Brian P. Bilbray

Republican Representative of California's 50th district

Representative
California, district 49
January 4, 1995 - January 3, 1997
Representative
California, district 49
January 7, 1997 - January 3, 1999
Representative
California, district 49
January 6, 1999 - January 3, 2001
Representative
California, district 50
June 13, 2006 - January 3, 2007
Representative
California, district 50
January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2009
Representative
California, district 50
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
California, district 50
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013

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http://house.gov/bilbray

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 28, 1951 (74 years old)

Birthday

Served in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing parts of San Diego County, first from 1995 to 2001 and then from 2006 to 2013.
Held the position of Chairman of the House Immigration Reform Caucus.
Was a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee with subcommittee assignments in Oversight and Investigations, Communication and Technology, and Energy and Power.
Born and raised in California, with a background as a tax consultant before entering politics.
Has a personal connection to politics through his cousin, a former Nevada Democratic Representative.
Known for his interest in surfing, which he has compared to politics.
Began his political career in response to a proposed program of eminent domain, serving on the city council and then as mayor of Imperial Beach, where he attempted to implement significant environmental projects.
Served on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors before his terms in Congress.
Registered as a federal lobbyist after his first period in Congress, representing various clients including energy companies and local government authorities.
Returned to Congress after winning a special election in 2006 to fill a vacancy, and was involved in a highly contested race.
His political positions include a moderate stance on some social issues but conservative views on immigration and fiscal matters. He has been a member of both moderate and conservative Republican groups.
Voted in favor of legislation prohibiting public funding for abortions and supported free trade agreements.
Voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which included a controversial provision related to the detention of American citizens.
Faced scrutiny over residency claims during his political career.
Has a family, with one of his children following in his footsteps into local politics.