Law Center, 1978|Deputy Attorney General, Anti-Trust Division, State of Hawaii, 1978-80|Shim, Tam, Kirimitsu, Kitamura and Chang (law firm), 1984-88|State Representative, Hawaii State Legislature, 1980-94|Lt. Governor, State of Hawaii, 1994-2002|candidate for Governor, State of Hawaii, 2002|married to Leighton Kim Oshima|committees: Education and the Workforce|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|14|ID||senator||MIKE CRAPO, Republican, of Idaho Falls, ID|born in Idaho Falls, May 20, 1951|education: graduated, Idaho Falls High School, 1969|B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1973|J.D., Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1977|professional: attorney|admitted to the California bar, 1977|admitted to the Idaho bar, 1979|law clerk, Hon. James M. Carter, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, San Diego, CA, 1977-78|associate attorney, Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher, San Diego, 1978-79|attorney, Holden, Kidwell, Hahn and Crapo, 1979-92|partner, 1983-92|Idaho State Senate, 1984-92, assistant majority leader, 1987-89, president pro tempore, 1989-92|member: American Bar Association, Boy Scouts of America, Idaho Falls Rotary Club, 1984-88|married: the former Susan Diane Hasleton, 1974|children: Michelle, Brian, Stephanie, Lara, and Paul|co-chair, Western Water Caucus|co-chair, Sportsman Caucus|co-chair, COPD Caucus|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Budget|Environment and Public Works|Finance|Indian Affairs|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|14|ID||senator||JAMES E. RISCH, Republican, of Boise, ID|born in Milwaukee, WI, May 3, 1943|education: St. Johns Cathedral High School, Milwaukee, WI|B.S., forestry, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, 1965|J.D., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, 1968, Law Review, College of Law Advisory Committee|professional: Ada County Prosecuting Attorney, 1970-74|president, Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, 1973|Idaho State Senate, 1974-88, 1995-2003|Assistant Majority Leader, 1996|Majority Leader, 1997-82, 1997-2002|President Pro Tempore, 1983-1988|Lieutenant Governor of Idaho, 2003-06, 2007-09|Governor of Idaho, 2006|small business owner|ranch / farmer|former partner Risch, Goss, Insinger, Gustavel law firm|member, National Cattle Association|Idaho Cattle Association|American, Idaho and Boise Valley Angus Association|National Rifle Association|Ducks Unlimited|Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation|married: Vicki|children: James, Jason, and Jordan, 2 daughters-in-law|6 grandchildren|Congressional Youth Leadership Council|Impact Aid Coalition|Senate Rural Health Caucus|Rural Education Caucus|WMD / Terrorism Caucus|National Guard Caucus|Western Caucus, Sportsman Caucus, Recycling Caucus, Republican High Tech Task Force|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Foreign Relations|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Joint Economic Committee|Select Committee on Ethics|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|14|ID||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|RAUL R. LABRADOR, Republican, of Eagle, ID|born in Carolina, PR, December 8, 1967|education: B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1992, J.D., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1995|professional: attorney|religion: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints|married: Becca Labrador|five children|committees: Natural Resources|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|14|ID||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MICHAEL K. SIMPSON, Republican, of Blackfoot, ID|born in Burley, ID, September 8, 1950|education: graduated, Blackfoot High School, 1968|Utah State University, 1972|Washington University School of Dental Medicine, 1977|professional: dentist, private practice|Blackfoot, ID, City Council, 1981-85|Idaho State Legislature, 1985-98|Idaho Speaker of the House 1992-98|married: Kathy Simpson|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||senator||RICHARD DURBIN, Democrat, of Springfield, IL|born in East St. Louis, IL, November 21, 1944|son of William and Ann Durbin|education: graduated, Assumption High School, East St. Louis|B.S., foreign service and economics, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1966|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1969|professional: attorney, admitted to the Illinois bar in 1969|began practice in Springfield|legal counsel to Lieutenant Governor Paul Simon, 1969-72|legal counsel to Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee, 1972-82|parliamentarian, Illinois Senate, 1969-82|president, New Members Democratic Caucus, 98th Congress|associate professor of medical humanities, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine|elected as Assistant Democratic Leader, 2004|elected as Assistant Majority Leader, 2006|married: the former Loretta Schaefer, 1967|children: Christine, Paul, and Jennifer|committees: Appropriations|Foreign Relations|Judiciary|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|elected to the 98th Congress, November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|15|IL||senator||MARK KIRK, Republican, of Highland Park, IL|born in Champaign, IL, September 15, 1959|education: B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1981|M.S., London School of Economics, London, UK, 1982|J.D., Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1992|professional: United States Naval Reserve, 1989-present|staff member, U.S. Representative John Porter, 1984-90|served, World Bank, 1990-91|special assistant, U.S. State Department, 1991-93|attorney, Baker & McKenzie, 1993-95|counsel, House International Relations Committee, 1995-99, elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 2001-10|awards: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal|Navy Achievement Medal|National Defense Service Medal|Global War on Terror Service Medal|and other various decorations|married: no|children: none|committees: Appropriations|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Special Committee on Aging|elected in a special election on November 2, 2010 and sworn-in on November 29, 2010 to the United States Senate to serve the remainder of former Senator Barack Obama's unexpired term|concurrently elected in a general election on November 2, 2010 to the United States Senate for a full six-year term.
112a|15|IL||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|BOBBY L. RUSH, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Albany, GA|November 23, 1946|education: attended Marshall High School, Marshall, IL|B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago,[[Page 85]]IL, 1974|M.A., University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 1994|M.A., McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL, 1998|professional: United States Army, 1963-68|insurance agent|alderman, Chicago, Illinois, city council, 1983-93|deputy chairman, Illinois Democratic Party, 1990|unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Chicago, IL, 1999|minister|married: Carolyn|five children|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JESSE L. JACKSON, Jr., Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Greenville, SC, March 11, 1965|education: B.S. in business management, magna cum laude, North Carolina A&T State University, 1987|M.A., Chicago Theological Seminary, 1989|J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1993|member, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus|elected Secretary of the Democratic National Committee's Black Caucus|national field director, National Rainbow Coalition, 1993-95|member, Rainbow/Push Action Network|married: Sandi|two children|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress (special election)|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|DANIEL LIPINSKI, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Chicago, July 15, 1966|son of former Congressman William Lipinski, 1983-2004|education: B.S., mechanical engineering, magna cum laude, Northwestern University, 1988|M.S., engineering-economic systems, Stanford University, 1989|Ph.D., political science, Duke University, 1998|professional: aide to United States Representative George Sangmeister, 1993-94|aide to United States Representa[[Page 86]]tive Jerry Costello, 1995-96|aide to United States Representative Rod Blagojevich, 1999-2000|professor, James Madison University Washington Program, Washington, DC, 2000|professor, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN, 2000-01|professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 2001-04|married: Judy|committees: Science, Space, and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|LUIS V. GUTIERREZ, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Chicago, December 10, 1953|education: B.A., Northeastern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 1974|professional: teacher|social worker, Illinois|state department of children and family services|administrative assistant, Chicago, IL, mayor's office subcommittee on infrastructure, 1984-85|co-founder, West Town-26th Ward Independent Political Organization, 1985|alderman, Chicago, IL, city council, 1986-93, president pro tem, 1989-92|Democratic National Committee, 1984|married: Soraida Arocho|children: Omaira and Jessica|committees: Financial Services|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|MIKE QUIGLEY, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Indianapolis, October 17, 1958|education: B.A., political science, Roosevelt University, 1981|M.P.P., University of Chicago, 1985|J.D., Loyola University, 1989|professional: Cook County aldermanic aide, 1983-89|practicing attorney, 1990-present|Cook County Commissioner, 1998-2009|adjunct professor, Roosevelt University, 2006-07|adjunct professor, Loyola University, 2002-09|married: Barbara|children:[[Page 87]]Meghan and Alyson|committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Judiciary|elected to the 111th Congress on April 7, 2009, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Rahm Emanuel|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|15|IL||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|PETER J. ROSKAM, Republican, of Wheaton, IL|born in Hinsdale, IL, September 13, 1961|education: B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, 1983|J.D., Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL, 1989|professional: lawyer, private practice|staff, United States Representative Tom DeLay of Texas, 1985-86|United States Representative Henry Hyde of Illinois, 1986-87|teacher|businessman|member, Illinois house of representatives, 1993-99|member, Illinois senate, 2000-06|married: Elizabeth|children: four|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|DANNY K. DAVIS, Democrat, of Chicago, IL|born in Parkdale, AR, September 6, 1941|education: B.A., Arkansas AM&N College, 1961|M.A., Chicago State University|Ph.D., Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH|educator and health planner-administrator|board of directors, National Housing Partnership|Cook County Board of Commissioners, 1990-96|former alderman of the Chicago City Council's 29th ward, receiving the Independent Voters of Illinois ``Best Alderman Award'' for 1980-81, 1981-82, and 1989-90|co-chair, Clinton-Gore-Braun '92|founder and past president, Westside Association for Community Action|past president, National Association of Community Health Centers|1987 recipient of the Leon M. Despres Award|married to Vera G. Davis|two sons: Jonathan and Stacey|committees: Homeland Security|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 88]]
112a|15|IL||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JOE WALSH, Republican, of McHenry, IL, born in Chicago, IL, December 27, 1961|education: B.A., english, University of Iowa, IA, 1985|M.P.P., University of Chicago, IL, 1991|professional: business executive|religion: Catholic|married: Helene Miller|committees: Homeland Security|Oversight and Government Reform|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|15|IL||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, Democrat, of Evanston, IL|born in Chicago, IL, May 26, 1944|education: B.A., University of Illinois, 1965|consumer advocate|program director, Illinois Public Action|executive director, Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens, 1985-90|State Representative, 18th District, Illinois General Assembly, 1991-99|served on Labor and Commerce, Human Service Appropriations, Health Care, and Electric Deregulation Committees|religion: Jewish|married: Robert Creamer|children: Ian, Mary, and Lauren|committees: Energy and Commerce|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|ROBERT J. DOLD, Republican, of Winnetka, IL|born in Evanston, IL, June 23, 1969|education: New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL, 1987|B.A., Denison University, Granville, OH, 1991|J.D., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 1996|M.B.A., Kellogg School of Management, Evanston, IL, 2000|professional: small business owner|attorney|investigative counsel, United States House Government Reform and Oversight Committee|judicial clerk, New York State Judge|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|15|IL||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|ADAM KINZINGER, Republican, of Manteno, IL|born in Kankakee, IL, February 27, 1978|education: graduated, Normal Community West High School, 1996|B.S., Illinois State University, 2000|professional: McLean County Board, 1998-2003|Sales Representative, STL Technologies, 2000-03|United States Air National Guard, 2003-present, current rank: Captain|religion: Protestant|single|House Majority Transition Team|Deputy Republican Whip|committee: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|15|IL||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|JERRY F. COSTELLO, Democrat, of Belleville, IL|born in East St. Louis, IL, September 25, 1949|education: graduated, Assumption High, East St. Louis, IL, 1968|A.A., Belleville Area College, IL, 1970|B.A., Maryville College of the Sacred Heart, St. Louis, MO, 1973|professional: county bailiff, Illinois 20th judicial circuit|deputy sheriff, St. Clair County,[[Page 90]]IL|director of court services and probation, Illinois 20th judicial district|chief investigator, Illinois state attorney's office, St. Clair County, IL|elected board chair, St. Clair County, IL, 1980-88|married: the former Georgia Jean Cockrum, 1968|children: Jerry II, Gina Costello, and John|committees: Science, Space, and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 100th Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Charles Melvin Price|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|JUDY BIGGERT, Republican, of Hinsdale, IL|born in Chicago, IL, August 15, 1937|education: graduated from New Trier High School, 1955|B.A., Stanford University, 1959|J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 1963|professional: attorney, 1975-99|Illinois House of Representatives (81st District), 1993-98|Assistant House Republican Leader, 1995-99|has served on numerous local civic and community organizations and groups|religion: Episcopalian|married: Rody P. Biggert|children: Courtney, Alison, Rody, and Adrienne|committees: Education and the Workforce|Financial Services|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|RANDY HULTGREN, Republican, of Winfield, IL|born in Park Ridge, IL, March 1, 1966|education: graduated, B.A., Bethel College, 1988|J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1993|professional: elected to the DuPage County Board and county Forest Preserve Board, 1994|elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, 1999, elected to the Illinois State Senate, 2007|[[Page 91]]married: wife, Christy|four children|committees: Agriculture|Science, Space, and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|15|IL||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON, Republican, of Sidney, IL|born in Champaign, IL, July 23, 1946|education: B.A., University of Illinois, Phi Beta Kappa|J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, graduated with high honors|professional: attorney|public service: Urbana, IL, City Council, 1971-75|Illinois House of Representatives, 1976-2000|Deputy Majority Leader|Champaign County, IL, Republican Party Chair, 1990-96|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|DONALD A. MANZULLO, Republican, of Egan, IL|born in Rockford, IL, March 24, 1944|education: B.A., American University, Washington, DC, 1987|J.D., Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, WI, 1970|admitted to Illinois bar, 1970|president, Ogle County Bar Association, 1971, 1973|advisor, Oregon Ambulance Corporation|founder, Oregon Youth, Inc.|member: State of Illinois and City of Oregon chambers of commerce|Friends of Severson Dells|Natural Land Institute|Ogle County Historic Society|Northern Illinois Alliance for the Arts|Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association|Ogle County Pilots Association|Kiwanis International|Illinois Farm Bureau|Ogle County Farm Bureau|National Federation of Independent Business|Citizens Against Government Waste|married: Freda Teslik, 1982|children: Niel, Noel, and Katherine|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|BOBBY SCHILLING, Republican, of Moline, IL|born in Rock Island, IL, January 23, 1964|education: graduated, Alleman High School|attended Black Hawk Community College, Moline, IL|professional: owner, Saint Giuseppe's Heavenly Pizzeria, Moline, IL|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Christie|children: Terry, Aaron, Levi, Joseph, Isabel, Rachel, Olivia, Sam, Sophia, and Anthony|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|15|IL||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|AARON SCHOCK, Republican, of Peoria, IL|born in Morris, MN, May 28, 1981|B.S. in Finance, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 2002|professional: President of Peoria Board of Education, youngest school board president in history|Illinois House of Representatives 2005-09, Director of Development for Petersen Companies of Peoria, 2007|awards: named one of Peoria's 40 Leaders Under 40, 2004|Peoria Jaycees Good Government Award, 2004|Richard Mautino Excellence in Government Award, 2005|Community Workshop and Training Center Advocacy Award, 2005|Guardian Angels Arc-Angel Award, 2005|Illinois Healthcare Association's Legislator of the Year, 2005-07|Illinois Long Term Care Association's Legislator of the Year Award, 2006|Life Services Network Legislator of the Year, 2006|Illinois Committee for Honest Government Outstanding Legislative and Constituent Service Award, 2007|religion: Christian|Deputy Republican Whip|Animal Protection Caucus|Community College Caucus|House Diversity and Innovation Caucus|House Rural Education Caucus|Congressional Hunger Caucus|Congressional Fire Services Caucus|Congressional Services Caucus|House Recycling Caucus|Republican Study Group, Tuesday Group|chair, Franking Commission (otherwise known as the Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards)|committees: Ways and Means|House Administration|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|15|IL||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|JOHN SHIMKUS, Republican, of Collinsville, IL|born in Collinsville, February 21, 1958|education: graduated from Collinsville High School|B.S., West Point Military Academy, West[[Page 94]]Point, NY, 1980|teaching certificate, Christ College, Irvine, CA, 1990|M.B.A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1997|U.S. Army Reserves, 1980-85|government and history teacher, Metro East Lutheran High School, Edwardsville, IL|Collinsville township trustee, 1989|Madison county treasurer, 1990-96|married: the former Karen Muth, 1987|children: David, Daniel, and Joshua|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|16|IN||senator||RICHARD G. LUGAR, Republican, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Indianapolis, April 4, 1932|education: graduated, Shortridge High School, valedictorian, 1950|B.A., Denison University, Granville, OH, valedictorian, 1954|Rhodes Scholar, B.A., M.A., Pembroke College, Oxford, England, 1956|professional: served in the U.S. Navy, 1957-60|businessman|president and treasurer, Lugar Stock Farms, Inc., a grain operation and tree farm|vice president and treasurer, Thomas L. Green and Co., manufacturers of food production machinery, 1960-67|member, Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners, 1964-67|mayor of Indianapolis, 1968-75|member, advisory board, U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1969-75|National League of Cities, advisory council, 1972-75, president, 1971|Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, 1969-75, vice chairman, 1971-75|board of trustees, Denison University|Phi Beta Kappa|44 honorary degrees|member, St. Luke's Methodist Church|married the former Charlene Smeltzer, 1956|four sons and thirteen grandchildren|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Foreign Relations|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1976, sworn in on January 3, 1977 as the 1,705th Senator|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|16|IN||senator||DANIEL COATS, Republican, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Jackson, MI, May 16, 1943|education: B.A., Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, 1965|J.D., Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, 1971|professional: served in the United States Army, 1966-68|U.S. House of Representatives, 1981-89|U.S. Senate, 1989-98|U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, 2001-05|religion: Presbyterian (P.C.A.)|married: Marsha Crawford, 1965|three children|eight grandchildren|committees: Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Joint Economic Committee|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|16|IN||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|PETER J. VISCLOSKY, Democrat, of Merrillville, IN|born in Gary, IN, August 13, 1949|education: graduated, Andrean High School, Merrillville, 1967|B.S., accounting, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, 1970|J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, IN, 1973|LL.M., international and comparative law, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, 1982|professional: attorney|admitted to the Indiana state bar, 1974, the District of Columbia bar, 1978, and the U.S. Supreme Court bar, 1980|associate staff, U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, 1977-80, Committee on the Budget, 1980-82|practicing attorney, Merrillville law firm, 1983-84|wife: Joanne Royce|children: John Daniel and Timothy Patrick|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|16|IN||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOE DONNELLY, Democrat, of Granger, IN|born in Massapequa, NY, September 29, 1955|education: B.A., major: government, the University of Notre Dame, 1977|J.D., the University of Notre Dame, 1981|member: Law Firm of Nemeth, Feeny and Masters, in South Bend, IN|small business owner in Mishawaka|served on Indiana State Election Board, 1988-89|member of the Mishawaka Marian High School Board, 1997-2001, served as president|2000-01|married to Jill|children: Molly and Joseph Jr.|committees: Financial Services|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|16|IN||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|MARLIN A. STUTZMAN, Republican, of Howe, IN|born in Sturgis, MI, August 31, 1976|education: graduated from Lake Area Christian High School, 1994|studied business at Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, MI and Trine State University, Angola, IN|professional: co-owner and runs family's 4,000-acre farm in northeast Indiana|owner, Stutzman Farms Trucking|religion: Baptist|elected to the Indiana House as the youngest member of the Legislature, 2002-08|elected to the State Senate, 2008-10|caucus and member: Indiana Senate Conservative Caucus, 2009|served on the Commerce, Public Policy and Interstate Cooperation Committee|Pensions and Labor Committee|Natural Resources Committee|ranking member, Utilities and Technology Committee|Association for Retarded Children (ARC)|Howe Community Association|Indiana Farm Bureau|LaGrange County Farm Bureau|National Federation for Independent Businesses (NFIB)|National Rifle Association (NRA)|Young Republicans of LaGrange County|married: the former Christy Chavers, 2000|children: Payton and Preston|chair, assistant Republican Whip|committees: Agriculture|Budget|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 111th Congress, by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Mark Souder and simultaneously elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|16|IN||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TODD ROKITA, Republican, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Munster, IN, February 9, 1970|education: graduated with a B.A., Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN, 1992|J.D., Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, IN, 1995|professional: practicing attorney, 1995-97|general counsel at the Indiana Secretary of State's office, 1997-2000|deputy Secretary of State, 2000-2002|Secretary of State, 2002-2010|President of the Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), 2007-08|awards: Indianapolis Choice Award, by the Indianapolis Chapter of the Association of Women Business Owners, 2008|``Award of Merit'', by the International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA), 2008 and 2010|Friend of Foreign Service Medal, by the Taiwanese Government, 2010|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Kathy Rokita|children: Teddy and Ryan|committees: Budget|Education and the Workforce|House Administration|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|16|IN||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DAN BURTON, Republican, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Indianapolis, June 21, 1938|education: graduated, Shortridge High School, 1956|Indiana University, 1956-57|Cincinnati Bible Seminary, 1958-60|served in the U.S. Army, 1957-58|U.S. Army Reserves, 1958-64|businessman, insurance and real estate firm owner since 1968|served, Indiana House of Representatives, 1967-68 and 1977-80|Indiana State Senate, 1969-70 and 1981-82|president: Volunteers of America, Indiana Christian Benevolent Association, Committee for Constitutional Government, and Family Support Center|member, Jaycees|33rd degree Mason, Scottish rite division|married the former Barbara Jean Logan, 1959 (deceased, 2002)|three children: Kelly, Danielle Lee, and Danny Lee II|remarried: Dr. Samia Tawil, 2006|committees: Foreign Affairs|Oversight and Government Reform|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|16|IN||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|MIKE PENCE, Republican, of Columbus, IN|born in Columbus, June 7, 1959|education: Hanover College, 1981|J.D., Indiana University School of Law, 1986|professional: former Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2nd District in 1988 and 1990|President, Indiana Policy Review Foundation, 1991-93|radio broadcaster: the Mike Pence Show, syndicated statewide in Indiana|married: Karen|children: Michael, Charlotte, and Audrey|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|16|IN||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ANDRE CARSON, Democrat, of Indianapolis, IN|born in Indianapolis, October 16, 1974|graduated Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, IN|education: B.A. in Criminal Justice Management, Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI|M.B.A, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN|professional: Investigative Officer for the Indiana State Excise Police, 1997-2006|Indiana Department of Homeland Security's Intelligence Fusion Center, 2006|City County Councilor, Marion County, 2007|religion: Muslim|married: Mariama|children: Salimah|caucuses: Whip, Congressional Black Caucus|Progressive Caucus|New Democrat Coalition|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 110th Congress on March 11, 2008, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Julia Carson|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|16|IN||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|LARRY BUCSHON, Republican, of Newburgh, IN|born in Kincaid, IL, May 31, 1962|graduated from South Fork High School, Kincaid, IL, 1980|B.S., with a concentration in chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, 1984|M.D., University of Illinois, Chicago, 1988|residency, Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, 1988-95|cardiothoracic surgeon, 1995-2010|commissioned lieutenant, U.S. Navy Reserves, 1989|promoted, lieutenant commander, 1994|honorable discharge, 1998|married: Kathryn|children: Luke, Alec, Blair, and Zoe|committees: Education and the Workforce|Science, Space, and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|16|IN||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|TODD C. YOUNG, Republican, of Bloomington, IN|born in Indianapolis, IN, August 24, 1972|education: B.S., political science, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1995|M.B.A., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2000|M.A., american history, School of Advanced Study, University of London, UK, 2001|J.D., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 2005|professional: legislative assistant, United States Senate, 2002-03|management consultant, Crowe Chizek, 2003-05|attorney, Tucker and Tucker, PC in Paoli, IN, 2005-09|military: United States Navy, 1990-95|United States Marine Corps, 1995-2000|member: Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, Bloomington, IN|married: Jennifer Tucker Hill|children: Tucker, Annalise, Abigal, and Ava|committees: Armed Services|Budget|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|17|IA||senator||CHUCK GRASSLEY, Republican, of Cedar Falls, IA|born in New Hartford, IA, September 17, 1933|education: graduated, New Hartford Community High School, 1951|B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1955|M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1956|doctoral studies, University of Iowa, 1957-58|professional: farmer|member: Iowa State Legislature, 1959-74|Farm Bureau|State and County Historical Society|Masons|Baptist Church|and International Association of Machinists, 1962-71|co-chair, International Narcotics Control Caucus|married: the former Barbara Ann Speicher, 1954|children: Lee, Wendy, Robin Lynn, Michele Marie|committees: ranking member, Judiciary|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Budget|Finance|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to the 95th and 96th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|17|IA||senator||TOM HARKIN, Democrat, of Cumming, IA|born in Cumming, November 19, 1939|education: graduated, Dowling Catholic High School, Des Moines, IA|B.S., Iowa State University, Ames, 1962|U.S. Navy, 1962-67|military service: LCDR, U.S. Naval Reserves|LL.B., Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1972|admitted to the bar, Des Moines, IA, 1972|married: the former Ruth Raduenz, 1968|children: Amy and Jenny|committees: chair, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the 94th Congress on November 5, 1974|reelected to four succeeding Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|17|IA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|BRUCE L. BRALEY, Democrat, of Waterloo, IA|born in Grinnell, IA, October 30, 1957|education: B.A., Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 1980|J.D., University of Iowa Law School, Iowa City, IA, 1983|professional: attorney, Dulton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, 1983-2006|married: Carolyn|children: Lisa, David and Paul|chair, Populist Caucus|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 102]]
112a|17|IA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|DAVID LOEBSACK, Democrat, of Mt. Vernon, IA|born in Sioux City, IA, December 23, 1952|education: graduated, East High School, 1970|B.A., Iowa State University, 1974|M.A., Iowa State University, 1976|Ph.D., political science, University of California, Davis, 1985|professional: professor, political science, Cornell College, 1982-2006|married: Teresa Loebsack|four children|committees: Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|17|IA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Democrat, of Des Moines, IA|born in Harrison County, MO, January 10, 1934|education: graduated, Lamoni High School, 1952|B.A., Graceland College, Lamoni, IA, 1969|military service: lieutenant colonel, U.S. Army, 1956-76|awards: two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars, Soldier's Medal|Iowa State Senate, 1984-96|Iowa State Senate President, 1992-96|lay minister, RLDS Church|member: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans of Foreign Wars, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Graceland College Board of Trustees|Farmer's Co-op Grain and Seed Board of Directors, 1979-93 (president for 13 years)|The Coalition (Blue Dogs)|co-chair and member emeritus, Mississippi River Caucus|co-chair, Methamphetamine Caucus|married: Darlene (Dody) Votava Boswell, 1955|children: Cindy, Diana, and Joe|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 103]]
112a|17|IA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TOM LATHAM, Republican, of Ames, IA|born in Hampton, IA, July 14, 1948|education: attended Alexander Community School|graduated Cal (Latimer) Community College, 1966|attended Wartburg College, 1966-67|Iowa State University, 1967-70|agriculture business major|professional: marketing representative, independent insurance agent, bank teller and bookkeeper|member and past president, Nazareth Lutheran Church|past chairman, Franklin County Extension Council|secretary, Republican Party of Iowa|5th District representative, Republican State Central Committee|co-chairman, Franklin County Republican Central Committee|Iowa delegation whip|member: 1992 Republican National Convention, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa Soybean Association, American Seed Trade Association, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Seed Association, Agribusiness Association of Iowa, I.S.U. Extension Citizens Advisory Council|married: Mary Katherine (Kathy), 1975|children: Justin, Jennifer, and Jill|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|17|IA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|STEVE KING, Republican, of Odebolt, IA|born in Storm Lake, IA, May 28, 1949|education: graduated, Denison Community High School|attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, 1967-70|professional: agri-businessman|owner and operator of King Construction Company|public service: Iowa State Senate, 1996-2002|religion: Catholic|family: married to Marilyn|children: David, Michael, and Jeff|committees: Agriculture|Judiciary|Small Business|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|18|KS||senator||PAT ROBERTS, Republican, of Dodge City, KS|born in Topeka, KS, April 20, 1936|education: graduated, Holton High School, Holton, KS, 1954|B.S., journalism, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1958|professional: captain, U.S. Marine Corps, 1958-62|editor and reporter, Arizona newspapers, 1962-67|aide to Senator Frank Carlson, 1967-68|aide to Representative Keith Sebelius, 1969-80|U.S. House of Representatives, 1980-96|founding member: bipartisan Caucus on Unfunded Mandates, House Rural Health Care Coalition|shepherded the 1996 Freedom to Farm Act through the House and Senate|awards: honorary American Farmer, Future Farmers of America|1993 Wheat Man of the Year, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers|Golden Carrot Award, Public Voice|Golden Bulldog Award, Watchdogs of the Treasury|numerous Guardian of Small Business awards, National Federation of Independent Business|1995 Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal, Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship|2001 U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award|married: the former Franki Fann, 1969|children: David, Ashleigh, and Anne-Wesley|committees: ranking member, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Finance|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Rules and Administration|Select Committee on Ethics|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|18|KS||senator||JERRY MORAN, Republican, of Hays, Kansas|born in Plainville, Kansas, May 29, 1954|education: B.S., University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 1976|J.D., University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, KS, 1981|M.B.A., candidate, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS|professional: bank officer|instructor|U.S. House of Representatives, 1997-2010|Kansas State Senate, 1989-97, serving as vice president, 1993-95, majority leader, 1995-97|Kansas State Special Assistant Attorney General, 1982-85|deputy attorney, Rooks County, KS, 1987-95|University of Kansas School of Law Board of Governors, served as vice president, 1993-94, president, 1994-95|Board of Directors, Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1996-97|religion: Christian|family: married Robba|two daughters, Kelsey and Alex|caucuses: The Senate Hunger Caucus, The Senate Western Caucus, Senate Rural Health Caucus, co-chair of Community Pharmacy Caucus|committees: Appropriations|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|18|KS||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|TIM HUELSKAMP, Republican, of Fowler, KS|born in Fowler, November 11, 1968|education: attended seminary of Santa Fe, NM|B.S., social science, College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, 1991|Ph.D., political science, American University of Washington, DC, 1995|professional: farmer|rancher|budget and legislative analyst for the State of New Mexico|served in the Kansas State Senate, 1996-2010|married: Angela Huelskamp|children: Natasha, Rebecca, Athan, and Alexander|committees: Agriculture|Budget|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|18|KS||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|LYNN JENKINS, Republican, of Topeka, KS|born in Topeka, KS, June 10, 1963|education: A.A., Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1985|B.S., accounting / economics, Weber State College, Ogden, UT, 1985|professional: certified public accountant|accountant, Braunsdorf, Carson, and Clinkinbeard|accountant, Baird, Kurtz and Dobson|certified public accountant, Public Accounting / Specialty Taxation, 1985-present|Representative, Kansas State House of Representatives, 1999-2000|Senator, Kansas State Senate, 2001-02|Treasurer, State of Kansas, 2003-08|children: Hayley and Hayden|Community Pharmacy Caucus|House Army Caucus|Military Veterans Caucus|Nuclear Issues Working Group|Cystic Fibrosis Caucus|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|18|KS||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|KEVIN YODER, Republican, of Overland Park|born in Hutchison, KS, January 8, 1976|education: B.A., University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 1999|J.D., University of Kansas College of Law, Lawrence, KS, 2002|professional: attorney|admitted to the Kansas Bar, 2002|State Representative, Kansas House of Representatives, 20th District|2003-11|chairman, House Appropriations Committee|chairman, General Government Budget Committee|serves on the Board of Directors of the Johnson County Bar Association|married: Brooke Robinson Yoder|members: member of the Kansas Sentencing Commission|Kansas City Chamber's Congressional Forum|Overland Park Rotary Club|Johnson County Bar Association|Greater Kansas City Area University of Kansas Alumni Association Board of Directors|Overland Park Republican Precinct Committeeman|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|18|KS||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|MIKE POMPEO, Republican, of Wichita, KS|born in Orange, CA, December 30, 1963|education: B.S., mechanical engineering, United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, 1986, graduated first in his class|J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1994|professional: owned / founder, Thayer Aerospace|president, Sentry International|editor of Harvard Law Review|religion: Presbyterian|married: Susan Pompeo of Wichita, KS|children: Nick|caucus: Republican Study Committee|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|19|KY||senator||MITCH McCONNELL, Republican, of Louisville, KY|born in Colbert County, AL, February 20, 1942|education: graduated Manual High School, Louisville, 1960, president of the student body|B.A. with honors, University of Louisville, 1964, president of the student council, president of the student body of the College of Arts and Sciences|J.D., University of Kentucky Law School, 1967, president of student bar association, outstanding oral advocate|professional: attorney, admitted to the Kentucky bar, 1967|chief legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Marlow Cook, 1968-70|Deputy Assistant U.S. Attorney General, 1974-75|Judge/Executive of Jefferson County, KY, 1978-84|chairman, National Republican Senatorial Committee, 1997-2000|chairman, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, 1999-2001|Senate Majority Whip, 2002-06|Senate Republican Leader, 2007-present|married to Elaine Chao on February 6, 1993|children: Elly, Claire and Porter|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Rules and Administration|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|19|KY||senator||RAND PAUL, Republican, of Bowling Green, KY|born in Pittsburgh, PA, January 7, 1963|education: undergraduate, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1981-84|M.D., Duke University School of Medicine, 1988|religion: Presbyterian|family: married to the former Kelley Ashby|three sons, William, Duncan, and Robert|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Homeland Security and Government Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|19|KY||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ED WHITFIELD, Republican, of Hopkinsville, KY|born in Hopkinsville, May 25, 1943|education: graduated, Madisonville High School, Madisonville, KY|B.S., University of Ken[[Page 110]]tucky, Lexington, 1965|J.D., University of Kentucky, 1969|attended American University's Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC|military service: first lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserves, 1967-73|professional: attorney, private practice, 1970-79|vice president, CSX Corporation, 1979-90|admitted to bar: Kentucky, 1970, and Florida, 1993|began practice in 1970 in Hopkinsville, KY|member, Kentucky House, 1973, one term|married: Constance Harriman Whitfield|children: Kate|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|19|KY||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|BRETT GUTHRIE, Republican, of Bowling Green, KY|born in Florence, AL, February 18, 1964|education: B.S., United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1987|M.P.M., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1997|military service: U.S. Army, Field Artillery Office, 101st Airborne Division, 1987-90|professional: Vice President, Trace Die Cast, 1991-2009|member: Kentucky Senate, 1998-2009|married: Beth|children: Caroline, Robby, and Elizabeth|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|19|KY||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JOHN A. YARMUTH, Democrat, of Louisville, KY|born in Louisville, November 4, 1947|education: graduated, Atherton High School, Louisville, 1965|graduated, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1969|professional: Legislative Aide for Kentucky Senator Marlow Cook 1971-74|publisher, Louisville Today Magazine, 1976-82|Associate Vice President of University Relations at the University of Louisville, 1983-86|Vice President of a local healthcare firm 1986-90|founder, editor and writer LEO Newsweekly, 1990-2005|Television host and commentator, 2003-05|awards: 2007 Spirit of Enterprise Award|Louisville Alzheimer's Association Person of the Year|named Outstanding New Member of Congress by the Committee for Education and Funding|16 Metro Louisville Journalism Awards for editorial and column writing|married: Cathy Yarmuth, 1981|child: Aaron|committees: Budget|Ethics|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|19|KY||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|GEOFF DAVIS, Republican, of Hebron, KY|born October 26, 1958|education: attended public schools, West Pittsburgh, PA|B.S., U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1981|professional: U.S. Army, 1976-87|Assault Helicopter Flight Commander, 82nd Airborne Division|Army Ranger and Senior Parachutist|manufacturing consultant|founder, Republic Consulting, formerly known as Capstone, Incorporated, 1992-present|organizations: 82nd Airborne Association|American Legion volunteer chaplain|National Rifle Association|Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce|married: Pat|six children|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|19|KY||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|HAROLD ROGERS, Republican, of Somerset, KY|born in Barrier, KY, December 31, 1937|education: graduated, Wayne County High School, 1955|attended Western Kentucky University, 1956-57|A.B., University of Kentucky, 1962|LL.B., University of Kentucky Law School, 1964|professional: lawyer, admitted to the Kentucky State bar, 1964|commenced practice in Somerset|member, North Carolina and Kentucky National Guard, 1957-64|associate, Smith and Blackburn, 1964-67|private practice, 1967-69|Commonwealth Attorney, Pulaski and Rockcastle Counties, KY, 1969-80|delegate, Republican National Convention, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988|Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, KY, 1979|past president, Kentucky Commonwealth Attorneys Association|member and past president, Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and Pulaski County Industrial Foundation|founder, Southern Kentucky Economic Development Council, 1986|member, Chowder and Marching Society, 1981-present|member, Republican Steering Committee|married the former Shirley McDowell, 1957|three children: Anthony, Allison, and John Marshall|committees: chair, Appropriations|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|19|KY||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|BEN CHANDLER, Democrat, of Woodford County, KY|born in Versailles, KY, September 12, 1959|education: B.A., history, University of Kentucky|J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law|public service: elected Kentucky State Auditor, 1991|elected Kentucky Attorney General, 1995|reelected in 1999|Democratic nominee for Governor, 2003|religion: member of Pisgah Presbyterian Church|family: married to Jennifer|children: Lucie, Albert IV, and Branham|committees: Foreign Affairs|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 108th Congress, by special election, on February 17, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|20|LA||senator||MARY L. LANDRIEU, Democrat, of New Orleans, LA|born in Alexandria, VA, November 23, 1955|education: B.A., Louisiana State University, 1977|real estate broker, specializing in townhouse development|represented New Orleans House District 90 in Louisiana Legislature, 1979-87|State Treasurer, 1987-95|vice chair, Louisiana Council on Child Abuse|member, Business and Professional Women|majority council member, Emily's List|past national president, Women's Legislative Network|past vice president, Women Executives in State Government|delegate to every Democratic National Convention since 1980|married: E. Frank Snellings|children: Connor, and Mary Shannon|committees: chair, Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|20|LA||senator||DAVID VITTER, Republican, of Metairie, LA|born in Metairie, May 3, 1961|education: Harvard University|Oxford University Rhodes Scholar|Tulane University School of Law|professional: attorney|adjunct law professor, Tulane and Loyola Universities|religion: Catholic|public service: Louisiana House of Representatives, 1992-99|U.S. House of Representatives, 1999-2005|awards: Alliance for Good Government ``Legislator of the Year''|Victims and Citizens Against Crime ``Outstanding Legislator'' and ``Lifetime Achievement Award''|married: Wendy Baldwin Vitter|children: Sophie, Lise, Airey, and Jack|committees: Armed Services|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Environment and Public Works|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004|reelected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|20|LA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|STEVE SCALISE, Republican, of Jefferson, LA|born in New Orleans, LA, October 6, 1965|education: B.S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 1983|professional: computer programmer for technology company|Louisiana House of Representatives, 1995-2007, Louisiana Senate, 2007-2008|awards: Spirit of Enterprise, U.S. Chamber of Commerce|religion: Catholic|married: former Jennifer LeTulle|children: Madison|committees: Energy and Com[[Page 115]]merce|elected to 110th Congress on May 4, 2008 in special election|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|20|LA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|CEDRIC L. RICHMOND, Democrat, of New Orleans|born in New Orleans, LA, September 13, 1973|education: B.A., Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, 1995|J.D., Tulane School of Law, New Orleans, LA, 1998|Harvard University Executive Education Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA|professional: military|member of the Louisiana State House of Representatives, 1999-2008|awards: Time Magazine's 2010 40 Under 40, Innocence Project Legislative Champion Award|religion: Baptist|commissions, caucuses|New Democrat Coalition|Congressional Black Caucus|Gulf Coast Caucus|committees: Homeland Security|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|20|LA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JEFF LANDRY, Republican, of New Iberia, LA|born in St. Martinville, LA, December 23, 1970|education: B.S., environmental and sustainable resources, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, 1998, J.D., Loyola University, New Orleans, LA, 2004|professional: Louisiana Army National Guard, 1987-98|Veteran of Desert Storm, small business owner|attorney|religion: Catholic|married: Sharon|child: Jeffrey Thomas|medals: Army Achievement Medal|Army Commendation Medal|National Defense Ribbon|Overseas Training Ribbon|Louisiana War Cross|caucuses: Republican Study Committee, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus, Coast Guard Caucus, and Tea Party Caucus|committees: Natural Resources|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|20|LA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JOHN FLEMING, Republican, of Minden, LA|born in Meridian, MS, July 5, 1951|education: B.S., University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, 1973|M.D., University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, 1976|professional: family physician and businessman|military: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy|awards: Louisiana Family Doctor of the Year, 2007|religion: Southern Baptist|married: Cindy|four children|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|20|LA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|RODNEY ALEXANDER, Republican, of Quitman, LA|born in Bienville, LA, December 5, 1946|education: graduated, University of Louisiana-Monroe|professional: businessman, with a background in the insurance and construction industries|organizations: member, Louisiana Farm Bureau and the National Rifle Association|public service: Jackson Parish Police Jury, 1970-85|served as President during the last seven years of his tenure|Louisiana House of Representatives, 1987-2002|U.S. Air Force Reserves, 1965-71|religion: Baptist|married: Nancy|three children|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 108th Congress on December 7, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|20|LA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|BILL CASSIDY, Republican, of Baton Rouge, LA|born in Highland Park, IL, September 28, 1957|education: graduated, Tara High School|B.S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 1979|M.D., Louisiana State University medical school, New Orleans, LA, 1983|professional: medical doctor|Associate Professor, Baton Rouge|medical doctor, founder, Associate Professor of Medicine with LSU Health Science Center|member of the Louisiana State Senate|married: Laura Layden Cassidy, M.D.