Peter DeFazio

Peter Anthony DeFazio /dɪˈfɑːzioʊ/ (born May 27, 1947) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1987 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was one of the founders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.^[1]

Peter DeFazio
Chair of the House Transportation Committee
In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Bill Shuster
Succeeded by	TBD
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 4th district
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Jim Weaver
Succeeded by	Val Hoyle
Personal details
Born	Peter Anthony DeFazio (1947-05-27) May 27, 1947 (age 78) Needham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Myrnie Daut
Education	Tufts University (BA) University of Oregon (MA)
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Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Years of service	1967–1971
Unit	Air Force Reserve Command