Biography:
— Senator from Wyoming.
— Born on July 21, 1952, in Reading, Penn.
— Graduated Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., B.S. 1974.
— Graduated Georgetown University School of Medicine, M.D. 1978.
— Residency at Yale Medical School, New Haven, Conn.
— Orthopedic surgeon, private practice.
— Chief of staff of the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, Wyo.
— Wyoming State senate 2002-2007.
— Appointed to the United States Senate on June 22, 2007, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Craig L. Thomas.
— Took the oath of office on June 25, 2007.
— Elected in 2008 in a special election for the term ending January 3, 2013.
— Reelected in 2012, 2018, and again in 2024 for the term ending January 3, 2031.
— Vice-chair, Republican Conference (2010-2012).
— Chair, Republican Policy Committee (2012-2018).
— Chair, Republican Conference (2019-2025).
— Republican party whip (2025-).
— Chair, Committee on Indian Affairs (One Hundred Fourteenth Congress).
— Committee on Environment and Public Works (One Hundred Fifteenth and One Hundred Sixteenth Congresses).