Lou Barletta

Republican Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district

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barletta.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 28, 1956 (69 years old)

Birthday

Served as U.S. Representative for a congressional district from 2011 to 2019.
Previously held the position of mayor of a city for a decade.
Gained national attention for introducing a controversial immigration ordinance during his mayoral tenure.
Defeated a long-serving Democratic incumbent in a congressional election after multiple attempts.
Re-elected three times to the House of Representatives.
Ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 2018 and for governor in 2022.
Founded a pavement marking company that became the largest of its kind in Pennsylvania before selling it.
Involved in various legislative efforts, particularly related to immigration and disaster recovery.
Served on multiple congressional committees, including Homeland Security and Transportation.
Known for strong support of former President Donald Trump and for participating in the 2020 Republican National Convention.
Describes himself as a moderate within the Republican Party, though he generally aligns with party positions.
Advocated for business-friendly policies and expressed concerns about mail-in voting laws.
Has a background in education and business, with a degree in elementary education.
Married with four daughters, and has a personal interest in baseball.