- Only Republican representative of the Jewish faith in the U.S. House of Representatives as of 2008.
- Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Virginia (January 3, 2001 - present).
- U.S. House minority whip (2009 - 2011).
- Worked for over a decade with his family's small business doing legal work and real estate development.
- Graduated from the Colgate School in 1981, earned a bachelor at George Washington University (where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity) in 1985 and a juris doctor degree from William & Mary Law School in 1988 and received a master of science degree from Columbia University in 1989.
- Father of Evan, Jenna and Michael.
- U.S. House majority leader (2011 - present).
- Author of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006.
- Favorite songs: "Peace of Mind" by Boston, "Free for All" by Ted Nugent, "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult.
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