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Bruce Braley

Democrat Representative of Iowa's 1st district

  • Representative

    Iowa, district 1

    January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2009

  • Representative

    Iowa, district 1

    January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011

  • Representative

    Iowa, district 1

    January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013

  • Representative

    Iowa, district 1

    January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015

202-225-2911

http://braley.house.gov

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January 1, 1957 (68 years old)

Birthday

  • Served as a U.S. Representative from 2007 to 2015.
  • Defeated in the 2014 U.S. Senate election.
  • Background in law, having worked as a trial lawyer for 23 years.
  • Elected to the House after a Republican incumbent stepped down.
  • Known for a strong Democratic presence in a historically Republican district.
  • Supported various Democratic presidential candidates during his tenure.
  • Advocated for climate change action and voted for significant health care reforms.
  • Pro-choice advocate with strong ratings from reproductive rights organizations.
  • Received an “F” rating from the NRA, indicating a stance against gun rights.
  • Involved in agricultural issues, with mixed ratings from agricultural interest groups.
  • Criticized for comments perceived as derogatory towards farmers and for a dispute with a neighbor over chickens.
  • Founded the Populist Caucus in the House, focusing on middle-class economic issues.
  • Joined a law firm after leaving Congress.