Stefan Geller: Profile of U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III

Aug. 18--Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III

U.S. Representative for Massachusetts' 4th congressional district since 2013.

* 38 years old

* Born in Brighton

* Married to Lauren Birchfield, father of two children

* Graduate of Stanford University (undergraduate) and Harvard Law School

* Volunteered for the Peace Corps from 2004 to 2006

* Politically identifies as a progressive Democrat

* Delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's 2018 State of the Union address

* In favor of single-payer health care, extending protections for DREAMers, combating climate change, expanding veteran services, improving senior care and defending civil rights for minorities

* Took criticism for voting against an amendment to limit state surveillance under the Patriot Act

* Authored the Perkins Modernization Act and STEM Gateways Act, which focuses on expanding educational opportunities to middle and working-class students

* Co-sponsored the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (RAMI), aimed at improving the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and increasing production of goods manufactured predominantly within the United States

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