About Tom

Congressman Tom Perriello was sworn into office on January 6, 2009 and is proud to represent the 5th District of Virginia. He serves on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Born and raised in the 5th district, Congressman Perriello previously served as a national security consultant, working in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Darfur, Kosovo, and Liberia. His work with child soldiers, amputees, and local pro-democracy groups in Sierra Leone played a significant role in the peace and reconciliation process that ended the blood diamonds war in that country.

He has also founded a number of nonprofit organizations aimed at bringing together faith communities to fight for children’s health care, supporting a higher minimum wage, environmental stewardship, and responsible solutions in Iraq. Mr. Perriello was educated in Albemarle County public schools, St. Anne’s-Belfield, and has his undergraduate and law degrees from Yale University.

Listen to a recent radio profile "A Day in the Life of Tom Perriello" by Capitol News Connection

 

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Subcommittees:

• Water Resources and Environment
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
• Aviation

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Subcommittees:

• Health
• Economic Opportunity