Charles W. Boustany

Republican Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district

202-225-2031

http://boustany.house.gov

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January 1, 1956 (69 years old)

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Served as a U.S. representative from Louisiana, initially in the 7th district and later the 3rd district, from 2005 to 2017.
Ran unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 2016, finishing third in the primary.
Before his political career, he was a cardiovascular surgeon and faced at least three malpractice suits.
Born to a family with Lebanese heritage, with both sets of grandparents being immigrants from Lebanon.
Was one of four Middle Eastern American members of Congress in 2006.
Presented the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s joint address to Congress in 2009.
Sponsored legislation aimed at repealing part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act related to long-term care insurance.
Was involved in a high-profile U.S. House race in 2012 against fellow Republican Jeff Landry, which attracted significant political attention.
Linked to a controversy involving the deaths of several women in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, and a hotel owned by his staffer.
Filed a lawsuit related to a fraudulent investment and the purchase of a British Lordship title, which he was defrauded of $68,500.
Married to Bridget Edwards, with two children, and has connections to the Edwards political family in Louisiana.
His cousin and her husband were among those wounded in the 2015 Lafayette shooting.