Peter DeFazio

Peter Anthony DeFazio /dɪˈfɑːzi/ (born May 27, 1947) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1987 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was one of the founders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.[1]

Peter DeFazio
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Chair of the House Transportation Committee
In office
January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byBill Shuster
Succeeded byTBD
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Oregon's 4th district
In office
January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byJim Weaver
Succeeded byVal Hoyle
Personal details
Born
Peter Anthony DeFazio

(1947-05-27) May 27, 1947 (age 77)
Needham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Myrnie Daut
EducationTufts University (BA)
University of Oregon (MA)
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1967–1971
UnitAir Force Reserve Command

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References

  1. "Biography page at archive of DeFazio campaign site". Archived from the original on February 5, 2003. Retrieved 2017-12-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link).