Dan Rostenkowski

American politician and House member

Dan Rostenkowski - Leaders & Politicians born January 2nd, 1928
Born
Died

2010
16 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1995. Represented Illinois's 5th congressional district. Chaired the House Ways and Means Committee during the 103rd Congress, overseeing significant legislation including the 1993 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which introduced tax increases and expanded tax credits. Played a key role in healthcare reform during the early 1990s. Involved in the creation of the 1986 Tax Reform Act.

Chaired the House Ways and Means Committee

Oversaw the 1993 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Contributed to the 1986 Tax Reform Act

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