|children: Will, Meg, and Kate|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|20|LA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, Jr., Republican, of Lafayette, LA|born in New Orleans, LA, February 21, 1956|education: graduated Cathedral Carmel High School, Lafayette, LA|B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, 1978|M.D., Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 1982|professional: surgeon|public service: served on the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency Tissue Advisory Board|board of directors for the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 2001|Chamber of Commerce as Vice President for Government Affairs, 2002|president of the Lafayette Parish Medical Society|chaired the American Heart Association's Gala|Healthcare Division of the UL-Lafayette Centennial Fundraiser, which provided $75 million of university endowed chairs, professorships and scholarships|member of Leadership Lafayette Class IIIXX, 2002|member, Lafayette Parish Republican Executive Committee, 1996-2001|Republican Policy Committee|vice-chairman of the Bush/Cheney Victory 2000 Campaign for Lafayette Parish|board of directors for Lafayette General Medical Center|married: the former Bridget Edwards|children: Erik and Ashley|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 109th Congress on December 4, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|21|ME||senator||OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, Republican, of Auburn, ME|born in Augusta, ME, February 21, 1947|education: graduated from Edward Little High School, Auburn, ME, 1965|B.A., University of Maine, Orono, 1969|member, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Lewiston-Auburn|active member of civic and community organizations|elected to the Maine House of Representatives, 1973, to the seat vacated by the death of her first husband, the late Peter Snowe|reelected for a full two-year term in 1974|elected to the Maine Senate, 1976|chaired the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Institutional Services|elected to the 96th Congress on November 7, 1978--the youngest Republican woman, and first Greek-American woman elected|reelected to the 97th through 103rd Congresses|past member: House Budget Committee|House Foreign Affairs Committee|leading member of the former House Select Committee on Aging, ranking Republican on its Subcommittee on Human Services|married to former Maine Governor John R. McKernan, Jr.|committees: ranking member, Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|21|ME||senator||SUSAN M. COLLINS, Republican, of Bangor, ME|born in Caribou, ME, December 7, 1952|education: graduated, Caribou High School, 1971|B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY|Outstanding Alumni Award, St. Lawrence University, 1992|staff director, Senate Subcommittee on the Oversight of Government Management, 1981-87|for 12 years, principal advisor on business issues to former Senator William S. Cohen|Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation for Maine Governor John R. McKernan, Jr., 1987|New England administrator, Small Business Administration, 1992-93|appointed Deputy Treasurer of Massachusetts, 1993|executive director, Husson College Center for Family Business, 1994-96|committees: ranking member, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Appropriations|Armed Services|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|21|ME||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|CHELLIE PINGREE, Democrat, of North Haven, ME|born in Minneapolis, MN, April 2, 1955|education: B.A., College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME, 1979|professional: farmer|businesswoman|religion: Lutheran|divorced: three children|House Oceans Caucus|Progressive Caucus, Women's Caucus|Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition|National Guard and Reserve Component Caucus|Humanities Caucus|Bicycle Caucus|Philanthropy Caucus|House Trade Working Group|committees: Armed Services|Agriculture|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|21|ME||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Democrat, of East Millinocket, ME|born on January 18, 1955|grew up in Medway, ME|education: graduate, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government|professional: mill worker|community service: actively involved in a variety of local, regional, and statewide civic and economic development organizations|public service: Maine House of Representatives, 1980-94|Maine State Senate, 1994-2002|religion: Catholic|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|22|MD||senator||BARBARA A. MIKULSKI, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, July 20, 1936|education: B.A., Mount St. Agnes College, 1958|M.S.W., University of Maryland School of Social Work, 1965|former social worker for Catholic Charities and city of Baltimore|served as an adjunct professor, Department of Sociology, Loyola College|elected to the Baltimore City Council, 1971|Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1974, winning 43 percent of vote|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November, 1976|first woman appointed to the Energy and Commerce Committee|also served on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee|became the first woman representing the Democratic Party to be elected to a Senate seat not previously held by her husband, and the first Democratic woman ever to serve in both houses of Congress|Secretary, Democratic Conference|first woman to be elected to a leadership post|committees: Appropriations|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|22|MD||senator||BENJAMIN L. CARDIN, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, October 5, 1943|education: graduated, City College High School, 1961|B.A., cum laude, University of Pittsburgh, 1964|L.L.B., 1st in class, University of Maryland School of Law, 1967|professional: attorney, Rosen and Esterson, 1967-78|elected to Maryland House of Delegates in November 1966, served from 1967-87|Speaker of the House of Delegates, youngest Speaker at the time, 1979-87|elected to U.S. House of Representatives in November 1986, Maryland 3rd Congressional District, served from 1987-2007|member: Associated Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund, 1985-89|Trustee, St. Mary's College, 1988-99|Lifetime Member, NAACP, since 1990|Board of Visitors, University of Maryland Law School, 1991-present|President's Board of Visitors, UMBC, 1998-present|Board of Visitors, U.S. Naval Academy, 2007-present|Board of Trustees, The James Madison Memorial Fellowship, 2010-present|awards: Congressional Award, Small Business Council of America, 1993, 1999, 2005|Public Sector Distinguished Award, Tax Foundation, 2003|Congressional Voice for Children Award, National PTA, 2009|Congressional Leadership Award, American College of Emergency Physicians, 2010|Commissioner, Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), since 1993|co-chair, CSCE, 2007-08|chair, CSCE, 2009-2919|co-chair, CSCE, 2011-present|Vice President, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly, 2006-present|religion: Jewish|married: Myrna Edelman of Baltimore, 1964|two children, (one deceased)|two grandchildren|committees: Budget|Environment and Public Works|Finance|Foreign Relations|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
112a|22|MD||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ANDY HARRIS, Republican, of Cockeysville, MD|born in Brooklyn, NY, January 25, 1957|education: B.S., Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1977|M.D., Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1980|M.H.S., Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1995|professional: anesthesiologist, as an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine|member of the Maryland State Senate, 1998-2010|minority whip, Maryland State Senate|military: Commander, Johns Hopkins Medical Naval Reserve Primus Unit P0605C|religion: Catholic|married: M. Sylvia|five children|committees: Natural Resources|Science, Space, and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|22|MD||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER, Democrat, of Cockeysville, MD|born in Baltimore, MD, January 31, 1946|education: Baltimore City College|University of Maryland, College Park|J.D., University of Baltimore Law School, 1970|professional: attorney|partner, Ruppersberger, Clark, and Mister (law firm)|public service: Baltimore County Assistant State's Attorney|Baltimore County Council|Baltimore County Executive, 1994-2002|married: the former Kay Murphy|children: Cory and Jill|committees: ranking member, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|Armed Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|22|MD||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JOHN P. SARBANES, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, May 22, 1962|education: A.B., cum laude, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, 1984|Fulbright Scholar, Greece, 1985|J.D., Harvard University School of Law, 1988|professional: law clerk to Judge J. Frederick Motz, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 1988-89|admitted to Maryland Bar, 1988|member: American Bar Association|Maryland State Bar Association|attorney, Venable, LLP, 1989-2006 (chair, health care practice)|founding member, Board of Trustees, Dunbar Project, 1990-94|Board of Directors, Public Justice Center, 1991-2006 (president, 1994-97)|Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies, 1991-present (past chair, membership committee)|Special Assistant to State Superintendent of Schools, State Department of Education, 1998-2005|awards: Unsung Hero Award, Maryland Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2006|Arthur W. Machen, Jr., Award, Maryland Legal Services Corp., 2006|married to Dina Sarbanes|three children|committees: Natural Resources|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|22|MD||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DONNA F. EDWARDS, Democrat, of Fort Washington, MD|born in Yanceyville, NC, June 28, 1959|education: B.A., Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 1980|J.D., Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, NH, 1989|professional: executive director, Arca Foundation, 2000-08|founder and executive director, National Network to End Domestic Violence, 1996-99|executive director, Center for New Democracy, 1994-96|member: board of directors, National Network to End Domestic Violence|Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington|League of Conservation Voters, Common Cause|Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission|committees: Ethics|Science, Space, and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected by special election on June 17, 2008, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of U.S. Representative Albert Russell Wynn, and elected to a full term in the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|22|MD||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|STENY H. HOYER, Democrat, of Mechanicsville, MD|born in New York, NY, June 14, 1939|education: graduated Suitland High School|B.S., University of Maryland, 1963|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1966|Honorary Doctor of Public Service, University of Maryland, 1988|admitted to the Maryland Bar Association, 1966|professional: practicing attorney, 1966-90|Maryland State Senate, 1967-79|vice chairman, Prince George's County, MD, Senate delegation, 1967-69|chairman, Prince George's County, MD, Senate delegation, 1969-75|president, Maryland State Senate, 1975-79|member, State Board for Higher Education, 1978-81|married: Judith Pickett, deceased, February 6, 1997|children: Susan, Stefany, and Anne|Democratic Steering Committee|Democratic Whip, 108 and 109th Congresses|House Majority Leader, 110th and 111th Congresses|Democratic Whip, 112th Congress|elected to the 97th Congress on May 19, 1981, by special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|22|MD||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|ROSCOE G. BARTLETT, Republican, of Frederick, MD|born in Moreland, KY, June 3, 1926|education: B.A., Columbia Union College, 1947|M.A., 1948, and Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1952|professional: farmer, prior to his election to Congress, retired after owning and operating a small business for 10 years|awards: awarded 20 patents for inventions during his scientific career as a professor and research engineer|Jeffries Aerospace Medicine and Life Sciences Research Award, 1999|held positions at Loma Linda University, the Navy's School of Aviation Medicine, John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, and at IBM|married to Ellen|10 children|committees: Armed Services|Science, Space, and Technology|Small Business|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|22|MD||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Democrat, of Baltimore, MD|born in Baltimore, January 18, 1951|education: graduated, Baltimore City College High School, 1969|B.S., political science, Phi Beta Kappa, Howard University, Washington, DC, 1973|J.D., University of Maryland Law School, 1976|professional: attorney|admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1976|delegate, Maryland State Legislature, 1982-96|chairman, Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, 1984|speaker pro tempore, Maryland General Assembly, 1995-96|vice chairman, Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee|vice chairman, Economic Matters Committee|president, sophomore class, student government treasurer and student government president at Howard University|member: Governor's Commission on Black Males|New Psalmist Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD|active in civic affairs, and recipient of numerous community awards|co-chair of the House AIDS Working Group|Task Force on Health Care Reform|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the 104th Congress by special election in April, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|22|MD||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|CHRIS VAN HOLLEN, Democrat, of Kensington, MD|born in Karachi, Pakistan, January 10, 1959|education: B.A., Swarthmore College, 1982|masters in public policy, Harvard University, 1985|J.D., Georgetown University, 1990|professional: attorney|legislative assistant to former Maryland U.S. Senator Charles McC. Mathias, Jr.|staff member, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations|senior legislative advisor to former Maryland Governor William Donald Schaefer|public service: elected, Maryland House of Delegates, 1990|elected, Maryland State Senate, 1994|married: Katherine|children: Anna, Nicholas, and Alexander|committees: ranking member, Budget|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|23|MA||senator||JOHN F. KERRY, Democrat, of Boston, MA|born in Denver, CO, December 11, 1943|education: graduated, St. Paul's School, Concord, NH, 1962|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1966|J.D., Boston College Law School, Boston, MA, 1976|served, U.S. Navy, discharged with rank of lieutenant|decorations: Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat ``V'', three Purple Hearts, various theatre campaign decorations|attorney, admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1976|appointed first assistant district attorney, Middlesex County, 1977|elected lieutenant governor, Massachusetts, 1982|married: Teresa Heinz|committees: chair, Foreign Relations|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|appointed to Democratic Leadership for 104th and 105th Congresses|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|23|MA||senator||SCOTT P. BROWN, Republican, of Wrentham, MA|born in Kittery, ME, September 12, 1959|education: graduated, Wakefield High School, 1977|B.A., Tufts University cum laude, Medford, MA, 1981|J.D., Boston College Law School, Newton, MA, 1985|professional: Assessor, Town of Wrentham, 1992-95|Selectman, Town of Wrentham, 1995-98|Massachusetts State House of Representatives, 9th Norfolk District, 1998-2004|Massachusetts State Senate, Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District, 2004-10|military: Lt. Colonel, JAG Corps, Army National Guard, 1979-present|married: Gail (Huff) Brown|daughters: Ayla and Arianna|committees: Armed Services|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on January 19, 2010 in a special election to fill the term of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
112a|23|MA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN W. OLVER, Democrat, of Amherst, MA|born in Honesdale, PA, September 3, 1936|education: B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1955|M.A., Tufts University, 1956|taught for 2 years at Franklin Technical Institute, Boston, MA|Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1961|professional: chemistry professor, University of Massachusetts-Amherst|Massachusetts House, 1968-72|Massachusetts Senate, 1972-91|became first Democrat since the Spanish-American War to represent the First Congressional District, 1991|married: Rose Olver|children: Martha|committees: Appropriations|elected on June 4, 1991, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Silvio Conte, by special election to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 128]]
112a|23|MA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|RICHARD E. NEAL, Democrat, of Springfield, MA|born in Springfield, February 14, 1949|education: graduated, Springfield Technical High School, 1968|B.A., American International College, Springfield, 1972|M.A., University of Hartford Barney School of Business and Public Administration, West Hartford, CT, 1976|instructor and lecturer|assistant to mayor of Springfield, 1973-78|Springfield City Council, 1978-84|mayor, City of Springfield, 1983-89|member: Massachusetts Mayors Association|Adult Education Council|American International College Alumni Association|Boys Club Alumni Association|Emily Bill Athletic Association|Cancer Crusade|John Boyle O'Reilly Club|United States Conference of Mayors|Valley Press Club|Solid Waste Advisory Committee for the State of Massachusetts|Committee on Leadership and Government|Mass Jobs Council|trustee: Springfield Libraries and Museums Association, Springfield Red Cross, Springfield YMCA|married: Maureen|four children: Rory Christopher, Brendan Conway, Maura Katherine, and Sean Richard|committees: Ways and Means|elected on November 8, 1988 to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|23|MA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JAMES P. McGOVERN, Democrat, of Worcester, MA|born in Worcester, November 20, 1959|education: B.A., M.P.A., American University|legislative director and senior aide to Congressman Joe Moakley (D-South Boston)|led the 1989 investigation into the murders of six Jesuit priests and two lay women in El Salvador|managed George McGovern's (D-SD) 1984 presidential campaign in Massachusetts and delivered his nomination speech at the Democratic[[Page 129]]National Convention|board of directors, Jesuit International Volunteers|former volunteer, Mt. Carmel House, an emergency shelter for battered and abused women|married: Lisa Murray McGovern|committees: Agriculture|Rules|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|23|MA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|BARNEY FRANK, Democrat, of Newton, MA|born in Bayonne, NJ, March 31, 1940|education: graduated, Bayonne High School, 1957|B.A., Harvard College, 1962|graduate student in political science, Harvard University, 1962-67|teaching fellow in government, Harvard College, 1963-66|J.D., Harvard University, 1977|admitted to the Massachusetts bar, 1979|executive assistant to Mayor Kevin White of Boston, 1968-71|administrative assistant to U.S. Congressman Michael F. Harrington, 1971-72|member, Massachusetts Legislature, 1973-80|Senior Whip|co-chair, Democratic Parliamentary Group|committees: ranking member, Financial Services|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|23|MA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|NIKI TSONGAS, Democrat, of Lowell, MA|born in Chico, CA, April 26, 1946|graduated from Narimasu American High School, Japan, 1964|B.A., Smith College, Northampton, MA,[[Page 130]]1968|J.D., Boston University, Boston, MA, 1988|professional: social worker|lawyer, Middlesex Community College's dean of external affairs|widowed: Paul Tsongas|children: Ashley Tsongas, Katina Tsongas, and Molly Tsongas|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 110th Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Martin Meehan|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|23|MA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JOHN F. TIERNEY, Democrat, of Salem, MA|born in Salem, September 18, 1951|education: graduated, Salem High School|B.A., political science, Salem State College, 1973|J.D., Suffolk University, 1976|professional: attorney, admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1976|sole practitioner, 1976-80|partner, Tierney, Kalis and Lucas, 1981-96|member: Salem Chamber of Commerce, 1976-96 (president, 1995)|trustee, Salem State College, 1992-97|married: Patrice M., 1997|committees: Education and the Workforce|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|23|MA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|EDWARD J. MARKEY, Democrat, of Malden, MA|born in Malden, July 11, 1946|graduated from Malden Catholic High School, Malden, MA, 1964|B.A., Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, 1968|J.D., Boston College Law School, Chestnut Hill, MA, 1972|professional: lawyer, private practice|member, Massachusetts State House of Representatives, 1973-76|military: United States Army Reserve, 1968-73|Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe|married: Dr. Susan Blumenthal|committees: ranking member, Natural Resources|[[Page 131]]Energy and Commerce|elected to the 94th Congress, November 2, 1976, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Torbert H. Macdonald|at the same time elected to the 95th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|23|MA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Democrat, of Somerville, MA|born in Somerville, January 9, 1952|education: graduated, Somerville High School, 1969|B.A., Dartmouth College, 1973|J.D., Boston College Law School, 1977|professional: admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, 1977|Alderman in Somerville, MA, 1977-79|Alderman-at-Large, 1985-89|elected Mayor for five terms, 1990 to January, 1999, when he resigned to be sworn in as a U.S. Representative|Democratic Regional Whip|chair, Organizational, Study, and Review Committee, Democratic Caucus|married: Barbara Teebagy of Somerville, MA, in 1974|children: Michael and Joseph|committees: Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|23|MA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Democrat, of South Boston, MA|born in South Boston, March 31, 1955|education: South Boston High School, 1973|B.S., Wentworth Institute of Technology|J.D., Boston College Law School|master in public administration, JFK School of Government, Harvard University|professional: attorney|former President of Ironworkers Local #7|organizations: South Boston Boys and Girls Club|Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club|Friends for Children|public service: elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1994, and the State Senate in 1996|family: married to Margaret|two children: Victoria and Crystal|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on October 16, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|23|MA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|WILLIAM ``BILL'' KEATING, Democrat, of Quincy, MA|born in Norwood, MA, September 6, 1952|education: B.A., business administration, Boston College, MA, 1974|M.B.A., business administration, Boston College, MA, 1982|J.D., Suffolk University Law School, MA, 1985|professional: admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1985 and began practice in Boston|Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1977-84|Massachusetts State Senate, 1985-98|chairman, Judiciary Committee|Committee on Taxation|Committee on Public Safety, Steering and Policy Committee|vice chairman, Committee on Criminal Justice|Norfolk County District Attorney, 1999-2011|religion: Roman Catholic|family: wife, Tevis, two children, Kristen and Patrick|committees: Foreign Affairs|Homeland Security|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|24|MI||senator||CARL LEVIN, Democrat, of Detroit, MI|born in Detroit, June 28, 1934|education: graduated, Central High School, Detroit, 1952|Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, 1956|Harvard Law School, Boston, MA, 1959|admitted to the Michigan bar in 1959|professional: lawyer|Grossman, Hyman and Grossman, Detroit, 1959-64|assistant attorney general and general counsel for Michigan Civil Rights Commission, 1964-67|chief appellate defender for city of Detroit, 1968-69|counsel, Schlussel, Lifton, Simon, Rands and Kaufman, 1971-73|counsel, Jaffe, Snider, Raitt, Garratt and Heuer, 1978-79|member, City Council of Detroit, 1969-77 (president, 1974-77)|member: Congregation T'Chiyah|American, Michigan and Detroit bar associations|former instructor at Wayne State University and the University of Detroit|married: the former Barbara Halpern, 1961|children: Kate, Laura, and Erica|committees: chair, Armed Services|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|24|MI||senator||DEBBIE STABENOW, Democrat, of Lansing, MI|born in Gladwin, MI, April 29, 1950|education: Clare High School|B.A., Michigan State University, 1972|M.S.W., Michigan State University, 1975|public service: Ingham County, MI, Commissioner, 1975-78, chairperson for two years|Michigan State House of Representatives, 1979-90|Michigan State Senate, 1991-94|religion: Methodist|married to Thomas Athans|children: Todd and Michelle|committees: chair, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Budget|Finance|Energy and Natural Resources|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996 and 1998|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|24|MI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DAN BENISHEK, Republican, of Crystal Falls, MI|born in Iron Mountain, MI, April 20, 1952|education: graduated from West Iron County High School, 1970|B.S., biology, Univer[[Page 134]]sity of Michigan, 1974|M.D., Wayne State Medical School, Detroit, MI, 1978|completed, family practice internship in Flint at St. Joseph's Hospital|completed, general surgery residency at Wayne State in Detroit|professional: served as a general surgeon in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in a private practice since 1983|worked part-time at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain for twenty years|married: wife Judy|five children and two grandchildren|Dr. Benishek, avid hunter and fisherman|proud member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Gun Owners of America (GOA)|committees: Natural Resources|Veterans' Affairs|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|24|MI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|BILL HUIZENGA, Republican, of Zeeland, MI|born in Zeeland, January 31, 1969|education: graduated, Holland Christian High School|B.A., Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, 1987|professional: co-owner, Huizenga Gravel Company, Jenison, MI|formerly licensed realtor and developer|married: the former Natalie Tiesma|children: Garrett, Adrian, Alexandra, Willam, and Sieger|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|24|MI||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JUSTIN A. AMASH, Republican, of Cascade, MI|born in Grand Rapids, MI, April 18, 1980|education: attended Kelloggsville Christian School and Grand Rapids Christian High School|[[Page 135]]B.A., economics, magna cum laude, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2002|J.D., University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI, 2005|professional: small business owner|attorney|member, State Bar of Michigan, Grand Rapids Bar Association|State Representative, Michigan's 72nd district, 2009-10|religion: member, St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church|married: Kara|three children: Alexander, Anwen, and Evelyn|committees: Budget|Oversight and Government Reform|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|24|MI||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DAVE CAMP, Republican, of Midland, MI|born in Midland, July 9, 1953|education: graduated, H.H. Dow High School, Midland, 1971|B.A., magna cum laude, Albion College, Albion, MI, 1975|J.D., University of San Diego, 1978|attorney|member: State Bar of Michigan|State Bar of California|District of Columbia Bar, U.S. Supreme Court|U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and Southern District of California|Midland County Bar Association|law practice, Midland, 1979-91|Special Assistant Attorney General, 1980-84|administrative assistant to Congressman Bill Schuette, Michigan's 10th Congressional District, 1985-87|State Representative, Michigan's 102nd district, 1989-91|chairman, Corrections Day Advisory Group|Deputy Minority Whip|Executive Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee|Rural Health Care Coalition|1998 Adoption Hall of Fame Inductee|American Farm Bureau Federation 1998 Golden Plow award recipient|married: attorney Nancy Keil of Midland, 1994|three children|committees: chair, Ways and Means|chair, Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|24|MI||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|DALE E. KILDEE, Democrat, of Flint, MI|born in Flint, September 16, 1929|education: graduated, St. Mary High School, 1947|B.A., Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, 1952|M.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1961|graduate studies in history and political science, University of Peshawar, Pakistan, under Rotary Foundation Fellowship|professional: teacher, University of Detroit High School, 1954-56|Flint Central High School, 1956-64|served as State Representative, 1965-74|State Senator, 1975-77|member: Optimists, Urban League, Knights of Columbus, Phi Delta Kappa national honorary fraternity, American Federation of Teachers|life member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People|married: the former Gayle Heyn, 1965|children: David, Laura, and Paul|six grandchildren|committees: Education and the Workforce|Natural Resources|elected to the 95th Congress, November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|24|MI||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|FRED UPTON, Republican, of St. Joseph, MI|born in St. Joseph, April 23, 1953|education: graduated, Shattuck School, Fairbault, MN, 1971|B.A., journalism, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1975|professional: field manager, Dave Stockman Campaign, 1976|staff member, Congressman Dave Stockman, 1976-80|legislative assistant, Office of Management and Budget, 1981-83|deputy director of Legislative Affairs, 1983-84|director of Legislative Affairs, 1984-85|member: First Congregational Church, Emil Verbin Society|married: the former Amey Rulon-Miller|committees: chair, Energy and Commerce|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|24|MI||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|TIMOTHY L. WALBERG, Republican, of Tipton, MI|born in Chicago, IL, April 12, 1951|education: studied forestry at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL|attended Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL|B.A., religious education, Fort Wayne Bible College, 1975|M.A., communications, Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL, 1978|professional: minister, Union Grace Gospel Church, 1978-82|member of the Michigan House of Representatives, 1983-98|president, Warren Reuther Center for Education and Community Impact|division manager, Moody Bible Institute|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 110th Congress, 2007-09|married: Susan|three children|committees: Education and the Workforce|Homeland Security|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|24|MI||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|MIKE ROGERS, Republican, of Howell, MI|born in Livingston County, MI, June 2, 1963|education: B.S., Adrian College|also attended the University of Michigan as an Army ROTC member|military service: U.S. Army, Captain, served in a rapid deployment unit as a Company Commander|professional: FBI Special Agent, assigned to public corruption and organized crime units|businessman|co-founder of E.B.I. Builders, Inc.|organizations: American Heart Association|Women's Resource Center|Brighton Rotary Club|Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI|religion: Methodist|married: Kristi|children: Erin and Jonathan|committees: chair, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|Energy and Commerce|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|24|MI||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|GARY C. PETERS, Democrat, of Bloomfield Township, MI|born in Pontiac, MI, December 1, 1958|education: B.A., Alma College, Alma, MI, 1980|M.B.A., University of Detroit, Detroit, MI, 1984|J.D., Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 1989|M.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 2007|professional: Assistant Vice President, Merrill Lynch, 1980-89|Vice President, UBS / Paine Webber, 1989-2003|City Council, Rochester Hills, MI, 1991-93|Lt. Commander, Navy Reserve, 1993-2005|Michigan Senate, 1995-2002|Chief Administrative Officer for the Bureau of Investments, State of Michigan, 2003|Lottery Commissioner, State of Michigan, 2003-07|Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government, Central Michigan University, 2007-08|religion: Episcopalian|married: Colleen Ochoa Peters|three children: Gary Jr., Madeline, and Alana|Armenian Caucus|Congressional Automotive Caucus|Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans|Congressional Fire Services Caucus|Congressional Pakistan Caucus|House Bangladesh Caucus|House Manufacturing Caucus|Law Enforcement Caucus|LGBT Equality Caucus|National Guard and Reserve Component Caucus|New Democrat Coalition|Pro-Choice Caucus|committees: Financial Services|Small Business|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|24|MI||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|CANDICE S. MILLER, Republican, of Harrison Township, MI|born in St. Clair Shores, MI, May 7, 1954|education: attended Macomb Community College and Northwood University|public service: Harrison Township Board of Trustees, 1979|Harrison Township Supervisor, 1980-92|Macomb County Treasurer, 1992-94|Michigan Secretary of State, 1994-2002|professional: worked in a family-owned marina business before she became involved in public service|religion: Presbyterian|married: Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Donald Miller|children: Wendy|committees: Homeland Security|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|24|MI||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|THADDEUS G. McCOTTER, Republican, of Livonia, MI|born in Detroit, MI, August 22, 1965|education: B.A., University of Detroit, 1987|J.D., University of Detroit Law School, 1990|professional: attorney|public service: elected to the Schoolcraft Community College Trustees, 1989|elected to the Wayne County Commission, 1992|elected to the Michigan State Senate, 1998|awards: Michigan Jaycees Outstanding Michigander, 2001|Police Officers Association of Michigan Legislator of the Year, 2002|chair, Republican House Policy Committee|religion: Catholic|married: Rita|children: George, Timothy, and Emilia|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|24|MI||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|SANDER M. LEVIN, Democrat, of Royal Oak, MI|born in Detroit, MI, September 6, 1931|education: graduated, Central High School, Detroit, 1949|B.A., University of Chicago, 1952|M.A., Columbia University, New York, NY, 1954|LL.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1957|professional: attorney, admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1958 and commenced practice in Detroit, MI|member: Oakland Board of Supervisors, 1961-64|Michigan Senate, 1965-70|Democratic floor leader in State Senate|served on the Advisory Committee on the Education of Handicapped Children in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1965-68|chairman, Michigan Democratic Party, 1968-69|Democratic candidate for governor, 1970 and 1974|fellow, Kennedy School of Government, Institute of Politics, Harvard University, 1975|assistant administrator, Agency for International Development, 1977-81|married: the former Victoria Schlafer (deceased)|children: Jennifer, Andrew, Madeleine, and Matthew|committees: Ways and Means|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|24|MI||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|HANSEN H. CLARKE, Democrat, of Detroit, MI|born in Detroit, March 2, 1957|education: graduated, B.F.A., in fine arts, Cornell University, 1984|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, 1987|professional: served in Michigan House of Representatives, 1991-92 and 1999-2002|served in Michigan State Senate, 2003-11|member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated|former treasurer, Michigan Legislative Black Caucus|minister of service, Sacred Heart Church|former executive assistant, Wayne County Executive|former associate, Wayne County Executive and Administrator|married|committees: Homeland Security|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|24|MI||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|JOHN CONYERS, Jr., Democrat, of Detroit, MI|born in Detroit, May 16, 1929|son of John and Lucille Conyers|education: B.A., Wayne State University, 1957|LL.B., Wayne State Law School, June 1958|served as officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, one year in Korea|awarded combat and merit citations|engaged in many civil rights and labor activities|legislative assistant to Congressman John D. Dingell, December 1958 to May 1961|appointed Referee for the Workmen's Compensation Department, State of Michigan, by Governor John B. Swainson in October 1961|former vice chairman of Americans for Democratic Action|vice chairman of the National Advisory Council of the ACLU|member: Kappa Alpha Psi|Wolverine Bar|NAACP|Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.|organizations: Congressional Black Caucus|Progressive Caucus|married: Monica Conyers|children: John III, and Carl|committees: ranking member, Judiciary|elected to the 89th Congress on November 3, 1964|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|24|MI||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|JOHN D. DINGELL, Democrat, of Dearborn, MI|born in Colorado Springs, CO, July 8, 1926|education: B.S., Georgetown University, 1949|J.D., Georgetown University Law School,[[Page 141]]1952|professional: World War II veteran|assistant Wayne County prosecutor, 1953-55|member: Migratory Bird Conservation Commission|married: the former Deborah Insley|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 84th Congress in a special election to fill the vacant seat of his late father, the Honorable John D. Dingell, December 13, 1955|reelected to the 85th and each succeeding Congress.
