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Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 517
Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HRES 566
Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HRES 566
Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on S 331
Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HRES 519
Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 1
Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HR 1
Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted no on HR 1
Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HR 43
Representative Jake Ellzey (6)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HR 2215
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Jake Ellzey, born on January 24, 1970, in Amarillo, Texas, is a Republican politician representing Texas's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Raised in Perryton, Texas, he pursued a career in the U.S. Navy, serving as a fighter pilot for 20 years. During his military service, Ellzey was deployed nine times, including five combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He concluded his naval career as the Air Boss on the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier. After retiring from the military, Ellzey transitioned to roles as a commercial airline pilot, small business owner, and commissioner on the Texas Veterans Commission. He resides in Ellis County, Texas, with his wife, Shelby, and their two children.
Education and Political Experience
Education: Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy, 1992.
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Political Experience:
- Elected to the Texas House of Representatives for the 10th district in 2020; served from January to July 2021.
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 6th congressional district in a special election in July 2021; re-elected in 2022 and 2024.
- Appointed to the House Appropriations Committee in January 2023, serving on the Defense and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittees.
- Appointed to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee in March 2024.
Notable Achievements
- Authored and passed the VITAL Assessment Act and the Major Medical Facilities Authorization Act during his first term, enhancing support for veterans.
- Served on the House Committee for Small Business, focusing on economic development and support for small enterprises.
- Advocated for fiscal responsibility and transparency in government spending as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Ellzey's extensive military background and commitment to veterans' affairs have been central to his legislative priorities, reflecting his dedication to service and national security.
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