Eric Cantor
Majority Leader at U.S. House of Representatives
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia Area
- Industry
- Legislative Office
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Eric Cantor's Overview
- Current
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- Majority Leader at U.S. House of Representatives
- Congressman at U.S. House of Representatives
- Past
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- Republican Whip at U.S. House of Representatives
- Education
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- Columbia University in the City of New York
- The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School
- The George Washington University
- Connections
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500+ connections
- Websites
Eric Cantor's Summary
Eric Cantor is a results-oriented leader in Congress who is committed to helping solve problems for America's families. He has developed a broad range of innovative solutions to promote free markets, economic growth, job creation and national security.
Eric has earned a reputation as a strategic thinker and ideas-driven conservative. The Weekly Standard featured him as an emerging leader among an impressive group of "Young Guns of the House GOP." Congressional Quarterly has described him as “the GOP’s communicator, rainmaker and consensus builder.”
In Congress, Eric has worked to lower taxes, eliminate excessive regulation, strengthen small businesses, and encourage entrepreneurship. He was the chief sponsor of a 2006 bill to make permanent the slashed individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends, rewarding entrepreneurs, retirees and investors with the ability to create more opportunity for their families and jobs for our communities. He has long been a key player in health care, fighting for greater choice for families. He authored the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, which made it easier for families to save for their health care needs through Health Savings Accounts. The legislation became law in late 2006.
Eric also co-authored the New York Times best-selling book, Young Guns: A New Generation of Conservative Leaders, with Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Paul Ryan.
Eric is a lifelong resident of the Richmond area, where he got his start in politics as a driver for his predecessor Congressman Tom Bliley. Eric received his law degree from The College of William and Mary and his master's degree from Columbia University in New York.
Eric and his wife, Diana, reside in Richmond, Virginia. They have three children: Evan, a fourth year student at The University of Virginia; Jenna, a sophomore at the University of Michigan; and Michael, a senior at Deep Run High School in Henrico County.
Eric Cantor's Experience
Majority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Legislative Office industry
January 2011 – Present (2 years)
Congressman
U.S. House of Representatives
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Legislative Office industry
January 2001 – Present (12 years)
Republican Whip
U.S. House of Representatives
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Legislative Office industry
January 2009 – January 2011 (2 years 1 month)
Eric Cantor's Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
M.S., Real Estate Development
1989
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School
J.D.
1988
The George Washington University
B.A.
1985
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