Richard Baker

The history of Congressman Richard H. Baker is one of long term public service. After establishing his own real estate company, the Baker Agency, he began his public service at age 23. He was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1971 and served there for fifteen years. During that time, he served as Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works.

In 1986, State Representative Richard Baker was elected to the United States Congress to represent Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District. Today, Congressman Baker is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises. He also serves as member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs.

Congressman Baker is a lifelong native of Louisiana and is a graduate of Louisiana State University. He is married to the former Kay Carpenter, and they have two grown children.