Peter DeFazio
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Peter Anthony DeFazio (/dɪˈfɑːzioʊ/; born May 27, 1947) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1987 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is a founder of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. A native of Massachusetts and a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve, he previously served as a county commissioner in Lane County, Oregon. On December 1, 2021, DeFazio announced he would not seek reelection in 2022.[1]
Quick Facts Chair of the House Transportation Committee, Preceded by ...
Peter DeFazio | |
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Chair of the House Transportation Committee | |
In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Bill Shuster |
Succeeded by | Sam Graves |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jim Weaver |
Succeeded by | Val Hoyle |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Anthony DeFazio (1947-05-27) May 27, 1947 (age 76) Needham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Myrnie Daut |
Education | Tufts University (BA) University of Oregon (MA) |
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Website | House website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1967–1971 |
Unit | Air Force Reserve Command |
DeFazio, as chair of the House Transportation Committee, on legislation mandating aircraft safety standards after the Boeing 737 MAX groundings Recorded November 17, 2020 | |
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