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Table of Contents

House Committee on Agriculture……………………... …………………………………………3 House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies………………..…..26

House Committee on Energy and Commerce……………………………………………………32

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry………………………………………59 Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies..… … ……………70 Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions………..…………………………79

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House Committee on Agriculture

Republican Members Returning Members Rep. Frank D. Lucas (R–Okla.) 3rd District, Panhandle; west and north-central Oklahoma

Residence: Cheyenne Born: Jan. 6, 1960; Cheyenne, Okla. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Lynda Lucas; three children Education: Oklahoma State U., B.S. 1982 (agricultural economics) Military Service: None Career: Farmer; rancher

Elected: 1994 (8th full term) Political Highlights: Republican nominee for Okla. House, 1984, 1986; Okla. House, 1989-94 112th Committee: • Agriculture (Chairman)

Rep. Robert W. Goodlatte (R–Va.) 6th District, Northwest -- Roanoke, Lynchburg

Pronounced: GOOD-lat Residence: Roanoke Born: Sept. 22, 1952; Holyoke, Mass. Religion: Christian Scientist Family: Wife, Maryellen Goodlatte; two children Education: Bates College, B.A. 1974 (government); Washington and Lee U., J.D. 1977 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; congressional aide

Elected: 1992 (9th term) Political Highlights: Roanoke City Republican Committee chairman, 1980-83; 6th Congressional District Republican Party chairman, 1983-88 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Judiciary (Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet - Chairman)

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Rep. Timothy V. Johnson (R–Ill.) 15th District, East central -- Champaign, Bloomington, Danville

Residence: Urbana Born: July 23, 1946; Champaign, Ill. Religion: Christian Family: Divorced; ten children (one deceased) Education: U. of Illinois, B.A. 1969, J.D. 1972; U.S. Military Academy, attended 1964Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; Realtor

Elected: 2000 (6th term) Political Highlights: Urbana City Council, 1971-75; Ill. House, 1977-00 112th Committee: • Agriculture (Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture -Chairman)

Rep. Steve King (R–Iowa) 5th District, West -- Sioux City, Council Bluffs

Residence: Kiron Born: May 28, 1949; Storm Lake, Iowa Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Marilyn King; three children Education: Northwest Missouri State U., attended 1970Military Service: None Career: Construction company owner

Elected: 2002 (4th term) Political Highlights: Iowa Senate, 1997-2002 112th Committee: • Agriculture • Judiciary

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Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R–Texas) 19th District, West central -- Lubbock, Abilene, Big Spring

Pronounced: NAW-geh-bow-er Residence: Lubbock Born: Dec. 24, 1949; St. Louis, Mo. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Dana Neugebauer; two children Education: Texas Tech U., B.B.A. 1972 (accounting) Military Service: None Career: Land developer; homebuilding company executive; bank executive

Elected: 2003 (3rd full term) Political Highlights: Lubbock City Council, 1992-98 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Science & Technology • Financial Services (Oversight and Investigations - Chairman)

Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R–Texas) 11th District, West central -- Midland, Odessa, San Angelo

Residence: Midland Born: June 11, 1948; Borger, Texas Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Suzanne Conaway; four children Education: East Texas State U., B.B.A. 1970 (accounting) Military Service: Army 1970-1972 Career: Accountant; oil and gas exploration company chief financial officer; bank chief financial officer

Elected: 2004 (4th term) Political Highlights: Midland school board, 1985-88; candidate for U.S. House (special election), 2003 112th Committee: • Agriculture - Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management (Chairman)

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Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R–Neb.) 1st District, East -- Lincoln, Fremont, Norfolk

Residence: Lincoln Born: Dec. 27, 1960; Baton Rouge, La. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Celeste Fortenberry; five children Education: Louisiana State U., B.A. 1982 (economics); Georgetown U., M.P.P. 1986; Franciscan U. of Steubenville, M.Div. 1996 (theology) Military Service: None Career: Economist; congressional aide; publishing firm public relations manager and sales representative

Elected: 2004 (4th term) Political Highlights: Lincoln City Council, 1997-2001 112th Committee: • Agriculture Department Operations, Oversight and Credit – Chairman)

Rep. Jean Schmidt (R–Ohio) 2nd District, Eastern Cincinnati and suburbs; Portsmouth

Residence: Miami Township Born: Nov. 29, 1951; Cincinnati, Ohio Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Husband, Peter Schmidt; one child Education: U. of Cincinnati, B.A. 1974 (political science) Military Service: None Career: Teacher; homemaker

Elected: 2005 (2nd full term) Political Highlights: Miami Township trustee, 1990-00; Clermont County Republican Party chairwoman, 1996-98; Ohio House, 2001-04; sought Republican nomination for Ohio Senate, 2004 112th Committee: • Agriculture (Nutrition and Horticulture - Chairwoman)

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Rep. Glenn Thompson (R–Pa.) 5th District, North central -- State College

Residence: Howard Born: July 27, 1959; Bellefonte, Pa. Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Penny Thompson; three children Education: Pennsylvania State U., B.S. 1981 (recreation & parks); Temple U., M.Ed. 1998 (sports management & leisure studies) Military Service: None Career: Rehabilitation therapist

Elected: 2008 Political Highlights: Bald Eagle Area School Board, 1990-95; Republican nominee for Pa. House, 1998, 2000; Centre County Republican Party chairman, 2002-08 112th Committees: • Agriculture (Conservation, Energy and Forestry – Chairman) • Education and Workforce • Natural Resources

Rep. Tom Rooney (R–Fla.) 16th District, South central -- Port St. Lucie, parts of Port Charlotte and Wellington

Residence: Tequesta Born: Nov. 21, 1970; Philadelphia, Pa. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Tara Rooney; three children Education: Syracuse U., attended 1989; Washington & Jefferson College, B.A. 1993 (English literature); U. of Florida, M.A. 1996 (political science); U. of Miami, J.D. 1999 Military Service: Army 2000-2004 Career: College instructor; lawyer; children's services organization director; military and state prosecutor; congressional aide

Elected: 2008; Defeated Rep. Tim Mahoney, D Political Highlights: 112th Deputy Whip 112th Committees: • Agriculture (Livestock, Dairy and Poultry – Chairman) • Armed Services • Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

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New Members

Rep. Rick Crawford (R–Ark.) 1st District, Northeast -- Jonesboro, West Memphis

Residence: Jonesboro Born: Jan. 22, 1966; Homestead Air Force Base, Fla. Religion: Southern Baptist Family: Wife, Stacy Crawford; two children Education: Arkansas State U., B.S. 1996 (agriculture business economics) Military Service: Army 1985-1989 Career: Agricultural news service owner; radio and television broadcaster; rodeo announcer; automotive decal and sign shop employee

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Chad Causey, D, to succeed Marion Berry, D, who retired Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R–Tenn.) 4th District, Middle Tennessee -- northeast and south

Pronounced: DAY-zhur-lay Residence: South Pittsburg Born: Feb. 21, 1964; Des Moines, Iowa Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Amy DesJarlais; four children Education: U. of South Dakota, B.S. 1987 (chemistry & psychology), M.D. 1991Military Service: None Career: Physician

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Lincoln Davis, D Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Education and Workforce • Oversight and Government Reform

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Rep. Renee Ellmers (R–N.C.) 2nd District, Central -- parts of Raleigh and Fayetteville

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Residence: Dunn Born: Feb. 9, 1964; Ironwood, Mich. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Husband, Brent Ellmers; one child Education: Oakland U., B.S. (nursing) Military Service: None Career: Hospital administrator; nurse

Elected: 2010 (1st term) Political Highlights: Dunn Planning Board, 2006-present (chairwoman, 2008-10) 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Small Business

Rep. Stephen Fincher (R–Tenn.) 8th District, West -- Jackson; parts of Memphis and Clarksville

Residence: Frog Jump Born: Feb. 7, 1973; Memphis, Tenn. Religion: United Methodist Family: Wife, Lynn Fincher; three children Education: Crockett County H.S., graduated 1990 Military Service: None Career: Farmer

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Roy Herron, D, to succeed John Tanner, D, who retired Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Transportation and Infrastructure

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Rep. Bob Gibbs (R–Ohio) 18th District, East -- Zanesville, Chillicothe

Residence: Lakeville Born: June 14, 1954; Peru, Ind. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Jody Gibbs; three children Education: Ohio State U., A.A.S. 1974 (animal husbandry) Military Service: None Career: Property management company owner; hog farmer

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Zack Space, D Political Highlights: Ohio House, 2003-09; Ohio Senate, 2009-present 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Chris Gibson (R–N.Y.) 20th District, North Hudson Valley -- Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

Residence: Kinderhook Born: May 13, 1964; Rockville Centre, N.Y. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Mary Jo Gibson; three children Education: Siena College, B.A. 1986 (history); Cornell U., M.A. 1995 (government), Ph.D. 1998 (government) Military Service: Army 1986-2010 Career: Army officer

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Scott Murphy, D Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Armed Services

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Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R–Mo.) 4th District, West central -- Kansas City suburbs, Jefferson City

Residence: Harrisonville Born: Oct. 13, 1960; Archie, Mo. Religion: Evangelical Christian Family: Husband, Lowell Hartzler; one child Education: U. of Missouri, B.S. 1983 (home economics & education); Central Missouri State U., M.S. 1992 (education) Military Service: None Career: Farmer; rancher; farm equipment dealership owner; homemaker; teacher

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Ike Skelton, D Political Highlights: Mo. House, 1995-2001 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Armed Services

Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R–Kan.) 1st District, West -- Salina, Hutchinson, Garden City, Emporia

Pronounced: HYOOLS-camp Residence: Fowler Born: Nov. 11, 1968; Fowler, Kan. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Angela Huelskamp; four children Education: College of Santa Fe, B.A. 1991 (education); American U., Ph.D. 1995 (political science) Military Service: None Career: Farmer

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Alan Jilka, D, to succeed Jerry Moran, R, who ran for Senate Political Highlights: Kan. Senate, 1997-present 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Veteran’s Affairs

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Rep. Randy Hultgren (R–Ill.) 14th District, North central -- Aurora, Elgin, DeKalb

Residence: Winfield Born: March 1, 1966; Park Ridge, Ill. Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Christy Hultgren; four children Education: Bethel College, B.A. 1988 (communications & political science); Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D. 1993 Military Service: None Career: Securities company executive; financial planning consultant; lawyer; congressional aide

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Bill Foster, D Political Highlights: DuPage County Board, 1994-98; DuPage County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners, 1994-98; Ill. House, 1999-2007; Ill. Senate, 2007-present 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Financial Services • Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Reid Ribble (R–Wis.) 8th District, Northeast -- Green Bay, Appleton

Residence: De Pere Born: April 5, 1956; Neenah, Wis. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, DeaNa Ribble; two children Education: Appleton East H.S., graduated 1974 Military Service: None Career: Roofing construction company president

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Steve Kagen, D Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Budget

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Rep. Martha Roby (R–Ala.) 2nd District, Southeast -- part of Montgomery, Dothan

