Years in Office
28
Bills Sponsored
449
Bills Co-Sponsored
4581
Committees
2
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)
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Pete Sessions's congressional service.
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.
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