Pete Sessions

Pete Sessions

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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