Residence: Montgomery Born: July 26, 1976; Montgomery, Ala. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Husband, Riley Roby; two children Education: New York U., B.M. 1998 (music, business and technology); Samford U., J.D. 2001 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Bobby Bright, D Political Highlights: Montgomery City Council, 2004-present 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Armed Services

Rep. Bobby Schilling (R–Ill.) 17th District, West -- Moline, Rock Island; parts of Decatur and Springfield

Residence: Colona Born: Jan. 23, 1964; Rock Island, Ill. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Christie Schilling; ten children Education: Black Hawk College, attended 1983 Military Service: None Career: Restaurateur; financial services agent; factory worker

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Phil Hare, D Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Armed Services

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Rep. Austin Scott (R–Ga.) 8th District, Middle Georgia -- Macon

Residence: Ashburn Born: Dec. 10, 1969; Augusta, Ga. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Vivien Scott; one child Education: U. of Georgia, B.B.A. 1993 (risk management and insurance) Military Service: None Career: Insurance agency owner

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Jim Marshall, D Political Highlights: Ga. House, 1997-present 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Armed Services

Rep. Steve Southerland II (R–Fla.) 2nd District, Panhandle -- part of Tallahassee, Panama City

Residence: Panama City Born: Oct. 10, 1965; Nashville, Tenn. Religion: Southern Baptist Family: Wife, Susan Southerland; four children Education: Troy State U., B.S. 1987 (business management); Jefferson State Community College, A.A. 1989 (mortuary science) Military Service: None Career: Funeral home owner

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Allen Boyd, D Political Highlights: Fla. Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, 1992-95 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Natural Resources

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Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R–Ind.) 3rd District, Northeast -- Fort Wayne

Residence: Howe Born: Aug. 31, 1976; Sturgis, Mich. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Christy Stutzman; two children Education: Tri-State U., attended 2007; Glen Oaks Community College, attended 1999 Military Service: None Career: Farmer; commercial trucking company owner

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Tom Hayhurst, D, to fill a vacancy Political Highlights: Ind. House, 2003-09; Ind. Senate, 2009-10 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Budget • Veteran’s Affairs

Rep. Scott Tipton (R–Colo.) 3rd District, Western Slope; Pueblo

Residence: Cortez Born: Nov. 9, 1956; Espanola, N.M. Religion: Anglican Family: Wife, Jean Tipton; two children Education: Fort Lewis College, B.A. 1978 (political science) Military Service: None Career: Pottery company owner

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. John Salazar, D Political Highlights: Montezuma County Republican Party chairman, 1980-84; Republican nominee for U.S. House, 2006; Colo. House, 2009-present 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Small Business • Natural Resources

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Democratic Members Returning Members

Rep. Collin C. Peterson (D–Minn.) 7th District, West -- Moorhead, Willmar

Residence: Detroit Lakes Born: June 29, 1944; Fargo, N.D. Religion: Lutheran Family: Divorced; three children Education: Moorhead State College, B.A. 1966 (accounting) Military Service: Minn. National Guard 1963-1969 Career: Accountant

Elected: 1990 (11th term) Political Highlights: Minn. Senate, 1977-87; sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1982; Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1984, 1986; sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1988 112th Committees: • Agriculture - Ranking Member

Rep. Tim Holden (D–Pa.) 17th District, East central -- Harrisburg, Lebanon, Pottsville

Residence: St. Clair Born: March 5, 1957; St. Clair, Pa. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Gwen Holden Education: Bloomsburg U., B.A. 1980 (sociology); U. of Richmond, attended 1977Military Service: None Career: Probation officer; insurance broker; Realtor

Elected: 1992 (9th term) Political Highlights: Schuylkill County sheriff, 1985-93 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Transportation & Infrastructure

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Rep. Mike McIntyre (D–N.C.) 7th District, Southeast -- Wilmington, part of Fayetteville

Residence: Lumberton Born: Aug. 6, 1956; Lumberton, N.C. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Wife, Dee McIntyre; two children Education: U. of North Carolina, B.A. 1978 (political science), J.D. 1981 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1996 (8th term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Armed Services

Rep. Leonard L. Boswell (D–Iowa) 3rd District, Central and east central -- Des Moines

Residence: Des Moines Born: Jan. 10, 1934; Harrison County, Mo. Religion: Community of Christ Family: Wife, Dody Boswell; three children Education: Graceland College, B.A. 1969 (business administration) Military Service: Army 1956-1976 Career: Farmer; Army officer

Elected: 1996 (7th term) Political Highlights: Iowa Senate, 1985-97 (president, 1992-97); sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1986; Iowa Democratic Central Committee, 1992-96; Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, 1994 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Transportation & Infrastructure

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Rep. Joe Baca (D–Calif.) 43rd District, Southwest San Bernardino County -- Ontario, Fontana, most of San Bernardino

Residence: Rialto Born: Jan. 23, 1947; Belen, N.M. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Barbara Baca; four children Education: California State U., Los Angeles, B.A. 1971 (sociology) Military Service: Army 1966-1968 Career: Travel agency owner; corporate community relations executive

Elected: 1999 (6th full term) Political Highlights: San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees, 1979-93; sought Democratic nomination for Calif. Assembly, 1988, 1990; Calif. Assembly, 1992-98 (Speaker pro tempore, 1995); Calif. Senate, 1998-99 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Financial Services

Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D–Calif.) 18th District, Central Valley -- Merced, part of Stockton and Modesto

Residence: Atwater Born: March 31, 1959; Merced, Calif. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Kathleen McLoughlin; three children Education: U. of Maryland, B.A. 1982 (government & politics) Military Service: None Career: Bowling alley executive; Realtor; state legislative aide; congressional aide

Elected: 2002 (5th term) Political Highlights: Atwater City Council, 1984-87; Merced City Council, 1994-95; Calif. Assembly, 1996-2002 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Foreign Affairs

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Rep. David Scott (D–Ga.) 13th District, Atlanta suburbs -- parts of Clayton, Cobb and Douglas counties

Residence: Atlanta Born: June 27, 1946; Aynor, S.C. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Alfredia Scott; two children Education: Florida A&M U., B.A. 1967 (English & speech); U. of Pennsylvania, M.B.A. 1969 Military Service: None Career: Advertising agency owner; recruiting firm executive; defense contracting company manager

Elected: 2002 (4th term) Political Highlights: Ga. House, 1975-83; Ga. Senate, 1983-2003 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Financial Services

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D–Texas) 28th District, South central -- Laredo; part of McAllen

Pronounced: KWAY-are Residence: Laredo Born: Sept. 19, 1955; Laredo, Texas Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Imelda Cuellar; two children Education: Laredo Community College, A.A. 1976 (political science); Georgetown U., B.S.F.S. 1978; U. of Texas, J.D. 1981; Laredo State U., M.B.A. 1982 (international trade); U. of Texas, Ph.D. 1998 (government) Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; international trade firm owner

Elected: 2004 (4th term) Political Highlights: Texas House, 1987-2001; Texas secretary of state, 2001; Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 2002 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Homeland Security

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Rep. Jim Costa (D–Calif.) 20th District, Central Valley -- Kings County, parts of Fresno and Bakersfield

Residence: Fresno Born: April 13, 1952; Fresno, Calif. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Single Education: California State U., Fresno, B.A. 1974 (political science) Military Service: None Career: Lobbyist; state legislative aide; congressional district aide; almond orchard owner

Elected: 2004 (4th term) Political Highlights: Calif. Assembly, 1978-94; Democratic nominee for Calif. Senate, 1993; Calif. Senate, 1994-2002 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Natural Resources

Rep. Tim Walz (D–Minn.) 1st District, South -- Rochester, Mankato

Pronounced: WALLS Residence: Mankato Born: April 6, 1964; West Point, Neb. Religion: Lutheran Family: Wife, Gwen Walz; two children Education: Chadron State College, B.S. 1989 (social science education); Minnesota State U., Mankato, M.S. 2001 (educational leadership); Saint Mary's U. of Minnesota, attending Military Service: Minn. National Guard 1996-2005; Neb. National Guard 1981-1996 Career: Mortgage processor; teacher

Elected: 2006 (3rd term) Political Highlights: ; No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Transportation & Infrastructure

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Rep. Kurt Schrader (D–Ore.) 5th District, Willamette Valley -- Salem, parts of Portland and Corvallis

Residence: Canby Born: Oct. 19, 1951; Bridgeport, Conn. Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Martha Schrader; four children Education: Cornell U., B.A. 1973 (government); U. of Illinois, B.S. 1975 (veterinary medicine); U. of Illinois, D.V.M. 1977 Military Service: None Career: Veterinarian; farmer

Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Mike Erickson, R, to succeed Darlene Hooley, D, who retired Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for Ore. House, 1994; Ore. House, 1997-2003; Ore. Senate, 2003-08 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Small Business

Rep. Larry Kissell (D–N.C.) 8th District, South central -- parts of Charlotte, Fayetteville, Concord and Kannapolis

Pronounced: KISS-ell Residence: Biscoe Born: Jan. 31, 1951; Pinehurst, N.C. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Tina Kissell; two children Education: Wake Forest U., B.A. 1973 (economics) Military Service: None Career: Teacher; textile mill supervisor; chemical company foreman

Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Robin Hayes, R Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 2006 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Armed Services

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Rep. Bill Owens (D–N.Y.) 23rd District, North -- Watertown, Plattsburgh, Oswego

Residence: Plattsburgh Born: Jan. 20, 1949; Brooklyn, N.Y. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Jane Owens; three children Education: Manhattan College, B.S.B.A. 1971 (economics); Fordham U., J.D. 1974 Military Service: Air Force Reserve 1971-1975; Air Force 1975-1979; Air Force Reserve 1979-1982 Career: Lawyer; college instructor

Elected: 2009 (1st term); Defeated Doug Hoffman, C, to succeed John M. McHugh, R, who resigned Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Armed Services

Rep. Chellie Pingree (D–Maine) 1st District, South -- Portland, Augusta

Pronounced: Like "Shelley" Residence: North Haven Born: April 2, 1955; Minneapolis, Minn. Religion: Lutheran Family: Divorced; three children Education: College of the Atlantic, B.A. 1979 (human ecology); U. of Southern Maine, attended 1973 Military Service: None Career: Inn owner; Common Cause president; knitting company owner; farmer

Elected: 2008 (2nd term) Political Highlights: North Haven Board of Assessors, 1981-87 (chairwoman, 1982-83, 1984-87); North Haven Planning Board, 1981-91; Maine School Administrative District #7 Board of Directors, 1990-93 (chairwoman, 1991-93); Maine Senate, 1992-00 (majority leader, 1996-2000); Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, 2002 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Armed Services

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Rep. Joe Courtney (D–Conn.) 2nd District, East -- Norwich, New London, Storrs

Residence: Vernon Born: April 6, 1953; Hartford, Conn. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Audrey Budarz Courtney; two children Education: Tufts U., B.A. 1975 (history); U. of Connecticut, J.D. 1978 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; public defender