112a|25|MN||senator||AMY KLOBUCHAR, Democrat, of Minneapolis, MN|born in Plymouth, MN, May 25, 1960|education: B.A., magna cum laude, Yale University, 1982|J.D., magna cum laude, University of Chicago Law School, 1985|professional: Attorney at law firm Dorsey & Whitney, 1985-93, Partner in 1993|Partner at law firm Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, 1993-98|religion: Congregationalist|public service: City of Minneapolis prosecutor, 1988|elected Hennepin County Attorney, 1998, reelected, 2002|married: John|child: Abigail|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Judiciary|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
112a|25|MN||senator||AL FRANKEN, Democrat, of Minneapolis, MN|raised in St. Louis Park, MN, born May 21, 1951|education: Harvard, Cambridge, MA, 1973|professional: comedy writer, author, and radio talk show host|has taken part in seven USO tours, visiting our troops overseas in Germany, Bosnia, Kosovo and Uzbekistan--as well as visiting Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait four times|married: Franni Franken for 34 years|two children|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Health, Education, Labor, and Pension|Judiciary|Indian Affairs|elected to the 111th U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008, the election was contested|following a June 30, 2009, decision in his favor by the Minnesota State Supreme Court, he took the oath of office and began service on July 7, 2009.
112a|25|MN||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Democrat, of Mankato, MN|born in West Point, NE, April 6, 1964|education: B.S., Chadron State College, Chadron, NE|M.S., St. Mary's University, Winona, MN|professional: high school teacher|military: Command Sergeant Major, Minnesota's 1st /[[Page 143]] 34th Division of the Army National Guard, 1981-2005|awards: 2002 Minnesota Ethics in Education award winner, 2003 Mankato Teacher of the Year, and the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence|married: Gwen Whipple Walz, 1994|children: Hope and Gus|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|25|MN||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOHN KLINE, Republican, of Lakeville, MN|born in Allentown, PA, September 6, 1947|education: B.A., Rice University, 1969|M.P.A., Shippensburg University, 1988|military service: U.S. Marine Corps, 1969-94|retired at the rank of Colonel|organizations: Boy Scouts of America|Marine Corps League|Veterans of Foreign Wars|Marine Corps Association|American Legion|Retired Officers Association|past president, Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Minnesota|religion: Methodist|family: married to Vicky|children: Kathy and Dan|committees: chair, Education and the Workforce|Armed Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|25|MN||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ERIK PAULSEN, Republican, of Eden Prairie, MN|born in Bakersfield, CA, May 14, 1965|education: B.A., St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, 1987|Med Tech Caucus|National Guard Caucus|Diabetes Caucus|Law Enforcement Caucus|Financial Literacy Caucus|Sportsman's Caucus|Nuclear Issues Working Group|U.S. China Working Group|Renewable Energy Caucus|India Caucus|Zoo Caucus|Land Conservation Caucus|Bike Caucus|Congressional Services Fire Caucus|religion: Lutheran|married: Kelly|children: four daughters|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|25|MN||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|BETTY McCOLLUM, Democrat-Farmer-Labor, of St. Paul, MN|born in Minneapolis, MN, July 12, 1954|education: A.A., Inver Hills Community College|B.S., College of St. Catherine|professional: teacher and sales manager|public service: North St. Paul City Council, 1986-92|Minnesota House of Representatives, 1992-2000|single|children: Sean and Katie|organizations: Girl Scouts of America|VFW Ladies' Auxiliary|and American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary|awards: Friend of the National Parks Award, National Parks Conservation Association, 2005|Friend of College Access Award, National Association for College Admission Counseling, 2006|Congressional Leadership Award, InterAction, 2006|Congressional Arts Leadership Award, Americans for the Arts, 2007|founder, Congressional Global Health Caucus|Senior Democratic Whip|appointments: National Council on the Arts|single|children: Sean and Katie|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|25|MN||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|KEITH ELLISON, Democrat-Farmer-Labor, of Minneapolis, MN|born in Detroit, MI, August 4, 1963|education: University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, 1981|Wayne State University, 1987|University of Minnesota Law School, 1990|professional: The Law Office of Lindquist & Vennum, 1990-93|Executive Director of the nonprofit Legal Rights Center in Minneapolis, 1993-98|Hassan & Reed Ltd., 1998-2001|Ellison Law Offices, 2003-06|served in Minnesota State Legislature District 58B, 2003-06|married, four children|commissions: Center for Strategic and International Studies Commission on Global Health|House Democracy Assistance Commission|Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission|caucuses: founder, Consumer Justice Caucus|co-chair, Progressive Caucus|vice-chair, LBT Caucus|Congressional Black Caucus|Populist Caucus|Pro-Choice Caucus|Green Jobs Caucus|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|25|MN||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|MICHELE BACHMANN, Republican, of Stillwater, MN|born in Waterloo, IA, April 6, 1956|education: B.A., Winona State University, Winona, MN, 1978|J.D., Coburn School of Law, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK|LL.M. in tax law at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA|professional: federal tax litigation attorney|served six years in the Minnesota State Senate|organizations: New Heights Charter School|married: Marcus|children: Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline, and Sophia|committees: Financial Services|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|25|MN||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|COLLIN C. PETERSON, Democrat, of Detroit Lakes, MN|born in Fargo, ND, June 29, 1944|education: graduated from Glyndon (MN) High School, 1962|B.A. in business administration and accounting, Moorhead State University, 1966|U.S. Army National Guard, 1963-69|CPA, owner and partner|Minnesota State Senator, 1976-86|member: AOPA, Safari Club, Ducks Unlimited, American Legion, Sea Plane Pilots Association, Pheasants Forever, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Cormorant Lakes Sportsmen Club|three children: Sean, Jason, and Elliott|committees: ranking member, Agriculture|elected to the 102nd Congress, November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|25|MN||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|RAYMOND ``CHIP'' CRAVAACK, Republican, of Lindstrom, MN|born in Charleston, WV, December 29, 1959|B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1981|M.Ed., University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, 1989|U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve-Captain|active duty, 1981-90|Navy Reserve, 1990-2005|pilot, Northwest Airlines, 1990-2007|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Traci Cravaack|two children|committees: Homeland Security|Science, Space, and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|26|MS||senator||THAD COCHRAN, Republican, of Jackson, MS|born in Pontotoc, MS, December 7, 1937|education: B.A., University of Mississippi, 1959|J.D., University of Mississippi Law School, 1965|received a Rotary Foundation Fellowship and studied international law and jurisprudence at Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland, 1963-64|military service: served in U.S. Navy, 1959-61|professional: admitted to Mississippi bar in 1965|board of directors, Jackson Rotary Club, 1970-71|Outstanding Young Man of the Year Award, Junior Chamber of Commerce in Mississippi, 1971|president, young lawyers section of Mississippi State Bar, 1972-73|married: the former Rose Clayton of New Albany, MS, 1964|two children and three grandchildren|committees: ranking member, Appropriations|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|elected to the 93rd Congress, November 7, 1972|reelected to 94th and 95th Congresses|chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, 1990-96|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 7, 1978, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1979|subsequently appointed by the governor, December 27, 1978, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator James O. Eastland|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|26|MS||senator||ROGER F. WICKER, Republican, of Tupelo, MS|born in Pontotoc, MS, July 5, 1951|education: graduated Pontotoc High School|University of Mississippi: B.A., 1973|J.D., 1975|president, Associated Student Body, 1972-73|Mississippi Law Journal, 1973-75|Air Force ROTC|U.S. Air Force, 1976-80|U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1980-2004 (retired with rank of lieutenant colonel)|U.S. House of Representatives Rules Committee staff for Representative Trent Lott, 1980-82|private law practice, 1982-94|Lee County Public Defender, 1984-87|Tupelo City Judge pro tempore, 1986-87|Mississippi State Senate, 1988-94, chairman: Elections Committee (1992), Public Health and Welfare Committee (1993-94)|member: Lions Club, University of Mississippi Hall of Fame, Sigma Nu Fraternity Hall of Fame, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Phi|religion: Southern Baptist, deacon, adult choir of First Baptist Church, Tupelo, MS|married: Gayle Long Wicker|children: Margaret (Manning) McPhillips, Caroline (Kirk) Sims, and McDaniel|grandchildren: Caroline McPhillips|committees: Armed Services|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Commerce, Science and Transportation|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 104th Congress, November 8, 1994|president, Republican freshman class, 1995|reelected to each succeeding Congress|appointed by the governor, December 31, 2007, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Trent Lott|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|26|MS||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ALAN NUNNELEE, Republican, of Tupelo, MS|born in Columbus, MS, October 9, 1958|education: Clinton High School, Clinton, MS, 1976|B.S., Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, 1980|professional: Mississippi State Senate, 1994-2010|chairman, Appropriations Committee, 2008-10|religion: Southern Baptist|married: Tori Nunnelee|children: Reed, Emily, and Nathan|caucuses: Congressional Prayer Caucus|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|Congressional Constitution Caucus|Congressional Military Family Caucus|National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus|Immigration Reform Caucus|Congressional Coal Caucus|Congressional Nursing Caucus|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|26|MS||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|BENNIE G. THOMPSON, Democrat, of Bolton, MS|born in Bolton, January 28, 1948|education: graduated, Hinds County Agriculture High School|B.A., Tougaloo College, 1968|M.S., Jackson State University, 1972|professional: teacher|Bolton Board of Aldermen, 1969-73|mayor of Bolton, 1973-79|Hinds County Board of Supervisors, 1980-93|Congressional Black Caucus|Congressional Gaming Caucus|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|House Education Caucus|Rural Caucus|Progressive Caucus|Housing Assistance Council|NAACP 100 Black Men of Jackson, MS|Southern Regional Council|Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity|married to the former London Johnson, Ph.D.|one daughter: BendaLonne|committees: ranking member, Homeland Security|elected to the 103rd Congress in a special election|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|26|MS||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|GREGG HARPER, Republican, of Pearl, MS|born in Jackson, MS, June 1, 1956|education: graduated from Pearl High School, Pearl, MS, 1974|B.S., Mississippi College, Clinton, MS, 1978|J.D., University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, 1981|professional: prosecuting attorney|member, Pearl Chamber of Commerce, Rankin County Chamber of Commerce|Republican Steering Committee|religion: Southern Baptist|married: the former Sidney Carol Hancock|children: Livingston and Maggie|committees: chair, Joint Committee on Printing|vice-chair, Joint Committee on the Library|Energy and Commerce|House Administration|Ethics|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|26|MS||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|STEVEN M. PALAZZO, Republican, of Biloxi, MS|born in Gulfport, MS, February 21, 1970|education: B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 1994|M.P.A., University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1996|professional: accountant|military, United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1988-96|Mississippi Army National Guard, 2007-present|member of Mississippi State House of Representatives, 2007-10|commissions and caucuses: Congressional Sportmen's Caucus|Gulf Coast Caucus|family: spouse, Lisa|children: Barrett, Aubrey, and Bennett|committees: Armed Services|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 151]]
112a|27|MO||senator||CLAIRE McCASKILL, Democrat, of Kirkwood, MO|born in Rolla, MO, July 24, 1953|raised in Lebanon, MO and Columbia, MO|education: B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1975|J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1978|professional: clerk with the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District in Kansas City, 1978|assistant prosecutor, Jackson County prosecutor's office, 1979-83|Missouri State Representative, 1983-88|practiced law in Kansas City, MO, 1983-92|Jackson County Legislator-At-Large, 1991-93|Jackson County Prosecutor, 1993-99|Missouri State Auditor, 1999-2006|married: Joseph Shephard, 2002|together, they have seven children: Benjamin, Carl, Marilyn, Michael, Austin, Maddie, Lily|appointed deputy whip for the majority, 2007|committees: Armed Services|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate of the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006.
112a|27|MO||senator||ROY BLUNT, Republican, of Springfield, MO|born in Niangua, MO, January 10, 1950|education: B.A., Southwest Baptist University, 1970|M.A., Missouri State University, 1972|professional: county clerk and chief election official of Greene County, 1972-84|Secretary of State of Missouri, 1984-92|president of Southwest Baptist University, 1993-96|U.S. House of Representatives for Missouri's 7th District, 1997-2010|married: Abigail Blunt|children: Governor Matthew Blunt, Amy Blunt, Andrew Blunt, Alexander Charles Blunt|committees: Appropriations|Commerce, Science and Transportation|Rules and Administration|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|27|MO||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|WM. LACY CLAY, Democrat, of St. Louis, MO|born in St. Louis, July 27, 1956|education: Springbrook High School, Silver Spring, MD, 1974|B.S., University of Maryland, 1983, with a degree in government and politics, and a certificate in paralegal studies|public service: Missouri House of Representatives, 1983-91|Missouri State Senate, 1991-2000|nonprofit organizations: St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation|Mary Ryder Homes|William L. Clay Scholarship and Research Fund|divorced|children: Carol, and William III|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|27|MO||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|W. TODD AKIN, Republican, of St. Louis, MO|born in New York, NY, July 5, 1947|education: B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1971|military service: Officer, U.S. Army Engineers|professional: engineer and businessman|IBM|Laclede Steel|taught International Marketing, undergraduate level|public service: appointed to the Bicentennial Commission of the U.S. Constitution, 1987|Missouri House of Representatives, 1988-2000|organizations: Boy Scouts of America|Missouri Right to Life|Mission Gate Prison Ministry|family: married to Lulli|children: Wynn, Perry, Micah, Ezra, Hannah and Abigail|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|27|MO||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|RUSS CARNAHAN, Democrat, of St. Louis, MO|born in Columbia, MO, July 10, 1958|education: B.S., public administration, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1979|J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1983|professional: Missouri State Representative, 2001-04|BJC Healthcare, 1995-2004|private law practice|organizations: United Way of Greater St.[[Page 154]]Louis|St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association|FOCUS Leadership St. Louis, Class of 1997-98|State Historical Society of Missouri|Landmarks Association of St. Louis|Compton Heights Neighborhood Association|Missouri Bar Association|Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis|Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout recipient|Friends of Tower Grove Park, Missouri Botanical Gardens and DeMenil Mansion|awards: St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce and Growth Association Lewis and Clark Statesman Award|St. Louis Business Journal 2002 Legislative Award and the Missouri Bar 2002 Legislative Award|married: Debra Carnahan|children: Austin and Andrew|committees: Foreign Affairs|Transportation and Infrastructure|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|27|MO||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|VICKY HARTZLER, Republican, of Harrisonville, MO|born in Archie, MO, October 13, 1960|education: B.S., in education, summa cum laude, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, 1983|M.S., in education, Central Missouri State University (now University of Central Missouri), Warrensburg, MO, 1992|professional: served as State spokesperson for the Coalition to Protect Marriage, 2004|member of the Missouri State House of Representatives, 124th District, 1995-2001|appointed chair, Missouri Women's Council, 2005|teacher of family and consumer sciences for 11 years in Lebanon and Belton, MO|religion: Evangelical Christian|family: married Lowell Hartzler|one child: Tiffany, caucuses: Pro-Life Caucus|Israel Allies Caucus|Republican Study Committee|Tea Party Caucus|Air Force Caucus|Immigration Caucus|Missile Defense Caucus|Human Trafficking Caucus|Small Business Caucus|Prayer Caucus|Military Family Caucus|Job Creators' Caucus|Rural Caucus|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|27|MO||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|EMANUEL CLEAVER II, Democrat, of Kansas City, MO|born in Waxahachie, TX, October 27, 1944|education: M. Div., Saint Paul School of Theology, MO, 1974|B.S., Prairie View A&M University, TX, 1972|professional: Senior Pastor, St. James United Methodist Church, 1973-2009|City Councilman, Kansas City, MO, 5th District, 1979-91|founder, Harmony in a World of Difference, 1991|founder, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Kansas City Chapter|Mayor of Kansas City, MO, 1991-99|member, President-elect Bill Clinton's Transitional Team, 1992|host, Under the Clock, KCUR radio, 1999-2004|chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus|married: Dianne|four children|three grandchildren|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|27|MO||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|SAM GRAVES, Republican, of Tarkio, MO|born in Fairfax, MO, November 7, 1963|education: B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1986|professional: farmer|organizations: Missouri Farm Bureau|Northwest Missouri State University Agriculture Advisory Committee|University Extension Council|Rotary Club|awards: Associated Industries Voice of Missouri Business Award|Tom Henderson Award|Tarkio Community Betterment Award|Missouri Physical Therapy Association Award|Outstanding Young Farmer Award, 1997|Hero of the Taxpayer Award|NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award|public service: elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, 1992|and the Missouri State Senate, 1994|religion: Baptist|married: Lesley|children: Megan, Emily, and Sam III|committees: chair, Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|27|MO||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|BILLY LONG, Republican, of Springfield, MO|born in Niangua, MO, August 11, 1955|education: attended, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 1973-74|Missouri Auction School, Kansas City, MO, 1979|Certified Auctioneer Institute designation, University of Indiana, Bloomington, IN|professional: owner, Billy Long Auctions, LLC|radio talk show host, KWTO AM 560|member: National Association of Realtors|National Auctioneers Association|National Board of Directors|Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce|former president, Missouri Professional Auctioneers Association|Southeast Rotary Club, Springfield|awards: Missouri Professional Auctioneers' Hall of Fame|Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Greenwood Lab School|religion: Presbyterian|family: wife, Barbara Long|daughters|caucuses: Republican Caucus|committees: Homeland Security|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|27|MO||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JO ANN EMERSON, Republican, of Cape Girardeau, MO|born in Washington, DC, September 16, 1950|education: B.A., political science, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, 1972|Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, American Insurance Association|director, State Relations and Grassroots Programs, National Restaurant Association|deputy communications director, National Republican Congressional Committee|member: board of directors, Bread for the World|co-chair, board of directors, Congressional Hunger Caucus|PEO Women's Service Group, Cape Girardeau, MO|Copper Dome Society, Southeast Missouri State University|advisory committee, Children's Inn, National Institutes of Health|advisory board, Arneson Institute for Practical Politics and Public Affairs, Ohio Weslyan University|married: Ron Gladney, 2000|children: Victoria and Katharine|six stepchildren: Elizabeth, Abigail, Victoria, Stephanie, Alison, Jessica, and Sam|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 5, 1996, by special election, to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|27|MO||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|BLAINE LUETKEMEYER, Republican, of St. Elizabeth, MO|born in Jefferson City, MO, May 7, 1952|education: graduate of Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO, 1974|where he earned a degree with distinction in political science and a minor in business administration, 1999-2005|professional: served as Missouri State Representative and after leaving office was appointed by the governor to serve as the Director of the Missouri Division of Tourism|lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church|married: Jackie, three children|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|28|MT||senator||MAX BAUCUS, Democrat, of Helena, MT|born in Helena, December 11, 1941|education: graduated, Helena High School, 1959|B.A. in economics, Stanford University, 1964|LL.B., Stanford University Law School, 1967|attorney, Civil Aeronautics Board, 1967-71|attorney, George and Baucus law firm, Missoula, MT|member, Montana and District of Columbia Bar Associations|served in Montana House of Representatives, 1973-74|one child, Zeno|committees: chair, Finance|vice chair, Joint Committee on Taxation|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Environment and Public Works|elected to the 94th Congress, November 5, 1974|reelected to the 95th Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 7, 1978, for the six-year term beginning January 3, 1979|subsequently appointed on December 15, 1978, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Paul Hatfield|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|28|MT||senator||JON TESTER, Democrat, of Big Sandy, MT|born in Havre, MT, August 21, 1956|education: graduated, Big Sandy High School, 1974|B.S. in Music, University of Great Falls, 1978|professional: farmer, T-Bone Farms, Big Sandy, 1978-present|teacher, Big Sandy School District, 1978-80|member, Big Sandy Soil Conservation Service Committee, 1980-83|chairman, Big Sandy School Board of Trustees, 1983-92|Past Master, Treasure Lodge #95 of the Masons|member, Chouteau County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee, 1990-95|member, Organic Crop Improvement Association, 1996-97|served in Montana Senate, 1999-2007|Montana Senate Democratic Whip, 2001-03|Montana Senate Democratic Leader, 2003-05|Montana Senate President, 2005-07|vice chair, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|married: Sharla Tester|two children: Christine and Shon|committees: Appropriations|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Indian Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
112a|28|MT||rep|AT LARGE|DENNY REHBERG, Republican, of Billings, MT|born in Billings, October 5, 1955|education: B.A., Washington State University, 1977|professional: rancher|public service: interned in the Montana State Senate, 1977-79|legislative assistant to Rep. Ron Marlenee (R-MT), 1979-82|elected to the Montana House of Representatives, 1984|appointed Lt. Governor of Montana in 1991|elected Lt. Governor in 1992|chairman, Drought Advisory Committee|Worker's Compensation Task Force|and the Montana Rural Development Council|Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, 1996|married: Janice|children: A.J., Katie, and Elsie|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|29|NE||senator||BEN NELSON, Democrat, of Omaha, NE|born in McCook, NE, May 17, 1941|education: B.A., 1963, M.A., 1965, J.D., 1970, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE|honorary degrees, Creighton University, 1992|Peru State College, 1993|College of Saint Mary, 1995|Midland Lutheran College, 1998|Dana College, 1999|professional: attorney|Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance|President and CEO of the Central National Insurance Group|Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners|Kennedy, Holland, DeLacy, and Svoboda (law firm)|Governor of Nebraska, 1991-99|awards: American Legislative Exchange Council, Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award|National Guard, Charles Dick Medal of Merit|American Legion, Nebraska Chapter, Outstanding Service and Assistance to Veterans|Business Industry Political Action Committee, Adam Smith Award|U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Spirit of Enterprise Awards|National Association of Manufacturers, Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence|Independent Bankers Association, Hon. Horst G. Denk Congressional Award|Small Business Survival Committee Award|National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award|Coalition for Medicare Choices, Leadership Award|American Hospital Association, Appreciation for Distinguished Leadership|National Rural Health Association, Rural Health Champion Award|Nebraska Rural Health Association, President's Award|Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Madonna Spirit Award|American Network of Community Options and Resources, Congressional Award|American Association of Community Colleges' Council for Resource Development, Congressional Award|Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Housing Champion Award|National Council for Adoption, Hall of Fame Award|Indian American Friendship Council, Recognition of Service Award|Pheasants Forever, Conservation Service Award|Renewable Energy Alliance, Renewable Energy Leadership Award|American Farm Bureau, Friend of Farm Bureau Award|National Farmers Union, Presidential Award for Leadership and Golden Triangle Awards|Agricultural Retailers Association, Legislator of the Year|Nebraska Wheat Growers Association|Man of the Year Award|Water Systems Council, Wellcare Leadership Award|University of Nebraska Alumni Association, Founders Medallion Award|George W. Norris Award|Nebraska Broadcasters Association, Friend of Nebraska Broadcasters Award|Governors' Ethanol Coalition Award|Nebraska Groundwater Foundation Achievement Award|National Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society, Schrader-Nelson Award|National Eagle Scout Association, Distinguished Eagle Award|married: Diane|four children|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Armed Services|Rules and Administration|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|29|NE||senator||MIKE JOHANNS, Republican, of Omaha, NE|born in Osage, IA, June 18, 1950|education: B.A., St. Mary's College, Winona, MN, 1971|J.D., Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 1974|professional: Lancaster County Board, 1983-87|Lincoln City Council, 1989-91|Mayor of Lincoln, 1991-98|Nebraska Governor, 1999-2005|Secretary of Agriculture, 2005-2007|caucus: Senate Community College Caucus, Senate Impact Aid Coalition, Rural Health Caucus, Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition, Parkinson's Action Network, Army Caucus, Air Force Caucus, Senate Cultural Caucus|Congressional Vision Caucus|Farmer Cooperative Caucus|Senate Republican Capitol Markets Task Force|Senate Western Caucus|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|Multiple Sclerosis Caucus|religion: Catholic|married: Stephanie Johanns|two children, five grandchildren|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Environment and Public Works|Indian Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.[[Page 161]]
112a|29|NE||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JEFF FORTENBERRY, Republican, of Lincoln, NE|born in Baton Rouge, LA, December 27, 1960|education: B.A., Louisiana State University, 1978|M.P.P., Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1986|M. Div., Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio, 1996|professional: Lincoln City Council, 1997-2001|publishing executive|worked as economist|managed a public relations firm|congressional aide for the Senate Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations|family: married to Celeste Gregory|children: five|committees: Agriculture|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|29|NE||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|LEE TERRY, Republican, of Omaha, NE|born in Omaha, January 29, 1962|education: B.A., University of Nebraska, 1984|J.D., Creighton Law School, 1987|attorney|elected to the Omaha, NE, City Council, 1990-98|served as vice president and president, and on the audit, legislative, and cable television committees|religion: Christian|married: Robyn|children: Nolan, Ryan, and Jack|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|29|NE||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ADRIAN SMITH, Republican, of Gering, NE|born in Scotts Bluff, NE, December 19, 1970|education: graduated from Gering High School, Gering, NE, 1989|attended Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA|1989-90|B.S., University of Nebraska, 1993|professional: business owner|teacher|Gering, NE, city council, 1994-98|member of the Nebraska state legislature, 1999-2007|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|30|NV||senator||HARRY REID, Democrat, of Searchlight, NV|born in Searchlight, December 2, 1939|education: graduated, Basic High School, Henderson, NV, 1957|associate degree, College of Southern Utah (now Southern Utah State College), 1959|B.S., Utah State University, Phi Kappa Phi, 1961|J.D., George Washington School of Law, Washington, DC, 1964|admitted to the Nevada State Bar in 1963, a year before graduating from law school|while attending law school, worked as a U.S. Capitol police officer|city attorney, Henderson, 1964-66|member and chairman, South Nevada Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, 1967-69|elected: Nevada State Assembly, 1969-70|Lieutenant Governor, State of Nevada, 1970-74|served, executive committee, National Conference of Lieutenant Governors|chairman, Nevada Gaming Commission, 1977-81|member: Nevada State, Clark County and American Bar Associations|married the former Landra Gould in 1959|five children: Lana, Rory, Leif, Josh, and Key|elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982, and reelected to the 99th Congress|Assistant Democratic Leader, 1998-2004|elected Democratic leader for the 109th Congress, and Majority leader for the 110th, 111th, and 112th Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|30|NV||senator||DEAN HELLER, Republican, of Carson City, NV|born in Castro Valley, CA, May 10, 1960|education: B.B.A., specializing in finance and securities analysis, University of Southern California, 1985|professional: institutional stockbroker and broker / trader on the Pacific Stock Exchange|Chief Deputy State Treasurer, Public Funds Representative|Nevada State Assemblyman, 1990-94|Secretary of State, 1994-2002|founding member of the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada Community College Foundation|married: Lynne Heller|children: Hillary, Harris, Drew, and Emmy|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006, reelected to two succeeding Congresses, when he resigned to become a U.S. Senator|appointed May 3, 2011, to the U.S. Senate for the term ending January 3, 2013, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John E. Ensign|took the oath of office on May 9, 2011.
