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Biography of Congressman Sensenbrenner
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F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., (Jim), is a Republican Member of Congress
representing the Fifth Congressional District of Wisconsin. He won
his race to become a Member of Congress in November of 1978, after serving
ten years in the Wisconsin State Legislature. Congressman Sensenbrenner
assumed the chairmanship of the House Committee on the Judiciary beginning
in the 107th Congress. He has established a strong record on crime,
constitutional, and intellectual property issues as a long-serving member
of the Judiciary Committee. Previously, Congressman Sensenbrenner
also served as Chairman of the House Committee on Science, where he solidified
his reputation as an independent leader on science issues, as well as oversight.
Throughout his public life, Congressman Sensenbrenner has been at the
forefront of efforts to eliminate wasteful government spending and protect
the interests of American taxpayers. He has regularly been cited by the
National Taxpayers Union as one of the most fiscally responsible House
Members.
THE FIFTH DISTRICT
The Fifth District of Wisconsin forms an arc surrounding Milwaukee to
the North and West. This area includes parts of Jefferson, Milwaukee and
Waukesha counties, and all of Ozaukee and Washington counties.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
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Committee on the Judiciary, Chairman
PUBLIC CAREER
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Member of Congress, January 1979 to present
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Wisconsin State Senator, April 1975 to January 1979; Assistant Minority
Leader, 1976 to January 1979
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Wisconsin State Representative, January 1969 to April 1975
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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State Bar of Wisconsin
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Waukesha County Republican Party
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Riveredge Nature Center
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American Philatelic Society
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Friends of the Museum
ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS
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Defender of the Constitution Award (2004) -- Conservative Political
Action Conference
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NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence (2003-2004) -- National
Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
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Taxpayers' Friend Award -- National Taxpayers Union (1979-2004)
-- Ranked "first" in the House (1985, 1989, and 1991); tied (1993-1995);
ranked "second" in the House, voted for least new spending (1999)
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Taxpayers' Hero Award -- Council for Citizens Against Government Waste
(1991-1997, 1999) -- Tied for "first" in the House (1993, 1994)
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Taxpayer Hero (1999); Treasury Guardian (2000, 2003) -- Taxpayers for
Common Sense
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Friend of the Taxpayer Award (1997-1998); Hero of the Taxpayer Award (1999-2004)
-- Americans for Tax Reform
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Friend of the Shareholder Award (2001-2004) -- American Shareholders
Association
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Eagle Award -- Associated Builders and Contractors (106th Congress)
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Guardian of Small Business -- National Federation of Independent Business
(96th, 97th, 98th, 99th, 100th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 105th, 106th,
107th, 108th Congress)
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Deficit Hawk Award (1993-1995, 1997); Fiscal Responsibility Honor Roll
(1999, 2000) -- The Concord Coalition
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Spirit of Enterprise Award -- U.S. Chamber of Commerce (1988-1993,
1995-1999, 2001)
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Golden Bulldog Award -- Watchdogs of the Treasury, Inc. (1979-1995,
1999-2000)
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Jefferson Award -- Citizens for a Sound Economy (104th, 105th, 107th
Congress)
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Tax Fighter Award -- The National Tax-Limitation Committee (1996;
1999-2000; 2003-2004)
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Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award (2001-2003); Super Friend of Seniors
Award (1996-1998); Benjamin Franklin Award (1997, 2004) -- The 60 Plus
Association
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Thomas Jefferson Award -- Food Distribution Industry (1997, 1999,
2002, 2004)
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Excellence in Oversight Award -- House Majority Leader Armey (105th
Congress)
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Humane Legislators in 2000 -- American Humane Association (2000)
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Small Business Advocate (1999, 2004); Champion of Small Business (2001,
2002) -- Small Business Survival Committee
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Senior Legislative Achievement Award -- The Seniors Coalition (106th
Congress)
PERSONAL
Born: June 14, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois
Education: B.A. degree, Political Science, Stanford University, 1965;
J.D. degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1968
Married Cheryl Warren, (1977); Children: Frank, (1981), and Bob, (1984)
Permanent Residence: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Occupation: Full-time legislator; formerly a practicing attorney
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