Education
[{"year": 1978, "field": "Legal Assistant Program", "degree": "A.A.", "institution": "Lane Community College"}, {"year": 1980, "field": "Journalism", "degree": "B.A.", "institution": "University of Oregon"}, {"year": 1983, "field": "Law", "degree": "J.D.", "institution": "University of Oregon School of Law"}]
Career History
Consumer Protection Attorney
Federal Trade Commission
1984 - 1986
Worked in the Credit Practices Division protecting consumers from predatory and discriminatory lending
Attorney, Private Practice
Private Law Practice
1986 - 1992
Specialized in representing individuals and small businesses
Legislative Staff
Oregon State House of Representatives
2001 - 2006
Served as a legislative assistant in the Oregon state legislature
State Representative
Oregon House of Representatives
2007 - 2008
Represented Washington County House District 34
State Senator
Oregon State Senate
2008 - 2011
Served in the Oregon State Senate after appointment and subsequent election
Committee Assignments
Member
Member
Key Policy Positions
Founder and co-chair of the Congressional STEAM Caucus, which integrates arts and design with STEM education. Her Building STEAM Education Act was included in the CHIPS and Science Act.
Passed the bipartisan COAST Research Act to expand scientific research and monitoring of ocean and coastal acidification, helping coastal communities adapt to the climate crisis.
Co-chair of the House Oceans Caucus and Congressional Estuary Caucus, working on solutions to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, marine debris, and advocating for federal ocean science research funding.
Drawing on her FTC background, advocates for consumer protection policies including financial regulation and predatory lending safeguards.
Fights to strengthen public education, increase access to early childhood education, and support teachers and school staff.
Contact & Resources
Oregon(OR)
D
Tina Kotek
Alis Volat Propriis
The Beaver State's 6 representatives reflect the divide between Portland's progressivism and everywhere else's conservatism. Oregon pioneered vote-by-mail and legal marijuana, but also has a complicated history with racial exclusion.
Capital
Salem
Population
4.2M
2024 Turnout
70.7%
Senate Seats
2
House Seats
6
Electoral Votes
8
District
OR-1