Robert Bishop

Republican Representative of Utah's 1st district

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July 13, 1951 (73 years old)

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Served as U.S. Representative for Utah’s 1st congressional district from 2003 to 2021.
Became the dean of Utah’s congressional delegation in 2019 following Orrin Hatch’s retirement.
Served in the Utah State House of Representatives from 1978 to 1994, including as Speaker of the House.
Chaired the Utah Republican Party from 1997 to 2001.
Was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Utah in the 2020 election.
Served as a Mormon missionary in Germany.
Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Utah.
Worked as a high school teacher, teaching civics, German, government, and history.
Introduced the “repeal amendment” to allow states to overturn federal laws.
Opposes the Endangered Species Act and supports transferring federal public lands to states.
Criticized the Antiquities Act and opposed the designation of Bears Ears National Monument.
Described the Green New Deal as “tantamount to genocide.”
Supported closing Utah GOP primaries to nonparty members.
Served on several committees and caucuses, including the House Natural Resources Committee and the Congressional Western Caucus.
Married with five children and known for wearing three-piece suits.