Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI)
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Born: |
Aug. 22, 1965, Detroit |
Home: |
Livonia |
Education: |
U. of Detroit, B.A. 1987, J.D. 1990 |
Religion: |
Catholic |
Marital Status: |
married (Rita) |
Elected |
Schoolcraft Community Col. Trustees Bd., 1989-92; Wayne Cnty. Commission, 1992-98; MI Senate, 1998-2002. |
DC Office |
1632 LHOB20515, 202-225-8171; Fax: 202-225-2667; Web site: www.house.gov/mccotter |
State Offices |
Livonia, 734-632-0314. |
A life-long resident of southeast Michigan, U.S. Representative Thaddeus
McCotter was first elected to Congress in 2002 to represent the citizens of Western Oakland and Western Wayne Counties.
Congressman McCotter serves on three key committees: the Budget Committee; the International Relations Committee; and the Small Business Committee. He is an Assistant Majority Whip, and serves as vice-Chairman of the Canadian Interparliamentary Exchange.
Congressman McCotter has focused on preserving and promoting manufacturing and small businesses, because he knows they form the back bone of our community's economy. He has steadfastly supported Winning the War on Terror and increasing our homeland security; tirelessly fought to reduce taxes and the size and scope of government; and, most importantly, Congressman McCotter has dedicated every effort to listen to and serve his constituents.
Congressman McCotter is a graduate of Catholic Central High School; the University of Detroit; and the University of Detroit Law School. He is a bar admitted attorney by profession. Thaddeus and Rita McCotter, a registered nurse, have three young children, George, Timothy, and Emilia. The McCotter family lives in his home town of Livonia. Congressman McCotter travels to and from our nation's capital every week to serve our community.
Committees:
- Budget (10th of 22 R).
- International Relations (19th of 27 R): Europe & Emerging Threats; Middle East & Central Asia.
- Small Business (11th of 18 R): Tax, Finance & Exports; Workforce, Empowerment & Government Programs.
- Joint Economic Committee (6th of 10 Reps.).