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Senator Byron L. Dorgan (ND)


Current Office: U.S. Senate
Seniority: Junior Seat
First Elected: 11/03/1992
Last Elected: 11/02/2004
Next Election: 2010
Party: Democratic-NPL



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kimberly Olson
4 Children: Scott, Shelly (deceased), Brendon, Haley.
Birth Date: 05/14/1942
Birthplace: Regent, ND
Home City: Bismarck, ND
Religion: Lutheran

Education:
MBA, University of Denver, 1966
BS, University of North Dakota, 1965.

Professional Experience:
Aerospace Company Management Trainer
Author.

Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 1996-present
Democratic Assistant Floor Leader, United States Senate, 1996-1998
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1981-1993
North Dakota Tax Commissioner, 1969-1980
Democratic Nominee, United States House of Representatives, 1974.


Organizations:
Chair, Multi-State Tax Commission, 1972-1974
Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition
National Association of Tax Administrators.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chair, Senate Democratic Policy Committee, 1998-present
Co-Chair, Congressional Wireless Caucus
Senate Co-Chair, Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Congressional Caucus
Senate Rural Health Caucus
Senate Sweetener Caucus
Senate Tourism Caucus
Co-Chair, World Trade Organization Caucus for Farmers and Ranchers.

Committees:
Appropriations, Member
Commerce, Science and Transportation, Member
Energy and Natural Resources, Member
Indian Affairs, Chair
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Chair
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, Member
Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion, Member
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance, Member
Subcommittee on Defense, Member
Subcommittee on Energy, Member
Subcommittee on Energy And Water Development, Chair
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism, Member
Subcommittee on National Parks, Member
Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation, Member
Subcommittee on Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences, Member
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Water and Power, Member




Photo for Senator Byron L. Dorgan (ND)



Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Email:
senator@dorgan.senate.gov
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://dorgan.senate.gov/

Washington, D.C. Address
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-3405
Phone: 202-224-2551
TTYD: 202-224-9378
Fax: 202-224-1193
District Address
312 Federal Building
Post Office Box 2579
Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: 701-250-4618
Toll Free: 1-800-666-4482
Fax: 701-250-4484
District Address
1802 32nd Avenue South
Suite B
Post Office Box 9060
Fargo, ND 58106
Phone: 701-239-5389
Toll Free: 800-666-4482
Fax: 701-239-5112
District Address
Suite 105
100 1st Street Southwest
Minot, ND 58701-3846
Phone: 701-852-0703
Toll Free: 800-666-4482
Fax: 701-838-8196
District Address
102 North 4th Street
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-746-8972
Toll Free: 800-666-4482
Fax: 701-746-9122
Key Staff Address
Barry Piatt
Media Director
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2551
Fax: 202-224-1193
Key Staff Address
Elizabeth Gore
Chief of Staff
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2551
Fax: 202-224-1193
Key Staff Address
Christy Beach
Scheduler
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2551
Fax: 202-224-1193





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