112a|30|NV||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|SHELLEY BERKLEY, Democrat, of Las Vegas, NV|born in New York, NY, January 20, 1951|education: graduate of Clark County, NV, public school system|B.A., University of Nevada at Las Vegas, 1972|J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 1976|professional: attorney|Nevada State Assembly, 1982-84|former deputy director, Nevada State Commerce Department|hotel executive|vice-chair, Nevada University and Community College System Board of Regents, 1990-98|has served on numerous civic, business, and professional organizations|married: Larry Lehrner|children: Max Berkley and Sam Berkley|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|30|NV||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|MARK E. AMODEI, Republican, of Carson City, NV|born in Carson City, June 12, 1958|education: B.A., University of Nevada, Reno, NV, 1980|J.D., University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA, 1983|professional: lawyer, Allison, MacKenzie et al., 1987-present|lawyer, United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps, 1983-87|Nevada State Assembly, 1996-98|Senator, Nevada State Senate, 1998-2010|President Pro Tempore, Nevada State Senate, 2003-05|member of Carson City Master Plan Advisory Committee|member of Education Commission of the States|vice chair of Governor's Task Force on Access to Public Health Care|member of Nevada Supreme Court's Committee on Court Funding|member of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Legislative Oversight Committee|committees: Judiciary|Natural Resources|Veterans' Affairs|elected by special election to the 112th Congress on September 13, 2011.
112a|30|NV||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JOSEPH HECK, Republican, of Henderson, NV|born in Queens, NY, October 30, 1961|education: B.A., Penn State University, 1984|D.O., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1988|M.S.S., United States Army War College, Carlisle, PA, 2006|professional: colonel, U.S. Army Reserve|emergency room physician|president of emergency management consulting firm|Nevada State Senate 2004-05|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Lisa Heck|committees: Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|31|NH||senator||JEANNE SHAHEEN, Democrat, of Madbury, NH|born in Saint Charles, MO, January 28, 1947|education: graduated, Selinsgrove Area High School, Selinsgrove, PA, 1965|B.A., Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA, 1969|M.S.S., University of Mississippi, 1973|professional: high school teacher|co-owner of a small retail business|consultant|New Hampshire State Senator|Governor of New Hampshire|Director of Harvard's Institute of Politics|married: William Shaheen|three children: Stefany, Stacey, and Molly|Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe|committees: Armed Services|Foreign Relations|Energy and Natural Resources|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the 111th U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|31|NH||senator||KELLY AYOTTE, Republican, of Nashua, NH|born in Nashua, NH, June 27, 1968|education: graduated Nashua High School, 1986|B.A., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 1990|J.D., Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, PA, 1993|professional: lawyer|married: Lt. Col. Joseph Daley|two children|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the 112th U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|31|NH||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|FRANK GUINTA, Republican, of Manchester, NH|born in Edison, NJ, September, 1970|education: graduated from Canterbury School, New Milford, CT, 1989|B.A., Assumption College, MA, 1993|M.A., Franklin Pierce Law Center, 2000|professional: mayor of Manchester|married: Morgan, two children|committees: Budget|Oversight and Government Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 167]]
112a|31|NH||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|CHARLES F. BASS, Republican, of Peterborough, NH|born in Boston, MA, January 8, 1952|education: B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 1974|professional: served in the New Hampshire State House of Representatives, 1982-88|New Hampshire State Senate, 1988-92|United States House of Representatives, 1995-2007|married: Lisa Bass|children: Jonathan and Lucy|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|32|NJ||senator||FRANK R. LAUTENBERG, Democrat, of Cliffside Park, NJ|born in Paterson, NJ, January 23, 1924|education: Nutley High School, Nutley, NJ, 1941|B.S., economics, Columbia University School of Business, New York, NY, 1949|professional: U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1942-46|ADP data processing firm founder, and CEO, 1952-82|commissioner, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 1978-82|commissioner, New Jersey Economic Development Authority|member: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council|Advisory Council of the Graduate School of Business, Columbia University|appointed by the Governor on December 27, 1982, to complete the unexpired term of Senator Nicholas F. Brady|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1982|reelected in 1988 and 1994|not a candidate for reelection in 2000|replaced Senator Robert Torricelli as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in October 2002|spouse: Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg|four children: Ellen, Nan, Lisa and Joshua|committees: Appropriations|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Environment and Public Works|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002|reelected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|32|NJ||senator||ROBERT MENENDEZ, Democrat, of North Bergen, NJ|born in New York City, NY, January 1, 1954|education: graduated, Union Hill High School, 1972|B.A., St. Peter's College, Jersey City, NJ, 1976|J.D., Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ, 1979|professional: attorney|elected to the Union City Board of Education, 1974-78|admitted to the New Jersey Bar, 1980|mayor of Union City, 1986-92|member: New Jersey Assembly, 1987-91|New Jersey State Senate, Alliance Civic Association|U.S. House of Representatives 1993-2006|vice chair, Democratic Caucus, 1998-99|chair, Democratic Caucus, 2003-06|chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 2009-10|children: Alicia and Robert|committees: Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Finance|Foreign Relations|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|appointed to the U.S. Senate on January 17, 2006 by Governor Jon S. Corzine|elected to the 110th Congress for a full Senate term on November 7, 2006.
112a|32|NJ||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROBERT E. ANDREWS, Democrat, of Haddon Heights, NJ|born in Camden, NJ, August 4, 1957|education: graduated, Triton High School, Runnemede, NJ, 1975|B.S., political science, Bucknell University, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Lewisburg, PA, 1979|J.D., magna cum laude, Cornell Law School, Cornell Law Review, Ithaca, NY, 1982|Camden [[Page 169]]County Freeholder, 1986-90|Camden County Freeholder Director, 1988-90|married: Camille Spinello|children: Jacquelyn and Josi|committees: Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|elected on November 6, 1990, to the 101st Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James Florio|elected at the same time to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|FRANK A. LoBIONDO, Republican, of Ventnor, NJ|born in Bridgeton, NJ, May 12, 1946|education: graduated, B.S., St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA, 1968|professional: operations manager, LoBiondo Brothers Motor Express, 1968-94|Cumberland County Freeholder, 1985-87|New Jersey General Assembly, 1988-94|awards and honors: honorary Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer|Board of Directors, Young Men's Christian Association|Honorary Rotarian|Taxpayer Hero Award|Watchdog of the Treasury Award|Veterans Foreign Wars ``Outstanding Federal Legislator of the Year'' Award|Humane Society of the United States-Humane Champion Award|National Association of Community Health Centers--Distinguished Community Health Superhero|Super Friend of Seniors Award|two-time winner of the Friend of the National Parks Award|March of Dimes FDR Award for community service|2001 President's Award, Literacy Volunteers of America, NJ, Inc.|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JON RUNYAN, Republican, of Mt. Laurel, NJ|born in Flint, MI, November 27, 1973|education: graduated from Carman-Ainsworth High School, Flint, MI|attended University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1992-95|attended University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business|professional: football player, NFL Philadelphia Eagles|television commentator|married: Loretta|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|32|NJ||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, Republican, of Robbinsville, NJ|born in Rahway, NJ, March 4, 1953|attended Worcester College, England, 1974|B.A., Trenton State College, 1975|businessman|executive director, New Jersey Right to Life Committee, Inc., 1976-78|religion: Catholic|married to the former Marie Hahn, 1977|four adult children|two grandchildren|chairman, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe|co-chair, Congressional Pro-Life Caucus|former chairman, House Veterans' Affairs Committee|commissioner, Congressional-Executive Commission on China|committees: Foreign Affairs|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|SCOTT GARRETT, Republican, of Wantage Township, NJ|born in Englewood, NJ, July 7, 1959|education: High Point Regional High School, 1977|B.A., Montclair State University,[[Page 171]]1981|J.D., Rutgers University Law School, 1984|professional: attorney|counsel attorney with law firm of Sellar Richardson|organizations: Big Brothers, Big Sisters|Sussex County Chamber of Commerce|Sussex County Board of Agriculture|New Jersey State Assemblyman, 1990-2002|family: married to Mary Ellen|children: Jennifer and Brittany|committees: Budget|Financial Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|FRANK PALLONE, Jr., Democrat, of Long Branch, NJ|born in Long Branch, October 30, 1951|education: B.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1973|M.A., Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, 1974|J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, 1978|member of the bar: Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey|attorney, Marine Advisory Service|assistant professor, Cook College, Rutgers University Sea Grant Extension Program|counsel, Monmouth County, NJ, Protective Services for the Elderly|instructor, Monmouth College|Long Branch City Council, 1982-88|New Jersey State Senate, 1983-88|married the former Sarah Hospodor, 1992|committees: Energy and Commerce|Natural Resources|elected to the 100th Congress, by special election, on November 8, 1988, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James J. Howard|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|LEONARD LANCE, Republican, of Clinton Township, NJ|born in Easton, PA, June 25, 1952|education: B.A., Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 1974|J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School, Memphis, TN, 1977|M.P.A., Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 1982|professional: judicial clerk|lawyer, private[[Page 172]]practice|member, New Jersey State Assembly, 1991-2002|member, New Jersey State Senate, 2002-09|minority leader, New Jersey State Senate, 2004-08|Congressional Diabetes Caucus|Congressional Wildlife Caucus|co-chair, House Republican Israel Caucus|House Cancer Care Working Group|Passenger Rail Caucus|religion: Roman Catholic|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|BILL PASCRELL, Jr., Democrat, of Paterson, NJ|born in Paterson, January 25, 1937|education: B.A., journalism, and M.A., philosophy, Fordham University|veteran, U.S. Army and Army Reserves|professional: educator|elected Minority Leader Pro Tempore, New Jersey General Assembly, 1988-96|mayor of Paterson, 1990-96|named Mayor of the Year by bipartisan NJ Conference of Mayors, 1996|started Paterson's first Economic Development Corporation|married the former Elsie Marie Botto|three children: William III, Glenn, and David|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|STEVEN R. ROTHMAN, Democrat, of Fair Lawn, NJ|born in Englewood, NJ, October 14, 1952|education: graduate, Tenafly High School, 1970|B.A., Syracuse University, Syracuse,[[Page 173]]NY, 1974|J.D., Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO, 1977|professional: attorney|two-term mayor of Englewood, NJ, spearheaded business growth and installed a fiscally conservative management team, transforming Englewood's bond rating from one of the worst to the best in Bergen County|Judge, Bergen County Surrogate Court, 1993-96|founding member, New Democratic Coalition|authored the Secure Our Schools Act|two children|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|DONALD M. PAYNE, Democrat, of Newark, NJ|born in Newark, July 16, 1934|education: graduated, Barringer High School, Newark, 1952|B.A., Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1957|attended graduate school at Springfield College in Massachusetts|professional: executive at Prudential Insurance Company|vice president of Urban Data Systems, Inc|national president, YMCA of the USA, 1970-73|elected to the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 1972-78|elected to the Newark Municipal Council, 1982-88|chairman, Essex County Democratic Committee, 2003-04|educator, Newark and Passaic Public School Districts|caucus: chairman, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc|former chair, Congressional Black Caucus|co-chair, Congressional TRIO Caucus|co-chair Congressional Caribbean Caucus|co-founder of the Congressional Malaria Caucus|board of directors: National Endowment for Democracy, Discovery Foundation, Congressional Award Foundation, YMCA of Newark and Vicinity, Newark Day Center|family: widower|three children|committees: Education and the Workforce|Foreign Affairs|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN, Republican, of Morristown, NJ|born in New York, NY, April 29, 1946|education: graduated Hobart College, NY, 1969|attended graduate school in[[Page 174]]Connecticut|served, U.S. Army, 93rd Engineer Battalion|honorably discharged, 1971|Morris County State and Federal aid coordinator and administrative assistant, 1972|member, Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 1974-83 (director, 1980)|served on: Welfare and Mental Health boards|Human Services and Private Industry councils|New Jersey General Assembly, 1983-94|chairman, Assembly Appropriations Committee, 1988-89 and 1992-94|member: American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars|named Legislator of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies, and the New Jersey Association of Retarded Citizens|honored by numerous organizations|married: Virginia Frelinghuysen|children: Louisine and Sarah|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress in November, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|RUSH D. HOLT, Democrat, of Hopewell Township, NJ|born in Weston, WV, October 15, 1948|son of the youngest person ever to be elected to the U.S. Senate|education: B.A., Carleton College, 1970|M.S. and Ph.D., physics, New York University, 1981|physicist|New York City Environmental Protection Administration, 1972-74|teaching fellow, New York University, 1974-80|Congressional Science Fellow, U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Representative Bob Edgar, 1982-83|professor, Swarthmore College, 1980-88|acting chief, Nuclear & Scientific Division, Office of Strategic Forces, U.S. Department of State, 1987-89|assistant director, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, NJ, 1989-97|Protestant|married: Margaret Lancefield|children: Michael, Dejan, and Rachel|committees: Education and the Workforce|Natural Resources|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|32|NJ||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|ALBIO SIRES, Democrat, of West New York, NJ|born in Bejucal, Provincia de la Habana, Cuba, January 26, 1951|education: graduated, Memorial High School|B.A., St. Peter's College, 1974|M.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1985|studied Spanish in Madrid, Spain|professional: businessman, teacher|part-owner, A.M. Title Agency, Union Township|mayor, West New York, NJ, 1995-2006|member: New Jersey House, 1999-2006|speaker, New Jersey House, 2002-2005|family: wife, Adrienne|stepdaughter, Tara Kole|committees: Foreign Affairs|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert Menendez|elected to the 110th Congress|reelected to the each succeeding Congress.
112a|33|NM||senator||JEFF BINGAMAN, Democrat, of Santa Fe, NM|born in El Paso, TX, October 3, 1943|raised in Silver City, NM|graduate of Western High (now Silver High), 1961|B.A., government, Harvard University, 1965|J.D., Stanford Law School, 1968|U.S. Army Reserves, 1968-74|Assistant New Mexico Attorney General, 1969, as counsel to the State constitutional convention|private practice, 1970-78|New Mexico Attorney General, 1979-83|member: Methodist Church|married: the former Anne Kovacovich|one son, John|committees: chair, Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1982|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|33|NM||senator||TOM UDALL, Democrat, of Santa Fe, NM|born in Tucson, AZ, May 18, 1948|education: graduate of McLean High School, 1966|B.A., Prescott College, Prescott, AZ, 1970|LL.B., Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, 1975|J.D., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 1977|professional: admitted to New Mexico Bar, 1978|served as New Mexico Attorney General, 1990-98|served as U.S. Representative for New Mexico's Third Congressional District, 1998-2008|married: Jill Z. Cooper|children: Amanda|member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe|committees: Commerce, Science and Transportation|Environment and Public Works, Foreign Relations|Indian Affairs|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|33|NM||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|MARTIN HEINRICH, Democrat, of Albuquerque, NM|born in Fallon, NV, October 17, 1971|B.S., University of Missouri, 1995|Albuquerque City Council, 2003-07, including one term as president, 2005-06|trustee, New Mexico State Natural Resources|married: Julie Heinrich|children: Carter and Micah Heinrich|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.[[Page 177]]
112a|33|NM||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|STEVAN PEARCE, Republican, of Hobbs, NM|born in Lamesa, TX, August 24, 1947|education: M.B.A., Eastern New Mexico, Las Cruces, NM, 1970|B.B.A., New Mexico State University, Portales, NM, 1991|professional: owner, oil well services company|served in Vietnam as a pilot for the Air Force|member of the New Mexico State House of Representatives, 1997-2000|elected as a Republican to the 108th, 109th, and 110th Congress, January 3, 2003-January 3, 2009|religion: Baptist|married: Cynthia|caucuses: chairman of Western Caucus|member of Sportsmen's Caucus|Tea Party Caucus|China Caucus|Dairy Caucus|Republican Study Committee|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|33|NM||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|BEN RAY LUJAN, Democrat, of Santa Fe, NM|born in Nambe, NM|June 7, 1972|education: New Mexico Highland University|business administration, Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM|professional: elected to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, 2005-08|member of the Hispanic Caucus|Native American Caucus|Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition|co-chair of the Technology Transfer Caucus|committees: Natural Resources|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.[[Page 178]]
112a|34|NY||senator||CHARLES E. SCHUMER, Democrat, of Brooklyn and Queens, NY|born in Brooklyn, November 23, 1950|education: graduated valedictorian, Madison High School|Harvard University, magna cum laude, 1971|J.D. with honors, Harvard Law School, 1974|professional: admitted to the New York State Bar in 1975|elected to the New York State Assembly, 1974|served on Judiciary, Health, Education, and Cities committees|chairman, subcommittee on City Management and Governance, 1977|chairman, Committee on Oversight and Investigation, 1979|reelected to each succeeding legislative session until December 1980|married: Iris Weinshall, 1980|children: Jessica Emily and Alison Emma|committees: chair, Rules and Administration|chair, Joint Committee on the Library|vice chair, Joint Committee on Printing|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Finance|Judiciary|elected to the 97th Congress on November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|34|NY||senator||KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, Democrat, of Greenport, NY|born in Albany, NY, December 9, 1966|education: B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 1988|J.D., UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 1991|professional: attorney|Special Counsel to the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Andrew Cuomo|private legal practice|religion: Catholic|married: Jonathan Gillibrand 2001|two sons: Theodore 2004, Henry 2008|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Armed Services|Environment and Public Works|Special Committee on Aging|appointed to the 111th Congress on January 23, 2009, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Hillary Clinton, subsequently elected on November 2, 2010, for the remaining two years of the unexpired term.
112a|34|NY||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, Democrat, of Southampton, NY|born in Southampton, June 1, 1950|education: Southampton High School, 1968|A.B., in history, from Holy Cross College|M.P.A., Long Island University, 1981|professional: educator|Provost of Southampton College, 1986-2002|community service: Southampton Rotary Club Scholarship Committee|Southampton Town Board of Ethics|Eastern Long Island Coastal Conservation Alliance|Bridgehampton Childcare and Recreation Center|religion: Catholic|married: Kathryn|children: Molly and Meghan|committees: Education and the Workforce|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|STEVE ISRAEL, Democrat, of Huntington, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, May 30, 1958|education: B.A., George Washington University, 1982|professional: public relations and marketing executive|public service: legislative assistant for Rep. Richard Ottinger (D-NY), 1980-83|Suffolk County Executive for Intergovernmental Relations, 1988-91|elected to the Huntington Town Board, 1993|reelected two times|organizations: Institute on the Holocaust|Touro Law Center|Nature Conservancy|Audubon Society|awards: Child Care Council of Suffolk Leadership Award|Anti-Defamation League and Sons of Italy Purple Aster Award|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|PETER T. KING, Republican, of Seaford, NY|born in Manhattan, NY, April 5, 1944|education: B.A., St. Francis College, NY, 1965|J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School,[[Page 181]]IN, 1968|military service: served, U.S. Army Reserve National Guard, specialist 5, 1968-73|admitted to New York bar, 1968|professional: attorney|Deputy Nassau County Attorney, 1972-74, executive assistant to the Nassau County Executive, 1974-76|general counsel, Nassau Off-Track Betting Corporation, 1977|Hempstead Town Councilman, 1978-81|Nassau County Comptroller, 1981-92|member: Ancient Order of Hiberians, Long Island Committee for Soviet Jewry, Sons of Italy, Knights of Columbus, 69th Infantry Veterans Corps, American Legion|married: Rosemary Wiedl King, 1967|children: Sean and Erin|grandson, Jack|committees: chair, Homeland Security|Financial Services|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|CAROLYN McCARTHY, Democrat, of Mineola, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, January 5, 1944|education: graduated, Mineola High School, 1962|graduated, nursing school, 1964|professional: licensed practical nurse in ICU Section, Glen Cove Hospital|married: Dennis McCarthy, 1967|widowed on December 7, 1993, when her husband was killed and her only son, Kevin, severely wounded in the Long Island Railroad Massacre|turned personal nightmare into a crusade against violence--speaking out with other families of the Long Island tragedy, not just to the victims of the shooting but to crime victims across the country|committees: Education and the Workforce|Financial Services|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|GARY L. ACKERMAN, Democrat, of Queens, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, November 19, 1942|education: graduate, Queens College, Flushing, NY|attended St. John's University, Jamaica, NY|professional: public school teacher|newspaper editor|businessman|New York State Senate, 1979-83|married: the former Rita Tewel|children: Lauren, Corey, and Ari|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected by special election on March 1, 1983, to the 98th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Benjamin Rosenthal|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|GREGORY W. MEEKS, Democrat, of Southern Queens, NY|born in Harlem, NY, September 25, 1953|education: P.S. 183|Robert F. Wagner Junior High School|Julia Richman High School, New York, NY|B.A., Adelphi University, 1971-75|J.D., Howard University School of Law, 1975-78|professional: lawyer, admitted to bar, 1979|Queens District Attorney's Office, 1978-83, Assistant Specialist Narcotic Prosecutor, 1981-83|Assistant Counsel to State Investigation Commission, 1983-85|serving as Assistant District Attorney|Supervising Judge, New York State Workers' Compensation Board|public service: New York State Assemblyman, 1992-97|organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity|Council of Black-Elected Democrats|National Bar Association|Task Force on Financial Services|co-chair of the Congressional Services Caucus|co-chair of the Organizations of American States|active member of the Congressional Black Caucus|married: Simone-Marie Meeks, 1997|children: Aja, Ebony, and Nia-Ayana|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress on February 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOSEPH CROWLEY, Democrat, of Elmhurst, Queens, NY|born in Woodside, NY, March 16, 1962|education: graduated, Power Memorial High School, 1981|B.A., political science communications, Queens College (City University of New York), Flushing, NY, 1985|professional: elected to the New York State Assembly, 1986-98|assembly committees: Racing and Wagering|Banking, Consumer Affairs, and Protection|Election Law|Labor and Housing|serving in the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives as the Chief Deputy Whip|chair, New Democrats Coalition Caucus|founder and current chair of the Bangladesh Caucus|founder and co-chair of the Congressional Musicians Caucus|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Kasey Nilson|children: Cullen, Kenzie and Liam|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JERROLD NADLER, Democrat, of New York, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, June 13, 1947|education: graduated from Stuyvesant High School, 1965|B.A., Columbia University, 1970|J.D., Fordham University, 1978|professional: New York State Assembly, 1977-92|member: ACLU|NARAL Pro-Choice America|AIPAC|National Organization for Women|Assistant Whip|married: 1976|one child|committees: Judiciary|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 3, 1992, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Ted Weiss|at the same time elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|ROBERT L. TURNER, Republican, of Queens, NY|born in Queens, NY, May 2, 1941|education: graduated, Richmond Hill High School|B.A., St. John's University|professional: President and CEO of Pearson PLC's North American television operations|President and CEO of Multimedia Entertainment|founder of Orbis Communications and Orbis Entertainment|Presi[[Page 184]]dent of LBS Communications|Director of Advertising for Bristol-Myers Company|General Manager of CBS Cable|married: Peggy Turner|children: Lee, Matt, Meg, Beth, and CJ|committees: Foreign Affairs|Homeland Security|Veterans' Affairs|elected by special election to the 112th Congress on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 to fill the vacancy in New York's Ninth District.
112a|34|NY||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|EDOLPHUS TOWNS, Democrat, of Brooklyn, NY|born in Chadbourn, NC, July 21, 1934|graduated, West Side High School, Chadbourn, 1952|B.S., North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, 1956|master's degree in social work, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, 1973|U.S. Army, 1956-58|teacher, Medgar Evers College, Brookyln, NY, and for the New York City public school system|deputy hospital administrator, 1965-71|deputy president, Borough of Brooklyn, 1976-82|member: Kiwanis, Boy Scouts Advisory Council, Salvation Army, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity|married the former Gwendolyn Forbes in 1960|two children: Darryl and Deidra|committees: Energy and Commerce|Oversight and Government Reform|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|YVETTE D. CLARKE, Democrat, of Brooklyn, NY|born in Brooklyn, November 21, 1964|education: attended Edward R. Murrow High School|attended Oberlin College|professional: legislative aide to New York State Senator Velmanette Montgomery|executive assistant to NY Assemblywoman Barbara Clark|staff assistant, NY Compensation Board Chair Barbara Patton|Director of Youth Programs, Hospital League / Local 1199 Training and Upgrading Fund|Director of Business Development for the Bronx Empowerment Zone (BOEDC)|member of City Council of New York, 2001-06|committees: Homeland Security|Small Business|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 185]]
112a|34|NY||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ, Democrat, of New York, NY|born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, March 28, 1953|education: B.A. in political science, University of Puerto Rico, 1974|M.A. in political science, New York University, 1976|professional: faculty member, University of Puerto Rico, 1976-81|adjunct professor, Hunter College of the City University of New York, 1981-83|special assistant to Congressman Ed Towns, 1983|member, City Council of New York, 1984-86|national director of Migration Division Office, Department of Labor and Human Resources of Puerto Rico, 1986-89|director, Department of Puerto Rican Community Affairs in the United States, 1989-92|committees: Financial Services|Small Business|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL G. GRIMM, Republican, of Staten Island, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, February 7, 1970|education: B.B.A., Accounting Baruch College, New York, NY, 1994|J.D., New York Law School, 2002|professional: U.S. Marine Corps and Reserve, 1989-97|FBI special agent, small business owner|religion: Roman Catholic|commissions and caucuses: Assistant Deputy Whip|chairman, House Republican Policy Committee's Task Force on Foreign Policy|co-chair, House Republican Israel Caucus|co-chair, Zoo and Aquarium Caucus|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|34|NY||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|CAROLYN B. MALONEY, Democrat, of New York City, NY|born in Greensboro, NC, February 19, 1946|education: B.A., Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC, 1968|professional: various positions, New York City Board of Education, 1970-77|legislative aide, New York State Assembly, senior program analyst, 1977-79|executive director of advisory council, 1979-82|director of special projects, New York State Senate Office of the Minority Leader|New York City council member, 1982-93|chairperson, New York City Council Committee on Contracts|member: Council Committee on Aging, National Organization of Women, Common Cause, Sierra Club, Americans for Democratic Action, New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings, Citizens Union, Grand Central Business Improvement District, Harlem Urban Development Corporation (1982-91), Commission on Early Childhood Development Programs, Council of Senior Citizen Centers of New York City (1982-87)|married: Clifton H.W. Maloney, 1976|children: Virginia Marshall Maloney and Christina Paul Maloney|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|Joint Economic Committee|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES B. RANGEL, Democrat-Liberal, of New York, NY|born in Harlem, NY, June 11, 1930|attended DeWitt Clinton High School|served in U.S. Army, 1948-52|awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star for Valor, U.S. and Korean presidential citations, and three battle stars while serving in combat with the Second Infantry Division in Korea|honorably discharged with rank of staff sergeant|after military duty, completed high school, 1953|graduated from New York University School of Commerce, student under the G.I. bill|1957 dean's list|graduated from St. John's University School of Law, dean's list student under a full 3-year scholarship, 1960|lawyer|admitted to practice in the courts of the State of New York, U.S. Federal Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. Customs Court|appointed assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1961|legal counsel, New York City Housing and Redevelopment Board, Neighborhood Conservation Bureau|general counsel, National Advisory Commission on Selective Service, 1966|served two terms in the New York State Assembly, 1966-70|active in 369th Veterans Association|Community Education Program|and Martin Luther King, Jr., Democratic Club|married: Alma Carter|two children: Steven and Alicia|committees: Ways and Means|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the 92nd Congress, November 3, 1970|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|JOSE E. SERRANO, Democrat, of Bronx, NY|born in Mayaguez, PR, October 24, 1943|education: Dodge Vocational High School, Bronx, NY|attended Lehman College, City University of New York, NY|served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps, 1964-66|employed by the Manufacturers Hanover Bank, 1961-69|Community School District 7, 1969-74|New York State Assemblyman, 1974-90|chairman, Consumer Affairs Committee, 1979-83|chairman, Education Committee, 1983-90|five children: Lisa, Jose Marco, Justine, Jonathan and Benjamin|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 101st Congress, by special election, March 28, 1990, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert Garcia|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|ELIOT L. ENGEL, Democrat, of Bronx, NY|born in Bronx, February 18, 1947|education: B.A., Hunter-Lehman College, 1969|M.A., City University of New York, 1973|J.D., New York Law School, 1987|professional: teacher and counselor in the New York City public school system, 1969-77|elected to the New York legislature, 1977-88|chaired the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and subcommittee on Mitchell-Lama Housing (twelve years prior to his election to Congress)|member: Congressional Human Rights Caucus|Democratic Study Group on Health|Long Island Sound Caucus|co-chairman, Albanian Issues Caucus|board member, Congressional Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs|married: Patricia Ennis, 1980|children: Julia, Jonathan, and Philip|committees: Energy and Commerce|Foreign Affairs|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|NITA M. LOWEY, Democrat, of Harrison, NY|born in New York, NY, July 5, 1937|education: graduated, Bronx High School of Science, 1955|B.A., Mount Holyoke College,[[Page 188]]1959|assistant to Secretary of State for Economic Development and Neighborhood Preservation, and deputy director, Division of Economic Opportunity, 1975-85|Assistant Secretary of State, 1985-87|member: boards of directors, Close-Up Foundation|Effective Parenting Information for Children|Windward School, Downstate (New York Region)|Westchester Jewish Conference|Westchester Opportunity Program|National Committee of the Police Corps|Women's Network of the YWCA|Legal Awareness for Women|National Women's Political Caucus of Westchester|American Jewish Committee of Westchester|married: Stephen Lowey, 1961|children: Dana, Jacqueline, and Douglas|committees: Appropriations|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|NAN A.S. HAYWORTH, Republican, of Bedford, NY|born in Chicago, IL, December 14, 1959|education: graduated A.B., summa cum laude, in biology at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 1981|M.D., Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY, 1985|professional: ophthalmologist in her own solo practice|partner in the Mount Kisco Medical Group|attending physician at Sinai School of Medicine, New York|honors: elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society|religion: Lutheran|married: Dr. Scott Hayworth|two sons|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|CHRISTOPHER GIBSON, Republican, Kinderhook, NY|born in Rockville Centre|May 13, 1964|education: graduated, B.A., magna cum laude, history, ROTC Commission, Siena College, Loudonville, NY, 1986|M.P.A., government, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1995|Ph.D., government, Cornell University, Ithaca, 1998|professional: military, colonel, U.S. Army|Hoover National Security Affairs Fellowship, Stanford University|Congressional Fellow|awards: 2 Legions of Merit, 4 Bronze Star Medals|Purple Heart|Combat Infantryman's Badge with Star|Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab|book: Securing the State|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Mary Jo|children: Katie, Maggie, and Connor|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|PAUL D. TONKO, Democrat, of Amsterdam, NY|born in Amsterdam, NY, June 18, 1949|education: graduated Amsterdam High School, Amsterdam, NY, in 1967|B.S. degree, mechanical and industrial engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, 1971|professional: engineer, NYS Department of Transportation|engineer, NYS Department of Public Service|Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, 1976-83|chairman, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, 1981-83|NYS Assembly, 1983-2007|chairman, NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Energy, 1992-2007|President & CEO, NYS Energy Research and Development Authority, 2007-08|caucuses: vice-chair, Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition|committees: Budget, Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|MAURICE D. HINCHEY, Democrat, of Hurley, NY|born in New York, NY, October 27, 1938|education: graduated, Saugerties High School, 1956|B.S., State College, New Paltz, NY, 1968|M.A., State College, New Paltz, 1969|professional: Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy, 1956-59|teacher|public administrator|elected to the New York State Assembly, 1975-92|member: New York Council of State Governments|National Conference of State Legislatures|married: Allison Lee Hinchey, 2006|three children: Maurice Scott, Josef, and Michelle Rebecca|committees: Appropriations|Joint Economic Committee|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|WILLIAM L. OWENS, Democrat, of Plattsburgh, NY|born in Brooklyn, NY, January 20, 1949|education: graduated, Chaminade High School|B.B.A., summa cum laude, business administration, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY, 1971|J.D., Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY, 1974|professional: captain, U.S. Air Force active duty, 1975-79|reserves 1979-82|attorney|economic developer|married: Jane Owens|three children: Tara, Jenna, and Brenden|four grandchildren|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Small Business|elected by special election on November 3, 2009, to the 111th Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative John McHugh|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 191]]
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|RICHARD L. HANNA, Republican, of Barneveld, NY|born in Utica, January 25, 1951|education: graduated from Witesboro High School, 1969|B.A., economics and political science with honors, Reed College, Portland, OR|1976|professional: owner and president of Hanna Construction|married: two children|committees: Education and the Workforce|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|ANN MARIE BUERKLE, Republican, of Syracuse, NY|born in Auburn, NY, May 8, 1951|education: St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, registered nurse, 1972|B.S., science, LeMoyne College, 1977|J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, 1994|professional: nurse|assistant, New York State Attorney General, 1997-2010|member of the Syracuse [[Page 192]]Common Council, 1994-95|religion: Catholic|committees: Foreign Affairs|Oversight and Government Reform|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|KATHLEEN C. HOCHUL, Democrat, of Hamburg, NY|born in Buffalo, NY, August 27, 1958|education: B.A., Syracuse University, NY, 1980|J.D., Catholic University, Washington, DC, 1983|professional: clerk, Erie County, 2007-11|deputy clerk, Erie County, NY, 2003-07|board member, Town of Hamburg, 1994-2007|awards: American Planning Association's Public Servant of the Year|Annual Award from Unlimited Possibilities Overcoming Poverty Ministry|Niagara Frontier Recreation and Parks Association Award for Public Service|Town Rejuvenaton Project: Recognition for Founding Blast on the Beach|YWCA Leadership Award|Person of the Year from the Binational Tourism Alliance|co-chairperson of the Great American Clean-Up of Western New York|President's Community Service Award from the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors|religion: Catholic|married: William|children: William and Katie|committees: Armed Services|Homeland Security|elected to the 112th Congress, by special election on May 24, 2011.