Elected: 2006 (2nd term) Political Highlights: Conn. House, 1987-95; Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, 1998; Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 2002 112th Committees: • Armed Services) • Agriculture

Rep. Peter Welch (D–Vt.) At Large, Vermont

Residence: Hartland Born: May 2, 1947; Springfield, Mass. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Margaret Cheney; eight children Education: College of the Holy Cross, A.B. 1969 (history); U. of California, Berkeley, J.D. 1973 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; county public defender

Elected: 2006 (2nd term) Political Highlights: Vt. Senate, 1981-89 (minority leader, 1983-85; president pro tempore, 1985-89); sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1988; Democratic nominee for governor, 1990; Vt. Senate, 2002-06 (president pro tempore, 2003-06) 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Oversight & Government Reform

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Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (D–Ohio) 11th District, Cleveland -- East Side and suburbs

Residence: Warrensville Heights Born: Oct. 29, 1952; Cleveland, Ohio Religion: Baptist Family: Single Education: Ohio State U., B.S. 1975 (business administration); Cleveland State U., J.D. 1983 Military Service: None Career: Law clerk; county government finance administrator; sales and marketing representative; congressional aide

Elected: 2008 (1st full term); Defeated Thomas Pekarek, R, to succeed Stephanie Tubbs Jones, D, who died Political Highlights: Mayor of Warrensville Heights, 2000-2008 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Science & Technology

Del. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D–N. Marianas) At Large, Northern Mariana Islands

Pronounced: greg-OREO key-LEE-lee ka-MAH-cho sab-LAHN Residence: Saipan Born: Jan. 19, 1955; Saipan, N. Marianas Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Andrea C. Sablan; six children Education: U. of Hawaii, Manoa, attended 1990 Military Service: Army 1981-1986 Career: Election commission director; gubernatorial aide

Elected: 2008 (2nd term) Political Highlights: N. Marianas Democratic Party chairman, 1982-83; N. Marianas House, 1982-86112th Committees: • Agriculture • Natural Resources

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Rep. Jim McGovern (D–Mass.) 3rd District, Central and south -- Worcester, Attleboro, part of Fall River

Residence: Worcester Born: Nov. 20, 1959; Worcester, Mass. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Lisa McGovern; two children Education: American U., B.A. 1981 (history), M.P.A. 1984Military Service: None Career: Congressional aide; campaign aide

Elected: 1996 (7th term) Political Highlights: Sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1994 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Rules New Member

Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D–Ala.) 7th District, West central -- parts of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa

Pronounced: SUE-ell Residence: Birmingham Born: Jan. 1, 1965; Huntsville, Ala. Religion: Christian Family: Single Education: Princeton U., A.B. 1986 (Woodrow Wilson School); Oxford U., M.A. 1988 (politics; Marshall Scholar); Harvard, J.D. 1992 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Don Chamberlain, R, to succeed Artur Davis, who ran for governor Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture • Science, Space and Technology

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House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

Republicans

Returning Members

Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA), Chairman 1st District of Georgia

Residence: Savannah, GA Born: April 25, 1955; Bryan, Texas Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Libby Morris Education: Univ. of Georgia Military Service: None Career: insurance agent; agribusiness

Elected: 1992 (9th full term) Political Highlights: Vice-chairman of the House Republican Conference (2003-2006) 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture - Chairman; Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services)

Rep. Tom Latham (R-IA) 4th District of Iowa

Residence: Cheyenne Born: July 14, 1948; Hampton, IA Religion: Lutheran Family: Wife, Kathy Latham Education: Iowa State Univ. Military Service: None Career: Small business owner

Elected: 1994 (8th full term) Political Highlights: Dean of Iowa’s delegation 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture; Homeland Security; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development -

Chairman)

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Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R – MO) 8th District of Missouri

Residence: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Born: Sept. 16, 1950; Bethesda, MD Religion: Presbyterian Family: Husband – Ron Gladney Education: Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Military Service: None Career: association executive

Elected: 1996 (7th full term) Political Highlights: Vice President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly; Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Congressional Hunger Center 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture ; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services - Chairwoman)

Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) 4th District of Alabama

Residence: Haleyville, AL Born: July 22, 1965; Family: Wife, Caroline Aderholt; two children Education: Birmingham Southern College, B.A.; Cumberland School of Law at Samford Univ. (1990) Military Service: None Career: attorney

Elected: 1994 (8th full term) Political Highlights:111th Congress – Member of Committee on Budget and Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture; Commerce, Justice and Science; Homeland Security- Chairman)

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Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) At large

Residence: Cheyenne, WY Born: Sept. 10, 1954; Cheyenne, WY Religion: Lutheran Family: Husband, Alvin Wiederspahn Education: Univ. of Wyoming., B.S. (animal science and biology) Military Service: None Career: Attorney, rancher

Elected: 2008 (2nd full term) Political Highlights: State Representative (1979 -83, 1985-93); State Senator (1993-95); State Treasurer (1999-2007) 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture; Interior; Labor, Health and Human Services)

Rep. Alan Nunnelee (R-MS) 1st District of Mississippi

Residence: Tupelo, MS Born: October 9, 1958; Tupelo, MS Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Tori Bedells; three children Education: Mississippi State Univ., B.A. 1980 Military Service: None Career: Allied Funeral Associates Insurance Company -Vice-President and Director

Elected: 2010 (First full term) Political Highlights: Member of Mississippi Senate 1994 - 2011 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture; Energy and Water; Military Construction-VA)

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Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA) 9th District of Georgia

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Residence: Ranger, GA Born: Feb. 3, 1970; St. Petersburg, FL. Religion: Southern Baptist Family: Wife, Julie Howard Graves; three children Education: Univ. of Georgia, B.B.A. Military Service: None Career: Business owner

Special Election: June 8, 2010 Political Highlights: GA State Representative (2003-2010) 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture; Commerce, Justice and Science, Financial Services) Democrats Returning Members

Rep. Sam Farr (D–Calif.) 17th District, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties -- Salinas, Santa Cruz

Residence: Carmel Born: July 4, 1941; San Francisco, Calif. Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Shary Baldwin Farr; one child Education: Willamette U., B.S. 1963 (biology) Military Service: None Career: State legislative aide; Peace Corps volunteer

Elected: 1993 (9th full term) Political Highlights: Monterey County Board of Supervisors, 1975-80; Calif. Assembly, 1980-93112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture - Ranking Member; Military Construction-VA)

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Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D–Ohio) 9th District, North -- Toledo, Sandusky

Residence: Toledo Born: June 17, 1946; Toledo, Ohio Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Single Education: U. of Wisconsin, B.A. 1968 (history); U. of Michigan, M.U.P. 1974 (urban planning); Massachusetts Institute of Technology, attended 1981 (urban planning) Military Service: None Career: White House aide; urban planner

Elected: 1982 (15th term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture; Defense; Transportation-HUD)

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D–Conn.) 3rd District, South -- New Haven, Milford

Pronounced: da-LAUR-o Residence: New Haven Born: March 2, 1943; New Haven, Conn. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Husband, Stanley Greenberg; three children Education: London School of Economics, attended 1963; Marymount College (N.Y.), B.A. 1964; Columbia U., M.A. 1966 (international politics) Military Service: None Career: Political activist; congressional and mayoral aide

Elected: 1990 (10th term) Note: Steering Committee Co-Chairman Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Labor-HHS-Education – Ranking Member; Agriculture)

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Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D–Ga.) 2nd District, Southwest -- Albany, part of Columbus and Valdosta suburbs

Residence: Albany Born: Feb. 4, 1947; Mobile, Ala. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Vivian Creighton Bishop; one stepchild Education: Morehouse College, B.A. 1968 (political science); Emory U., J.D. 1971Military Service: Army -1971 Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1992 (9th term) Political Highlights: Ga. House, 1977-91; Ga. Senate, 1991-93 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture; Legislative Branch; Military Construction-VA – Ranking Member)

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House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Republicans

Returning Members

Rep. Fred Upton (R–Mich.) 6th District, Southwest -- Kalamazoo, Portage, Benton Harbor

Residence: St. Joseph Born: April 23, 1953; St. Joseph, Mich. Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Amey Upton; two children Education: U. of Michigan, B.A. 1975 (journalism) Military Service: None Career: Congressional aide; White House budget analyst

Elected: 1986 (13th term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce - Chairman

Rep. Joe L. Barton (R–Texas) 6th District, Suburban Dallas -- Arlington; part of Fort Worth and Mansfield; Corsicana

Residence: Ennis Born: Sept. 15, 1949; Waco, Texas Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Terri Barton; four children Education: Texas A&M U., B.S. 1972 (industrial engineering); Purdue U., M.S. 1973 (industrial administration) Military Service: None Career: Engineering consultant

Elected: 1984 (14th term) Political Highlights: Sought Republican nomination for U.S. Senate (special election), 1993 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Cliff Stearns (R–Fla.) 6th District, North central -- parts of Jacksonville, Gainesville and Ocala

Residence: Ocala Born: April 16, 1941; Washington, D.C. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Wife, Joan Stearns; three children Education: George Washington U., B.S. 1963 (electrical engineering) Military Service: Air Force 1963-1967 Career: Hotel and restaurant executive; advertising account executive

Elected: 1988 (12th term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Oversight and Investigations – Chairman) • Veterans' Affairs

Rep. Edward Whitfield (R–Ky.) 1st District, West -- Hopkinsville, Henderson, Paducah

Residence: Hopkinsville Born: May 25, 1943; Hopkinsville, Ky. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Constance Whitfield; one child Education: U. of Kentucky, B.S. 1965 (business); Wesley Theological Seminary, attended 1966; U. of Kentucky, J.D. 1969 Military Service: Army Reserve 1967-1973 Career: Lawyer; oil distributor; railroad executive

Elected: 1994 (8th term) Political Highlights: Ky. House, 1974-75 (served as a Democrat) 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Energy and Power – Chairman)

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Rep. John Shimkus (R–Ill.) 19th District, South -- southern rural counties; part of Springfield

Pronounced: SHIM-kus Residence: Collinsville Born: Feb. 21, 1958; Collinsville, Ill. Religion: Lutheran Family: Wife, Karen Muth Shimkus; three children Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. 1980; Southern Illinois U., M.B.A. 1997 Military Service: Army Reserve 1986-2008; Army 1980-1986 Career: Teacher

Elected: 1996 (7th term) Political Highlights: Candidate for Madison County Board, 1988; Collinsville Township Board of Trustees, 1989-93; Madison County treasurer, 1990-97; Republican nominee for U.S. House, 1992 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Environment and Economy – Chairman)

Rep. Joe Pitts (R–Pa.) 16th District, Southeast -- Lancaster, part of Reading

Residence: Kennett Square Born: Oct. 10, 1939; Lexington, Ky. Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Virginia M. "Ginny" Pitts; three children Education: Asbury College, A.B. 1961 (philosophy & religion); West Chester State College, M.Ed. 1972 (comprehensive sciences) Military Service: Air Force 1963-1969 Career: Nursery and landscaping business owner; teacher

