Years in Office
12
Bills Sponsored
839
Bills Co-Sponsored
4204
Committees
4
Elizabeth Warren Biography
Elizabeth Warren began her career as a consumer advocate, gaining national attention for her work protecting families from predatory financial practices. Elected as U.S. Senator for Massachusetts in 2012, she has prioritized financial regulation, affordable healthcare, and student debt relief. Warren played a central role in creating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and has led efforts to strengthen oversight of Wall Street through key Senate committees. Her leadership style is marked by rigorous oversight and a commitment to transparent policymaking, aiming to ensure economic security for her constituents and the nation.
Education
- J.D., Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ(1976)
- B.A. in Speech Pathology / Audiology, University of Houston, Houston, TX(1970)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2013-Present)Representing Massachusetts
Leo Gottlieb Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
(1995–2012)Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
(2010–11)Chair, Congressional Oversight Panel
(2008–10)Chief Advisor, National Bankruptcy Review Commission
(1995–97)Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Elizabeth Warren's congressional service.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Championed the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect consumers from unfair financial practices.
Student Loan Debt Relief
Advocated for and secured expanded student loan forgiveness for defrauded borrowers through Department of Education reforms.
COVID-19 Relief Oversight
Co-authored legislation establishing a Congressional Oversight Commission to monitor COVID-19 relief spending.
Accountable Capitalism Act
Introduced the Accountable Capitalism Act to require large corporations to consider interests of all stakeholders, not just shareholders.
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