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|BRIAN HIGGINS, Democrat, of Buffalo, NY|born in Buffalo, October 6, 1959|education: B.A., Buffalo State College, NY, 1984|M.A., Buffalo State College, 1985|M.P.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1996|professional: lecturer, Buffalo State College|member of the Buffalo Common Council, 1988-94|member of the New York State Assembly, 1999-2004|married: Mary Jane Hannon|two children: John and Maeve|committees: Foreign Affairs|[[Page 193]]Homeland Security|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER, Democrat, of Fairport, NY|born in Harlan County, KY, August 14, 1929|education: B.S. in microbiology (1951) and M.S. in public health (1953), University of Kentucky|elected to Monroe County Legislature, two terms, 1976-79|elected to New York State Assembly, two terms, 1982-86|Distinguished Public Health Legislation Award, American Public Health Association, 1998|married: Robert Slaughter|three daughters|seven grandchildren|committees: ranking member, Rules|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|34|NY||rep|TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT|THOMAS W. REED II, Republican, of Corning, NY|born in Joliet, IL, November 18, 1971|education: graduated, B.A., Alfred University, Alfred, NY, 1993|J.D., Ohio Northern University College of Law, Ada, OH, 1996|professional: lawyer, private practice, Law Office of Thomas W. Reed II|business owner|mayor of Corning, NY, 2008-09|religion: Catholic|married: wife, Jean, and two children|committees: Ways and Means|elected November 2, 2010, to the 111th Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Eric J.J. Massa|subsequently elected to a full term in the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 194]]
112a|35|NC||senator||RICHARD BURR, Republican, of Winston-Salem, NC|born in Charlottesville, VA, November 30, 1955|education: R.J. Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem, NC, 1974|B.A., communications, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 1978|professional: sales manager, Carswell Distributing|member: Reynolds Rotary Club|board member, Brenner Children's Hospital|public service: U.S. House of Representatives, 1995-2005|served as vice-chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee|married: Brooke Fauth, 1984|children: two sons|committees: ranking member, Veterans' Affairs|Finance|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004|reelected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|35|NC||senator||KAY R. HAGAN, Democrat, of Greensboro, NC|born in Shelby, NC, May 26, 1953|education: B.A., Florida State University, 1975|J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law, 1978|professional: attorney and vice president of the Estate and Trust Division, NCNB, 1978-88|public service: North Carolina State Senator, 1999-2009|religion: Presbyterian|married: Chip Hagan|children: two daughters, one son|committees: Armed Services|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|35|NC||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|G. K. BUTTERFIELD, Democrat, of Wilson County, NC|born, April 27, 1947|education: North Carolina Central University, graduated in 1971, with degrees in sociology and political science|North Carolina Central University School of Law, graduated in 1974, with a Juris Doctor degree|military service: U.S. Army, 1968-1970|served as a Personnel Specialist|discharged with the rank of Specialist E-4|professional: attorney|private practice, 1974-1988|public service: elected to the North Carolina Superior Court bench in November, 1988|appointed on February 8, 2001, by Governor Michael F. Easley to the North Carolina Supreme Court|after leaving the Supreme Court, following the 2002 election, Governor Easley appointed Justice Butterfield as a Special Superior Court Judge|served until his retirement on May 7, 2004|organizations: North Carolina Bar Association|North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers|Wilson Opportunities Industrialization Center|religion: Baptist|appointed Chief Deputy Whip, 110th Congress|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 108th Congress, by[[Page 196]]special election, on July 20, 2004|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|RENEE ELLMERS, Republican, of Dunn, NC|born in Ironwood, MI, February 9, 1964|education: B.S., nursing, Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI, 1990|professional: registered nurse|president elect/vice president, Community Development for the Chamber of Commerce|member of the Betsy Johnson Hospital Foundation, member of the Dunn Planning Board, NC, 2006-10|chair, Dunn Planning Board, NC, 2008-10|member of the Harnett County Nursing Home Committee|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Dr. Brent Ellmers|one child: Ben|committees: Agriculture|Small Business|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|35|NC||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|WALTER B. JONES, Republican, of Farmville, NC|born in Farmville, February 10, 1943|education: graduated Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham, VA, 1961|B.A., Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, NC, 1966|served in North Carolina National Guard|self-employed, sales|member: North Carolina House of Representatives, 1983-92|married: Joe Anne Whitehurst Jones|one child, Ashley Elizabeth Jones|committees: Armed Services|Financial Services|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 197]]
112a|35|NC||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DAVID E. PRICE, Democrat, of Chapel Hill, NC|born in Erwin, TN, August 17, 1940|education: B.A., Morehead Scholar, University of North Carolina|Bachelor of Divinity, 1964, and Ph.D., political science, 1969, Yale University|professional: professor of political science and public policy, Duke University|author of four books on Congress and the American political system|served North Carolina's Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1987-94|in the 102nd Congress, wrote and pushed for passage of the Scientific and Advanced Technology Bill and sponsored the Home Ownership Assistance Act|past chairman and executive director, North Carolina Democratic Party|Hubert Humphrey Public Service Award, American Political Science Association, 1990|member, North Carolina's Transit 2001 Commission|past chairman of the board and Sunday School teacher, Binkley Memorial Baptist Church|married: Lisa Price|children: Karen and Michael|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 100th-103rd Congresses|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|VIRGINIA FOXX, Republican, of Banner Elk, NC|born in New York, NY, June 29, 1943|education: A.B., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1968|M.A.C.T., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1972|Ed.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC, 1985|professional: instructor, Caldwell Community College, Hudson, NC|instructor, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC|Assistant Dean, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC|president, Mayland Community College, Spruce Pine, NC, 1987-94|nursery operator|deputy secretary for management, North Carolina Department of Administration|organizations: member, Watauga County Board of Education, 1967-88|member, North Carolina State Senate, [[Page 198]]1994-2004|Executive Committee of North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry|Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Advisory Panel|National Advisory Council for Women's Educational Programs|Board of Directors of the NC Center for Public Research|UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Visitors|National Conference of State Legislatures' Blue Ribbon Advisory Panel on Child Care|Foscoe-Grandfather Community Center Board|family: married to Tom Foxx|one daughter|committees: Education and the Workforce|Rules|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|HOWARD COBLE, Republican, of Greensboro, NC|born in Greensboro, March 18, 1931|education: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, 1949-50|A.B., history, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, 1958|J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, 1962|military service: U.S. Coast Guard as a seaman recruit, 1952|active duty, 1952-56 and 1977-78|reserve duty, 1960-82|retired with rank of captain|last reserve duty assignment, commanding officer, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Unit, Wilmington, NC|professional: attorney|admitted to North Carolina Bar, 1966|field claim representative and superintendent, auto insurance, 1961-67|elected to North Carolina House of Representatives, 1969|Assistant U.S. Attorney, Middle District of North Carolina, 1969-73|commissioner (secretary), North Carolina Department of Revenue, 1973-77|North Carolina House of Representatives, 1979-83|practiced law with law firm of Turner, Enochs and Sparrow, Greensboro, NC, 1979-84|member: Alamance Presbyterian Church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Lions Club, Greensboro Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar|North Carolina State co-chairman, American Legislative Exchange Council, 1983-84|committees: Judiciary|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|MIKE McINTYRE, Democrat, of Lumberton, NC|born in Robeson County, August 6, 1956|education: B.A., Phi Beta Kappa Morehead Scholar, 1978, and J.D., 1981, University of North Carolina|upon graduation, received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for ``unselfish interest in the welfare of his fellow man''|professional: attorney|past president, Lumberton Economic Advancement for Dowtown|formerly on board of directors of Lumberton Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and a local group home for the mentally handicapped|active in the Boy Scouts of America, and Lumberton PTA|married: the former Dee Strickland|two children|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|LARRY KISSELL, Democrat, of Biscoe, NC|born in Biscoe, January 31, 1951|education: B.A. in economics, Wake Forest University, 1973|professional: textile mill worker, 27 years at Russell Hosiery Mill|seven years as a high school teacher at East Montgomery High School|married: Tina|children: Jenny and Aspen|committee: Agriculture, Armed Services|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|SUE WILKINS MYRICK, Republican, of Charlotte, NC|born in Tiffin, OH, August 1, 1941|education: graduated Port Clinton High School, Port Clinton, OH|attended Heidelberg College|professional: former president and CEO, Myrick Advertising and Myrick Enterprises|mayor of Charlotte, NC, 1987-91|Charlotte City Council, 1983-85|active with the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors|served on former President Bush's Affordable Housing Commission|member: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce|Muscular Dystrophy Association|March of Dimes|Elks Auxiliary|PTA|Cub Scout den mother|United Methodist Church|founder, Charitable Outreach Society|married: Ed Myrick, 1977|five children|committees: Energy and Commerce|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|PATRICK T. McHENRY, Republican, of Cherryville, NC|born in Gastonia, NC, October 22, 1975|education: graduated Ashbrook High School, Gastonia, NC|attended North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC|B.A., Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC, 1999|professional: realtor|media executive|appointed special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Labor by President George W. Bush in 2001|member, North Carolina House of Representatives, 2002-04|married: Giulia, 2010|organizations: Gaston Chamber of Commerce, Gastonia Rotary Club, the National Rifle Association, Saint Michael Church|board of directors, United Way's Success by Six Youth Program|committees: Financial Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|HEATH SHULER, Democrat, of Waynesville, NC|born in Bryson City, NC, December 31, 1971|graduated from Swain County High School|B.A., University of Tennessee, 2001|entrepreneur|religion: Southern Baptist|married: wife, Nikol Davis|two children: Navy and Island|caucuses: administrative co-chair, Blue Dog Coalition|co-chair, Professional Sports Caucus|co-chair, International Religious Freedom Caucus|co-chair, Restaurant, Resort, and Hospitality|committees: Budget|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|MELVIN L. WATT, Democrat, of Charlotte, NC|born in Charlotte, August 26, 1945|education: graduated, York Road High School, Charlotte, 1963|B.S., business administration, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1967|J.D., Yale University Law School, New Haven, CT, 1970|professional: attorney|admitted to the District of Columbia Bar, 1970, admitted to the North Carolina Bar, 1971|began practice with Chambers, Stein, Ferguson and Becton, 1971-92|North Carolina State Senate, 1985-86|life member, NAACP|member, Mount Olive Presbyterian Church|past president, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Johnson C. Smith University Board of Visitors|Central Piedmont Community College Foundation|North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers|North Carolina Association of Trial Lawyers|Legal Aid of Southern Piedmont|NationsBank Community Development Corporation|Charlotte Chamber of Commerce|Sports Action Council|Auditorium-Coliseum-Civic Center Authority|United Way|Mint Museum|Inroads, Inc.|Family Housing Services|Public Education Forum|Dilworth Community Development Association|Cities in Schools|West Charlotte Business Incubator|Housing Authority Scholarship Board|Morehead Scholarship Selection Committee, Forsyth Region|married: the former Eulada Paysour, 1968|children: Brian and Jason|committees: Financial Services|Judiciary|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|35|NC||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|BRAD MILLER, Democrat, of Raleigh, NC|born in Fayetteville, NC, May 19, 1953|education: B.A., political science, University of North Carolina, 1975|M.A., political science, London School of Economics, 1978|J.D., Columbia University Law School, 1979|professional: attorney|law clerk to Circuit Court of Appeals Judge J. Dickson Phillips, Jr., 1979-80|has practiced law in Raleigh since 1980, and has been in private practice since 1991|public service: North Carolina House of Representatives, 1992-94|North Carolina State Senate, 1996-2002|religion: Episcopal|committees: Financial Services|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|36|ND||senator||KENT CONRAD, Democrat, of Bismarck, ND|born in Bismarck, March 12, 1948|education: graduated from Wheelus High School, Tripoli, Libya, 1966|attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, 1967|B.A., Stanford University, CA, 1971|M.B.A., George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1975|professional: assistant to the Tax Commissioner, Bismarck, 1974-80|director, Management Planning and Personnel, North Dakota Tax Department, March-December 1980|Tax Commissioner, State of North Dakota, 1981-86|married Lucy Calautti, February 1987|one child by former marriage: Jessamyn Abigail|committees: chair, Budget|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Finance|Indian Affairs|Joint Committee on Taxation|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 1986|was not a candidate for a second term to Senate seat he had won in 1986|subsequently elected by special election on December 4, 1992, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Quentin Burdick, whose term would have expired on January 3, 1995|took the oath of office on December 14, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|36|ND||senator||JOHN HOEVEN, Republican, of Bismarck, ND|born in Bismarck, March 13, 1957|education: B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 1979|M.B.A., Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 1981|professional: executive vice president, First Western Bank, Minot, 1986-93|president and CEO, Bank of North Dakota, 1993-2000|governor of North Dakota, 2000-10|religion: Catholic|family: married to Mikey|two children|caucuses: Air Force Caucus|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|Senate Western Caucus|Norway Caucus|Rural Education Caucus|National Guard Caucus|E-911 Caucus|Rural Health Caucus|General Aviation Caucus|Impact Aid Coalition|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Indian Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|36|ND||rep|AT LARGE|RICK BERG, Republican, of Fargo, ND|born in Hettinger, ND, August 16, 1959|education: B.A., agricultural economics, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 1981|professional: [[Page 204]]co-founder, Goldmark Schlossman Commercial Real Estate Services, 1981-2011|North Dakota House of Representatives, 1985-2011|board member, Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, 1999-2007|married: Tracy Martin|child: Jack|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|37|OH||senator||SHERROD BROWN, Democrat, of Avon Lake, OH|born in Mansfield, OH, November 9, 1952|education: B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1974|M.A., education, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1979|M.A., public administration, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1981|professional: Ohio House of Representatives, 1975-83|Ohio Secretary of State, 1983-91|U.S. House of Representatives, 1992-2006|member: Eagle Scouts of America|married: Connie Schultz|children: Emily, Elizabeth, Andrew and Caitlin|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Veterans' Affairs|Select Committee on Ethics|elected to the 103rd Congress on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
112a|37|OH||senator||ROBERT J. PORTMAN, Republican, of Terrace Park, OH|born in Cincinnati, December 19, 1955|education: B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 1979|J.D., University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI, 1984|professional: associate counsel to George H.W. Bush, 1989|deputy assistant and director, White House Office of Legislative Affairs, 1989-91|member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1993-2005|U.S. Trade Representative, 2005-06|Director of the Office of Management and Budget, 2006-07|religion: Methodist|married: Jane Portman|three children: Jed, Will, and Sally|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|37|OH||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|STEVE CHABOT, Republican, of Cincinnati, OH|born in Cincinnati, January 22, 1953|education: graduated from LaSalle High School in Cincinnati|B.A., College of William and[[Page 206]]Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 1975|J.D., Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, KY, 1978|professional: teacher, 1975-76|member of the city council, Cincinnati, OH, 1985-90|commissioner, Hamilton County, OH, 1990-94|elected as a Republican to the 104th-110th Congresses January 3, 1995-January 3, 2009|served as ranking member on the Committee on Small Business, 2007|family: wife, Donna|two children: Erica and Randy|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|37|OH||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JEAN SCHMIDT, Republican, of Miami Township|born in Cincinnati, OH, November 29th|education: B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1974|professional: Miami Township Trustee, 1989-2000|Ohio House of Representatives, 2000-04|president, Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati, 2004-05|religion: Catholic|married: Peter|children: Emilie|co-chair, Congressional Pro-Life Women's Caucus|committees: Agriculture|Foreign Affairs|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 109th Congress by special election on August 5, 2005|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|37|OH||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|MICHAEL R. TURNER, Republican, of Dayton, OH|born in Dayton, January 11, 1960|education: B.A., Ohio Northern University, 1982|J.D., Case Western Reserve University Law School, 1985|M.B.A., University of Dayton, 1992|professional: attorney|president, JMD Development (real estate company)|corporate counsel, MTC International (holding company)|organizations: Ohio Bar Association|California Bar Association|public service: Mayor of Dayton, 1994-2002|married to Lori|children: Jessica and Carolyn|committees: Armed Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 207]]
112a|37|OH||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JAMES D. ``JIM'' JORDAN, Republican, of Urbana, OH|born in Troy, OH, February 17, 1964|education: graduated, Graham High School, St. Paris, OH, 1982|B.S. in economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1986|M.A. in education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1991|J.D., Capital University School of Law, Columbus, OH, 2001|professional: assistant wrestling coach, The Ohio State University, 1987-95|State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives, 85th District, 1995-2001|State Senator, Ohio State Senate, 12th District, 2001-07|awards: four-time high school wrestling champion (Ohio), 1979-82|two-time NCAA Division I National Wrestling Champion, 1985-86|three-time All American, 1984-86|Wisconsin Badgers Hall of Fame|third place, Olympic Trials in Wrestling, 1988|Friend of the Taxpayer, Americans for the Tax Reform, 1997|Leadership in Government Award from the Ohio Roundtable and Freedom Forum, 2001|awards from the United Conservatives of Ohio: Outstanding Freshman Legislator Award, 1996|Watchdog of the Treasury, 1996, 2000, 2004|Pro-Life Legislator of the Year, 1998|Outstanding Legislator Award, 2004|activities: Grace Bible Church, Springfield|Local and National Right to Life organizations|Champaign County Republican Executive Committee|married: Polly (Stickley) Jordan|parents: John and Shirley Jordan|children: Rachel, Benjamin, Jessie, and Issac|committees: Oversight and Government Reform|Judiciary|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|37|OH||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|ROBERT E. ``BOB'' LATTA, Republican, of Bowling Green, OH|born in Bluffton, OH, April 18, 1956|graduated, Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green, OH, 1974|Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 1978|B.A., history, University of Toledo School[[Page 208]]of Law, Toledo, OH, 1981|J.D., legislator, lawyer|awards: Ohio Farm Bureau ``Friend of Farm Bureau'' Award, 2008|the United States Chamber of Commerce ``Spirit of Enterprise'' Award, 2008|and the American Conservative Union ``ACU Conservative'' Award, 2008|United Conservatives of Ohio ``Watchdog of the Treasury'' in 1998, 2000, and 2005|The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance, ``Patriot Award'', 2002, Ohio National Guard ``Major General Charles Dick Award for Legislative Excellence'', 1999|``President's Award'', 2006|religion: Roman Catholic|wife, Marcia ``Sloan'' Latta|daughters, Elizabeth and Maria Latta|member, Bowling Green Noon Kiwanis, Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, Wood County Farm Bureau|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|37|OH||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|WILLIAM L. ``BILL'' JOHNSON, Republican, of Marietta, OH|born in Roseboro, NC, November 10, 1954|raised in Roseboro, NC|education: B.A., graduated summa cum laude at Troy University|Troy, AL, 1979|M.A., computer sciences, Georgia Tech|Atlanta, GA, 1984|professional: co-founder of Johnson-Schley Management Group, Inc|founder of J2 Business Solutions, Inc|chief information officer of a global manufacturer of highly electronic components for the transportation industry|military: retired as Lieutenant Colonel, distinguished graduate from the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Squadron Officers School, and Air Command and Staff College, religion: Protestant|family: married to LeeAnn Johnson|children: Nathan, Joshua, Julie, and Jessica|awards: recipient of Air Force Meritorious Service Medal|Air Force Commendation Medal|National Defense Service Medal|caucuses: Pro-Life|Coal|Marcellus Shale|Air Force|House Republican Israel|Congressional Sportsmen|Congressional Prayer|Military Veterans|Congressional Anti-Terrorism|Congressional Wounded to Work|Congressional China|Congressional Turkish|United Service Organizations Congressional|Congressional Taiwan|Ohio River Basin|committees: Natural Resources, Veterans' Affairs, Foreign Affairs|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|37|OH||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|STEVE AUSTRIA, Republican, of Beavercreek, OH|born in Xenia, OH, October 12, 1958|education: B.A., Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 1982|Freshman Class President, 2008-10|religion: Catholic|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|37|OH||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JOHN A. BOEHNER, Republican, of West Chester, OH|born in Reading, OH, November 17, 1949|education: graduated, Moeller High School, Cincinnati, OH, 1968|B.S., Xavier University, 1977|president, Nucite Sales, Inc.|Ohio House of Representatives, 1984-90|ranking Republican member, Commerce and Labor Committee|Energy and Environment Committee|Judiciary and Criminal Justice|elected, Union Township Trustees, 1981|elected, president, Union Township Board of Trustees, 1984|member: St. John Catholic Church|Ohio Farm Bureau|Lakota Hills Homeowners Association|Knights of Columbus, Pope John XXIII|Union Chamber of Commerce|American Heart Association Board|Butler County Mental Health Association|YMCA Capital Campaign|Union Elementary School PTA|Middletown Chamber of Commerce|American Legion Post 218 of Middletown Butler County Trustees and Clerks Association|married the former Deborah Gunlack, 1973|two children: Lindsay, Tricia|elected to the 102nd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected Republican Leader in the 109th, 110th and 111th Congresses|elected Speaker of the House in the 112th Congress.
112a|37|OH||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|MARCY KAPTUR, Democrat, of Toledo, OH|born in Toledo, June 17, 1946|education: graduated, St. Ursula Academy, Toledo, 1964|B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1968|Master of Urban Planning, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1974|attended University of Manchester, England, 1974|professional: urban planner|assistant director for urban affairs, domestic policy staff, White House, 1977-79|American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners Fellow|member: National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs Advisory Committee|University of Michigan Urban Planning Alumni Association|NAACP Urban League|Polish Museum|Polish American Historical Association|Lucas County Democratic Party Executive Committee|Democratic Women's Campaign Association|Little Flower Parish Church|House Auto Parts Task Force|co-chair, Ukrainian and 4-H Caucuses|religion: Roman Catholic|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected on November 2, 1982, to the 98th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|37|OH||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|DENNIS J. KUCINICH, Democrat, of Cleveland, OH|born in Cleveland, October 8, 1946|B.A., and M.A. in speech and communications, Case Western Reserve University, 1974|editor, professor|Cleveland City Councilman, 1969-75|Clerk of the Municipal Court, 1975-77|Mayor of Cleveland, 1977-79|Ohio State Senate, 1994-96|named Outstanding Ohio Senator by National Association of Social Workers for his work on health and social welfare issues|one child, Jackie|committees: Education and the Workforce|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|37|OH||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|MARCIA L. FUDGE, Democrat, of Cleveland, OH|born in Shaker Heights, OH, October 29, 1952|B.S., Ohio State University, 1975|J.D., Cleveland Marshall College of Law, 1983|professional: Director of Budget and Finance, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office|Chief Administrator for Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Stephanie Tubbs Jones|Mayor of Warrensville Heights, OH|committees: Agriculture|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 110th Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|37|OH||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|PATRICK J. TIBERI, Republican, of Columbus, OH|born in Columbus, October 21, 1962|education: B.A., Ohio State University, 1985|professional: real estate agent|assistant to U.S. Representative John Kasich (R-OH)|public service: served as Majority Leader, Ohio House of Representatives, 1992-2000|organizations: Westerville Chamber of Commerce|Columbus Board of Realtors|Military Veterans and Community Service Commission|Sons of Italy|awards: Fraternal Order of Police Outstanding Legislator|Watchdog of the Treasury Award|American Red Cross Volunteer Service Award|married: Denice|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|37|OH||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|BETTY SUTTON, Democrat, of Copley, OH|born in Barberton, OH, July 31, 1963|education: B.A., Kent State University, Kent, OH, 1985|J.D., University of Akron, Akron, OH, 1990|professional: lawyer, private practice|city council, Barberton, OH, 1991-92|member, Ohio House of Representatives, State of Ohio, 1993-2000|married: Doug Corwon|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|37|OH||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE, Republican, of Bainbridge Township, OH|born in Cleveland, OH, July 22, 1954|education: graduated, Cleveland Heights High School, 1972|B.A., University of Michigan, 1976|J.D., Cleveland State University, 1979|professional: assistant public defender, Lake County, OH, Public Defender's Office, 1980-83|associated with Painesville firm of Cannon, Stern, Aveni and Krivok, 1983-86|Baker, Hackenberg and Collins, 1986-88|prosecuting attorney, Lake County, OH, 1988-94|served on the Lake County Budget Commission|executive board of the Lake County Narcotics Agency|chairman, County Task Force on Domestic Violence|trustee, Cleveland Policy Historical Society|director, Regional Forensic Laboratory|member: Lake County Association of Police Chiefs, Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, and National District Attorneys Association|appointed to serve as a fellow of the American College of Prosecuting Attorneys|married: Jennifer|children: Sarah, Sam, Clare, Amy, and Emma|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|37|OH||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|STEVE STIVERS, Republican, of Columbus, OH|born in Cincinnati, OH, March 24, 1965|education: B.A., Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1989|M.B.A., Ohio State University, 1996|professional: military|lieutenant colonel, Ohio Army National Guard, 1988-present|Ohio Company and Bank One|member of the Ohio State Senate, 2003-08|married: Karen Stivers|children: Sarah|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|37|OH||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|JIM RENACCI, Republican, of Wadsworth, OH|born in Monongahela, PA, December 3, 1958|education: B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1980|professional: certified public accountant (CPA)|owner, nursing home facility|executive, professional arena football team|Wadsworth Board of Zoning Appeals, 1994-95|president, Wadsworth City Council, 1999-2003|mayor of Wadsworth, 2004-2008|business management consultant|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Tina Renacci|3 children|caucuses: Congressional Coal|Congressional Steel|Northeast-Midwest Coalition|Congressional CPA|General Aviation|Hydrogen and Fuel Cell|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|37|OH||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|TIM RYAN, Democrat, of Niles, OH|born in Niles, July 16, 1973|education: B.S., Bowling Green University, 1995|J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center), 2000|professional: legislative aide, Washington, DC|committees: Armed Services|Budget|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 214]]
112a|37|OH||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|ROBERT B. GIBBS, Republican, of Lakeville, OH|born in Peru, IN, June 14, 1954|education: graduated from Bay Village Senior High School, Bay Village, OH|A.A.S., Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, Wooster, OH, 1974|professional: technician|farmer|business owner|president, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation|member of the Ohio State House of Representatives, 2003-09|member of the Ohio State Senate, 2009-10|married: Jody Gibbs|children: Adam, Amy, and Andrew|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|38|OK||senator||JAMES M. INHOFE, Republican, of Tulsa, OK|born in Des Moines, IA, November 17, 1934|education: graduated Central High School, Tulsa, OK, 1953|B.A., University of Tulsa, OK, 1959|military service: served in the U.S. Army, private first class, 1957-58|professional: businessman|active pilot|president, Quaker Life Insurance Company|Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1967-69|Oklahoma State Senate, 1969-77|Mayor of Tulsa, OK, 1978-84|religion: member, First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa|married: Kay Kirkpatrick|children: Jim, Perry, Molly, and Katy|twelve grandchildren|committees: ranking member, Environment and Public Works|Armed Services|Foreign Relations|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1994, finishing the unexpired term of Senator David Boren|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|38|OK||senator||TOM COBURN, Republican, of Muskogee, OK|born in Casper, WY, March 14, 1948|education: Central High School, Muskogee, OK, 1966|B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1970|Oklahoma University Medical School, 1983|professional: manufacturing manager, Coburn Ophthalmic Division, Coburn Optical Industries, 1970-78|family physician, 1983-present|member, American Medical Association, Oklahoma State Medical Association, East Central County Medical Society, American Academy of Family Practice|religion: First Baptist Church, ordained deacon|member, Promise Keepers|public service: U.S. House of Representatives, 1995-2001|married: Carolyn Denton Coburn, 1968|children: Callie, Katie, and Sarah|committees: Finance|Homeland Security and Government Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004|reelected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|38|OK||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN SULLIVAN, Republican, of Tulsa, OK|born in Tulsa, January 1, 1965|education: B.B.A., Northeastern State University, 1992|professional: fuel sales, Love's Country Stores|Real Estate, McGraw, Davison, Stewart|public service: Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1995-2002|organizations: member, St. Mary's Church|member, National Rifle Association|member, Tulsa County Republican Men's Club|U.S. House of Representatives Assistant Majority Whip|family: married to Judy|children: Thomas, Meredith, Sydney, Daniel|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on January 8, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 216]]
112a|38|OK||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|DAN BOREN, Democrat, of Muskogee, OK|born in Shawnee, OK, August 2, 1973|education: B.S., Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, 1997|M.B.A., University of Oklahoma, 2001|professional: president, Seminole State College Educational Foundation|vice-president, Robbins Energy Corporation|loan processor, Banc First Corporation|staff for United States Representative Wesley Watkins|education administrator|bank teller|aide, Oklahoma Corporation Commission|member of the Oklahoma State House of Representatives, 2002-04|organizations: Big Brothers Big Sisters Board|The Jasmine Moran Children's Museum Board|KIPP Foundation Board Member|married: Andrea|children: Janna|committees: Natural Resources|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|38|OK||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|FRANK D. LUCAS, Republican, of Cheyenne, OK|born in Cheyenne, January 6, 1960|education: B.S., agricultural economics, Oklahoma State University, 1982|professional: rancher and farmer|served in Oklahoma State House of Representatives, 1989-94|secretary, Oklahoma House Republican Caucus, 1991-94|member: Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, and Oklahoma Shorthorn Association|married: Lynda Bradshaw Lucas|children: Jessica, Ashlea, and Grant|committees: chair, Agriculture|Financial Services|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 103rd Congress, by special election, in May 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 217]]
112a|38|OK||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TOM COLE, Republican, of Moore, OK|born in Shreveport, LA, April 28, 1949|education: B.A., Grinnell College, 1971|M.A. Yale University, 1974|Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1984|Watson Fellow, 1971-72|and a Fulbright Fellow, 1977-78|professional: former college professor of history and politics|President, Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates (political consulting firm)|public service: Oklahoma State Senate, 1988-91|Oklahoma Secretary of State, 1995-99|has served as Chairman, and Executive Director, of the Oklahoma Republican Party|former Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee|and Chief of Staff of the Republican National Committee|family: married to Ellen|one child: Mason|religion: United Methodist|committees: Appropriations|Budget|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|38|OK||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JAMES LANKFORD, Republican, of Oklahoma City, OK|professional: director of the Falls Creek Youth Camp, 1996-2009|wife: Cindy|children: Hannah (14), Jordan (11)|committees:[[Page 218]]Budget|Transportation and Infrastructure|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|39|OR||senator||RON WYDEN, Democrat, of Portland, OR|born in Wichita, KS, May 3, 1949|education: graduated from Palo Alto High School, 1967|B.A. in political science, with distinction, Stanford University, 1971|J.D., University of Oregon Law School, 1974|professional: attorney|member, American Bar Association|former director, Oregon Legal Services for the Elderly|former public member, Oregon State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators|cofounder and codirector, Oregon Gray Panthers, 1974-80|married: Nancy Bass Wyden|children: Adam David, Lilly Anne, Ava Rose, and William Peter|committees: Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Special Committee on Aging|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on February 6, 1996, to fill the unexpired term of Senator Bob Packwood|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|39|OR||senator||JEFF MERKLEY, Democrat, of East Multnomah County, OR|born in Myrtle Creek, OR|October 24, 1956|education: graduated from David Douglas High School, B.A., international relations, Stanford University, 1979|M.P.P., Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University, 1982|professional: Presidential Fellow at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, 1982-85|Policy Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, 1985-89|Executive Director of Portland Habitat for Humanity, 1991-94|Director of Housing Development at Human Solutions, 1995-96|President of World Affairs Council of Oregon, 1996-2003|elected to Oregon House of Representatives, 1999|Democratic Leader of the Oregon House of Representatives, 2003|elected Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, 2007|married: Mary Sorteberg|children: Brynne and Jonathan|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Budget|Environment and Public Works|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|elected to U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|39|OR||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|GREG WALDEN, Republican, of Hood River, OR|born in The Dalles, OR, January 10, 1957|education: B.S., journalism, University of Oregon, 1981|member: Associated Oregon Industries|Oregon Health Sciences Foundation|Hood River Rotary Club|Hood River Elk's Club|National Federation of Independent Business|Hood River Chamber of Commerce|Hood River Memorial Hospital|Columbia Bancorp|Oregon State House of Representatives, 1989-95, and majority leader, 1991-93|assistant majority leader, Oregon State Senate, 1995-97|awards: Oregon Jaycees Outstanding Young Oregonian, 1991|National Republican Legislators Association Legislator of the Year, 1993|married: Mylene Walden|one child: Anthony David Walden|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 106th Congress on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|39|OR||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|EARL BLUMENAUER, Democrat, of Portland, OR|born in Portland, August 16, 1948|education: graduated from Centennial High School|B.A., Lewis and Clark College|J.D., Northwestern School of Law|professional: assistant to the president, Portland State University|served in Oregon State Legislature 1973-78|chaired Revenue and School Finance Committee|Multnomah County Commissioner, 1978-85|Portland City Commissioner 1986-96|served on Governor's Commission on Higher Education|National League of Cities Transportation Committee|National Civic League Board of Directors|Oregon Environmental Council|Oregon Public Broadcasting|married: Margaret Kirkpatrick|children: Jon and Anne|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on May 21, 1996, to[[Page 221]]fill the vacancy created by Representative Ron Wyden's election to the U.S. Senate|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|39|OR||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|PETER A. DeFAZIO, Democrat, of Springfield, OR|born in Needham, MA, May 27, 1947|B.A., Tufts University, 1969|M.S., University of Oregon, 1977|professional: aide to Representative Jim Weaver, 1977-82|commissioner, Lane County, 1983-86|married: Myrnie Daut|committees: Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 100th Congress, November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|39|OR||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|KURT SCHRADER, Democrat, of Canby, OR|born in Bridgeport, CT, October 19, 1951|education|B.A., Cornell University, 1973, D.V.M., University, IL, 1977|professional: small business owner, veterinarian|past member|Oregon State Senate, Oregon House of Representatives, Canby Planning Commission|religion: Episcopalian|married: Martha Schrader|children: Clare, Maren, Steven, Travis, and R.J.|committees|Agriculture|Small Business|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008, reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|40|PA||senator||ROBERT P. CASEY, Jr., Democrat, of Scranton, PA|born in Scranton, April 13, 1960|education: A.B., English, College of the Holy Cross, 1982|J.D., Catholic University of America, 1988|professional: lawyer|Pennsylvania State Auditor General, 1997-2005|Pennsylvania State Treasurer, 2005-07|married: Terese|four daughters: Elyse, Caroline, Julia, and Marena|committees: chair, Joint Economic Committee|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Health, Education, Labor, and Pension|Foreign Relations|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
