Education
B.A. Political Science, Colorado College (1979); J.D., New York University School of Law (1982)
Career History
Colorado State Representative, District 6
1993 - 1997
Deputy State Public Defender, Appellate Division
1982 - 1984
Private Practice Attorney
1984 - 1992
Committee Assignments
Member
Former Member
Key Policy Positions
Authored landmark legislation signed into law in 2016 modernizing the national medical research system, expanding funding for NIH and FDA, and accelerating drug and device approvals
Led bipartisan effort to lift federal funding limits on embryonic stem cell research, passing the House in 2005 and 2007
Served as one of nine House impeachment managers prosecuting the case against President Trump for incitement of insurrection following the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack
Fought to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA from repeal efforts as a senior member of Energy and Commerce Committee
Championed legislation to lower prescription drug costs for Americans
Contact & Resources
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