Thomas Massie

Republican Representative of Kentucky's 4th district

Representative
Kentucky, district 4
November 13, 2012 - January 3, 2013
Representative
Kentucky, district 4
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Kentucky, district 4
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Kentucky, district 4
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Kentucky, district 4
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Kentucky, district 4
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Kentucky, district 4
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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January 13, 1971 (53 years old)

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American businessman, engineer, and politician
Has been a U.S. Representative since 2012
Served as Judge-Executive of Lewis County, Kentucky, from 2011 to 2012
Founded a startup company in Massachusetts after studying at MIT
Described as a libertarian Republican and a member of the Tea Party movement
Grew up in Vanceburg, Kentucky, and met his wife in high school
Holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from MIT
Participated in the MIT Solar Car Club and won several awards and competitions during his time at MIT
His company, SensAble Technologies, Inc., raised significant venture capital and obtained numerous patents
Ran for Judge Executive of Lewis County and won by a large margin
Endorsed by notable figures and organizations for his congressional campaign
Won both a special and general election for his congressional seat on the same day
Gained seniority over other freshmen in Congress due to winning a special election
Assigned to serve on several committees and became chair of the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation
Known for voting against many bills, earning the nickname “Mr. No”
Opposed various bills and resolutions, including those related to foreign aid, sanctions, and recognitions
Introduced bills to abolish the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency
Expressed skepticism over climate change and opposed the Paris Climate Accords
Critic of government surveillance and the PATRIOT Act
Supports gun rights, including legislation to lift restrictions on medical marijuana patients owning firearms
Introduced legislation related to food freedom, including the transportation of raw milk and easing regulations on meat sales
Advocated for criminal justice reform and criticized civil asset forfeiture laws
Opposed various human rights acts, citing non-interventionist views
Consistently votes against disaster relief unless it directly affects Kentucky
Has a mixed record on immigration-related votes
Criticized for a family Christmas photo with guns following a school shooting
Lives in an off-the-grid home he built, powered by solar panels and a salvaged Tesla battery
Describes himself as a constitutional conservative and endorsed Ron DeSantis for president in the 2024 election