112a|40|PA||senator||PAT TOOMEY, Republican, of Allentown, PA|born in East Providence, RI, November 17, 1961|education: graduated from La Salle Academy as valedictorian in 1980|B.A., political science, cum laude, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1984|professional: worked for Chemical Bank and Morgan Grenfell in New York City before spending one year as a financial consultant in Hong Kong, 1990|founded several restaurants in Allentown, PA, with his two brothers, Steve and Michael Toomey, 1990-97|married: Kris Duncan, 1997|children: Bridget, Patrick, and Duncan|member of the Allentown Government Study Commission, 1994|elected to U.S. House of Representatives in 1998, winning two reelections, 2000-02|president, Club for Growth, 2005|co-chairman of the Board of Directors of Team Capital Bank, 2005-09|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|40|PA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROBERT A. BRADY, Democrat, of Philadelphia, PA|born in Philadelphia, April 7, 1945|education: graduated from St. Thomas More High School|professional: carpenter|union official|assistant Sergeant-At-Arms, Philadelphia City Council, 1975-83|Deputy Mayor for Labor, W. Wilson Goode Administration|consultant to Pennsylvania State Senate|Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioner|board of directors, Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority|Democratic Party Executive|ward leader|chairman, Philadelphia Democratic Party|member of Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee, and Democratic National Committee|religion: Catholic|married: Debra Brady|children: Robert and Kimberly|committees: ranking member, House Administration|Armed Services|Joint Committee on the Library|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the 105th Congress on May 21, 1998, to fill the unexpired term of Representative Tom Foglietta|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|CHAKA FATTAH, Democrat, of Philadelphia, PA|born in Philadelphia, November 21, 1956|education: attended Overbrook High School, Community College of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School|M.A., University of Pennsylvania's Fels School of State and Local Government, 1986|completed Senior Executive Program for State Officials at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government|Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1988|Pennsylvania State Senate, 1988-94|author, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR-UP), enacted in 1998 offering college readiness preparation and scholarships for low-income students|founded Graduate Opportunity Initiative Conference, 1987|founded Philadelphia College Opportunity Resources for Education (CORE Philly) scholarship program|founded the American Cities Foundation|Chief sponser of the American Opportunity Tax Credit Act|leading advocate for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants|Emergency Homeowners' Relief Fund|authored the White House Conference on Children and Youth Act of 2010|former trustee, Temple University, Pennsylvania State University, Lincoln University and Community College of Philadelphia|past chair, Executive Board, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency|named one of the 50 most promising leaders in Time magazine, and in Ebony magazine as one of 50 Future Leaders|member, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church|chair, Congressional Urban Caucus|married: the former Renee' Chenault|four children|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 104th Congress on November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|MIKE KELLY, Republican, of Butler, PA|born in Pittsburgh, PA, May 10, 1948|education: B.A., sociology with a minor in philosophy and theology, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN, 1970|profession: owner and operator of Kelly Automotive Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hyundai, and Kia car dealership|married 37 years: Vicki Kelly|four children|committees: Education and the Workforce|Foreign Affairs|Government Oversight and Reform|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|40|PA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|JASON ALTMIRE, Democrat, of McCandless, PA|born in Lower Burrell, PA, March 7, 1968|B.S., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, 1990|M.H.S.A., George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1998|professional: Acting Vice President for Government Relations and Community Health Services for University of Pittsburgh Medical Center|Director of Federal Government Relations, Federation of American Hospitals|Legislative Assistant to Congressman Pete Peterson (D-FL)|married: Kelly Altmire|two children|committees: Education and the Workforce|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|GLENN THOMPSON, Republican, of Howard Township, PA|born in Bellefonte, PA, July 27, 1959|education: B.S., therapeutic recreation, Pennsylvania State University, 1981|M.Ed., health science / therapeutic recreation, Temple University, 1998|NHA / L, Nursing Home Administrator, Marywood University, 2006|professional: Rehabilitation Services Manager for Susquehanna Health Services, Adjunct Faculty for Cambria County Community College|Chief, Recreational Therapist for the Williamsport Hospital|Residential Services Aid for Hope Enterprises, Orderly for Centre Crest Nursing Home|Organization / Awards: Past President / Fire Fighter / EMT / Rescue Technician for Howard VFD|former, Howard Boy Scout Master|former, President and Senior VP for Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council|International Advisory Council Member for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Commission|board member / vice chair of Private Industry Council of Central Corridors|political career: Centre County Republican chair, Pennsylvania Republican State Committee, alternate delegate for the Republican National Convention|candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1998 and 2000|member, Bald Eagle Area School District Board of Education|religion: Protestant|married to Penny Ammerman-Thompson|three sons, Parker, Logan and Kale|committees: Agriculture|Education and the Workforce|Natural Resources|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|40|PA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JIM GERLACH, Republican, of Chester Springs, PA|born in Ellwood City, PA, February 25, 1955|education: B.A., Dickinson College, 1977|J.D., Dickinson School of Law, 1980|professional: attorney|former special counsel to the regional law firm of Fox, Rothschild, O'Brien & Frankel|community service: board of directors, MECA (Mission for Educating Children with Autism)|Dickinson College Board of Trustees|Chester County Agricultural Development Council|public service: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1991-94|Pennsylvania State Senate, 1995-2002|children: Katie, Jimmy, and Robby|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|PATRICK MEEHAN, Republican, of Drexel Hill, PA|born in Cheltenham, PA, October 20, 1955|education: B.S., Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, 1978|J.D., Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1985|professional: district attorney for Delaware County, 1996-2001|United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2001-08|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Carolyn Meehan|children: Jack, Patrick, and Colin|caucuses: Congressional Hockey, Jordan|committees: Homeland Security|Oversight and Government Reform, Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|40|PA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL FITZPATRICK, Republican, of Levittown, PA|born in Philadelphia, PA, June 28, 1963|education: B.S., St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, FL, 1985|J.D., Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA, 1988|professional: Bucks County Board of Commissioners|practiced law at Begley Carlin and Mandio|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Kathleen|three daughters, Katie, Maggie, and Molly|three sons, Jimmy, Mick, and Tommy|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|40|PA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|BILL SHUSTER, Republican, of Hollidaysburg, PA|born in McKeesport, PA, January 10, 1961|education: Everett High School, Bedford County, PA|B.A., Dickinson College|M.B.A., American University|professional: businessman|Goodyear Tire & Rubber Corp.|Bandag, Inc.|President and General Manager, Shuster Chrysler|organizations: member, Zion Lutheran Church|National Federation of Independent Business|National Rifle Association|Y.M.C.A.|Precious Life, Inc.|Rotary Club|Board of Directors, Pennsylvania Automotive Association|Board of Trustees, Homewood Home Retirement Community|Sigma Chi Fraternity|family: married to Rebecca|two children: Ali and Garrett|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on May 15, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|THOMAS A. MARINO, Republican, of Cogan Station, PA|born in Williamsport, PA, August 13, 1952|education: American Institute of Baking, 1982|A.A., general studies, Williamsport Area Community College, 1983|B.A., political science / education, Lycoming College, 1985|J.D., Dickinson School of Law, 1987|United States Army War College, 2005|professional: manufacturing manager|lawyer, private practice|served as a Lycoming County District Attorney, PA, 1992-2002|U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1992-2002|married: Edith, 1974|two children: Chloe, Victor|committees: Foreign Affairs|Homeland Security|Judiciary|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|40|PA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|LOU BARLETTA, Republican, of Hazleton, PA|born in Hazleton, January 28, 1956|education: attended Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA|professional: business owner|member of city council in Hazleton, PA, 1998-2000|mayor of Hazleton, PA, 2000-10|married: Mary Grace|four daughters|committees: Education and the Workforce|Small Business|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|40|PA||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|MARK S. CRITZ, Democrat, of Johnstown, PA|born in Jeannette, PA, January 5, 1962|education: graduated, Norwin High School, North Huntingdon, PA, 1980|B.A., management information systems, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, 1987|professional: business manager|aide to United States Representative John Patrick Murtha, Jr., 1998-2010|married: Nancy Jean Knox|twin children, Joseph and Sadonia|awards: recipient of the highest civilian award issued by the National Guard Association of the United States|Patrick Henry Award, the award recognizes local officials and civic leaders, who in a position of great responsibility distinguished themselves with outstanding and exceptional service to the Armed Forces of the United States, the National Guard or NGAUS|committees: Armed Services|Small Business|elected by special election to the 111th Congress, May 18, 2010, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative John P. Murtha|elected to the 112th Congress November 2, 2010.
112a|40|PA||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ, Democrat, of Rydal, PA|born in Queens County, NY, October 3, 1948|education: graduated from the Calhoun School, New York, NY, 1966|B.A., Simmons College, Boston, MA, 1970|M.S.W., Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, 1972|professional: executive director of the Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 1977-88|Deputy Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, 1988-90|elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate, 1991-2004|member: Pennsylvania State Board of Education|Pennsylvania Council on Higher Education|Education Commission of the States|married: Dr. David Schwartz|children: Daniel and Jordan|committees: Budget|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL F. DOYLE, Democrat, of Forest Hills, PA|born in Swissvale, PA, August 5, 1953|graduated, Swissvale Area High School, 1971|B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1975|co-owner, Eastgate Insurance Agency, Inc., 1983|elected and served as finance and recreation chairman, Swissvale Borough Council, 1977-81|member: Leadership Pittsburgh Alumni Association, Lions Club, Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Italian Sons and Daughters of America, and Penn State Alumni Association|member: Democratic Caucus, Democratic Study Group, Pennsylvania Democratic Delegation, Congressional Steel Caucus, Travel and Tourism CMO, Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs, and National Italian-American Foundation|married Susan Beth Doyle, 1975|four children: Michael, David, Kevin, and Alexandra|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 104th Congress, November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|CHARLES W. DENT, Republican, of Allentown, PA, born in Allentown, May 24, 1960|education: B.A., foreign service and international politics, Pennsylvania State University, 1982|M.A., public administration, Lehigh University, 1993|professional: Legislator Development Officer, Lehigh University, 1986-90|sales representative, P.A. Peters, Inc.|Pennsylvania State House, District 132, 1991-98|Representative, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1998-2004|religion: First Presbyterian Church|married: Pamela Jane Serfass|children: Kathryn Elizabeth, William Reed, and Charles John (Jack)|committees: Appropriations|Ethics|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|JOSEPH R. PITTS, Republican, of Kennett Square, PA|born in Lexington, KY, October 10, 1939|education: B.A., philosophy and religion, Asbury College, KY|military service: served in U.S. Air Force, 1963-69, rising from second lieutenant to captain|professional: nursery business owner and operator|math and science teacher, Great Valley High School, Malvern, PA, 1969-72|teacher, Mortonsville Elementary School, Versailles, KY|member: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1972-96, serving as chairman of Appropriations Committee, 1989-96, and of Labor Relations Committee, 1981-88|married: the former Virginia M. Pratt in 1961|children: Karen, Carol, and Daniel|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|TIM HOLDEN, Democrat, of St. Clair, PA|born in Pottsville, PA, March 5, 1957|education: attended St. Clair High School, St. Clair|Fork Union Military Academy|University of Richmond, Richmond, VA|B.A., Bloomsburg State College, 1980|professional: sheriff of Schuylkill County, PA, 1985-93|licensed insurance broker and real estate agent, John J. Holden Insurance Agency and Holden Realty Company, St. Clair|member: Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association|Fraternal Order of Police|St. Clair Fish and Game Association|Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 1533|co-chair, Correctional Officers Caucus|co-chair, House Mining Caucus|co-chair, Northeast Agriculture Caucus|Ad-Hoc Committee for Irish Affairs|Alzheimer's Caucus|Appalachian Region Commission Caucus|Arts Caucus|Autism Caucus|Blue Dog Coalition|Congressional 4-H Caucus|Congressional Beef Caucus|Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues|Congressional Cement Caucus|Congressional Hellenic Caucus|Diabetes Caucus|Firefighter's Caucus|Friends of Ireland|Home Health Care Working Group|Homeland Security Caucus|House Auto Caucus|House Baltic Caucus|House Commuter Caucus|House Nursing Caucus|Iraq Fallen Heroes Caucus|Law Enforcement Caucus|Mental Health Caucus|National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus|Rural Caucus|Rural Health Care Caucus|Special Operations Forces Caucus|Sportsmens Caucus|Steel Caucus|Water Infrastructure Caucus|Wine Caucus|committees: Agriculture|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|TIM MURPHY, Republican, of Upper St. Clair, PA|born in Cleveland, OH, September 11, 1952|education: B.S., Wheeling Jesuit University, 1974|M.A., Cleveland State University, 1976|Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1979|professional: psychologist|holds two adjunct faculty positions at the University of Pittsburgh|Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health, and in the Department of Pediatrics|public service: Pennsylvania State Senate, 1996-2002|military: Lieutenant Commander, Medical Service Corps, United States Navy Reserve|religion: Catholic|family: married to Nan Missig|children: Bevin|co-chair, 21st Century Healthcare Caucus|Ad Hoc Congressional Committee for Irish Affairs / Friends of Ireland Caucus|Bipartisan Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus|Bipartisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus|Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues|Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans|Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus|Congressional Fire Services Caucus|Congressional Manufacturing Caucus|co-chair, Congressional Men's Health Caucus|co-chair, Congressional Mental Health Caucus|Congressional Multiple Sclerosis Caucus|co-chair, Congressional Natural Gas Caucus|Congressional Services Caucus|Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus|Congressional Steel Caucus|Congressional Study Group on Public Health|House Land Conservation Caucus|House Recycling Caucus|Hydrogen Fuel Cell Caucus|National Guard and Reserve Component Caucus|Northeast Midwest Congressional Coalition / Caucus|Medical and Dental Doctors in Congress Caucus|Middle Class Caucus|Military Veteran Caucus|Nuclear Issues Working Group|Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus|Robotics Caucus|Suburban Agenda Caucus|USO Congressional Caucus|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|40|PA||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|TODD RUSSELL PLATTS, Republican, of York County, PA|born in York County, March 5, 1962|education: York Suburban High School, 1980|B.S. in public administration, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 1984|J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law, 1991|professional: attorney|organizations: York County Transportation Coalition|Statewide Children's Health Insurance Program Advisory Council|York Metropolitan Planning Organization|public service: Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1992-2000|married: Leslie|children: T.J. and Kelsey|committees: Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|Transportation and Infrastructure|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 234]]
112a|41|PR||rep|RESIDENT COMMISSIONER|PEDRO R. PIERLUISI, Democratic, of Guaynabo, PR|born in San Juan, PR, April 26, 1959|education: contemporary U.S. history, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1981|Juris Doctor, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1984|professional: Verner & Lipfert Assoc., Washington, DC, 1984-85|Cole, Corette & Abrutyn, Washington, DC, 1985-88|Pierluisi & Pierluisi, San Juan, PR, 1990-92|Attorney General of Puerto Rico, 1993-96|O'Neill & Borges, San Jaun, PR, 1997-2007|religion: Catholic|married: Maria Elena Carrion|family: four children|committees: Ethics|Judiciary|Natural Resources, elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008, serving a four-year term through the 112th Congress.
112a|42|RI||senator||JACK REED, Democrat, of Jamestown, RI|born in Providence, RI, November 12, 1949|graduated, La Salle Academy, Providence, RI, 1967|B.S., U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1971|M.P.P., Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1973|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1982|professional: served in the U.S. Army, 1967-79|platoon leader, company commander, battalion staff officer, 1973-77|associate professor, Department of Social Sciences, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1978-79|2nd BN (Abn) 504th Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC|lawyer, admitted to the Washington, DC Bar, 1983|military awards: Army commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, ranger, senior parachutist, jumpmaster, expert infantryman's badge|elected to the Rhode Island State Senate, 1985-90|committees: Appropriations|Armed Services|Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives|elected to the U.S. Senate, November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|42|RI||senator||SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Democrat, of Newport, RI|born in New York City, NY, October 20, 1955|education: B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1978|J.D., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1982|director, Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, 1992-94|United States Attorney, 1994-98|Attorney General, Rhode Island State, 1999-2003|committees: Budget|Environment and Public Works|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Judiciary|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
112a|42|RI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DAVID N. CICILLINE, Democrat, of Providence, RI|born in Providence, RI, July 15, 1961|education: graduated, Narragansett High School, Narragansett, RI|B.A., Brown University, Providence, RI, 1983|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, 1986|professional: public defender, Washington, DC, 1986-87|lawyer, private practice|lawyer, American Civil Liberties Union|faculty, Roger Williams Law School, Bristol, RI|member of the Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 1995-2003|mayor of Providence, RI, 2002-10|Democrats' Steering and Policy Committee|committees: Foreign Affairs|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|42|RI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JAMES R. LANGEVIN, Democrat, of Warwick, RI|born in Providence, RI, April 22, 1964|education: B.A., political science / public administration, Rhode Island College, 1990|M.P.A., Harvard University, 1994|community service: American Red Cross|March of Dimes|Lions Club of Warwick|PARI Independent Living Center|Knights of Columbus|public service: secretary, Rhode Island Constitutional Convention, 1986|Rhode Island State Representative, 1989-95|Rhode Island Secretary of State, 1995-2000|committees: Armed Services|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 107th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|43|SC||senator||LINDSEY GRAHAM, Republican, of Seneca, SC|born in Seneca, July 9, 1955|education: graduated, Daniel High School, Central, SC|B.A., University of South Carolina, 1977|awarded J.D., 1981|military service: joined the U.S. Air Force, 1982|Base Legal Office and Area Defense Counsel, Rhein Main Air Force Base, Germany, 1984|circuit trial counsel, U.S. Air Forces|Base Staff Judge Advocate, McEntire Air National Guard Base, SC, 1989-94|presently a Colonel, Air Force Reserves|award: Meritorious Service Medal for Outstanding Service|Meritorious Service Medal for Active Duty Tour in Europe|professional: established private law practice, 1988|former member, South Carolina House of Representatives|Assistant County Attorney for Oconee County, 1988-92|City Attorney for Central, SC, 1990-94|member: Walhalla Rotary|American Legion Post 120|appointed to the Judicial Arbitration Commission by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court|religion: attends Corinth Baptist Church|committees: Appropriations|Armed Services|Budget|Judiciary|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the 104th Congress on November 8, 1994|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002, reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|43|SC||senator||JIM DeMINT, Republican, of Greenville, SC|born in Greenville, September 2, 1951|education: West Hampton High School, Greenville, SC, 1969|B.S., University of Tennessee, 1973|M.B.A., Clemson University, 1981|certified management consultant and certified quality trainer|advertising and marketing businessman|started his own company, DeMint Marketing|active in Greenville, SC, business and educational organizations|U.S. House of Representatives, 1999-2005|religion: Presbyterian|family: married to Debbie|four children|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Foreign Relations|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|43|SC||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|TIM SCOTT, Republican, of North Charleston, SC|born in North Charleston, September 19, 1965|education: R.B. Stall High School|B.S., Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC, 1988|professional: former owner of Tim Scott Allstate and partner of Pathway Real Estate Group|served on the Charleston County Council, 1995-2008|four terms as chair of the Charleston County Council|member of the South Carolina State House of Representatives, 2009-10|elected chairman of the Freshman Caucus and House Whip|named ``Friend of the Taxpayer'' commendation from the SC Association of Tax Payers|earned ``A'' rating from Club for Growth in SC State House|committees: Rules|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|43|SC||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOE WILSON, Republican, of Springdale, SC|born in Charleston, SC, July 31, 1947|education: graduated, B.A., Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA|J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law|professional: attorney|Kirkland, Wilson, Moore, Taylor & Thomas (law firm)|served on the staff of Senator Strom Thurmond and Congressman Floyd Spence|former Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy|former Judge of the town of Springdale, SC|military service: U.S. Army Reserves, 1972-75|retired Colonel in the South Carolina Army National Guard as a Staff Judge Advocate for the 218th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, 1975-2003|organizations: Cayce-West Columbia Rotary Club|Sheriff's Department Law Enforcement Advisory Council|Reserve Officers Association|Lexington County Historical Society|Columbia Home Builders Association|County Community and Resource Development Committee|American Heart Association|Mid-Carolina Mental Health Association|Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees|Kidney Foundation|South Carolina Lung Association|Alston-Wilkes Society|Cayce-West Metro Chamber of Commerce|Columbia World Affairs Council|Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sinclair Lodge 154|Jamil Temple|Woodmen of the World|Sons of Confederate Veterans|Military Order of the World Wars|Lexington, Greater Irmo, Chapin, Columbia, West Metro, and Batesburg-Leesville Chambers of Commerce|West Metro and Dutch Fork Women's Republican Clubs|and Executive Council of the Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America|awards: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award|Americans for Tax Reform Friend of the Taxpayer Award|National Taxpayers' Union|Taxpayers' Friend Award|Americans for Prosperity|Friend of the American Motorist Award|public service: South Carolina State Senate, 1984-2001|family: married to Roxanne Dusenbury McCrory|four sons|Assistant GOP Whip|member, Republican Policy Committee|committees: Armed Services|Education and the Workforce|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on December 18, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|43|SC||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JEFF DUNCAN, Republican, of Laurens, SC|born in Greenville, SC, January 7, 1966|education: B.A., political science, Clemson University, 1988|professional: small business owner|public service: South Carolina House of Representatives, 2002-10|religion: Southern Baptist, attends Clinton First Baptist Church|married: Melody|children: Graham, John Philip, and Parker|committees: Foreign Affairs|Homeland Security|Natural Resources|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|43|SC||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|TREY GOWDY, Republican, of Spartanburg, SC|born in Greenville, SC, August 22, 1964|native of Spartanburg, SC|education: Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg, SC, 1982|B.A., Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1986|J.D., University of South Carolina Law School, Columbia, SC, 1989|professional: Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough (law firm), 1992-94|United States Attorney, 1994-2000|South Carolina Solicitor, 7th Circuit, 2001-10|religion: Baptist|member, First Baptist Church of Spartanburg|married: the former Terri Dillard, 1989|two children|committees: Education and the Workforce|Judiciary|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|43|SC||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|MICK MULVANEY, Republican, of Indian Land, SC|born in Alexandria, VA, July 21, 1967|education: graduated, Charlotte Catholic High School, 1985|B.S.F.S., international economics, commerce, and finance, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1989|J.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1992|professional: Owners and Presidents Management Program, Harvard University Business School, Cambridge, MA, 2006|lawyer, private practice|real estate developer|member of the South Carolina State House of Representatives, 2007-09|member of the South Carolina State Senate, 2009-10 religion: Roman Catholic|committees: Budget|Small Business|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|43|SC||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JAMES E. CLYBURN, Democrat, of Columbia, SC|born in Sumter, SC, July 21, 1940|education: graduated, Mather Academy, Camden, SC, 1957|B.S., South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, 1962|attended University of South Carolina Law School, Columbia, 1972-74|professional: South Carolina State Human Affairs Commissioner|assistant to the Governor for Human Resource Development|executive director, South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers, Inc.|director, Neighborhood Youth Corps and New Careers|counselor, South Carolina Employment Security Commission|member: lifetime member, NAACP|Southern Regional Council|Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.|Arabian Temple, No. 139|Nemiah Lodge No. 51 F&AM|married: the former Emily England|children: Mignon, Jennifer and Angela|elected vice chair, Democratic Caucus, 2002|chair, Democratic Caucus 2006|Majority Whip|Assistant Democratic Leader, 2010|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|44|SD||senator||TIM JOHNSON, Democrat, of Vermillion, SD, born in Canton, SD, December 28, 1946|education: B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, University of South Dakota, 1969|M.A., political science, University of South Dakota, 1970|post-graduate study in political science, Michigan State University, 1970-71|J.D., University of South Dakota, 1975|budget advisor to the Michigan State Senate Appropriations Committee, 1971-72|admitted to the South Dakota Bar in 1975 and began private law practice in Vermillion|elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives, 1978|reelected, 1980|elected to the South Dakota State Senate, 1982|reelected, 1984|served on the Joint Appropriations Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee|served as Clay County Deputy State's Attorney, 1985|awards: named Outstanding Citizen of Vermillion, 1983|received South Dakota Education Association's ``Friend of Education'' Award, 1983|Billy Sutton Award for Legislative Achievement, 1984|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress|delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1988-92|member: President's Export Council, 1999|religion: Lutheran|married: Barbara Brooks, 1969|children: Brooks, Brendan and Kelsey Marie|committees: chair, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Appropriations|Energy and Natural Resources|Indian Affairs|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|44|SD||senator||JOHN THUNE, Republican, of Sioux Falls, SD|born in Pierre, SD, January 7, 1961|education: Jones County High School, 1979|B.S., business administration, Biola University, CA|M.B.A., University of South Dakota, 1984|professional: executive director, South Dakota Municipal League|board of directors, National League of Cities|executive director, South Dakota Republican Party, 1989-91|appointed, State Railroad Director, 1991|former congressional legislative assistant, and deputy staff director|elected, U.S. House of Representatives, 1997-2003|married: Kimberly Weems, 1984|children: Brittany and Larissa|committees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Budget|Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Finance|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|44|SD||rep|AT LARGE|KRISTI NOEM, Republican, of Castlewood, SD|born in Watertown, SD, November 30, 1971|professional: farmer|rancher|member of South Dakota State House of Representatives, 2007-10|committees: Agriculture|Education and the Workforce|Natural Resources|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 243]]
112a|45|TN||senator||LAMAR ALEXANDER, Republican, of Nashville, TN|born in Maryville, TN, July 3, 1940|education: graduated with honors in Latin American history, Phi Beta Kappa, Vanderbilt University|New York University Law School|served as Law Review editor|professional: clerk to Judge John Minor Wisdom, U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans|legislative assistant to Senator Howard Baker (R-TN), 1967|executive assistant to Bryce Harlow, counselor to President Nixon, 1969|President, University of Tennessee, 1988-91|co-director, Empower America, 1994-95|helped found a company that is now the nation's largest provider of worksite day care, Bright Horizons|public service: Republican nominee for Governor of Tennessee, 1974|Governor of Tennessee, 1979-87|U.S. Secretary of Education, 1991-93|community service: chairman, Salvation Army Red Shield Family Initiative|chairman, Senate Republican Conference|and the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, TN|received Tennessee Conservation League Conservationist of the Year Award|family: married to Honey Alexander|four children|committees: Appropriations|Environment and Public Works|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002|reelected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|45|TN||senator||BOB CORKER, Republican, of Chattanooga, TN|born in Orangeburg, SC, August 24, 1952|education: B.S., Industrial Management, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 1974|professional: founder of Bencor Corporation, a construction company specializing in retail properties which operated in 18 states, 1978-90|founder of the Corker Group, acquisition, development, and operation of commercial real estate, 1982-2006|honors: named to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's ``Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame,'' 2005|community service: founding chair, Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Inc., a non-profit organization that has helped over 10,000 families secure decent, fit and affordable housing, 1986-92|public service: commissioner, State of Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, 1995-96|mayor, City of Chattanooga, 2001-05|married: Elizabeth Corker, 1987|two children: Julia and Emily|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Energy and Natural Resources|Foreign Relations|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
112a|45|TN||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DAVID ``PHIL'' ROE, Republican, of Johnson City, TN|born in Clarksville, TN|July 21, 1945|education: B.S., Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN, 1967|M.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 1970|professional: United States Army Medical Corps, 1970-72|Vice Mayor of Johnson City, 2003-07|Mayor of Johnson City, 2007-09|Physicians' Caucus|Health Caucus|religion: Members of Munsey United Methodist Church|married: Pam|children: David C. Roe, John Roe, and Whitney Larkin: committees: Education and the Workforce|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 111th Congress|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|45|TN||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Republican, of Knoxville, TN|born in Lebanon, TN, July 21, 1947|education: B.S. in journalism, University of Tennessee, 1969|J.D., National Law Center, George Washington University, 1973|served in both the Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring with the rank of captain|private law practice, Knoxville, 1973-81|appointed State Trial Judge by Governor Lamar Alexander in 1981 and elected to a full 8-year term in 1982 without opposition, receiving the highest number of votes of any candidate on the ballot that year|member: American Legion 40 and 8, Elks, Sertoma Club, Masons, Scottish Rite and Shrine|present or past board member: Red Cross, Girl's Club, YWCA, Sunshine Center for the Mentally Retarded, Beck Black Heritage Center, Knoxville Union Rescue Mission, Senior Citizens Home Aid Service|religion: active elder at Eastminster Presbyterian Church|married: the former Lynn Hawkins|children: Tara, Whitney, John J. III and Zane|committees: Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to both the 100th Congress (special election) and the 101st Congress in separate elections held on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|45|TN||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|CHUCK FLEISCHMANN, Republican, of Ooltewah, TN|born in New York City, NY, October 11, 1962|graduated from Elk Grove High School, Village, IL, 1980|B.A., political science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, 1983|J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, TN, 1986|professional: attorney|small business owner|former president of the Chattanooga Bar Association, 1996|former chairman of the Chattanooga Lawyers Pro Bono Committee|religion: Catholic|married: Brenda Fleischmann|three children|committees: Natural Resources|Transportation and Infrastructure|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|45|TN||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|SCOTT DesJARLAIS, Republican, of South Pittsburg|TN|born in Sturgis, SD, February 21, 1964|education: B.S., chemistry and psychology, University of South Dakota, 1987|M.D., University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, 1991|professional: general practitioner, Grand View Medical Center, Jasper, TN|religion: member, Epiphany Episcopalian Church, Sherwood, TN|married: Amy|children: Tyler, Ryan, and Maggie|committees: Agriculture|Education and the Workforce|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|45|TN||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JIM COOPER, Democrat, of Nashville, TN|born in Nashville, June 19, 1954|education: B.A., history and economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1975|Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University, 1977|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1980|admitted to Tennessee Bar, 1980|professional: attorney|Waller, Lansden, Dortch, and Davis (law firm), 1980-82|Managing Director, Equitable Securities, 1995-99|Adjunct Professor, Vanderbilt University Owen School of Management, 1995-2002 and 2006-present|partner, Brentwood Capital Advisors LLC, 1999-2002|married: Martha Hays|three children|caucuses: Blue Dog Coalition|New Democrat Coalition|committees: Armed Services|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 1982-95|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|45|TN||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|DIANE BLACK, Republican, of Gallatin, TN|born in Baltimore, MD, January 16, 1951|education: A.S.N., Arundel Community College, Baltimore, MD, 1971|B.S.N., Belmont University, Nashville, TN, 1991|professional: nurse|nonprofit community organization fundraiser|member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives, 1999-2005|member of the Tennessee State Senate, 2005-10|religion: attends Christian Community Church, Hendersonville, married: Dr. David Black|three children|six grandchildren|caucus: member of the Republican Caucus|freshman Representative to Republican Policy Committee|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|45|TN||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|MARSHA BLACKBURN, Republican, of Franklin, TN|born in Laurel, MS, June 6, 1952|education: B.S., Mississippi State University, 1973|professional: retail marketing|public service: American Council of Young Political Leaders|executive director, Tennessee Film, Entertainment, and Music Commission|chairman, Governor's Prayer Breakfast|Tennessee State Senate, 1998-2002|minority whip|community service: Rotary Club|Chamber of Commerce|Arthritis Foundation|Nashville Symphony Guild Board|Tennessee Biotechnology Association|March of Dimes|American Lung Association|awards: Chi Omega Alumnae Greek Woman of the Year, 1999|Middle Tennessee 100 Most Powerful People, 1999-2002|married: Chuck|children: Mary Morgan Ketchel and Chad|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|45|TN||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|STEPHEN FINCHER, Republican, of Frog Jump, TN|born in Memphis, TN, February 7, 1973|education: Crockett County High School, 1990|professional: managing partner in Fincher Farms|public service: ``The Fincher Family'' singing ministry|president of Alamo Dixie Youth Baseball and Crockett County Dixie Youth Baseball|chairman of the board of the PPR Committee at Archer's Chapel United Methodist Church|president of United Methodist Men|religion: Archer's Chapel United Methodist Church|married: Lynn|children: John Austin, Noah, and Sarah|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|45|TN||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|STEPHEN IRA ``STEVE'' COHEN, Democrat, of Memphis, TN|born in Memphis, May 24, 1949 of Dr. Morris D. Cohen and Genevieve Cohen|B.A., Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, 1971|J.D., Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law of Memphis State University (renamed University of Memphis), 1973|legal advisor for the Memphis Police Department, 1974-77|Delegate to and Vice President of Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977|Commissioner on the Shelby County Commission, 1978-80|Tennessee State Senator for District 30, 1982-2006|Delegate at the 1980 and 1992 Democratic National Conventions|Regional Whip|Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe|committees: Judiciary|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||senator||KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born in Galveston, TX, July 22, 1943|raised in La Marque, TX|education: graduated, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas School of Law|professional: Texas House of Representatives, 1972-76|appointed vice chair, National Transportation Safety Board, 1976|senior vice president and general counsel, RepublicBank Corporation|co-founded, Fidelity National Bank of Dallas|owned, McCraw Candies, Inc.