Rodney Alexander

Republican Representative of Louisiana's 5th district

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http://alexander.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

December 5, 1946 (78 years old)

Birthday

Served as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs from September 2013 to June 2014.
Represented Louisiana’s 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013.
Initially elected as a Democrat in 2002, switched to the Republican Party in 2004.
Re-elected five times after switching parties.
Served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1988 to 2002, where he was chairman of the House Health and Welfare Committee.
Played a key role in the passage of the Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP).
Graduated with a degree in general studies from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2009 after attending college intermittently for 45 years.
Sponsored 36 bills during his time in Congress, focusing on issues such as military leave for education, disaster relief, and tax credits for employers of National Guard members.
Received favorable ratings from pro-life and business groups, while receiving low ratings from civil rights and environmental organizations.
Endorsed by various organizations, including the National Rifle Association and the Chamber of Commerce.
Missed 3.5% of roll call votes during his congressional tenure, which is higher than the national median.
His speeches often addressed government spending, tax increases, and support for small businesses.