Peter DeFazio | |
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Chair of the House Transportation Committee | |
In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Bill Shuster |
Succeeded by | TBD |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jim Weaver |
Succeeded by | Val Hoyle |
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Born | Peter Anthony DeFazio May 27, 1947 Needham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Myrnie Daut |
Education | Tufts University (BA) University of Oregon (MA) |
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Years of service | 1967–1971 |
Unit | Air Force Reserve Command |
Peter Anthony DeFazio /dɪˈfɑːzioʊ/ (born May 27, 1947) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1987 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was one of the founders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.[1]