Elected: 1996 (7th term) Political Highlights: Pa. House, 1973-97 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Health – Chairman)

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Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R–Calif.) 45th District, Riverside County -- Moreno Valley, Palm Springs

Residence: Palm Springs Born: Oct. 24, 1961; Cleveland, Ohio Religion: Protestant Family: Husband, Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla.; two children, three stepchildrenEducation: U. of Southern California, B.F.A. 1984 (art history) Military Service: None Career: Homemaker; restaurateur

Elected: 1998 (6th full term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade – Chairwoman)

Rep. Greg Walden (R–Ore.) 2nd District, East and southwest -- Medford, Bend

Residence: Hood River Born: Jan. 10, 1957; The Dalles, Ore. Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Mylene Walden; two children (one deceased) Education: U. of Oregon, B.S. 1981 (journalism); U. of Alaska, attended 1975 Military Service: None Career: Radio station owner; congressional aide

Elected: 1998 (7th term) Political Highlights: Ore. House, 1989-95 (majority leader, 1991-93); Ore. Senate, 1995-97 (assistant majority leader, 1995-97) 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Communications and Technology – Chairman)

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Rep. Lee Terry (R–Neb.) 2nd District, East -- Omaha and suburbs

Residence: Omaha Born: Jan. 29, 1962; Omaha, Neb. Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Robyn Terry; three children Education: U. of Nebraska, B.S. 1984 (political science); Creighton U., J.D. 1987Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1998 (6th term) Political Highlights: Omaha City Council, 1991-99 (president, 1994-95) 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Communications and Technology – Vice Chair)

Rep. Mike Rogers (R–Mich.) 8th District, Central -- Lansing

Residence: Howell Born: June 2, 1963; Livonia, Mich. Religion: Methodist Family: Kristi Clemens Rogers; two children Education: Adrian College, B.A. 1985 (sociology & criminal justice) Military Service: Army 1985-1988 Career: Home construction company owner; FBI agent

Elected: 2000 (5th term) Political Highlights: Mich. Senate, 1995-00 (majority floor leader, 1999-2000) 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce • Select Intelligence - Chairman

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Rep. Sue Myrick (R–N.C.) 9th District, South central -- parts of Charlotte and Gastonia

Residence: Charlotte Born: Aug. 1, 1941; Tiffin, Ohio Religion: Evangelical Methodist Family: Husband, Ed Myrick; two children, three stepchildren Education: Heidelberg College, attended 1960 (elementary education) Military Service: None Career: Advertising executive; secretary

Elected: 1994 (9th term) Political Highlights: Candidate for Charlotte City Council, 1981; Charlotte City Council, 1983-85; sought Republican nomination for mayor of Charlotte, 1985; mayor of Charlotte, 1987-91; sought Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, 1992 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce • Select Intelligence

Rep. Brian P. Bilbray (R–Calif.) 50th District, North San Diego; Escondido; Carlsbad

Residence: Carlsbad Born: Jan. 28, 1951; Coronado, Calif. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Karen Bilbray; six children (one deceased) Education: Southwestern College (Calif.), attended 1974 (history) Military Service: None Career: Tax firm owner; lifeguard; lobbyist

Elected: 2006 (5th full term) Political Highlights: Imperial Beach City Council, 1976-78; mayor of Imperial Beach, 1978-85; San Diego County Board of Supervisors, 1985-95; U.S. House, 1995-2001; defeated for re-election to U.S. House, 2000 112th Committees: • Energy and Commerce

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Rep. Phil Gingrey (R–Ga.) 11th District, Northwest -- Rome, most of Marietta

Residence: Marietta Born: July 10, 1942; Augusta, Ga. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Billie Gingrey; four children Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. 1965 (chemistry); Medical College of Georgia, M.D. 1969 Military Service: None Career: Physician

Elected: 2002 (5th term) Political Highlights: Marietta Board of Education, 1993-97 (chairman, 1994-97); Ga. Senate, 1999-2003 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce • House Administration

Rep. John Sullivan (R–Okla.) 1st District, Tulsa; Wagoner and Washington counties

Residence: Tulsa Born: Jan. 1, 1965; Tulsa, Okla. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Judy Sullivan; five children (one deceased) Education: Northeastern State U., B.B.A 1992 (marketing)Military Service: None Career: Petroleum marketing executive; real estate broker

Elected: 2002 (4th full term) Political Highlights: Okla. House, 1995-2002 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Energy and Power – Vice Chair)

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Rep. Tim Murphy (R–Pa.) 18th District, West -- Pittsburgh suburbs, part of Washington and Westmoreland counties

Residence: Upper St. Clair Born: Sept. 11, 1952; Cleveland, Ohio Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Nan Murphy; one child Education: Wheeling College, B.S. 1974 (psychology); Cleveland State U., M.A. 1976 (psychology); U. of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. 1979 (psychology) Military Service: Naval Reserve 2009-present Career: Psychologist; professor

Elected: 2002 (4th term) Political Highlights: Pa. Senate, 1997-2003 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Environment and Economy – Vice Chair)

Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R–Texas) 26th District, Eastern Fort Worth and suburbs; most of Denton County

Residence: Lewisville Born: Dec. 23, 1950; Rochester, Minn. Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Laura Burgess; three children Education: North Texas State U., B.S. 1972 (biology), M.S. 1976 (physiology); U. of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, M.D. 1977; U. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, M.S. 2000 (medical management) Military Service: None Career: Physician

Elected: 2002 (4th term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Health – Vice Chair)

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Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R–Tenn.) 7th District, Eastern Memphis suburbs; southern Nashville suburbs; most of Clarksville

Residence: Brentwood Born: June 6, 1952; Laurel, Miss. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Husband, Chuck Blackburn; two children Education: Mississippi State U., B.S. 1973 (home economics) Military Service: None Career: Retail marketing company owner; state economic development official; sales manager

Elected: 2002 (4th term) Political Highlights: Williamson County Republican Party chairwoman, 1989-91; Republican nominee for U.S. House, 1992; Tenn. Senate, 1999-2002 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade – Vice Chair)

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R–Wash.) 5th District, East -- Spokane

Residence: Spokane Born: May 22, 1969; Salem, Ore. Religion: Christian non-denominational Family: Husband, Brian Rodgers; two children Education: Pensacola Christian College, B.A. 1990 (pre-law); U. of Washington, M.B.A. 2002 Military Service: None Career: State legislative aide; fruit orchard worker

Elected: 2004 (4th term) Note: Conference Vice Chairman Political Highlights: Wash. House, 1994-2004 (minority leader, 2002-03); U.S. House, 2011 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Steve Scalise (R–La.) 1st District, East -- Metairie, part of Florida Parishes

Pronounced: skuh-LEASE Residence: Jefferson Born: Oct. 6, 1965; Baton Rouge, La. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Jennifer Scalise; two children Education: Louisiana State U., B.S. 1989 (computer science) Military Service: None Career: Software engineer; technology company marketing executive

Elected: 2008 (2nd full term) Political Highlights: La. House, 1996-2008; La. Senate, 2008-08 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

Rep. Gregg Harper (R–Miss.) 3rd District, East central to southwest -- Jackson suburbs

Residence: Pearl Born: June 1, 1956; Jackson, Miss. Religion: Southern Baptist Family: Wife, Sidney Harper; two children Education: Mississippi College, B.S. 1978 (chemistry); U. of Mississippi, J.D. 1981Military Service: None Career: City prosecutor; lawyer

Elected: 2008 (2nd term) Political Highlights: Rankin County Republican Party chairman, 2000-2007 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce) • Ethics • House Administration

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Rep. Bill Cassidy (R–La.) 6th District, East central -- Baton Rouge

Residence: Baton Rouge Born: Sept. 28, 1957; Highland Park, Ill. Religion: Christian Family: Wife, Laura Layden Cassidy; three children Education: Louisiana State U., B.S. 1979 (biochemistry), M.D. 1983 Military Service: None Career: Physician

Elected: 2008 (2nd term) Political Highlights: La. Senate, 2006-08 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

Rep. Brett Guthrie (R–Ky.) 2nd District, West central -- Owensboro, Bowling Green

Residence: Bowling Green Born: Feb. 18, 1964; Florence, Ala. Religion: Church of Christ Family: Wife, Beth Guthrie; three children Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. 1987 (mathematical economics); Yale U., M.P.P.M 1997 Military Service: Army 1987-1990; Army Reserve 1990-2002 Career: Automotive supply company executive

Elected: 2008 (2nd term) Political Highlights: Ky. Senate, 1999-2009 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Pete Olson (R–Texas) 22nd District, Southeast Houston and southern suburbs -- Sugar Land, Pearland, part of Pasadena

Residence: Sugar Land Born: Dec. 9, 1962; Fort Lewis, Wash. Religion: United Methodist Family: Wife, Nancy Olson; two children Education: Rice U., B.A. 1985 (computer science); U. of Texas, J.D. 1988 Military Service: Navy 1988-1998 Career: Congressional aide; Navy Senate liaison

Elected: 2008 (2nd term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

Rep. Leonard Lance (R–N.J.) 7th District, North central -- Woodbridge Township

Residence: Lebanon Born: June 25, 1952; Easton, Pa. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Heidi A. Rohrbach; one stepchild Education: Lehigh U., B.A. 1974 (American studies); Vanderbilt U., JD 1977; Princeton U., M.P.A. 1982 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; gubernatorial aide

Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Linda Stender, D, to succeed Mike Ferguson, R, who retired Political Highlights: N.J. Assembly, 1991-2002; sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1996; N.J. Senate, 2002-09 (minority leader, 2004-09) 112th Committees: • Energy and Commerce

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Rep. Bob Latta (R–Ohio) 5th District, Northwest -- Bowling Green, Tiffin, Fremont

Residence: Bowling Green Born: April 18, 1956; Bluffton, Ohio Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Marcia Latta; two children Education: Ohio Northern U., 1974-1975; Bowling Green State U., B.A. 1978 (history); Ohio Northern U., 1978-1979; U. of Toledo, J.D. 1981 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 2007 (1st full term) Political Highlights: Ohio Republican Central Committee, 1986-88; sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1988; Ohio Republican Central Committee, 1990-92; Wood County Commission, 1990-96; Ohio Senate, 1997-00; Ohio House, 2001-07 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce New Members

Rep. Charles Bass (R–N.H.) 2nd District, West -- Nashua, Concord

Residence: Peterborough Born: Jan. 8, 1952; Boston, Mass. Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Lisa L. Bass; two children Education: Dartmouth College, A.B. 1974 (government) Military Service: None Career: Congressional aide; architectural products executive; energy consultant

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Ann McLane Kuster, D, to succeed Paul W. Hodes, who ran for Senate Political Highlights: Sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1980; N.H. House, 1982-88; N.H. Senate, 1988-92; defeated in primary for re-election to N.H. Senate, 1992; Defeated for re-election to U.S. House, 2006 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Cory Gardner (R–Colo.) 4th District, North and east -- Fort Collins; Greeley

