Senator Bill Hagerty, Republican from Tennessee

Bill Hagerty

Senator · Tennessee · Republican

Bill Hagerty

Biography
Bill Hagerty, a former business executive and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, brings private-sector and diplomatic experience to his role as U.S. Senator for Tennessee, elected in 2020. He champions economic growth, border security, and support for military families. Hagerty has introduced legislation to bolster domestic manufacturing and serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, shaping U.S. policy abroad. He approaches his work with a focus on pragmatic solutions and a commitment to advancing Tennessee’s interests on the national stage.
Education
  • J.D., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
    1984
  • B.A., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
    1981
Professional History

  • U.S. Senator

    2021–Present

    Senator from Tennessee. 1 term.

  • United States Ambassador to Japan

    2017–2019

    Served as the 30th U.S. ambassador to Japan under President Donald Trump.

  • Director of Appointments, Trump Presidential Transition Team

    2016

    Selected in August 2016 to oversee appointments for Donald Trump’s first presidential transition team.

  • Trump Victory Chair for Tennessee

    2016

    Served as the Trump campaign’s Victory Chair for Tennessee after the state’s 2016 Republican presidential primary.

  • Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

    2011–2014

    Served in Governor Bill Haslam’s cabinet overseeing the state’s economic and community development efforts.

  • Co-founder and Managing Director, Hagerty Peterson & Company

    Co-founded and served as managing director of a private equity investment firm.

Policy Focus
Finance and Financial Sector7%
International Affairs5%
Government Operations and Politics4%
Immigration2%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Bill Hagerty's record in Congress.

  • COVID-19 Economic Response

    Supported the Paycheck Protection Program to help Tennessee small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • USMCA Ratification

    Advocated for and helped implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to benefit Tennessee's agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

  • Rural Broadband Expansion

    Promoted increased federal funding to expand high-speed internet access in rural Tennessee communities.

  • Support for Law Enforcement

    Co-sponsored legislation to provide additional resources and funding for local law enforcement agencies in Tennessee.

Committee Assignments
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  • Joint Committee on Printing
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations

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