Representative Ronny Jackson, Republican from Texas

Ronny Jackson

Representative · Texas · Republican

Ronny Jackson

Biography
A former Navy rear admiral and White House physician, Ronny Jackson brings a background in military medicine to Congress. Elected in 2020 as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 13th district, Jackson focuses on veterans’ affairs, border security, and rural healthcare. He has advocated for increased resources for veterans’ mental health and co-sponsored legislation to enhance border infrastructure. Serving on the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, Jackson approaches his work with a focus on national security and the well-being of his largely rural district.
Education
  • M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
    1995
  • B.S. in Marine Biology, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, Galveston, TX
    1991
  • A.S., South Plains College, Levelland, TX
Professional History
  • U.S. Representative

    2021–Present

    Represented Texas's 13th congressional district for 3 terms.

  • Assistant to the President and Chief Medical Advisor

    2019–2019

    Appointed by President Donald Trump in February 2019 as a senior medical advisor in the Executive Office of the President.

  • Physician to the President

    2013–2018

    Served as the personal physician to Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump.

  • Director, White House Medical Unit

    2010–2014

    Became director of the White House Medical Unit in May 2010 after joining the unit in the mid-2000s under President George W. Bush.

  • United States Navy Officer and Physician

    1995–2019

    Commissioned as a Navy officer after earning his M.D. in 1995, completed the Undersea Medical Officer Program in 1996, and held a series of operational medical postings before retiring as a rear admiral (lower half).

Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National Security22%
International Affairs14%
Agriculture and Food9%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Ronny Jackson's record in Congress.

  • Veterans' Health Advocacy

    Introduced the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act to expand access to non-VA health care providers for veterans.

  • Border Security Funding

    Supported increased federal funding for border security measures along the Texas-Mexico border.

  • Second Amendment Protection

    Co-sponsored legislation to prevent federal overreach on gun ownership rights for law-abiding citizens.

  • Rural Broadband Expansion

    Advocated for increased investment to expand broadband internet access in rural Texas communities.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • House Committee on Armed Services
  • House Committee on Agriculture

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