Education:
BA, Public Policy, Miami University of Ohio, 1980.

Professional Experience:
Senior Vice President, Consumer Products, RealNetworks, 1995-2000
Public Relations Consultant.

Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 2001-present
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1992-1994
Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 1986-1992.

Organizations:

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Internet Caucus
Co-Chair, Congressional Meth Caucus
Senate Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Congressional Caucus
Senate National Guard Caucus
Senate New Democrat Coalition
Senate Steel Caucus.

Committees:
Commerce, Science and Transportation, Member
Energy and Natural Resources, Member
Finance, Member
Indian Affairs, Member
Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Member
Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Member
Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, Member
Subcommittee on Energy, Chair
Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, Member
Subcommittee on Health Care, Member
Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, Member
Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism, Member
Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Chair
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, Member
Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation, Member
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, Member
Subcommittee on Taxation, IRS Oversight, and Long-Term Growth, Member
Subcommittee on Water and Power, Member