Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2002-2019

Candidate, New Mexico State Governor, 2018

Assistant Republican Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2008

Candidate, United States Senate, 2000, 2008

Representative, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 62, 1996-2000

Co-Chair, Border Security Caucus

Member, China Caucus

Former Member, Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Financial Services Committee, United States House of Representatives

Member, Methamphetamine Caucus

Former Member, Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Vice Chair, Native American Caucus

Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, United States House of Representatives

Member, Prescription Drug Task Force

Chair, Republican Caucus

Vice Chair, Sportsman's Caucus

Former Member, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, United States House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, United States House of Representatives

Member, Tea Party Caucus

Former Chair, Terrorism and Illicit Finance Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Chair Emeritus, Western Caucus

Former Owner/Operator, Lea Fishing Tools

Captain, United States Air Force, 1970-1976

Member, 4-H Club

Former Student Body President, New Mexico State University

Astrological Sign:

Virgo

Awards:

Outstanding Legislator, New Mexico Technology Showcase;
VIVA Award, Association of Commerce and Industry;
Distinguished Flying Cross, United States Air Force;
Air Medal, United States Air Force

Number of Grandchildren:

2