Utah Congressional Delegation - National Peace Corps Association

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch
Republican
104 Hart Senate Office Building
202-224-5251
Utah Volunteers: Approximately 30
Utah Volunteers Since 1961: More than 1,000
Began Service in the Senate: 1977
State Offices: Cedar City, Ogden, Provo, St. George, Salt Lake City
Committee Assignments: Aging; Finance (Ranking Minority Member); Health, Education,
Labor and Pensions; Judiciary
Key Staff: Matthew Jenson (Peace Corps Issues), [Staff for Appropriations Vacant], Jared
“JJ” Brown (Natural Resources)
From The Website (www.hatch.senate.gov):
Senator Hatch attended Baldwin Public High School and continued on Brigham Young
University, where he received his B.A. in history in 1959. He then earned his J.D. from the
University of Pittsburgh in 1962.
Orrin Grant Hatch was born on March 22, 1934, to Jesse and Helen Hatch. He married
Elaine Hansen of Newton, Utah in 1957. Senator and Elaine Hatch are the proud parents of
six children, twenty-three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
(concerning foreign affairs): Pushing the promise of Democracy, liberty and economic
prosperity, countries around the world took up our model of government and free-market
capitalism to improve the lives of their people’s.

(Senator Orrin Hatch)
On the Issues
Peace Corps Funding:
• Signed Senate “Dear Colleague” Letters on Peace Corps Funding:
2006: NO
2007: NO
2008: NO
2009: NO
2010: NO
2012: NO
Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (S. 230):
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote
that passed the legislation
Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013 (S. 813):
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Other:
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011:
(Signed into law in 2011)
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
Peace Corps Improvement and Expansion Act:
(Not signed into law)
• 111 th Congress (2009-10): Did not co-sponsor
Senator Hatch signed onto one Senate letter of the US Global Leadership Coalition in 2007,
urging strong support for international affairs funding.

Utah Senator Mike Lee
Republican
316 Hart Senate Office Building
202-224-5444
Utah Volunteers: Approximately 30
Utah Volunteers Since 1961: More than 1,000
Began Service in the Senate: 2011
State Offices: St. George, Salt Lake City
Committee Assignments: Armed Services; Energy and Natural Resources; Joint Economic
Committee
Senator Lee serves on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and its National Parks
Subcommittee, which will have jurisdiction over Peace Corps Commemorative legislation.
Key Staff: Miriam Harmer (Peace Corps Issues), Ryan McKeon (Staff for Appropriations),
Michael Freeman (Natural Resources)
From The Website (www.lee.senate.gov):
Lee graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Political
Science, and served as BYU's Student Body President in his senior year. He graduated from
BYU's Law School in 1997 and went on to serve as law clerk to Judge Dee Benson of the
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, and then with future Supreme Court Justice Judge
Samuel A. Alito, Jr. on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Lee spent several years as an attorney with the law firm Sidley & Austin specializing in
appellate and Supreme Court litigation, and then served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Salt
Lake City arguing cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a two-year
mission for the Church in the Texas Rio Grande Valley.

(Senator Mike Lee)
On the Issues
Peace Corps Funding:
• Signed Senate “Dear Colleague” Letters on Peace Corps Funding:
2012: NO
Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (S. 230):
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote
that passed the legislation
Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013 (S. 813):
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Other:
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011:
(Signed into law in 2011)
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
• 111 th Congress (2009-10): N/A
Peace Corps Improvement and Expansion Act:
(Not signed into law)

Utah Representative Rob Bishop
Republican—1 st District
123 Cannon House Office Building
202-225-0453
Utah Volunteers: Approximately 30
Utah Volunteers Since 1961: More than 1,000
Began Service in the House of Representatives: 2003
District Offices: Brigham City, Ogden
Committee Assignments: Natural Resources; Rules
Congressman Bishop sits on the Natural Resources Committee and also is the Chairman of
the Public Lands Subcommittee, which considers Peace Corps Commemorative legislation.
Key Staff: Steve Peterson (Peace Corps Issues), Steve Peterson (Appropriations), Fred
Ferguson (Natural Resources)
From The Website (www.robbishop.house.gov):
Rob was born and raised in Kaysville, Utah, where he graduated from Davis High School with
High Honors. He later graduated magna cum laude from the University of Utah with a degree
in Political Science. He has been a resident of Brigham City since 1974.
Before coming to Congress, Rob was active in community theater, which is how he met his
wife many years ago. As an avid baseball fan, Rob is a season ticket holder to the Salt Lake
Bees and has coached in multiple leagues.

(Representative Rob Bishop)
On the Issues
Peace Corps Funding:
• Signed House “Dear Colleague” Letters on Peace Corps Funding:
2005: NO
2006: NO
2007: NO
2008: NO
2009: NO
2010: NO
2011: NO
2012: NO
2013: NO
• Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation:
2008: NO
2009: NO
• 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps:
In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Bishop voted
in favor of an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding
increase for the Peace Corps.
Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915):
• 111 th Congress (2009-10): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 1573):
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Other:
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011:
(Signed into law in 2011)
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
Representative Bishop has not signed past House letters promoted by the US Global
Leadership Coalition, urging strong support for international affairs funding.