Residence: Yuma Born: Aug. 22, 1974; Yuma, Colo. Religion: Lutheran - Missouri Synod Family: Wife, Jaime Gardner; one child Education: Colorado State U., B.A. 1997 (political science); U. of Colorado, J.D. 2001 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; congressional aide; agricultural advocacy organization spokesman; farm equipment parts dealer

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Betsy Markey, D Political Highlights: Colo. House, 2005-present 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

Rep. Mike Pompeo (R–Kan.) 4th District, South central -- Wichita

Pronounced: pom-PAY-oh Residence: Wichita Born: Dec. 30, 1963; Orange, Calif. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Wife, Susan Pompeo; one child Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. 1986 (engineering management); Harvard U., J.D. 1994 Military Service: Army 1986-1991 Career: Oilfield equipment company president; aerospace parts manufacturing company president; lawyer

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Raj Goyle, D, to succeed Todd Tiahrt, R, who ran for Senate Political Highlights: Republican National Committee, 2008-present 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R–Ill.) 11th District, South Chicago exurbs -- Joliet; part of Bloomington-Normal

Residence: Manteno Born: Feb. 27, 1978; Kankakee, Ill. Religion: Protestant Family: Single Education: Illinois State U., B.A. 2000 (political science) Military Service: Wis. Air National Guard 2003-present; Ill. Air National Guard 2001-2003 Career: Information technology services company account representative

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Debbie Halvorson, D Political Highlights: McLean County Board, 1998-2003 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

Rep. Morgan Griffith (R–Va.) 9th District, Southwest -- Blacksburg, Bristol

Residence: Salem Born: March 15, 1958; Philadelphia, Pa. Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Hilary Griffith; three children Education: Emory & Henry College, B.A. 1980 (history); Washington and Lee U., J.D. 1983 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Rick Boucher, D Political Highlights: Salem Republican Committee chairman, 1986-88, 1991-94; Va. House, 1994-present (majority leader, 2000-present) 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Democrats

Returning Members

Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D–Calif.) 30th District, West Los Angeles County -- Santa Monica, West Hollywood, part of Los Angeles

Residence: Beverly Hills Born: Sept. 12, 1939; Los Angeles, Calif. Religion: Jewish Family: Wife, Janet Waxman; two children Education: U. of California, Los Angeles, B.A. 1961 (political science), J.D. 1964Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1974 (19th term) Political Highlights: Calif. Assembly, 1968-74 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce - Ranking Member

Rep. John D. Dingell (D–Mich.) 15th District, Southeast -- Ann Arbor, Taylor, parts of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, Ypsilanti

Residence: Dearborn Born: July 8, 1926; Colorado Springs, Colo. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Debbie Dingell; four children Education: Georgetown U., B.S. 1949 (chemistry), J.D. 1952 Military Service: Army 1944-1946 Career: County prosecutor

Elected: 1955 (27th full term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Edward J. Markey (D–Mass.) 7th District, Northwest Boston suburbs -- Framingham

Residence: Malden Born: July 11, 1946; Malden, Mass. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Susan Blumenthal Education: Boston College, B.A. 1968, J.D. 1972Military Service: Army Reserve 1968-1973 Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1976 (17th full term) Political Highlights: Mass. House, 1973-77 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce • Natural Resources – Ranking Member

Rep. Edolphus Towns (D–N.Y.) 10th District, Part of Brooklyn -- Bedford-Stuyvesant, Canarsie, Downtown Brooklyn, East New York

Residence: Brooklyn Born: July 21, 1934; Chadbourn, N.C. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Gwendolyn Towns; two children Education: North Carolina A&T State U., B.S. 1956; Adelphi U., M.S.W. 1973Military Service: Army 1956-1958 Career: Professor; hospital administrator

Elected: 1982 (14th term) Political Highlights: Brooklyn Borough deputy president, 1976-82 112th Committees: • Oversight & Government Reform • Energy and Commerce

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Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D–N.J.) 6th District, East central -- New Brunswick, Plainfield, part of Edison

Pronounced: puh-LOAN Residence: Long Branch Born: Oct. 30, 1951; Long Branch, N.J. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Sarah Pallone; three children Education: Middlebury College, B.A. 1973 (history & French); Tufts U., M.A. 1974 (international relations); Rutgers U., J.D. 1978 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1988 (12th full term) Political Highlights: Long Branch City Council, 1982-88; N.J. Senate, 1984-88 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Health - Ranking Member) • Natural Resources

Rep. Eliot L. Engel (D–N.Y.) 17th District, North Bronx; part of Westchester and Rockland counties -- Mount Vernon, part of Yonkers

Residence: Bronx Born: Feb. 18, 1947; Bronx, N.Y. Religion: Jewish Family: Wife, Patricia Ennis Engel; three children Education: Hunter-Lehman College, B.A. 1969 (history); City U. of New York, Lehman College, M.A. 1973 (guidance & counseling); New York Law School, J.D. 1987 Military Service: None Career: Teacher; guidance counselor

Elected: 1988 (12th term) Political Highlights: Bronx Democratic district leader, 1974-77; N.Y. Assembly, 1977-88 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce • Foreign Affairs

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Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D–Ill.) 1st District, Chicago -- South Side and southwest

Residence: Chicago Born: Nov. 23, 1946; Albany, Ga. Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Carolyn Rush; five children (one deceased) Education: Roosevelt U., B.A. 1973 (political science); U. of Illinois, Chicago, attended 1977 (political science), M.A. 1994 (political science); McCormick Theological Seminary, M.A. 1998 (theological studies) Military Service: Army 1963-1968 Career: Insurance broker; political activist

Elected: 1992 (10th term) Political Highlights: Candidate for Chicago City Council, 1975; sought Democratic nomination for Ill. House, 1978; Chicago City Council, 1983-93; candidate for mayor of Chicago, 1999 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Energy & Power - Ranking Member) • Natural Resources • Education and the Workforce

Rep. Gene Green (D–Texas) 29th District, Part of Houston and eastern suburbs -- most of Pasadena and Baytown

Residence: Houston Born: Oct. 17, 1947; Houston, Texas Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Helen Albers Green; two children Education: U. of Houston, B.B.A. 1971; Bates College of Law, attended 1977Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1992 (10th term) Political Highlights: Texas House, 1973-85; Texas Senate, 1985-92 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Environment & Economy - Ranking Member)

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Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D–Calif.) 14th District, Southern San Mateo and northwestern Santa Clara counties; most of Santa Cruz County

Pronounced: EH-shoo Residence: Menlo Park Born: Dec. 13, 1942; New Britain, Conn. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Divorced; two children Education: Canada College, A.A. 1975 (English literature) Military Service: None Career: State legislative aide; homemaker

Elected: 1992 (9th term) Political Highlights: Candidate for San Mateo County Community College Board of Trustees, 1977; Democratic National Committee, 1980-92; San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, 1982-92 (president, 1986); Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1988 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Communications and Technology – Ranking Member)

Rep. Jane Harman (D–Calif.) 36th District, Southwest Los Angeles County -- Torrance, Redondo Beach, part of Los Angeles

Residence: Venice Born: June 28, 1945; Queens, N.Y. Religion: Jewish Family: Husband, Sidney Harman; four children Education: Smith College, B.A. 1966 (government); Harvard U., J.D. 1969 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; White House aide; congressional aide

Elected: 1992 (9th term) Political Highlights: U.S. House, 1993-99; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 1998112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce • Homeland Security

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Rep. Jay Inslee (D–Wash.) 1st District, Puget Sound (west and east) -- North Seattle suburbs

Residence: Bainbridge Island Born: Feb. 9, 1951; Seattle, Wash. Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Trudi Inslee; three children Education: Stanford U., attended 1970; U. of Washington, B.A. 1973 (economics); Willamette U., J.D. 1976 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1998 (8th term) Political Highlights: Wash. House, 1989-93; U.S. House, 1993-95; defeated for re-election to U.S. House, 1994; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 1996 Committees: • Energy & Commerce

Rep. Mike Doyle (D–Pa.) 14th District, Pittsburgh and some close-in suburbs

Residence: Forest Hills Born: Aug. 5, 1953; Pittsburgh, Pa. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Susan Doyle; four children Education: Pennsylvania State U., B.S. 1975 (community development) Military Service: None Career: Insurance company executive; state legislative aide

Elected: 1994 (8th term) Political Highlights: Swissvale Borough Council, 1977-81 (served as a Republican) 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Diana DeGette (D–Colo.) 1st District, Denver

Pronounced: de-GET Residence: Denver Born: July 29, 1957; Tachikawa, Japan Religion: Presbyterian Family: Husband, Lino Lipinsky; two children Education: Colorado College, B.A. 1979 (political science); New York U., J.D. 1982Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; state public defender

Elected: 1996 (7th term) Note: Chief Deputy Whip Political Highlights: Colo. House, 1993-96 (assistant minority leader, 1995-96) 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Oversight & Investigations – Ranking Member)

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D–Ill.) 9th District, Chicago -- North Side lakefront; Evanston

Pronounced: shuh-KOW-ski Residence: Evanston Born: May 26, 1944; Chicago, Ill. Religion: Jewish Family: Husband, Robert Creamer; three children Education: U. of Illinois, B.S. 1965 (elementary education) Military Service: None Career: Senior citizens group director; consumer advocate; teacher; homemaker

Elected: 1998 (7th term) Note: Chief Deputy Whip Political Highlights: Candidate for Cook County Commission, 1986; Ill. House, 1991-99 (floor leader, 1994-99) 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D–Wis.) 2nd District, South -- Madison

Residence: Madison Born: Feb. 11, 1962; Madison, Wis. Religion: Unspecified Family: Dissolved partnership Education: Smith College, A.B. 1984 (math & government); U. of Wisconsin, J.D. 1989 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1998 (7th term) Political Highlights: Madison City Council, 1986; Dane County Board of Supervisors, 1986-94; Wis. Assembly, 1993-99 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D–N.Y.) 9th District, Parts of Brooklyn and Queens -- Forest Hills, Rockaway, Sheepshead Bay

Pronounced: WEE-ner Residence: Queens Born: Sept. 4, 1964; Brooklyn, N.Y. Religion: Jewish Family: Wife, Huma Abedin Education: State U. of New York, Plattsburgh, B.A. 1985 (political science) Military Service: None Career: Congressional aide

Elected: 1998 (7th term) Political Highlights: New York City Council, 1992-99; Sought Democratic nomination for mayor of New York, 2005 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Lois Capps (D–Calif.) 23rd District, Central Coast -- Oxnard, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo

Residence: Santa Barbara Born: Jan. 10, 1938; Ladysmith, Wis. Religion: Lutheran Family: Widowed; three children (one deceased) Education: Pacific Lutheran U., B.S. 1959 (nursing); Yale U., M.A. 1964 (religion); U. of California, Santa Barbara, M.A. 1990 (education) Military Service: None Career: Elementary school nurse; college instructor

Elected: 1998 (6th full term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

