Ann Marie Buerkle

Republican Representative of New York's 25th district

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http://buerkle.house.gov

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January 1, 1951 (74 years old)

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American nurse, attorney, and politician with a diverse professional background.
Served as a commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from July 2013 to October 2019, including a term as acting chairman.
Criticized for a significant decline in enforcement actions and product recalls during her tenure at the CPSC.
Experienced accusations of mismanagement and incompetence, particularly related to a data breach and handling of unsafe products.
Former Assistant New York State Attorney General from 1997 to 2010.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for one term, representing a district in New York, after defeating a Democratic incumbent in a closely contested election.
Lost her re-election bid in a rematch against the same Democratic opponent in a newly redistricted, more Democratic-leaning district.
Involved in various congressional committees, including Foreign Affairs and Veterans Affairs, where she held leadership roles.
Holds a nursing degree and a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University School of Law.
Has six children and was previously married.