Frederick C. Boucher

Democrat Representative of Virginia's 9th district

http://boucher.house.gov

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January 1, 1946 (79 years old)

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Served as a U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 9th congressional district from 1983 to 2011.
Elected to Congress after defeating a long-term Republican incumbent.
Maintained popularity in a district that leaned socially conservative, winning multiple elections with significant margins.
Chaired the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet and the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality during his tenure.
Played a key role in Internet-related legislation, including the transition of the Internet to commercial use and the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Co-founded the House Internet Caucus and was involved in various initiatives to expand broadband access, particularly in rural areas.
Voted in favor of significant economic and energy legislation, including the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Known for his opposition to tax patents and efforts to protect the fair use doctrine in digital media.
Defeated in the 2010 elections by a Republican challenger, marking the end of his congressional career.
After leaving Congress, joined a prominent law firm and took on leadership roles in advocacy groups focused on technology and broadband access.