Rep. Charlie Gonzalez (D–Texas) 20th District, Downtown San Antonio

Residence: San Antonio Born: May 5, 1945; San Antonio, Texas Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Belinda Trevino; one child Education: U. of Texas, B.A. 1969 (government); St. Mary's U. (Texas), J.D. 1972Military Service: Texas Air National Guard 1969-1975 Career: Lawyer; teacher

Elected: 1998 (6th term) Political Highlights: Bexar County judge, 1982-87; Texas District Court judge, 1988-97 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Mike Ross (D–Ark.) 4th District, South -- Pine Bluff, Hot Springs

Residence: Prescott Born: Aug. 2, 1961; Texarkana, Ark. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Holly Ross; two children Education: U. of Arkansas, Little Rock, B.A. 1987 (political science); Texarkana Community College, attended 1981 Military Service: None Career: Pharmacy owner; wholesale drug and medical supply company field representative; aide to lieutenant governor

Elected: 2000 (6th term) Political Highlights: Nevada County Quorum Court, 1983-85; Ark. Senate, 1991-2001 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

Rep. Jim Matheson (D–Utah) 2nd District, South and east -- part of Salt Lake City, rural Utah

Residence: Salt Lake City Born: March 21, 1960; Salt Lake City, Utah Religion: Mormon Family: Wife, Amy Matheson; two children Education: U. of California, Los Angeles, M.B.A. 1987; Harvard U., A.B. 1982 (government) Military Service: None Career: Energy company project manager; environmental policy think tank advocate; energy consulting firm owner

Elected: 2000 (5th term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D–N.C.) 1st District, Northeast -- part of Goldsboro, Rocky Mount and Greenville

Residence: Wilson Born: April 27, 1947; Wilson, N.C. Religion: Baptist Family: Divorced; two children Education: North Carolina Central U., B.A. 1971 (political science & sociology), J.D. 1974 Military Service: Army 1968-1970 Career: Child care center owner; lawyer

Elected: 2004 (4th full term) Note: Chief Deputy Whip Political Highlights: Candidate for Wilson City Council, 1976; N.C. Superior Court judge, 1989-2001; N.C. Supreme Court, 2001-02; defeated for election to N.C. Supreme Court, 2002; N.C. Superior Court judge, 2003-04 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce (Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade - Ranking Member)

Rep. John Barrow (D–Ga.) 12th District, East -- most of Savannah and Augusta

Pronounced: BEAR-oh Residence: Savannah Born: Oct. 31, 1955; Athens, Ga. Religion: Baptist Family: Divorced; two children Education: U. of Georgia, B.A. 1976 (history & political science); Harvard U., J.D. 1979 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 2004 (4th term) Political Highlights: Sought Democratic nomination for Ga. House, 1986; Athens-Clarke County Commission, 1991-2005 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Rep. Doris Matsui (D–Calif.) 5th District, Sacramento

Residence: Sacramento Born: Sept. 25, 1944; Poston, Ariz. Religion: Methodist Family: Widowed; one child Education: U. of California, Berkeley, B.A. 1966 (psychology) Military Service: None Career: Lobbyist; White House aide; homemaker; state computer systems analyst

Elected: 2005 (2nd full term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy & Commerce

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Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Republicans Returning Members

Sen. Pat Roberts (R–Kan.) Senior Senator from Kansas

Residence: Dodge City Born: April 20, 1936; Topeka, Kan. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Franki Roberts; three children Education: Kansas State U., B.A. 1958 (journalism) Military Service: Marine Corps 1958-1962 Career: Newspaper owner; reporter; congressional aide

Elected: 1996 (3rd term) Political Highlights: U.S. House, 1981-97 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry – Ranking Member • Finance

Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R–Ga.) Senior Senator from Georgia

Pronounced: SAX-bee CHAM-bliss Residence: Moultrie Born: Nov. 10, 1943; Warrenton, N.C. Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Julianne Chambliss; two children Education: Louisiana Tech U., attended 1961-1962; U. of Georgia, B.B.A. 1966 (business administration); U. of Tennessee, J.D. 1968 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; hotel owner; firefighter; construction worker

Elected: 2002 (2nd term) Note: Deputy Whip Political Highlights: Sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1992; U.S. House, 1995-2003; U.S. Senate 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Armed Services • Select Intelligence – Vice Chairman

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Sen. Richard G. Lugar (R–Ind.) Senior Senator from Indiana

Residence: Indianapolis Born: April 4, 1932; Indianapolis, Ind. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Charlene Lugar; four children Education: Denison U., B.A. 1954; Oxford U., M.A. 1956 (Rhodes scholar) Military Service: Navy 1957-1960 Career: Manufacturing company executive; farm manager

Elected: 1976 (6th term) Political Highlights: Indianapolis School Board, 1964-67; mayor of Indianapolis, 1968-75; Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, 1974; Sought Republican nomination for president, 1996 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Foreign Relations - Ranking Member

Sen. Thad Cochran (R–Miss.) Senior Senator from Mississippi

Residence: Oxford Born: Dec. 7, 1937; Pontotoc, Miss. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Rose Cochran; two children Education: U. of Mississippi, B.A. 1959 (psychology); Trinity College (U. of Dublin, Ireland), attended 1964 (international law); U. of Mississippi, J.D. 1965 Military Service: Navy 1959-1961 Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1978 (6th term) Political Highlights: U.S. House, 1973-78 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations - Ranking Member

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Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R–Iowa) Senior Senator from Iowa

Residence: New Hartford Born: Sept. 17, 1933; New Hartford, Iowa Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Barbara Grassley; five children Education: U. of Northern Iowa, B.A. 1955, M.A. 1956 (political science); U. of Iowa, attended 1958 (graduate studies) Military Service: None Career: Farmer

Elected: 1980 (6th term) Political Highlights: Republican nominee for Iowa House, 1956; Iowa House, 1959-75; U.S. House, 1975-81 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Budget • Finance - Ranking Member

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R–Ky.) Senior Senator from Kentucky

Residence: Louisville Born: Feb. 20, 1942; Sheffield, Ala. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Elaine L. Chao; three children Education: U. of Louisville, B.A. 1964; U. of Kentucky, J.D. 1967 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; congressional aide; U.S. Justice Department official

Elected: 1984 (5th term) Note: Minority Leader Political Highlights: Jefferson County judge-executive, 1978-85 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations

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Sen. Mike Johanns (R–Neb.) Junior Senator from Nebraska

Pronounced: JOE-hannes (rhymes with cans) Residence: Omaha Born: June 18, 1950; Osage, Iowa Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Stephanie Johanns; two children Education: St. Mary's College (Minn.), B.A. 1971 (communication arts); Creighton U., J.D. 1974 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Scott Kleeb, D, to succeed Chuck Hagel, R, who retired Political Highlights: Lancaster County Board of Commissioners, 1983-87; Lincoln City Council, 1989-91; mayor of Lincoln, 1991-98; governor, 1999-2005; Agriculture secretary, 2005-07 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs • Environment and Public Works

Sen. John Thune (R–S.D.) Junior Senator from South Dakota

Pronounced: THOON Residence: Sioux Falls Born: Jan. 7, 1961; Pierre, S.D. Religion: Protestant Family: Wife, Kimberley Thune; two children Education: Biola U., B.S. 1983 (business administration); U. of South Dakota, M.B.A. 1984 Military Service: None Career: Local governments association executive; congressional aide; U. S. Small Business Administration official; lobbyist

Elected: 2004 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Tom Daschle, D Note: Policy Committee Chairman Political Highlights: S.D. Republican Party executive director, 1989-91; S.D. railroad director, 1991-93; U.S. House, 1997-2003; Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, 2002; U.S. Senate, 2009 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Finance • Commerce, Science & Transportation • Budget

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New Members

Sen. John Boozman (R–Ark.) Junior Senator from Arkansas

Pronounced: BOZE-man Residence: Rogers Born: Dec. 10, 1950; Shreveport, La. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Cathy Boozman; three children Education: U. of Arkansas, attended 1972; Southern College of Optometry, O.D. 1977 Military Service: None Career: Optometrist; cattle farm owner

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D Political Highlights: Rogers Public Schools Board of Education, 1994-2001; U.S. House, 2001-11 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry • Commerce, Science and Transportation • Environment and Public Works

Sen. John Hoeven (R–N.D.) Junior Senator from North Dakota

Pronounced: HO-ven Residence: Bismarck Born: March 13, 1957; Bismarck, N.D. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Mical Hoeven; two children Education: Northwestern U., M.B.A. 1981; Dartmouth College, B.A. 1979 (history & economics) Military Service: None Career: Bank CEO

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Tracy Potter, D, to succeed Byron L. Dorgan, D, who retired Political Highlights: No previous office; governor, 2000-2010 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry • Energy and Natural Resources • Appropriations

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Democrats Returning Members

Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D–Mich.) Junior Senator from Michigan

Pronounced: STAB-uh-now Residence: Lansing Born: April 29, 1950; Clare, Mich. Religion: United Methodist Family: Divorced; two children Education: Michigan State U., B.A. 1972, M.S.W. 1975 Military Service: None Career: Leadership training consultant

Elected: 2000 (3rd term) Political Highlights: Ingham County Commission, 1975-78 (chairwoman, 1977-1978); Mich. House, 1979-91; Mich. Senate, 1991-94; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 1994; Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, 1994; U.S. House, 1997-2001; U.S. Senate, 2011 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry - Chairwoman • Budget • Energy & Natural Resources • Finance

Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D–Vt.) Senior Senator from Vermont

Residence: Middlesex Born: March 31, 1940; Montpelier, Vt. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Marcelle Leahy; three children Education: St. Michael's College, B.A. 1961 (political science); Georgetown U., J.D. 1964 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1974 (7th term) Political Highlights: Chittenden County state's attorney, 1966-75 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations • Judiciary - Chairman

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Sen. Tom Harkin (D–Iowa) Junior Senator from Iowa

Residence: Cumming Born: Nov. 19, 1939; Cumming, Iowa Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Ruth Harkin; two children Education: Iowa State U., B.S. 1962 (government & economics); Catholic U. of America, J.D. 1972 Military Service: Navy 1962-1967; Naval Reserve 1968-1974 Career: Lawyer; congressional aide

Elected: 1984 (5th term) Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1972; U.S. House, 1975-85; sought Democratic nomination for president, 1992 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Chairman

Sen. Kent Conrad (D–N.D.) Senior Senator from North Dakota

Residence: Bismarck Born: March 12, 1948; Bismarck, N.D. Religion: Unitarian Family: Wife, Lucy Calautti; one child Education: U. of Missouri, attended 1967; Stanford U., A.B. 1971 (government & political science); George Washington U., M.B.A. 1975 Military Service: None Career: Management and personnel director

Elected: 1986 (5th full term) Note: Will retire at end of current term Political Highlights: Candidate for N.D. auditor, 1976; N.D. tax commissioner, 1981-87 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Budget - Chairman • Finance

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Sen. Max Baucus (D–Mont.) Senior Senator from Montana