Utah Representative Chris Stewart
Republican—2nd District
323 Cannon House Office Building
202-225-9730
Utah Volunteers: Approximately 30
Utah Volunteers Since 1961: More than 1,000
Began Service in the House of Representatives: 2013 (New Member of Congress)
District Offices: St. George, Salt Lake City
Committee Assignments: Natural Resources; Science, Space, and Technology; Homeland
Security
Congressman Stewart sits on the Natural Resources Committee and its Public Lands
Subcommittee, which considers Peace Corps Commemorative legislation.
Key Staff: Gordon Larsen (Peace Corps Issues), Gordon Larsen (Appropriations), Timothy
Robison (Natural Resources)
From The Website (www.stewart.house.gov):
Chris is one of ten children and grew up on a dairy farm in Cache Valley. He graduated from
Utah State University, where he earned his degree in economics. Upon graduation, Chris
joined the United States Air Force where he was the Distinguished Graduate (top of his class)
in both Officer Training School and Undergraduate Pilot Training. He served for fourteen
years as a pilot in the Air Force, flying both rescue helicopters and the B-1B bomber. He
holds three world speed records, including the world’s record for the fastest non-stop flight
around the world.
Chris is a prolific author having written 16 books, several of which have become national
best-sellers, and have been published in six different countries.
Before being elected to Congress, Chris served as president and CEO of the Shipley Group,
a nationally recognized firm for consulting expertise in energy and the environment.

(Representative Chris Stewart)
On the Issues
Peace Corps Funding:
• Signed House “Dear Colleague” Letters on Peace Corps Funding:
2013: NO
• Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation:
2008: N/A
2009: N/A
• 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: N/A
Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915):
• 111 th Congress (2009-10): N/A
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): N/A
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 1573):
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Other:
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011:
(Signed into law in 2011)
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): N/A

Utah Representative Jason Chaffetz
Republican—3 rd District
2464 Rayburn House Office Building
202-225-7751
Utah Volunteers: Approximately 30
Utah Volunteers Since 1961: More than 1,000
Began Service in the House of Representatives: 2009
District Offices: Brigham City, Ogden, Salt Lake City
Committee Assignments: Homeland Security; Judiciary; Oversight and Government
Reform
Key Staff: Mike Jerman (Peace Corps Issues), Mike Jerman (Appropriationes), Mike Jerman
(Natural Resources)
From The Website (www.chaffetz.house.gov):
Mr. Chaffetz, who grew up in California, Arizona, and Colorado, was invited to Utah in the
mid-1980s by the legendary Brigham Young University football coach LaVell Edwards to be a
placekicker. His years at BYU literally transformed his life.
After a successful football career that included two years as the starting placekicker and two
school records, Mr. Chaffetz earned a degree in communications and married Julie Johnson
of Mesa, Arizona.

(Representative Jason Chaffetz)
On the Issues
Peace Corps Funding:
• Signed House “Dear Colleague” Letters on Peace Corps Funding:
2009: NO
2010: NO
2011: NO
2012: NO
2013: NO
• Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation:
2008: N/A
2009: NO
• 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps:
In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Chaffetz voted
in favor of an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding
increase for the Peace Corps.
Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915):
• 111 th Congress (2009-10): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 1573):
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Other:
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011:
(Signed into law in 2011)
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
Representative Chaffetz has not signed past House letters promoted by the US Global
Leadership Coalition, urging strong support for international affairs funding.

Utah Representative Jim Matheson
Democrat— 4th District
2211 Rayburn House Office Building
202-225-3011
Utah Volunteers: Approximately 30
Utah Volunteers Since 1961: More than 1,000
Began Service in the House of Representatives: 2001
District Offices: West Jordan
Committee Assignments: Energy and Commerce
Key Staff: Dee Condrey (Peace Corps Issues), Dee Condrey (Appropriations), Jan
Beukelman (Natural Resources)
From The Website (www.matheson.house.gov):
Congressman Matheson is a sixth-generation Utahn who was born and reared in Salt Lake
City. Jim, his sister and his two brothers all attended Salt Lake City public schools. He
received his B.A. in government from Harvard University and his MBA from UCLA.
Before his election to Congress, he worked in the energy industry for 13 years for several
local companies and in his own firm.

(Representative Jim Matheson)
On the Issues
Peace Corps Funding:
• Signed House “Dear Colleague” Letters on Peace Corps Funding:
2005: NO
2006: NO
2007: NO
2008: NO
2009: NO
2010: NO
2011: NO
2012: NO
2013: NO
• Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation:
2008: NO
2009: NO
• 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps:
In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Matheson
voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding
increase for the Peace Corps. He should be thanked for this.
Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915):
• 111 th Congress (2009-10): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 1573):
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Other:
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011:
(Signed into law in 2011)
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
Representative Matheson has not signed past House letters promoted by the US Global
Leadership Coalition, urging strong support for international affairs funding.