Joe Barton
American lawyer and U.S. Congressman
Born
September 15th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Congressman from Texas from 1985 to 2018. Represented the 6th congressional district. Played a significant role in energy policy and telecommunications legislation during tenure. Advocated for free-market policies and was involved in various committee positions, including the Energy and Commerce Committee. Was a member of the Republican Party and contributed to significant legislative initiatives affecting the energy sector.
Served in the U.S. Congress for over 30 years
Held leadership roles in the Energy and Commerce Committee
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