Residence: Helena Born: Dec. 11, 1941; Helena, Mont. Religion: Protestant Family: Engaged to Melodee Hanes; one child Education: Stanford U., A.B. 1964 (economics), LL.B. 1967Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1978 (6th term) Political Highlights: Mont. House, 1973-75; U.S. House, 1975-78 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Environment & Public Works • Finance - Chairman

Sen. Ben Nelson (D–Neb.) Senior Senator from Nebraska

Residence: Omaha Born: May 17, 1941; McCook, Neb. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Diane Nelson; four children Education: U. of Nebraska, J.D. 1970, M.A. 1965 (philosophy), B.A. 1963 (philosophy) Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; insurance company executive

Elected: 2000 (2nd term) Political Highlights: Neb. director of insurance, 1975-76; governor, 1991-99; Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, 1996 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations • Armed Services • Commerce, Science and Transportation

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Sen. Sherrod Brown (D–Ohio) Senior Senator from Ohio

Residence: Avon Born: Nov. 9, 1952; Mansfield, Ohio Religion: Lutheran Family: Wife, Connie Schultz; two children, two stepchildren Education: Yale U., B.A. 1974 (Russian & East European studies); Ohio State U., M.A. 1979 (education), M.A. 1981 (public administration) Military Service: None Career: College instructor

Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Mike DeWine, R Political Highlights: Ohio House, 1975-83; Ohio secretary of state, 1983-91; defeated for re-election as Ohio secretary of state, 1990; U.S. House, 1993-2007; U.S. Senate, 2009 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations • Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs

Sen. Bob Casey (D–Pa.) Senior Senator from Pennsylvania

Residence: Scranton Born: April 13, 1960; Scranton, Pa. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Terese Casey; four children Education: College of the Holy Cross, A.B. 1982 (English); Catholic U. of America, J.D. 1988 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; campaign aide

Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Rick Santorum, R Political Highlights: Pa. auditor general, 1997-2005; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 2002; Pa. treasurer, 2005-07 Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Foreign Relations • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D–Minn.) Senior Senator from Minnesota

Pronounced: KLO-buh-shar Residence: Minneapolis Born: May 25, 1960; Plymouth, Minn. Religion: Congregationalist Family: Husband, John Bessler; one child Education: Yale U., B.A. 1982 (political science); U. of Chicago, J.D. 1985 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; lobbyist

Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Rep. Mark Kennedy, R, to succeed Mark Dayton, D, who retiredPolitical Highlights: Hennepin County attorney, 1999-2007; U.S. Senate, 2009 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Commerce, Science & Transportation

Sen. Michael Bennet (D–Colo.) Junior Senator from Colorado

Residence: Denver Born: Nov. 28, 1964; New Delhi, Republic of India Religion: Unspecified Family: Wife, Susan Daggett; three children Education: Wesleyan U., B.A. 1987 (history); Yale U., J.D. 1993 Military Service: None Career: School superintendent; investment company executive; laywer; mayoral and gubernatorial aide

Elected: 2009 (1st full term) Political Highlights: No previous office Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) Junior Senator from New York

Pronounced: KEER-sten JILL-uh-brand Residence: Greenport Born: Dec. 9, 1966; Albany, N.Y. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Husband, Jonathan Gillibrand; two children Education: Dartmouth College, A.B. 1988 (Asian studies); U. of California, Los Angeles, J.D. 1991 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department aide

Appointed: 2009 (1st term); Appointed by Gov. David A. Paterson, D, to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton, D, who became secretary of State Political Highlights: U.S. House, 2007-09 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Environment & Public Works • Armed Services

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Republicans Returning Members

Sen. Thad Cochran (R–Miss.) Senior Senator from Mississippi

Residence: Oxford Born: Dec. 7, 1937; Pontotoc, Miss. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Rose Cochran; two children Education: U. of Mississippi, B.A. 1959 (psychology); Trinity College (U. of Dublin, Ireland), attended 1964 (international law); U. of Mississippi, J.D. 1965 Military Service: Navy 1959-1961 Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1978 (6th term) Political Highlights: U.S. House, 1973-78 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations – (Agriculture) Ranking Member

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R–Ky.) Senior Senator from Kentucky

Residence: Louisville Born: Feb. 20, 1942; Sheffield, Ala. Religion: Baptist Family: Wife, Elaine L. Chao; three children Education: U. of Louisville, B.A. 1964; U. of Kentucky, J.D. 1967 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; congressional aide; U.S. Justice Department official

Elected: 1984 (5th term) Note: Minority Leader Political Highlights: Jefferson County judge-executive, 1978-85 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations (Agriculture)

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Sen. Susan Collins (R–Maine) Junior Senator from Maine

Residence: Bangor Born: Dec. 7, 1952; Caribou, Maine Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Single Education: St. Lawrence U., B.A. 1975 (government) Military Service: None Career: Business center director; congressional aide

Elected: 1996 (3rd term) Political Highlights: Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation commissioner, 1987-91; Small Business Administration official, 1992-93; Maine deputy treasurer, 1993; Republican nominee for governor, 1994 Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture) • Armed Services • Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs - Ranking Member Democrats Returning Members

Sen. Herb Kohl (D–Wis.) Senior Senator from Wisconsin

Residence: Milwaukee Born: Feb. 7, 1935; Milwaukee, Wis. Religion: Jewish Family: Single Education: U. of Wisconsin, B.A. 1956; Harvard U., M.B.A. 1958 Military Service: Army Reserve 1958-1964 Career: Department and grocery store owner; professional basketball team owner

Elected: 1988 (4th term) Political Highlights: Wis. Democratic Party chairman, 1975-77 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture – Chairman) • Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs • Special Aging - Chairman

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Sen. Tom Harkin (D–Iowa) Junior Senator from Iowa

Residence: Cumming Born: Nov. 19, 1939; Cumming, Iowa Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Ruth Harkin; two children Education: Iowa State U., B.S. 1962 (government & economics); Catholic U. of America, J.D. 1972 Military Service: Navy 1962-1967; Naval Reserve 1968-1974 Career: Lawyer; congressional aide

Elected: 1984 (5th term) Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1972; U.S. House, 1975-85; sought Democratic nomination for president, 1992 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations (Agriculture) • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Chairman

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D–Calif.) Senior Senator from California

Pronounced: FINE-stine Residence: San Francisco Born: June 22, 1933; San Francisco, Calif. Religion: Jewish Family: Husband, Richard Blum; one child, three stepchildren Education: Stanford U., A.B. 1955 (history) Military Service: None Career: Civic board official

Elected: 1992 (3rd full term) Political Highlights: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 1970-78 (president, 1970-71, 1974-75, 1978); candidate for mayor of San Francisco, 1971, 1975; mayor of San Francisco, 1978-89; Democratic nominee for governor, 1990 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture) • Select Intelligence - Chairwoman

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Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D–Ill.) Senior Senator from Illinois

Residence: Springfield Born: Nov. 21, 1944; East St. Louis, Ill. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Loretta Durbin; three children (one deceased) Education: Georgetown U., B.S.F.S. 1966 (international affairs & economics), J.D. 1969 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; gubernatorial and state legislative aide

Elected: 1996 (3rd term) Note: Assistant Majority Leader Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for Ill. Senate, 1976; Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, 1978; U.S. House, 1983-97 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture) • Foreign Relations

Sen. Tim Johnson (D–S.D.) Senior Senator from South Dakota

Residence: Vermillion Born: Dec. 28, 1946; Canton, S.D. Religion: Lutheran Family: Wife, Barbara Johnson; three children Education: U. of South Dakota, B.A. 1969 (government), M.A. 1970 (government); Michigan State U., attended 1971 (political science); U. of South Dakota, J.D. 1975 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; county prosecutor; state legislative aide

Elected: 1996 (3rd term) Political Highlights: S.D. House, 1979-83; S.D. Senate, 1983-87; U.S. House, 1987-97 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture) • Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs - Chairman • Energy & Natural Resources (Public Lands & Forests; Water & Power) • Indian Affairs

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Sen. Ben Nelson (D–Neb.) Senior Senator from Nebraska

Residence: Omaha Born: May 17, 1941; McCook, Neb. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Diane Nelson; four children Education: U. of Nebraska, J.D. 1970, M.A. 1965 (philosophy), B.A. 1963 (philosophy) Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; insurance company executive

Elected: 2000 (2nd term) Political Highlights: Neb. director of insurance, 1975-76; governor, 1991-99; Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, 1996 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations (Agriculture) • Armed Services • Commerce, Science and Transportation

Sen. Jack Reed (D–R.I.) Senior Senator from Rhode Island

Residence: Jamestown Born: Nov. 12, 1949; Providence, R.I. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Julia Reed; one child Education: U.S. Military Academy, B.S. 1971 (engineering); Harvard U., M.P.P. 1973, J.D. 1982 Military Service: Army 1971-1979; Army Reserve 1979-1991 Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1996 (3rd term) Political Highlights: R.I. Senate, 1985-91; U.S. House, 1991-97 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture) • Armed Services • Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs

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Sen. Mark Pryor (D–Ark.) Senior Senator from Arkansas

Residence: Little Rock Born: Jan. 10, 1963; Fayetteville, Ark. Religion: Christian Family: Wife, Jill Pryor; two children Education: U. of Arkansas, B.A. 1985 (history), J.D. 1988 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer

Elected: 2002 (2nd term) Political Highlights: Ark. House, 1991-95; sought Democratic nomination for Ark. attorney general, 1994; Ark. attorney general, 1999-2003; U.S. Senate, 2009 112th Committees: • Appropriations (Agriculture) • Commerce, Science & Transportation • Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D–Hawaii) Senior Senator from Hawaii

Pronounced: in-NO-ay Residence: Honolulu Born: Sept. 7, 1924; Honolulu, Hawaii Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Irene Hirano; one child Education: U. of Hawaii, A.B. 1950 (government & economics); George Washington U., J.D. 1952 Military Service: Army 1943-1947 Career: Lawyer; city prosecutor

Elected: 1962 (8th term) Note: Senate President Pro Tempore Political Highlights: Hawaii Territorial House, 1954-58 (majority leader); Hawaii Territorial Senate, 1958-59; U.S. House, 1959-63; U.S. Senate, 2010-present 112th Committees: • Appropriations - Chairman (Agriculture – ex officio) • Commerce, Science & Transportation • Indian Affairs

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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Republicans Returning Members

Sen. Michael B. Enzi (R–Wyo.) Senior Senator from Wyoming

Pronounced: EN-zee Residence: Gillette Born: Feb. 1, 1944; Bremerton, Wash. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Wife, Diana Enzi; three children Education: George Washington U., B.A. 1966 (accounting); U. of Denver, M.S. 1968 (retail marketing) Military Service: Wyoming Air National Guard 1967-1973 Career: Accountant; computer programmer; shoe store owner

Elected: 1996 (3rd term) Political Highlights: Mayor of Gillette, 1975-83; Wyo. House, 1987-91; Wyo. Senate, 1991-96 112th Committees: • Budget • Finance • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Ranking Member

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R–Tenn.) Senior Senator from Tennessee