|political and legal correspondent, KPRC-TV, Houston|member: development boards of SMU and Texas A&M schools of business|trustee, the University of Texas Law School Foundation|elected Texas State Treasurer, 1990|religion: Episcopalian|married: Ray Hutchison|committees: ranking member, Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Appropriations|Rules and Administration|elected to the U.S. Senate, by special election, on June 5, 1993, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Lloyd Bentsen|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|46|TX||senator||JOHN CORNYN, Republican, of Austin, TX|born in Houston, TX, February 2, 1952|education: graduated, Trinity University, and St. Mary's School of Law, San Antonio, TX|Masters of Law, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA|professional: attorney|Bexar County District Court Judge|Presiding Judge, Fourth Administrative Judicial Region|Texas Supreme Court, 1990-97|Texas Attorney General, 1999-2002|community service: Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Council|World Affairs Council of San Antonio|Lutheran General Hospital Board|chair, National Republican Senatorial Committee|committees: Armed Services|Budget|Finance|Judiciary|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 2002, for the term beginning January 3, 2003|appointed to the Senate on December 2, 2002, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Phil Gramm|reelected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|46|TX||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|LOUIE GOHMERT, Republican, of Tyler, TX|born in Pittsburg, TX, August 18, 1953|education: B.A., Texas A&M University, 1975|J.D., Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1977|professional: United States Army, 1978-82|district judge, Smith County, 1992-2002|appointed by Governor Rick Perry to complete an unexpired term as Chief Justice of the 12th Court of [[Page 251]]Appeals, 2002-03|Brigade Commander of the Corps of Cadets, Texas A&M|organizations: President of the South Tyler Rotary Club|Boy Scout District Board of Directors|religion: deacon at Green Acres Baptist Church|director of Leadership Tyler|director of Centrepoint Ministries|married: Kathy|children: Katy, Caroline, Sarah|committees: Judiciary|Natural Resources|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TED POE, Republican, of Humble, TX|born in Temple, TX, September 10, 1948|education: B.A., political science, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX, 1970|J.D., University of Houston, TX, 1973|professional: United States Air Force, 1970-1976|Felony Court Judge, 1981-2004|Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy|Chief Felony Prosecutor, District Attorney, Harris County, TX|United States Air Force Reserves Instructor, University of Houston|organizations: Board of the National Children's Alliance|Child Abuse Prevention Council|Victim's Rights Caucus|family: married to Carol|children: Kim, Kara, Kurt, and Kellee|committees: Foreign Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|SAM JOHNSON, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born in San Antonio, TX, October 11, 1930|education: B.S., business administration, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, 1951|M.A., international affairs, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1974|military service: served in Air Force, 29 years|Korea and Vietnam (POW in Vietnam, six years, ten months)|director, Air Force Fighter Weapons School|flew with Air Force Thunderbirds Precision Flying Demonstration Team|graduate of Armed Services Staff College and National War College|military awards: two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, one Bronze Star with Valor, two Purple Hearts, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit awards|ended career with rank of colonel and Air Division commander|retired, 1979|professional: opened homebuilding company, 1979|served 7 years in Texas House of Representatives|Smithsonian Board of Regents|U.S. / Russian Joint Commission on POW / MIA|Texas State[[Page 252]]Society|Congressional Medal of Honor Society|National Patriot Award Recipient, 2009|caucus and award: co-chair, Air Force Caucus|Living Legends of Aviation ``Freedom of Flight'' Award recipient, 2011|Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow|founder, Republican Study Committee (formerly Conservative Action Team)|chairman of the Board of Directors, Institute of Basic Life Principles|Deputy Whip|married the former Shirley L. Melton, 1950|three children: Dr. James Robert Johnson, Shirley Virginia (Gini) Mulligan and Beverly Briney|committees: Ways and Means|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the 102nd Congress by special election on May 18, 1991, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Steve Bartlett|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|RALPH M. HALL, Republican, of Rockwall, TX|born in Fate, TX, May 3, 1923|education: graduated, Rockwall High School, 1941|attended, Texas Christian University and the University of Texas|LL.B., Southern Methodist University, 1951|professional: lieutenant, carrier pilot (senior grade), U.S. Navy, 1942-45|lawyer|admitted to the Texas Bar, 1951|practiced law in Rockwall|county judge, Rockwall County, 1950-62|former president and chief executive officer, Texas Aluminum Corporation|past general counsel, Texas Extrusion Company, Inc.|past organizer, chairman, board of directors, now chairman of board, Lakeside National Bank of Rockwall (now Lakeside Bancshares, Inc.)|past chairman, board of directors, Lakeside News, Inc.|past vice chairman, board of directors, Bank of Crowley|president, North and East Trading Company|vice president, Crowley Holding Co.|member: Texas State Senate, 1962-72|American Legion Post 117|VFW Post 6796|Rockwall Rotary Club|Rotary Clubs International|member: First Methodist Church|widower: (was married to the former Mary Ellen Murphy, 1944 (deceased)|three sons: Hampton, Brett and Blakeley|committees: chair, Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|JEB HENSARLING, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born in Stephenville, TX, May 29, 1957|education: B.A., economics, Texas A&M University, 1979|J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1982|professional: businessman|vice president, Maverick Capital, 1993-96|owner, San Jacinto Ventures, 1996-2002|vice president, Green Mountain Energy Co., 1999-2001|community service: American Cancer Society for the Dallas Metro Area|Children's Education Fund|Habitat for Humanity|religion: Christian|married: Melissa|children: Claire and Travis|chair, House Republican Conference|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|JOE BARTON, Republican, of Ennis, TX|born in Waco, TX, September 15, 1949|education: graduated Waco High School, 1968|B.S., industrial engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, 1972|M.S., industrial administration, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1973|professional: plant manager, and assistant to the vice president, Ennis Business Forms, Inc., 1973-81|awarded White House Fellowship, 1981-82|served as aide to James B. Edwards, Secretary, Department of Energy|member, Natural Gas Decontrol Task Force in the Office of Planning, Policy and Analysis|worked with the Department of Energy task force in support of the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control|natural gas decontrol and project cost control consultant, Atlantic Richfield Company|cofounder, Houston County Volunteer Ambulance Service, 1976|vice president, Houston County Industrial Development Authority, 1980|chairman, Crockett Parks and Recreation Board, 1979-80|vice president, Houston County Chamber of Commerce, 1977-80|member, Dallas Energy Forum|religion: Methodist|married: Terri|son, Jack|children: Brad, Alison and Kristin, from a previous marriage|stepchildren: Lindsay, and Cullen|committees: chair emeritus, Energy and Commerce|elected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 254]]
112a|46|TX||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON, Republican, of Harris County, TX|born in Houston, TX, August 24, 1956|education: B.A., Southern Methodist University|J.D., South Texas College of Law|professional: attorney|awards: Citizens for a Sound Economy Friend of the Tax-payer Award|Texas Eagle Forum Freedom and Family Award|Houston Jaycees Outstanding Young Houstonian Award|Champion of Border Security|Ancient Coin Collectors Guild|Friend of Numismatics|Club for Growth's Defender of Economic Freedom|Congressional Management Foundation's Silver Mouse Award|Family Research Canals True Blue Award|Water Advocate ``Friend of the Shareholder'' Recognition|U.S. Chamber of Commerce|Spirit of Enterprise Guardian of Small Business by NFIB|Recognition from the 60 Plus Association|NumbersUSA ``A'' for Consistently Voting for American Workers and the Environment through Immigration Reduction|public service: Texas House of Representatives, 1987-2000|married: Belinda Burney, 1989|child: Caroline|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|KEVIN BRADY, Republican, of The Woodlands, TX|born in Vermillion, SD, April 11, 1955|education: B.S., business, University of South Dakota|professional: served in Texas[[Page 255]]House of Representatives, 1991-96, the first Republican to capture the 15th District seat since the 1800s|chair, Council of Chambers of Greater Houston|president, East Texas Chamber Executive Association|president, South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, 1985-present|director, Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives|Rotarian|awards: Achievement Award, Texas Conservative Coalition|Outstanding Young Texan (one of five), Texas Jaycees|Ten Best Legislators for Families and Children, State Bar of Texas|Legislative Standout, Dallas Morning News|Scholars Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Service, North Harris Montgomery Community College District|Victims Rights Equalizer Award, Texans for Equal Justice Center|Support for Family Issues Award, Texas Extension Homemakers Association|religion: attends Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church|married: Cathy Brady|committees: vice chair, Joint Economic Committee|Ways and Means|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|AL GREEN, Democrat, of Houston, TX|born in New Orleans, LA, September 1, 1947|raised in Florida|education: Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, 1966-71|attended Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL|J.D., Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, 1974|professional: co-founded and co-managed the law firm of Green, Wilson, Dewberry and Fitch|Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Position 2, 1977-2004|organizations: former president of the Houston NAACP|Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce|awards: Distinguished Service Award, 1978|Black Heritage Society, Outstanding Leadership Award, 1981|American Federation of Teachers, Citation for Service as a ``Courageous Defender of Due Process for Educators,'' 1983|Ebony Magazine's 100 Most Influential Black People, 2006|and the NAACP Fort Bend Branch Mickey Leland Humanitarian Award, 2006|Texas Black Democrats' Profiles of Courage Award, 2007|the AFL-CIO MLK Drum Major Award for Service, 2007|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL T. McCAUL, Republican, of Austin, TX|born in Dallas, TX, January 14, 1962|education: B.S., Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, 1984|J.D., St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX, 1987|professional: lawyer, private practice|deputy attorney general, office of Texas State Attorney General|committees: Ethics|Foreign Affairs|Homeland Security|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, Republican, of Midland, TX|born in Borger, TX, June 11, 1948|education: B.B.A., Texas A&M-Commerce, 1970|professional: Spec 5 United States Army, 1970-72|tax manager, Price Waterhouse & Company, 1972-80|Chief Financial Officer, Keith D. Graham & Lantern Petroleum Company, 1980-81|Chief Financial Officer, Bush Exploration Company, 1982-84|Chief Financial Officer, Spectrum 7 Energy Corporation, 1984-86|Senior Vice President / Chief Financial Officer, United Bank, 1987-90|Senior Vice President, Texas Commerce Bank, 1990-92|owner, K. Conaway CPA, 1993-present|Deputy Republican Whip|religion: Baptist|married: Suzanne|children: Brian, Erin, Kara, and Stephanie|committees: Agriculture|Armed Services|Ethics|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWELFTH DISTRICT|KAY GRANGER, Republican, of Fort Worth, TX|born in Greenville, TX, January 18, 1943|education: B.S., magna cum laude, 1965, and Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, 1992, Texas Wesleyan University|professional: owner, Kay Granger Insurance Agency, Inc.|former public school teacher|elected Mayor of Fort Worth, 1991, serving three terms|during her tenure, Fort Worth received All-America City Award from the National Civic League|former Fort Worth Councilwoman|past chair, Fort Worth Zoning Commission|past board member: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport|North Texas Commission|Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau|U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board|Business and Professional Women's Woman of the Year, 1989|three grown children: J.D., Brandon and Chelsea|first woman Republican to represent Texas in the U.S. House|vice chair, Republican Conference|Deputy Republican Whip|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|THIRTEENTH DISTRICT|MAC THORNBERRY, Republican, of Clarendon, TX|born in Clarendon, July 15, 1958|education: graduate, Clarendon High School|B.A., Texas Tech University|law degree, University of Texas|professional: rancher|attorney|admitted to the Texas Bar, 1983|member: Joint Forces Command Transformation|Republican Study Committee|Proliferation Prevention Forum|Congressional Rural Caucus|Rural Health Care Coalition|Anti-Terrorism Caucus|Interagency Coordination, Western Caucus|married: Sally Adams, 1986|children: Will and Mary Kemp|committees: Armed Services|Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|FOURTEENTH DISTRICT|RON PAUL, Republican, of Lake Jackson, TX|born in Pittsburgh, PA, August 20, 1935|education: B.A., Gettysburg College, 1957|M.D., Duke College of Medicine, North Carolina, 1961|professional: captain, U.S. Air Force, 1963-68|obstetrician and gynecologist|represented Texas' 22nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1976-77, and 1979-85|married: the former Carol Wells, 1957|children: Ronnie, Lori Pyeatt, Rand, Robert and Joy LeBlanc|committees: Financial Services|Foreign Affairs|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|FIFTEENTH DISTRICT|RUBEN HINOJOSA, Democrat, of Mercedes, TX|born in Edcouch, August 20, 1940|education: B.B.A., 1962, and M.B.A., 1980, University of Texas|professional: president and chief financial officer, H&H Foods, Inc.|elected member, Texas State Board of Education, 1975-84|board of directors, National Livestock and Meat Board and Texas Beef Industry Council, 1989-93|past president and chair of the board of directors, Southwestern Meat Packers Association|chair and member, board of trustees, South Texas Community College, 1993-96|past public member, Texas State Bar Board of Directors|former adjunct professor, Pan American University School of Business|past director, Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce|Knapp Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees|Our Lady of Mercy Church Board of Catholic Advisors|past member, board of trustees, Mercedes Independent School District|former U.S. Jaycee Ambassador to Colombia and Ecuador|married: Martha|children: Ruben, Jr., Laura, Iliana, Kaitlin, and Karen|committees: Education and the Workforce|Financial Services|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|SIXTEENTH DISTRICT|SILVESTRE REYES, Democrat, of El Paso, TX|born in Canutillo, TX, November 10, 1944|education: graduated, Canutillo High School, 1964|associate degree, El Paso Community College, 1976|attended University of Texas, Austin, 1964-65, and El Paso, 1965-66|served in U.S. Army, 1966-68, Vietnam combat veteran|U.S. Border Patrol, chief patrol agent, 26\1/2\ years, retired December 1, 1995|member: Canutillo School Board, 1968-69, 21st Century Democrats, El Paso County Democrats, and Unite El Paso|married: the former Carolina Gaytan, 1968|children: Monica, Rebecca and Silvestre Reyes, Jr.|committees: Armed Services|Veterans' Affairs|elected on November 5, 1996, to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT|WILLIAM H. ``BILL'' FLORES, Republican, of Bryan, TX|born at Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, WY, February 25, 1954|education: graduated, Stratford High School|Stratford, TX, 1972|B.B.A., cum laude, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 1976|M.B.A., Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX, 1985|Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 1978-present|commissioner, Texas Real Estate Commission (appointed by Governor Perry), 2004-09|CEO and president, Phoenix Exploration Company, 2006-09|Texas A&M University Distinguished Alumnus, 2010|married: the former Gina Bass|children: Will and John|daughter-in-law, Aimee|granddaughter, Britain Grace|committees: Budget|Natural Resources|Veterans' Affairs|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|46|TX||rep|EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT|SHEILA JACKSON LEE, Democrat, of Houston, TX|born in Queens, NY, January 12, 1950|education: graduated, Jamaica High School|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1972|J.D., University of Virginia Law School, 1975|professional: practicing attorney for twelve years|AKA Sorority|Houston Area Urban League|American Bar Association|staff counsel, U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations, 1977-78|admitted to the Texas Bar, 1975|city council (at large), Houston, 1990-94|Houston Municipal Judge, 1987-90|married Dr. Elwyn Cornelius Lee, 1973|two children: Erica Shelwyn and Jason Cornelius Bennett|committees: Homeland Security|Judiciary|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|NINETEENTH DISTRICT|RANDY NEUGEBAUER, Republican, of Lubbock, TX|born in St. Louis, MO, December 24, 1949|education: Texas Tech University, 1972|professional: small businessman (home building industry)|organizations: West Texas Home Builders Association|Land Use and Developers Council|Texas Association of Builders|National Association of Home Builders|Campus Crusade for Christ|public service: Lubbock City Council, 1992-98|served as Mayor Pro Tempore, 1994-96|leader, coalition to create the Ports-to-Plains Trade Corridor|awards: Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award|Reese Air Force Base Friend of Reese Award|religion: Baptist|married: Dana|two children|committees: Agriculture|Financial Services|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 108th Congress, by special election, on June 3, 2003|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTIETH DISTRICT|CHARLES A. GONZALEZ, Democrat, of San Antonio, TX|born in San Antonio, May 5, 1945|son of former Representative Henry Gonzalez, who served the 20th District from 1961-99|education: Thomas A. Edison High School, 1965|B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1969|J.D., St. Mary's School of Law, 1972|professional: elementary school teacher|private attorney, 1972-82|Municipal Court Judge|County Court at Law Judge, 1983-87|District Judge, 1989-97|chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus|committees: Energy and Commerce|House Administration|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT|LAMAR S. SMITH, Republican, of San Antonio, TX|born in San Antonio, November 19, 1947|education: graduated, Texas Military Institute, San Antonio, 1965|B.A., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 1969|management intern, Small Business Administration, Washington, DC, 1969-70|business and financial writer, The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, MA, 1970-72|J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, TX, 1975|admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 1975, and commenced practice in San Antonio with the firm of Maebius and Duncan, Inc.|elected chairman of the Republican Party of Bexar County, TX, 1978 and 1980|elected District 57-F State Representative, 1981|elected Precinct 3 Commissioner of Bexar County, 1982 and 1984|partner, Lamar Seeligson Ranch, Jim Wells County, TX|married: Beth Schaefer|children: Nell Seeligson and Tobin Wells|committees: chair, Judiciary|Homeland Security|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 100th Congress on November 4, 1986|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT|PETE OLSON, Republican, of Sugar Land, TX|born in Fort Lewis, WA, December 9, 1962|education: B.A., Rice University, Houston, TX, 1985|Law Degree, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 1988|United States Navy, 1988-98|United States Senate, 1998-2007|Naval Aviator wings, 1991|Naval Liaison United States Senate|religion: United Methodist|married: Nancy Olson|children: Kate and Grant|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT|FRANCISCO ``QUICO'' CANSECO, Republican, of San Antonio|born in Laredo, TX, July 30, 1949|attended Culver Military Academy, IN|B.A., history, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, 1972|J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, 1975|professional: attorney, General Counsel at Union National Bank of Texas, 1987-92, chairman of Texas Heritage Bancshares, 2001-07|president / director of FMC Developers since 1998|director of Hondo National Bank of Texas since 1995|religion: Roman Catholic|spouse: Gloria Canseco|children: Anni, Quico Jr., and Carlos|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT|KENNY MARCHANT, Republican, of Coppell, TX|born in Bonham, TX, February 23, 1951|education: B.A., Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK, 1974|attended Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO, 1975-76|professional: real estate developer|member of the Carrollton, TX, city council, 1980-84|mayor of Carrollton, TX, 1984-87|member of the Texas State House of Representatives, 1987-2004|member, Advisory Board of Children's Medical Center|married: Donna|four children|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT|LLOYD DOGGETT, Democrat, of Austin, TX|born in Austin, October 6, 1946|education: graduated, Austin High School|B.B.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1967|J.D., University of Texas, 1970|president, University of Texas Student Body|associate editor, Texas Law Review|Outstanding Young Lawyer, Austin Association of Young Lawyers|president, Texas Consumer Association|religion: member, First United Methodist Church|admitted to the Texas State Bar, 1971|Texas State Senate, 1973-85, elected at age 26|Senate author of 124 state laws and Senate sponsor of 63 House bills enacted into law|elected president pro tempore of Texas Senate|served as acting governor|named Outstanding Young Texan by Texas Jaycees|Arthur B. DeWitty Award for outstanding achievement in human rights, Austin NAACP|honored for work by Austin Rape Crisis Center, Planned Parenthood of Austin|Austin Chapter, American[[Page 264]]Institute of Architects|Austin Council on Alcoholism|Disabled American Veterans|justice on Texas Supreme Court, 1989-94|chairman, Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Ethics, 1992-94|Outstanding Judge (Mexican-American Bar of Texas), 1993|adjunct professor, University of Texas School of Law, 1989-94|James Madison Award, Texas Freedom of Information Foundation, 1990|First Amendment Award, National Society of Professional Journalists, 1990|member: co-founder, House Information Technology Roundtable|Democratic Caucus Task Force on Education|Congressional Task Force on Tobacco and Health|Democratic Caucus Task Force on Child Care|married: Libby Belk Doggett, 1969|children: Lisa and Cathy|committees: Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT|MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Republican, of Denton County, TX|born, December 23, 1950|education: Bachelor and Masters degrees in physiology, North Texas State University, M.D., University of Texas medical school in Houston|Masters degree in Medical Management, University of Texas in Dallas|completed medical residency programs, Parkland Hospital in Dallas|professional: founder, Private Practice Specialty Group for Obstetrics and Gynecology|former Chief of Staff and Chief of Obstetrics, Lewisville Medical Center|organizations: former president, Denton County Medical Society|Denton County delegate, Texas Medical Association|alternate delegate, American Medical Association|married: Laura|three children|committees: Energy and Commerce|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT|BLAKE FARENTHOLD, Republican, of Corpus Christi, TX|born in Corpus Christi, December 12, 1961|education: B.S., radio television, and film, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 1985|J.D., St. Mary's University of Law School, San Antonio, TX, 1989|professional: lawyer, private practice|business owner|committees: Homeland Security|Oversight and Gov[[Page 265]]ernment Reform|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT|HENRY CUELLAR, Democrat, of Laredo, TX|born in Laredo, September 19, 1955|education: Associate's Degree from Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX, 1976 (then known as Laredo Junior College)|B.S., cum laude, foreign service from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1978|J.D., University of Texas, Austin, TX, 1981|M.B.A., international trade, from Texas A&M University, Laredo, TX, 1982|Ph.D., government, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 1998|with a total of five advanced degrees, Congressman Cuellar is the most degreed member of Congress|professional: lawyer, private practice|attorney, Law Office of Henry Cuellar, 1981-present|instructor, Department of Government, Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX, 1982-86|Licensed United States Customs Broker, 1983-present|adjunct professor, International Commercial Law, Texas A&M International, 1984-86|Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1986-2001|Secretary of State, State of Texas, 2001|public and civic organizations: board of directors, Kiwanis Club of Laredo, TX, 1982-83|co-founder/president, Laredo Volunteers Lawyers Program, Inc., 1982-83|board of directors, United Way, 1982-83|co-founder/treasurer, Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, 1982-83, and advisory board member, 1984|president, board of directors, Laredo Legal Aid Society, Inc., 1982-84|president, board of directors, Laredo Young Lawyers Association, 1983-84|sustaining member, Texas Democratic Party, 1984|legal advisor, American GI, local chapter, 1986-87|International Trade Association, Laredo State University, 1988|Texas Delegate, National Democratic Convention, 1992|president, board of directors, International Good Neighbor Council|member, The College of the State Bar of Texas, 1994|Texas Lyceum, 1997|policy board of advisors, Texas Hispanic Journal of Law, University of Texas Law School, 2002|member: American Bar Association|Inter-American Bar Association|Texas Bar Association|Webb/Laredo Bar Association|recipient of various awards|vice chairman of the Steering and Policy Committee|Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus, Senior Whip|member of the Blue Dog Coalition|religion: Catholic|married: wife, Imelda|two daughters, Christina Alexandra and Catherine Ann|committees: Agriculture|Homeland Security|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT|GENE GREEN, Democrat, of Houston, TX|born in Houston, October 17, 1947|education: B.A., University of Houston, 1971|J.D., University of Houston Bates College of Law, 1977|admitted, Texas Bar, 1977|professional: business manager|attorney|Texas State Representative, 1973-85|Texas State Senator, 1985-92|member: Houston Bar Association|Texas Bar Association|American Bar Association|Communications Workers of America|Aldine Optimist Club|Gulf Coast Conservation Association|Lindale Lions Club|Texas Historical Society|Texas State Society|co-chair, Democratic Israel Working Group|Traumatic Brain Injury Task Force|Bi-Cameral Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease|Community College Caucus|Congressional Steel Caucus|co-chair, Congressional Urban Healthcare Caucus|Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus|National Marine Sanctuary Caucus|National Wildlife Refuge Caucus|Pell Grant Caucus|Recycling Caucus|Sportsmen's Caucus|Urban Caucus|Victim's Rights Caucus|co-chair, Vision Caucus|Democratic Senior Whip|married: Helen Albers, January 23, 1970|children: Angela and Christopher|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|THIRTIETH DISTRICT|EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Democrat, of Dallas, TX|born in Waco, TX, December 3, 1935|education: nursing diploma, St. Mary's at Notre Dame, 1955|B.S., nursing, Texas Christian, 1967|M.P.A, Southern Methodist, 1976|proprietor, Eddie Bernice Johnson and Associates consulting and airport concession management|Texas House of Representatives, 1972-77|Carter administration appointee, 1977-81|Texas State Senate, 1986-92|NABTP Mickey Leland Award for Excellence in Diversity, 2000|National Association of School Nurses, Inc., Legislative Award, 2000|The State of Texas Honorary Texan issued by the Governor of Texas, 2000|Links, Inc., Co-Founders Award, 2000|100 Black Men of America, Inc., Woman of the Year, 2001|National Black Caucus of State Legislators Image Award, 2001|National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. President's Award, 2001|Alpha Kappa Alpha Trailblazer, 2002|Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Community Leader, 2002|Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Woman of the Year, 2002|CBCF Outstanding Leadership, 2002|congressional caucuses: Asian-Pacific|Airpower|Army|Arts|Biomedical Research|chair (107th Congress), Congressional Black Caucus|Children's Working Group|co-chair, Task Force on International HIV / AIDS|Fire Services|Human[[Page 267]]Rights Caucus|Korean Caucus|Livable Communities Task Force|Medical Technology|Oil & Gas Educational Forum|Singapore Caucus|Study Group on Japan|Tex-21 Transportation Caucus|Urban|Womens' Caucus|Women's Issues|member: St. John Baptist Church, Dallas|children: Dawrence Kirk|grandchildren: Kirk, Jr., David and James|committees: ranking member, Science, Space, and Technology|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT|JOHN R. CARTER, Republican, of Round Rock, TX|born in Houston, TX, November 6, 1941|education: Texas Tech University, 1964|University of Texas Law School, 1969|professional: attorney|private law practice|public service: appointed and elected a Texas District Court Judge, 1981-2001|awards: recipient and namesake of the Williamson County ``John R. Carter Lifetime Achievement Award''|family: married to Erika Carter|children: Gilianne, John, Theodore, and Erika Danielle|committees: Appropriations|elected to 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|46|TX||rep|THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT|PETE SESSIONS, Republican, of Dallas, TX|born in Waco, TX, March 22, 1955|education: B.S., in social sciences, political science, Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX, 1978|professional: worked for Southwestern Bell, and Bell Communications Research (formerly Bell Labs), 1978-94|vice president for public policy, National Center for Policy Analysis, 1994-[[Page 268]]95|board member, White Rock YMCA|trustee, Southwestern University|member, National Eagle Scout Association's national committee|advisor to president, Special Olympics Texas|past chairman, East Dallas Chamber of Commerce|awards: Honorary Doctorate, Dallas Baptist University|National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award|Boy Scouts of America|Leadership Award, American College of Emergency Physicians|Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce|Best and Brightest, American Conservative Union|Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business|Taxpayers' Friend Award, National Taxpayers Union|National Leadership Award, National Down Syndrome Society|Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award, Healthcare Leadership Council|Wireless Industry Achievement Award, Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association|religion: Methodist|married: Juanita Sessions|two children: Bill and Alex|chair, National Republican Congressional Committee|co-chairman, Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus|co-chairman, Congressional Missile Defense Caucus|committees: Rules|elected on November 5, 1996, to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|47|UT||senator||ORRIN G. HATCH, Republican, of Salt Lake City, UT|born in Pittsburgh, PA, March 22, 1934|education: B.S., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1959|J.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1962|practiced law in Salt Lake City, UT, and Pittsburgh, PA|senior partner, Hatch and Plumb law firm, Salt Lake City|worked his way through high school, college, and law school at the metal lathing building trade|holds ``AV'' rating in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory|member: AFL-CIO|Salt Lake County Bar Association|Utah Bar Association|American Bar Association|Pennsylvania Bar Association|Allegheny County Bar Association and numerous other professional and fraternal organizations|honorary doctorate, University of Maryland|honorary doctor of laws: Pepperdine University|Southern Utah University|Widener University, University of Pittsburgh|honorary national ski patroller and other honorary degrees|Senate Republican High Tech Task Force|Congressional International Anti-Privacy Caucus|author of numerous national publications|member, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints|married: Elaine Hansen of Newton, UT|children: Brent, Marcia, Scott, Kimberly, Alysa, and Jess|committees: ranking member, Finance|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Judiciary|Joint Committee on Taxation|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|47|UT||senator||MICHAEL S. LEE, Republican, of Alpine, UT|Mesa, AZ, June 4, 1971|education: B.S., Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1994|J.D., Brigham Young University, 1997|professional: law clerk to Judge Dee Benson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah|law clerk to Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Court|attorney with the law firm Sidley & Austin|Assistant U.S. Attorney in Salt Lake City|general counsel to the Governor of Utah|law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito|partner at Howrey law firm|religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints|married: Sharon Burr of Provo, UT|children: James, John, and Eliza|committees: Energy and Natural Resources|Foreign Relations|Judiciary|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|47|UT||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROB BISHOP, Republican, of Brigham City, UT|born in Kaysville, UT, July 13, 1951|education: B.A., political science, magna cum laude, University of Utah, 1974|professional: high school teacher|public service: Utah House of Representatives, 1979-94, Speaker of the House his last two years|elected, chair, Utah Republican Party, 1997 (served two terms)|religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|family: married to Jeralynn Hansen|children: Shule, Jarom, Zenock, Maren, and Jashon|committees: Natural Resources|Rules|elected to the 108th Congress on November 5, 2002|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|47|UT||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|JIM MATHESON, Democrat, of Salt Lake City, UT|born in Salt Lake City, March 21, 1960|education: B.A., Harvard University|M.B.A., University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)|professional: energy businessman|Bonneville Pacific|Energy Strategies, Inc.|The Matheson Group|organizations: Environmental Policy Institute|Salt Lake Public Utilities Board|Scott M. Matheson Leadership Forum|religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints|married: Amy|children: William and Harris|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|47|UT||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JASON CHAFFETZ, Republican, of Alpine, UT|born in Los Gatos, CA|March 26, 1967|education: B.A., communications, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 1989|professional:[[Page 271]]business executive|chief of staff, Utah governor John Huntsman, 2004|President, Maxtera Utah, 2005-present|trustee, Utah Valley board of trustees|chair, Utah National Guard Adjutant General Review|Commissioner, Highland City Planning Commission|President, BYU Utah County Cougar Club|Cougar Club (BYU) Board of Directors|awards: starting placekicker, BYU Football Team, 1988-89|Best Run Campaign, General Election, Utah 2004, Huntsman for Governor|Western Athletic Conference Champions, 1989|Cougar Club Academic Athlete Award, 1988-89|Academic All-WAC Football Team, 1989|National All-Bowl Football Team, 1988|religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints|married: Julie, in 1991|children: Max, Ellis, and Kate|committees: Budget|Judiciary|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|48|VT||senator||PATRICK J. LEAHY, Democrat, of Middlesex, VT|born in Montpelier, VT, March 31, 1940, son of Howard and Alba Leahy|education: graduate of St. Michael's High School, Montpelier, 1957|B.A., St. Michael's College, 1961|J.D., Georgetown University, 1964|professional: attorney, admitted to the Vermont Bar, 1964|admitted to the District of Columbia Bar, 1979|admitted to practice before: the Vermont Supreme Court, 1964|the Federal District Court of Vermont, 1965|the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, 1966|and the U.S. Supreme Court, 1968|State's Attorney, Chittenden County, 1966-74|vice president, National District Attorneys Association, 1971-74|married: the former Marcelle Pomerleau, 1962|children: Kevin, Alicia, and Mark|first Democrat and youngest person in Vermont to be elected to the U.S. Senate|committees: chair, Judiciary|Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry|Appropriations|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on the Library|elected to the Senate on November 5, 1974|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|48|VT||senator||BERNARD SANDERS, Independent, of Burlington, VT|born in Brooklyn, NY, September 8, 1941|education: graduated, Madison High School, Brooklyn|B.S., political science, University of Chicago, 1964|professional: carpenter|writer|college professor|Mayor of Burlington, VT, 1981-89|married: the former Jane O'Meara, 1988|children: Levi, Heather, Carina and David|committees: Budget|Energy and Natural Resources|Environment and Public Works|Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions|Veterans' Affairs|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
112a|48|VT||rep|AT LARGE|PETER WELCH, Democrat, of Hartland, VT|born in Springfield, MA, May 2, 1947|education: Cathedral High School, Springfield, MA, 1969|B.A., magna cum laude, College of the Holy Cross, 1969|J.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1973|professional: attorney, admitted to Vermont Bar, 1974|founding partner, Welch, Graham & Manby|served in Vermont State Senate, 1981-89, 2001-07|Minority Leader, 1983-85|President pro tempore, 1985-89, 2003-07|family: wife, Joan Smith (deceased), currently married to Margaret Cheney|five children: Beth, Mary, Bill, John and Michael|three stepchildren|committees: Agriculture|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 110th Congress on November 7, 2006|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|49|VI||rep|DELEGATE|DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN, Democrat, of St. Croix, VI|born in Teaneck, NJ, September 19, 1945|B.S., St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, 1966|M.D., George Washington University School of Medicine, 1970|physician, family medicine|Acting Commissioner of Health, 1994-95|medical director, St. Croix Hospital, 1987-88|founding member and vice president, Virgin Islands Medical Institute|trustee, National Medical Association|past secretary and two-time past president, Virgin Islands Medical Society|founding member and trustee, Caribbean Youth Organization|member: Democratic National Committee|Virgin Islands Democratic Territorial Committee (past vice chair)|Substance Abuse Coalition|St. Dunstan's Episcopal School Board of Directors|Caribbean Studies Association|Women's Coalition of St. Croix|St. Croix Environmental Association|past chair, Christian Education Committee|Friedensthal Moravian Church|past member: Virgin Islands Board of Education|Democratic Platform Committee|cohost, Straight Up TV interview program, 1993|married: Chris Christensen|children: two daughters: Rabiah Layla and Karida Yasmeen|member: Congressional Black Caucus|Congressional Women's Caucus|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|50|VA||senator||JIM WEBB, Democrat, of Arlington County, VA|born in St. Joseph, MO, February 9, 1946|education: B.S., engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, 1968|J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1975|professional: Infantry officer, U.S. Marine Corps, 1968-72 (combat service in Vietnam)|counsel, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 1977-81|Assistant Secretary of Defense, Reserve Affairs, 1984-87|Secretary of the Navy, 1987-88|broad career as a writer and journalist|literature professor, U.S. Naval Academy|Emmy-Award winning TV journalist|author, six best-selling novels, two non-fiction works, including a history of the Scots-Irish people|screenwriter and producer|business consultant|awards: Military awards: Navy Cross|Silver Star Medal|two Bronze Star Medals with combat ``V''|two Purple Heart Medals|campaign and unit citations|numerous civilian awards including Military Order of the Purple Heart's (MOPH) Special Leadership Award|Military Coalition's Award of Merit|Blinded American Veterans Foundation's George ``Buck'' Gillespie Congressional Award for Meritorious Service|Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2008|Gold Medal and Citation of Merit|American Legion's National Commander's Public Relations Award, 2008|Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Colonel Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award, 2009|Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal|Medal of Honor Society's Patriot Award|American Legion National Commander's Public Service Award|Veterans of Foreign Wars Media Service Award|Marine Corps League's Military Order of the Iron Mike Award|John H. Russell Leadership Award|Marine Corps Correspondent Association's Robert L. Denig Distinguished Service Award|married: Hong: Hong Le|children: Amy, James Robert, Sarah, Julia, and Georgia|committees: Armed Services|Foreign Relations|Veterans' Affairs|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006.
