Quick Info
| Profession | U.S. Congressman, Chairman of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Tarkio, Missouri |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Farm outside Tarkio, Missouri |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Lesley Graves |
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Family
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| Occupation | Sixth-generation family farmer, raises corn, soybeans, hogs, and cattle with father and brother |
Career
| State Representative | 1992-1994 |
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| State Senator, 12th District | 1994-2000 |
| U.S. House of Representatives, Missouri's 6th District | 2001-present, 13th term as of recent records |
| Key Roles | Chairman, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Member, House Armed Services Committee; Former Chairman, House Small Business Committee |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Eagle Scout Award recipient | |
| 2. 1990 Outstanding Young Farmer in Missouri | |
| 3. 1991 Outstanding Young Farmer in the United States | |
| 4. Past president of Rotary | |
| 5. Active in Farm Bureau, served in nearly every county position including president | |
| 6. Professional pilot |