Amy Klobuchar
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Education
- J.D., with high honors, University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, IL(1985)
- B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude, Yale University, New Haven, CT(1982)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2007-Present)Representing Minnesota
Hennepin County Attorney
(1998–2006)Partner, Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett
(1993–98)Prosecutor, City of Minneapolis
(1988)Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney
(1985–93)(partner, 1993)
Policy Focus Areas
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Amy Klobuchar's record in Congress.
Antitrust Legislation
Led bipartisan efforts to strengthen antitrust laws, including introducing the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act.
Opioid Crisis Response
Co-sponsored the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to expand prevention and treatment for opioid addiction.
Election Security
Authored the Secure Elections Act to improve cybersecurity and protect U.S. election infrastructure.
Support for Farmers
Helped pass provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill to expand rural broadband and support Minnesota farmers.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryRanking Member
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
- Joint Economic Committee
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
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