Representative Pete Sessions, Republican from Texas

Pete Sessions

Representative · Texas · Republican

Pete Sessions

Biography
Before entering Congress, Pete Sessions worked in the private sector, gaining experience in telecommunications management. Elected as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 17th District in 2020, he has focused on economic growth, healthcare reform, and supporting veterans. Sessions played a key role as Chair of the House Rules Committee and has sponsored legislation to expand rural broadband access. He is known for a direct, business-minded approach, aiming to advance pragmatic solutions for his constituents in Central Texas.
Education
  • B.S. in Social Sciences and Political Science, Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX
    1978
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2021–Present

    Represented Texas's 17th congressional district for 3 terms.

  • U.S. Representative

    2003–2019

    Represented Texas's 32nd congressional district for 8 terms.

  • U.S. Representative

    1997–2003

    Represented Texas's 5th congressional district for 3 terms.

  • Vice President for Public Policy, National Center for Policy Analysis

    1993–1996

    Served as vice president for public policy at the Dallas-based conservative public policy research institute before his initial election to Congress.

  • District Manager for Marketing, Southwestern Bell

    1978–1993

    Worked for Southwestern Bell for sixteen years, rising to district manager for marketing in Dallas.

Policy Focus
Health27%
Government Operations and Politics19%
Crime and Law Enforcement16%
Finance and Financial Sector14%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Pete Sessions's record in Congress.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments

    Co-sponsored and helped pass the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, expanding protections for individuals with disabilities.

  • House Rules Committee Leadership

    Served as Chairman of the House Rules Committee, overseeing the legislative process for major bills from 2013 to 2019.

  • STEM Education Funding

    Secured federal funding to support STEM education initiatives in Texas schools and universities.

  • Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Support

    Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, contributing to major federal tax reform.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Financial Services
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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