Residence: Walland Born: July 3, 1940; Maryville, Tenn. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Wife, Honey Alexander; four children Education: Vanderbilt U., B.A. 1962 (Latin American history); New York U., J.D. 1965 Military Service: None Career: University president; White House and congressional aide; lawyer; education consulting firm chairman; lobbyist

Elected: 2002 (2nd term) Note: Conference Chairman Political Highlights: Republican nominee for governor, 1974; governor, 1979-87; Education secretary, 1991-93; sought Republican nomination for president, 1996, 2000; U.S. Senate 112th Committees: • Appropriations • Environment and Public Works • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Sen. Richard M. Burr (R–N.C.) Senior Senator from North Carolina

Residence: Winston-Salem Born: Nov. 30, 1955; Charlottesville, Va. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Brooke Burr; two children Education: Wake Forest U., B.A. 1978 (communications) Military Service: None Career: Marketing manager; kitchen appliance salesman

Elected: 2004 (2nd term); Defeated Erskine Bowles, D, to succeed John Edwards, D, who ran for vice president Note: Chief Deputy Whip Political Highlights: Republican nominee for U.S. House, 1992; U.S. House, 1995-2005; U.S. Senate, 2009-present 112th Committees: • Energy & Natural Resources • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

Sen. Johnny Isakson (R–Ga.) Junior Senator from Georgia

Residence: Marietta Born: Dec. 28, 1944; Atlanta, Ga. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Dianne Isakson; three children Education: U. of Georgia, B.B.A. 1966 (real estate) Military Service: Ga. Air National Guard 1966-1972 Career: Real estate company president

Elected: 2004 (1st term); Defeated Denise L. Majette, D, to succeed Zell Miller, D, who retired Political Highlights: Candidate for Cobb County Commission, 1974; Ga. House, 1977-90 (Republican leader, 1983-90); Republican nominee for governor, 1990; Ga. Senate, 1993-96; sought Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, 1996; Ga. Board of Education chairman, 1996-99; U.S. House, 1999-2005 112th Committees: • Commerce, Science & Transportation • Foreign Relations • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) Junior Senator from Kentucky

Residence: Bowling Green Born: Jan. 7, 1963; Pittsburgh, Pa. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Wife, Kelley Paul; three children Education: Baylor U., attended 1984; Duke U., M.D. 1988 Military Service: None Career: Ophthalmologist

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Jack Conway, D, to succeed Jim Bunning, R, who retired Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Energy and Natural Resources • Health, Education, Pensions and Labor • Homeland Security and Government Affairs

Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R–Utah) Senior Senator from Utah

Residence: Salt Lake City Born: March 22, 1934; Pittsburgh, Pa. Religion: Mormon Family: Wife, Elaine Hatch; six children Education: Brigham Young U., B.S. 1959 (history); U. of Pittsburgh, J.D. 1962Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; songwriter

Elected: 1976 (6th term) Political Highlights: ; Sought Republican nomination for president, 2000 112th Committees: • Finance • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions • Judiciary • Special Aging

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Sen. John McCain (R–Ariz.) Senior Senator from Arizona

Residence: Phoenix Born: Aug. 29, 1936; Panama Canal Zone, Republic of Panama Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Cindy McCain; seven children Education: U.S. Naval Academy, B.S. 1958; National War College, attended 1973-1974 Military Service: Navy 1958-1981 Career: Navy officer; Navy Senate liaison; beer distributor

Elected: 1986 (4th term) Political Highlights: U.S. House, 1983-87; sought Republican nomination for president, 2000; Republican nominee for president, 2008 112th Committees: • Armed Services - Ranking Member • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions • Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs • Indian Affairs

Sen. Pat Roberts (R–Kan.) Senior Senator from Kansas

Residence: Dodge City Born: April 20, 1936; Topeka, Kan. Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Franki Roberts; three children Education: Kansas State U., B.A. 1958 (journalism) Military Service: Marine Corps 1958-1962 Career: Newspaper owner; reporter; congressional aide

Elected: 1996 (3rd term) Political Highlights: U.S. House, 1981-97 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Finance • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R–Alaska) Senior Senator from Alaska

Residence: Girdwood Born: May 22, 1957; Ketchikan, Alaska Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Husband, Verne Martell; two children Education: Willamette U., attended 1977; Georgetown U., B.A. 1980 (economics); Willamette U., J.D. 1985 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; state legislative aide

Elected: 2004 (1st full term) Note: Defeated by Joe Miller, R, in primary election on August 24, 2010. Murkowski ran a write-in campaign Political Highlights: Anchorage district attorney, 1987-89; Alaska House, 1999-2002; U.S. Senate, 2010 112th Committees: • Appropriations • Energy & Natural Resources - Ranking Member • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions • Indian Affairs

Sen. Mark Steven Kirk (R–Ill.) Junior Senator from Illinois

Residence: Highland Park Born: Sept. 15, 1959; Champaign, Ill. Religion: Congregationalist Family: Divorced Education: Cornell U., B.A. 1981 (history); London School of Economics, M.S. 1982; Georgetown U., J.D. 1992 Military Service: Naval Reserve 1989-present Career: Lawyer; U.S. State Department aide; World Bank officer; congressional aide

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Alexi Giannoulias, D, to succeed Roland W. Burris, D, who retired Political Highlights: No previous office; U.S. House, 2001-10 112th Committees: • Appropriations • Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs • Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

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Democrats Returning Members

Sen. Tom Harkin (D–Iowa) Junior Senator from Iowa

Residence: Cumming Born: Nov. 19, 1939; Cumming, Iowa Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Ruth Harkin; two children Education: Iowa State U., B.S. 1962 (government & economics); Catholic U. of America, J.D. 1972 Military Service: Navy 1962-1967; Naval Reserve 1968-1974 Career: Lawyer; congressional aide

Elected: 1984 (5th term) Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1972; U.S. House, 1975-85; sought Democratic nomination for president, 1992 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Appropriations (Agriculture) • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Chairman

Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D–Md.) Senior Senator from Maryland

Residence: Baltimore Born: July 20, 1936; Baltimore, Md. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Single Education: Mount Saint Agnes College, B.A. 1958 (sociology); U. of Maryland, M.S.W. 1965 Military Service: None Career: Social worker

Elected: 1986 (5th term) Political Highlights: Baltimore City Council, 1971-77; Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, 1974; U.S. House, 1977-87 112th Committees: • Appropriations • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D–N.M.) Senior Senator from New Mexico

Residence: Santa Fe Born: Oct. 3, 1943; El Paso, Texas Religion: Methodist Family: Wife, Anne Bingaman; one child Education: Harvard U., A.B. 1965 (government); Stanford U., J.D. 1968 Military Service: Army Reserve 1968-1974 Career: Lawyer

Elected: 1982 (5th term) Note: Committee Outreach Chairman Political Highlights: N.M. attorney general, 1979-83; U.S. Senate 112th Committees: • Energy & Natural Resources - Chairman • Finance • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

Sen. Patty Murray (D–Wash.) Senior Senator from Washington

Residence: Seattle Born: Oct. 11, 1950; Bothell, Wash. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Husband, Rob Murray; two children Education: Washington State U., B.A. 1972 Military Service: None Career: Parenting class instructor

Elected: 1992 (4th term) Note: Conference Secretary; DSCC Chairman Political Highlights: Candidate for Shoreline School Board, 1983; Shoreline School Board, 1983-89; Wash. Senate, 1989-93; U.S. Senate, 2009 112th Committees: • Appropriations • Budget • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Sen. Bob Casey (D–Pa.) Senior Senator from Pennsylvania

Residence: Scranton Born: April 13, 1960; Scranton, Pa. Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Terese Casey; four children Education: College of the Holy Cross, A.B. 1982 (English); Catholic U. of America, J.D. 1988 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; campaign aide

Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Rick Santorum, R Political Highlights: Pa. auditor general, 1997-2005; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 2002; Pa. treasurer, 2005-07 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Foreign Relations • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

Sen. Kay Hagan (D–N.C.) Junior Senator from North Carolina

Residence: Greensboro Born: May 26, 1953; Shelby, N.C. Religion: Presbyterian Family: Husband, Chip Hagan; three children Education: Florida State U., B.A. 1975 (American studies); Wake Forest U., J.D. 1978 Military Service: None Career: Homemaker; bank executive

Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R Political Highlights: N.C. Senate, 1999-2009 112th Committees: • Armed Services (Airland; Personnel; Seapower) • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (Children & Families; Employment & Workplace Safety) • Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D–Ore.) Junior Senator from Oregon

Residence: Portland Born: Oct. 24, 1956; Eugene, Ore. Religion: Lutheran Family: Wife, Mary Sorteberg; two children Education: Stanford U., B.A. 1979 (international relations); Princeton U., M.P.A. 1982 Military Service: None Career: Nonprofit executive; computer repair company owner; Congressional Budget Office analyst

Elected: 2008 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Gordon H. Smith, R Political Highlights: Ore. House, 1999-2009 (minority leader, 2003-07; Speaker, 2007-09) 112th Committees: • Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs • Budget • Environment & Public Works • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

Sen. Michael Bennet (D–Colo.) Junior Senator from Colorado

Residence: Denver Born: Nov. 28, 1964; New Delhi, Republic of India Religion: Unspecified Family: Wife, Susan Daggett; three children Education: Wesleyan U., B.A. 1987 (history); Yale U., J.D. 1993 Military Service: None Career: School superintendent; investment company executive; laywer; mayoral and gubernatorial aide

Elected: 2009 (1st full term) Political Highlights: No previous office 112th Committees: • Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry • Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs • Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D–R.I.) Junior Senator from Rhode Island

Residence: Newport Born: Oct. 20, 1955; Manhattan, N.Y. Religion: Episcopalian Family: Wife, Sandra Whitehouse; two children Education: Yale U., B.A. 1978 (architecture); U. of Virginia, J.D. 1982 Military Service: None Career: Lawyer; gubernatorial aide

Elected: 2006 (1st term); Defeated Sen. Lincoln Chafee, R Political Highlights: R.I. Department of Business Regulation director, 1992-94; U.S. attorney, 1994-98; R.I. attorney general, 1999-2003; sought Democratic nomination for governor, 2002 112th Committees: • Budget • Environment & Public Works • Health, Education, Labor and Pensions New Member

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D–Conn.) Junior Senator from Connecticut

Residence: Greenwich Born: Feb. 13, 1946; Brooklyn, N.Y. Religion: Jewish Family: Wife, Cynthia Blumenthal; four children Education: Harvard U., A.B. 1967 (political science); Cambridge U., attended 1968; Yale U., J.D. 1973 Military Service: Marine Corps Reserve 1970-1975 Career: Lawyer; congressional aide; White House aide

Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Linda McMahon, R, to succeed Christopher J. Dodd, D, who retired Political Highlights: U.S. attorney, 1977-81; Conn. House, 1984-87; Conn. Senate, 1987-91; Conn. attorney general, 1991-present 112th Committees: • Armed Services • Health, Education, Pensions and Labor