Years in Office
30
Bills Sponsored
746
Bills Co-Sponsored
3581
Committees
4
Lindsey Graham Biography
Lindsey Graham, a former Air Force officer and attorney, has represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003. He is known for his focus on national security, judicial appointments, and immigration reform. Graham played a leading role in the confirmation of several Supreme Court justices as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and has co-authored bipartisan legislation on immigration. He approaches his work with a reputation for direct engagement and coalition-building, aiming to address both state and national concerns for South Carolinians.
Education
- J.D., University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC(1981)
- B.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC(1977)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(1995-Present)Representing South Carolina
Member, South Carolina House of Representatives
(1992–94)City Attorney for Central, Sc
(1990–94)Attorney, Private Practice
(1988)Assistant County Attorney for Oconee County
(1988–92)Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Lindsey Graham's congressional service.
Judiciary Committee Leadership
Chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee, overseeing Supreme Court confirmation hearings including those for Justices Kavanaugh and Barrett.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Co-sponsored legislation to reauthorize and extend the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund for first responders.
Military Justice Reform
Authored reforms to the Uniform Code of Military Justice to strengthen protections for victims of sexual assault in the armed forces.
Bipartisan Immigration Proposal
Co-authored the 2013 bipartisan 'Gang of Eight' immigration reform bill, which passed the Senate but not the House.
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