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Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 517
Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on S 331
Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HRES 566
Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HRES 566
Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 1
Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted no on HR 1
Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 1
Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HRES 519
Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 43
Representative Ryan Zinke (1)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 875
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BIOGRAPHY
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BIRTH
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ABOUT
Biography
Ryan Keith Zinke is a Republican politician representing Montana's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Born on November 1, 1961, in Bozeman, Montana, he was raised in Whitefish. Zinke is a decorated U.S. Navy SEAL officer who retired after 23 years of military service.
After his military career, Zinke served two terms as a Montana State Senator from 2009 to 2013. He was elected as Montana’s at-large congressional representative in 2014 and re-elected in 2016. In 2017, he was appointed as the 52nd U.S. Secretary of the Interior under President Donald Trump, serving until 2019.
In 2022, Zinke was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, now representing Montana's 1st congressional district.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Oregon
- Master of Business Administration from National University
- Master of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego
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Political Experience:
- Montana State Senator
- Chaired the Senate Education Committee
- Served on the Senate Finance and Claims Committee
- U.S. Representative for Montana's At-Large District
- U.S. Secretary of the Interior
- U.S. Representative for Montana's 1st Congressional District
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Military Service:
- Served as a U.S. Navy SEAL from 1986 to 2008, retiring at the rank of Commander
- First SEAL to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
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Legislative Focus:
- Advocated for energy independence and the development of public lands
- Supported the use of ground troops in the Middle East to combat ISIS
- Opposed the Affordable Care Act and various environmental regulations
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As Secretary of the Interior:
- Opened federal lands for oil, gas, and mineral exploration and extraction
- Faced multiple ethics investigations, leading to his resignation in 2019
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Current Congressional Roles:
- Serves on the House Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees
- Member of the Joint Commission on China
Zinke's career reflects a commitment to public service through military, legislative, and executive roles, with a focus on energy policy, public land management, and national security.
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