Zoe Lofgren

Susan Ellen "Zoe" Lofgren (/ˈzoʊ ˈlɒfɡrɪn/ ZO LOFF-grin;[1][2] born December 21, 1947) is an American lawyer and politician serving as a U.S. representative from California. A member of the Democratic Party, Lofgren is in her 14th term in Congress, having been first elected in 1994. Lofgren has long served on the House Judiciary Committee, and chaired the House Administration Committee in the 116th & 117th Congresses.

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Zoe Lofgren
Ranking Member of the House Science Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Frank Lucas
Chair of the House Administration Committee
In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Gregg Harper
Succeeded by	Bryan Steil
Chair of the House Ethics Committee
In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Gene Green (acting)
Succeeded by	Jo Bonner
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 1995
Preceded by	Don Edwards
Constituency	16th district (1995–2013) 19th district (2013–2023) 18th district (2023–present)
Personal details
Born	Susan Ellen Lofgren (1947-12-21) December 21, 1947 (age 75) San Mateo, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	John Collins ​ (m. 1978)​
Children	2
Education	Stanford University (BA) Santa Clara University (JD)
Website	House website
Zoe Lofgren's voice Zoe Lofgren voices her support for the DISCLOSE Act of 2010, a campaign finance reform bill Recorded June 24, 2010

Lofgren was the 16th district's first female U.S. representative, before part of the district was redistricted into the 19th congressional district. The district covers much of Santa Clara County, including Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and most of San Jose. Representing a district covering much of Silicon Valley, Lofgren has been noted for her activity in tech-related policy areas such as net neutrality and digital surveillance.[3]