112a|50|VA||senator||MARK R. WARNER, Democrat, of Alexandria, VA|born in Indianapolis, IN, December 15, 1954|son of Robert and Marge Warner of Vernon, CT|education: B.A., political science, George Washington University, 1977, J.D., Harvard Law School, 1980|Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2002-06|chairman of the National Governor's Association, 2004-05|religion: Presbyterian|wife: Lisa Collis|children: Madison, Gillian, Eliza|committees: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs|Budget, Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Rules and Administration|Joint Economic Committee|Select Committee on Intelligence|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|50|VA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|ROBERT J. WITTMAN, Republican, of Montross, VA|born in Washington, DC, February 2, 1959|B.S., biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1981|M.P.H., health policy and administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1989|Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 2002|professional: field director for the Virginia Health Department's Division of Shellfish Sanitation|public service: Montross Town Council, 1986-96|public policy and administration, 1992|mayor of Montross, 1992-96|Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors, 1995-2003 and chairman, 2003-05|Virginia House of Delegates, 2005-07|religion: Episcopalian|married: Kathryn Wittman|children: Devon and Joshua|committees: Armed Services|Natural Resources|elected to the 110th Congress on December 11, 2007 in a special election|elected to the 111th Congress|reelected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|50|VA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|E. SCOTT RIGELL, Republican, of Virginia Beach, VA|born in Titusville, FL, May 28, 1960|education: A.A., Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL, 1981|B.B.A., Mercer University, Macon, GA, 1983|M.B.A., Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, 1990|professional: founder and chairman of Freedom Automotive|United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1978-84|married: Teri|children: Lindsey, Mallory, Justus, and Shannon|committees: Armed Services|Homeland Security|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.[[Page 276]]
112a|50|VA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|ROBERT C. ``BOBBY'' SCOTT, Democrat, of Newport News, VA|born in Washington, DC, April 30, 1947|education: graduated, Groton High School|B.A., Harvard University|J.D., Boston College Law School|professional: served in the Massachusetts National Guard|attorney|admitted to the Virginia Bar|Virginia House of Delegates, 1978-83|Senate of Virginia, 1983-92|member: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity|March of Dimes Board of Directors|NAACP|Peninsula Chamber of Commerce|Peninsula Legal Aid Center Board of Directors|Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity|committees: Education and the Workforce|Judiciary|elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|50|VA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|J. RANDY FORBES, Republican, of Chesapeake, VA|born in Chesapeake, February 17, 1952|education: B.A., Randolph-Macon College|J.D., University of Virginia School of Law|professional: attorney|religion: Baptist|public service: Virginia House of Delegates, 1990-97|Virginia State Senate, 1997-2001|Republican House Floor Leader, 1994-97|Republican Senate Floor Leader, 1998-2001|Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, 1996-2000|married: Shirley|children: Neil, Jamie, Jordan, and Justin|committees: Armed Services|Judiciary|elected to the 107th Congress, by special election, on June 19, 2001|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|50|VA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|ROBERT HURT, Republican, of Chatham, VA|born in New York, NY, June 16, 1969|raised in Chatham, VA|education: B.S., Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA, 1991|J.D., Mississippi College School of Law, Clinton, MS, 1995|professional: attorney, Chatham Town Council, 2000-01|member of Virginia State House of Representatives, 2002-08|member of Virginia State Senate, 2008-10|committees: Financial Services|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|50|VA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|BOB GOODLATTE, Republican, of Roanoke, VA|born in Holyoke, MA, September 22, 1952|education: B.A., Bates College, Lewiston, ME, 1974|J.D., Washington and Lee University, 1977|Massachusetts Bar, 1977|Virginia Bar, 1978|professional: began practice in Roanoke, VA, 1979|district director for Congressman M. Caldwell Butler, 1977-79|attorney, sole practitioner, 1979-81|partner, 1981-92|chairman of the sixth district Virginia Republican Committee, 1983-88|member: Civitan Club of Roanoke (president, 1989-90)|former member, Building Better Boards Advisory Council|married: Maryellen Flaherty, 1974|children: Jennifer and Robert|Deputy Republican Whip|committees: Agriculture|Education and the Workforce|Judiciary|elected on November 3, 1992, to the 103rd Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|50|VA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|ERIC CANTOR, Republican, of Richmond, VA|born in Henrico County, June 6, 1963|education: B.A., George Washington University, 1985|J.D., College of William and Mary, 1988|M.S., Columbia University, 1989|professional: attorney|organizations: Western Henrico Rotary|elected to the Virginia State House of Delegates, 1991|appointed Chief Deputy Majority Whip, December, 2002|elected Republican Whip, December, 2008|elected Majority Leader, November, 2010|married: Diana|three children|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|50|VA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|JAMES P. MORAN, Democrat, of Alexandria, VA|born in Buffalo, NY, May 16, 1945|education: B.A., College of Holy Cross|Bernard Baruch Graduate School of Finance--City University of New York|M.P.A., University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs|served on City Council of Alexandria, 1979-82|Vice Mayor, 1982-84|Mayor, 1985-90|founding member of the New Democrat Coalition|co-chair of Congressional Animal Protection Caucus|Task Force on Sovereign Wealth Funds|named as one of two ``High Technology Legislators of the Year'' by the Information Technology Industry Council|in 2000 named to the ``Legislative Hall of Fame'' by the American Electronics Association for his work on technology issues|in 2010 named ``Legislator of Year'' by the Humane Society of the United States for his work on animal welfare legislation|children: James, Patrick, Mary, and Dorothy|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|50|VA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Republican, of Salem, VA|born March 15, 1958|education: graduated, Andrew Lewis High School, 1976|B.A., Emory and Henry College, 1980|J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law, 1983|professional: attorney, private practice, 1983-2011|partner, Albo & Oblon, L.L.P., 2008-11|Virginia House of Delegates, 1994-2011|majority leader, Virginia House of Delegates, 2001-11|married Hilary|children: Abby, Davis, and Starke|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|50|VA||rep|TENTH DISTRICT|FRANK R. WOLF, Republican, of Vienna, VA|born in Philadelphia, PA, January 30, 1939|education: B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1961|LL.B., Georgetown University Law[[Page 280]]School, 1965|served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps (Reserves)|professional: lawyer, admitted to the Virginia State Bar|legislative assistant for former U.S. Congressman Edward G. Biester, Jr., 1968-71|assistant to Secretary of the Interior Rogers C.B. Morton, 1971-74|Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior, 1974-75|member, Vienna Presbyterian Church|married: the former Carolyn Stover|children: Frank, Jr., Virginia, Anne, Brenda, and Rebecca|co-chair, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 97th Congress, November 4, 1980|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|50|VA||rep|ELEVENTH DISTRICT|GERALD E. CONNOLLY, Democrat, of Fairfax, VA|born in Boston, MA, March 30, 1950|education: graduated B.A., Maryknoll College|M.A., public administration, Harvard University, 1979|professional: member, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, 1995-2003, chairman, 2003-07|religion: Roman Catholic|married: Cathy|children: Caitlin|committees: Foreign Affairs|Oversight and Government Reform|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.
112a|51|WA||senator||PATTY MURRAY, Democrat, of Seattle, WA|born in Seattle, October 11, 1950|education: B.A., Washington State University, 1972|professional: teacher|lobbyist|Shoreline Community College|citizen lobbyist for environmental and educational issues, 1983-88|parent education instructor for Crystal Springs, 1984-87|school board member, 1985-89|elected Board of Directors, Shoreline School District, 1985-89|Washington State Senate, 1988-92|Democratic Whip, 1990-92|State Senate committees: Education|Ways and Means|Commerce and Labor|Domestic Timber Processing Select Committee|Open Government Select Committee|chair, School Transportation Safety Task Force|award: Washington State Legislator of the Year, 1990|married: Rob Murray|children: Randy and Sara|committees: chair, Veterans' Affairs|Appropriations|Budget|Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Rules and Administration|Joint Committee on Printing|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|51|WA||senator||MARIA CANTWELL, Democrat, of Edmonds, WA|born in Indianapolis, IN, October 13, 1958|education: B.A., Miami University, Miami, OH, 1980|professional: businesswoman|RealNetworks, Inc.|organizations: South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce|Alderwood Rotary|Mountlake Terrace Friends of the Library|public service: Washington State House of Representatives, 1987-92|U.S. House of Representatives, 1992-94|religion: Roman Catholic|committees: Commerce, Science, and Transportation|Energy and Natural Resources|Finance|Indian Affairs|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|51|WA||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|JAY INSLEE, Democrat, of Bainbridge Island, WA|born in Seattle, WA, February 9, 1951|education: graduated, Ingraham High School, 1969|B.A., University of Washington, 1973|J.D., Willamette School of Law, 1976|professional: attorney, 1976-92|Washington State House of Representatives, 14th Legislative District, 1988-92|served on Appropriations|Housing|Judiciary|and Financial Institutions and Insurance Committees|attorney, 1995-96|Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1997-98|married: Trudi|three children: Jack, Connor, and Joe|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 103rd Congress to represent the 4th District, November 3, 1992|elected to the 106th Congress to represent the 1st District on November 3, 1998|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|51|WA||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|RICK LARSEN, Democrat, of Everett, WA|born in Arlington, WA, June 15, 1965|education: B.A., Pacific Lutheran University|M.P.A., University of Minnesota|professional: economic development official at the Port of Everett|Director of Public Affairs for a health provider association|public service: Snohomish County Council|religion: Methodist|married: Tiia Karlen|children: Robert and Per|committees: Armed Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|51|WA||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER, Republican, of Camas, born in Glendale, CA, November 3, 1978|education: communications, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2004|religion:[[Page 283]]Christian|family: married to Daniel Beutler|caucuses: co-vice chair of the Congressional Congress for Women's Issues / co-chair of the Women and the Economy / Business Task Force|committees: Transportation and Infrastructure|Small Business|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|51|WA||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|DOC HASTINGS, Republican, of Pasco, WA|born in Spokane, WA, February 7, 1941|education: graduated, Pasco High School, 1959|attended Columbia Basin College and Central Washington State University, Ellensburg, WA|military service: U.S. Army Reserves, 1963-69|professional: president, Columbia Basin Paper and Supply|board of directors, Yakima Federal Savings and Loan|member: Washington State House of Representatives, 1979-87|Republican Caucus chairman, assistant majority leader, and National Platform Committee, 1984|president: Pasco Chamber of Commerce|Pasco Downtown Development Association|Pasco Jaycees (chamber president)|chairman, Franklin County Republican Central Committee, 1974-78|delegate, Republican National Convention, 1976-84|married: Claire Hastings, 1967|children: Kirsten, Petrina and Colin|committees: chair, Natural Resources|elected to the 104th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|51|WA||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS, Republican, of Spokane, WA|born in Salem, OR, May 22, 1969|education: B.A., Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, 1990|M.B.A., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2002|professional: fruit orchard worker|member, Washington State House of Representatives, 1994-2004|minority leader, 2002-03|organizations: member, Grace Evangelical Free Church|married: Brian Rodgers|children: Cole|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|51|WA||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|NORMAN D. DICKS, Democrat, of Bremerton, WA|born in Bremerton, December 16, 1940|education: graduated, West Bremerton High School, 1959|B.A., political science, University of Washington, 1963|J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1968|admitted to Washington Bar, 1968|joined the staff of Senator Warren G. Magnuson in 1968 as legislative assistant and appropriations assistant, named administrative assistant in 1973, and held that post until he resigned to campaign for Congress in February 1976|member: Democratic Caucus|Washington State Bar Association|Puget Sound Naval Bases Association|Navy League of the United States|married: the former Suzanne Callison, 1967|children: David and Ryan|committees: ranking member, Appropriations|elected to the 95th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|51|WA||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|JIM McDERMOTT, Democrat, of Seattle, WA|born in Chicago, IL, December 28, 1936|education: B.S., Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, 1958|M.D., University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago, 1963|residency in adult psychiatry, University of Illinois Hospitals, 1964-66|residency in child psychiatry, University of Washington Hospitals, Seattle, 1966-68|served, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, lieutenant commander, 1968-70|psychiatrist|Washington State House of Representatives, 1971-72|Washington State Senate, 1975-87|Democratic nominee for governor, 1980|regional medical officer, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Foreign Service, 1987-88|practicing psychiatrist and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, University of Washington, Seattle, 1970-83|member: Washington State Medical Association|King County Medical Society|American Psychiatric Association|religion: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Seattle|married: Therese M. Hansen|grown children: Katherine and James|grandchildren|committees: Ways and Means|elected on November 8, 1988, to the 101st Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|51|WA||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|DAVID G. REICHERT, Republican, of Auburn, WA|born in Detroit Lakes, MI, August 29, 1950|education: graduated, Kent Meridian High School, Renton, WA, 1968|A.A., Concordia Lutheran College, Portland, OR, 1970|professional: U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1971-76|U.S. Air Force, 1976|police officer, King County, WA, 1972-97|sheriff, King County, WA, 1997-2004|member: president, Washington State Sheriff's Association|executive board member, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs|co-chair, Washington State Partners in Crisis|awards: recipient of the 2004 National Sheriff's Association's ``Sheriff of the Year''|two-time Medal of Valor Award Recipient from the King County sheriff's office|Washington Policy Center's Champion of Freedom Award|Families Northwest Public Policy Award|married: Julie|children: Angela, Tabitha, and Daniel|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|51|WA||rep|NINTH DISTRICT|ADAM SMITH, Democrat, of Tacoma, WA|born in Washington, DC, June 15, 1965|education: graduated, Tyee High School, 1983|graduated, Fordham University, NY, 1987|law degree, University of Washington, 1990|admitted to the Washington Bar in 1991|professional: prosecutor for the city of Seattle|Washington State Senate, 1990-96|member: Kent Drinking Driver Task Force|board member, Judson Park Retirement Home|married: Sara Smith, 1993|committees: ranking member, Armed Services|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|52|WV||senator||JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, Democrat, of Charleston, WV|born in New York City, NY, June 18, 1937|education: graduated, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH, 1954|A.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1961|honorary degrees: J.D., West Virginia University|Marshall University|Davis and Elkins College|Dickinson College|University of Alabama|University of Cincinnati|doctor of humanities, West Virginia Institute of Technology|doctor of public service, Salem College|professional service: Vista volunteer, Emmons, WV, 1964|West Virginia House of Delegates, 1966-68|elected Secretary of State of West Virginia, 1968|president, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1973-76|Governor of West Virginia, 1976-84|married: the former Sharon Percy|children: John, Valerie, Charles and Justin|committees: chair, Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Finance|Veterans' Affairs|Select Committee on Intelligence|Joint Committee on Taxation|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 1984|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|52|WV||senator||JOE MANCHIN III, Democrat, of Fairmont, WV|born in Farmington, August 24, 1947|education: graduated, Farmington High School, Farmington, 1965|B.A., West Virginia University, WV, 1970|businessman|member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, 1982-86|member of the West Virginia State Senate, 1986-96|Secretary of State, West Virginia, 2000-04|elected governor of West Virginia in 2004 and reelected in 2008|chairman of the National Governors Association, 2010|religion: Catholic|married: Gayle Conelly|three children, Heather, Joseph IV, and Brooke|seven grandchildren|committees: Armed Services|Energy and Natural Resources|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the 111th U.S. Senate in the November 2, 2010, special election to the term ending January 3, 2013, a seat previously held by Senator Carte Goodwin, and took the oath of office on November 15, 2010.
112a|52|WV||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|DAVID B. McKINLEY, P.E., Republican, of Wheeling, WV|born in Wheeling, March 28, 1947|education: B.S.C.E., civil engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1969|professional: engineer (started McKinley and Associates with offices in Wheeling and Charleston, WV and Washington, PA)|member of West Virginia State House of Representatives, 1981-94|chairman, West Virginia Republican Party, 1990-94|religion: Episcopalian|married: Mary[[Page 288]]McKinley|children: David, Amy, Elizabeth, and Bennett|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|52|WV||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, Republican, of Charleston, WV|born in Glen Dale, WV, November 26, 1953|education: B.S., Duke University|M.Ed., University of Virginia|professional: career counselor|West Virginia State College|West Virginia Board of Regents|organizations: Community Council of Kanawha Valley|YWCA|West Virginia Interagency Council for Early Intervention|Habitat for Humanity|public service: elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates, 1996|reelected in 1998|awards: Coalition for a Tobacco-Free West Virginia Legislator of the Year|religion: Presbyterian|married: to Charles L., Jr.|three children|committees: Financial Services|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 107th Congress on November 7, 2000|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|52|WV||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|NICK J. RAHALL II, Democrat, of Beckley, WV|born in Beckley, May 20, 1949|education: graduated, Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, 1967|A.B., Duke University, Durham, NC, 1971|graduate work, George Washington University, Washington, DC|colonel, U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol|president, West Virginia Society of Washington, DC|business executive|sales representative, WWNR radio station|president, Mountaineer Tour and Travel Agency, 1974|president, West Virginia Broadcasting|awards: Coal Man of the Year, Coal Industry News, 1979|Young Democrat of the Year, Young Democrats, 1980|recipient, West Virginia American Legion Distingushed Service Award, 1984|delegate, Democratic National Conventions, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984|member: Rotary|Elks|Moose|Eagles|NAACP|National Rifle Association|AF & AM|RAM|Mount Hope Commandery|Shrine Club|Benie Kedeem Temple in Charleston|Beckley Presbyterian Church|chairman and founder, Congressional Coal Group|Democratic Leadership Council|Congressional Arts Caucus|Congressional Black Caucus|Congressional Fitness Caucus|International Workers' Rights Caucus|ITS Caucus|Qatar Caucus|Congressional Rural Caucus|Congressional Steel Caucus|Congressional Textile Caucus|Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus|Congressional Truck Caucus|Wine Caucus|Automobile Task Force|Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee|Democratic Study Group|Energy and Environment Study Conference|married: the former Melinda Ross|children: Rebecca Ashley, Nick Joe III, and Suzanne Nicole|grandchildren: Madison|committees: ranking member, Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 95th Congress, November 2, 1976|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|53|WI||senator||HERB KOHL, Democrat, of Milwaukee, WI|born in Milwaukee, February 7, 1935|education: graduated, Washington High School, Milwaukee, 1952|B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1956|M.B.A., Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, Cambridge, MA, 1958|LL.D., Cardinal Stritch College, Milwaukee, WI, 1986 (honorary)|served, U.S. Army Reserves, 1958-64|businessman|president, Herbert Kohl Investments|owner, Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team|past chairman, Milwaukee's United Way Campaign|State Chairman, Democratic Party of Wisconsin, 1975-77|honors and awards: Pen and Mike Club Wisconsin Sports Personality of the Year, 1985|Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Joe Killeen Memorial Sportsman of the Year, 1985|Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau Lamplighter Award, 1986|Wisconsin Parkinson's Association Humanitarian of the Year, 1986|Kiwanis Milwaukee Award, 1987|Madison Magazine's Best Corporate Citizen, 1997|Inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame, 2007|Working Mothers Magazine Best of Congress Award, 2008|committees: chair, Special Committee on Aging|Appropriations|Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs|Judiciary|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 1988|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|53|WI||senator||RONALD H. JOHNSON, Republican, of Oshkosh, WI|born in Mankato, MN, April 18, 1955|education: B.A., business administration, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN, 1977|professional: CEO Pacur, LLC.|married: wife, Jane|three children: daughters, Carey and Jeanna|son, Ben|committees: Appropriations|Budget|Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs|Special Committee on Aging|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 2, 2010.
112a|53|WI||rep|FIRST DISTRICT|PAUL RYAN, Republican, of Janesville, WI|born in Janesville, January 29, 1970|education: Joseph A. Craig High School|economic and political science degrees, Miami University, Ohio|professional: marketing consultant, Ryan Inc., Central (construction firm)|aide to former U.S. Senator Bob Kasten (R-WI)|advisor to former Vice Presidential candidate Jack Kemp, and U.S. Drug Czar Bill Bennett|legislative director, U.S. Senate|organizations: Janesville Bowmen, Inc.|Ducks Unlimited|married: Janna Ryan|three children: daughter, Liza|sons, Charlie and Sam|committees: chair, Budget|Ways and Means|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.[[Page 291]]
112a|53|WI||rep|SECOND DISTRICT|TAMMY BALDWIN, Democrat, of Madison, WI|born in Madison, February 11, 1962|education: graduated from Madison West High School, 1980|A.B., mathematics and government, Smith College, 1984|J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 1989|professional: attorney, 1989-92|elected to the Dane County Board of Supervisors, 1986-94|elected to the State Assembly from the 78th district, 1993-99|committees: Energy and Commerce|elected to the 106th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|53|WI||rep|THIRD DISTRICT|RON KIND, Democrat, of La Crosse, WI|born in La Crosse, March 16, 1963|education: B.A., Harvard University, 1985|M.A., London School of Economics, 1986|J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 1990|admitted to the Wisconsin Bar, 1990|state prosecutor, La Crosse County District Attorney's Office|board of directors, La Crosse Boys and Girls Club|Coulee Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse|Wisconsin Harvard Club|Wisconsin Bar Association|La Crosse County Bar Association|married: Tawni Zappa in 1994|two sons: Jonathan and Matthew|committees: Ways and Means|elected to the 105th Congress|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|53|WI||rep|FOURTH DISTRICT|GWEN MOORE, Democrat, of Milwaukee, WI|born in Racine, WI, April 18, 1951|education: graduated North Division High School, Milwaukee|B.A., political science, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 1978|professional: Program and Planning Analyst for the State of Wisconsin Services|housing officer, Wisconsin Housing and Development Authority|member: Wisconsin State Assembly, 1989-92|Wisconsin State Senate, 1993-2004|president pro tempore, 1997-98|three children|committees: Budget|Financial Services|elected to the 109th Congress on November 2, 2004|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|53|WI||rep|FIFTH DISTRICT|F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Jr., Republican, of Menomonee Falls, WI|born in Chicago, IL, June 14, 1943|education: graduated, Milwaukee Country Day School, 1961|A.B., Stanford University, 1965|J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 1968|admitted to the Wisconsin Bar, 1968|commenced practice in Cedarburg, WI|admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1972|professional: attorney|staff member of former U.S. Congressman J. Arthur Younger of California, 1965|elected to the Wisconsin Assembly, 1968, reelected in 1970, 1972, and 1974|elected to Wisconsin Senate in a special election, 1975, reelected in 1976 (assistant minority leader)|member: Waukesha County Republican Party|Wisconsin Bar Association|Friends of Museums|American Philatelic Society|married: the former Cheryl Warren, 1977|children: Frank James III and Robert Alan|committees: Judiciary|Science, Space, and Technology|elected to the 96th Congress, November 7, 1978|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|53|WI||rep|SIXTH DISTRICT|THOMAS E. PETRI, Republican, of Fond du Lac, WI|born in Marinette, WI, May 28, 1940|education: graduated, Lowell P. Goodrich High School, 1958|B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1962|J.D., Harvard Law School, 1965|professional: admitted to the Wisconsin State and Fond du Lac County Bar Associations, 1965|lawyer|law clerk to Federal Judge James Doyle, 1965|Peace Corps volunteer, 1966-67|White House aide, 1969|commenced law practice in Fond du Lac, 1970|elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1972|reelected in 1976, and served until April, 1979|married|one daughter|committees: Education and the Workforce|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 96th Congress, by special election, on April 3, 1979, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William A. Steiger|reelected to each succeeding Congress.
112a|53|WI||rep|SEVENTH DISTRICT|SEAN P. DUFFY, Republican, of Ashland, WI|born in Hayward, WI, October 3, 1971|education: B.A., marketing, St. Mary's University, Winona, MN, 1994|J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, 1999|professional: lawyer, private practice|prosecutor, Ashland County, WI|acting assistant district attorney and district attorney, Ashland County, WI, 2002-10|religion: Roman Catholic|married: wife, Rachel Campos-Duffy|six children|committees: Financial Services|Joint Economic Committee|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|53|WI||rep|EIGHTH DISTRICT|REID RIBBLE, Republican, of Appleton, WI|born in Neenah, WI, April 05, 1956|education: Appleton East High School, WI, 1974|Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music, MI|professional: business owner|married: DeaNa|committees: Agriculture|Budget|Transportation and Infrastructure|elected to the 112th Congress on November 2, 2010.
112a|54|WY||senator||MICHAEL B. ENZI, Republican, of Gillette, WY|born in Bremerton, WA, February 1, 1944|education: B.A., accounting, George Washington University, 1966|M.B.A., Denver University, 1968|professional: served in Wyoming National Guard, 1967-73|accounting manager and computer programmer, Dunbar Well Service, 1985-97|director, Black Hills Corporation, a New York Stock Exchange company, 1992-96|member, founding board of directors, First Wyoming Bank of Gillette, 1978-88|owner, with wife, of NZ Shoes|served in Wyoming House of Representatives, 1987-91, and in Wyoming State Senate, 1991-96|Mayor of Gillette, 1975-82|commissioner, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 1995-96|served on the Education Commission of the States, 1989-93|president, Wyoming Association of Municipalities, 1980-82|president, Wyoming Jaycees, 1973-74|member: Lions Club|elder, Presbyterian Church|Eagle Scout|married: Diana Buckley, 1969|children: Amy, Brad, and Emily|committees: ranking member, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions|Budget|Finance|Small Business and Entrepreneurship|elected to the U.S. Senate in November, 1996|reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
112a|54|WY||senator||JOHN BARRASSO, Republican, of Casper, WY|born in Reading, PA, July 21, 1952|education: B.S., Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1974|M.D., Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1978|professional: Casper Orthopaedic Associates, 1983-2007|Chief of Staff, Wyoming Medical Center, 2003-05|President, Wyoming Medical Society|President, National Association of Physician Broadcasters, 1988-89|member, Wyoming State Senate, 2002-06|wife: Bobbi|children: Peter, Emma and Hadley|committees: ranking member, Indian Affairs|Energy and Natural Resources|Environment and Public Works|Foreign Relations|appointed to the United States Senate on June 22, 2007, sworn in by Vice President Cheney on June 25, 2007 to the 110th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Craig Thomas|elected to the U.S. Senate on November 4, 2008.
112a|54|WY||rep|AT LARGE|CYNTHIA M. LUMMIS, Republican, of Cheyenne, WY|born in Cheyenne, WY, September 10, 1954|education: graduated, B.S., animal science, University of Wyoming, 1976|B.S., biology, University of Wyoming, 1978|J.D., University of Wyoming, 1985|professional: Attorney at Law, 1986-present|rancher, 1976-present|Representative, Wyoming State House of Representatives, 1979-82|clerk, Wyoming Supreme Court, 1985|Representative, Wyoming State House of Representatives, 1985-93|Senator, Wyoming State Legislature, 1993-94|Interim Director of State Lands, State of Wyoming, 1997-98|General Counsel, Office of the Governor, 1995-97|State Treasurer, State of Wyoming, 1998-2006|chair, Western State Treasurer's Association|Advisory Board, Center for the Rocky Mountain West at the University of Montana|Board of Member, American Women's Financial Education Foundation|Director, Cheyenne Frontier Days|member, Cheyenne's Vision 2020|member, Laramie Foundation and its Wyoming Women's History House|member, Leadership Wyoming Board|Advisory Board, Ruckelshaus Institute for Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming|member, Trinity Lutheran Church|member, Wyoming Business Alliance|member, Wyoming Stock Growers Agricultural Land Trust, married: Al Wiederspahn|children: Annaliese|committees: Appropriations|elected to the 111th Congress on November 4, 2008|reelected to the 112th Congress.