Representative Peter A. DeFazio's Biography

Biographical

Full Name: Peter A. DeFazio
Current Office: U.S. House - District 4, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/1986
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Myrnie
Birth Date: 05/27/1947
Birth Place: Needham, MA
Home City: Springfield, OR
Religion: Roman Catholic

MS. Gerontology, University of Oregon, 1977
MS, Public Administration, University of Oregon, 1977
BA, Economics, Tufts University, 1969
BA, Political Science, Tufts University, 1969

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1986-present
Candidate, United States Senate, 1996

Chair, Lane County Commission, 1982-1986
Officer, Congressional Progressive Caucus
Co-Chair, Porkbusters Coalition

Staff, Congressman Jim Weaver, United States House of Representatives, 1977-1982
Served, United States Air Force, 1967-1971
Assistant Director, Lane County Senior Companion Program
Served, United States Air Force Reserves
Tree Farm Owner

No organization membership information on file.
  • Astrological Sign:

    Gemini

  • Awards:

    -AZ Credit Union System Award, 2004
    -'In Tune' Award, Carondelet Medical Group, 2004
    -Government Leadership Award, League of United Latin American Citizens, 2004
    -Special Award, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, 2004
    -Honorary Chair, Southern Arizona Red Cross, 2004
    -Alumni Hall of Fame, Sunnyside High School, 2004
    -Seres Puentes Award, University of Arizona, 2004
    -Farmer Advocate Award, 2003
    -New Start Honoree, University of Arizona, 2003
    -Jim Haag Award, Pima County, AZ Interfaith Council, 2002
    -Champion of Diversity Award, AZ Minority Bar Association, 2002
    -Public Elected Official of the Year Award, AZ Chapter, National Association of Social Workers, 2001
    -Distinguished Community Service Award, Tucson Minority Business, 2002
    -Government Leadership Award, League of United Latin American Citizens, 2001
    -Friends of the Trails Award, Pima Trails Association, 2001
    -Earth Day Hero Award, South Tucson Weed and Seed, 2001

  • Pets (include names):

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Black Lab, 2 cats, and a Dodge Dart

 

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/defazio/IMA/contact.html

Washington, D.C. Website
http://www.defazio.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RepPeterDeFazio?ref=ts

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/RepPeterDeFazio

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/PeterDeFazio

Washington, D.C.
2134 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-6416

District
612 Southeast Jackson Street
Room 9

Roseburg, OR 97470

Phone: 541-440-3523
Fax: 541-440-3525

District
125 Central Avenue
Suite 350

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 541-269-2609
Fax: 541-269-5760

District
405 East 8th Avenue
#2030

Eugene, OR 97401

Phone: 541-465-6732
Fax: 541-465-6458
Toll Free: 800-944-9603

Key Staff
Jamie Harrell
Scheduler
2134 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3704

Phone: 202-225-6416
Fax: 202-225-0032

Key Staff
Penny Dodge
Chief of Staff
2134 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3704

Phone: 202-225-6416
Fax: 202-225-0032

Key Staff
Vacant
Press Secretary
2134 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3704

Phone: 202-225-6416
Fax: 202-225-0032