Deb Haaland

American politician, Secretary of the Interior

Deb Haaland - American politician, Secretary of the Interior
Born

December 2nd, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 54th United States Secretary of the Interior. Held a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New Mexico's 1st congressional district. Focused on issues such as climate change, public land management, and Indigenous rights. Worked to implement policies addressing environmental justice and the effects of climate change on marginalized communities.

First Native American woman to serve as Cabinet secretary

Served in the U.S. House of Representatives

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