Peter DeFazio

thumb|Peter DeFazio in 2006 Peter Anthony DeFazio (born May 27, 1947) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1987 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is a founder of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. A native of Massachusetts and a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve, he previously served as a county commissioner in Lane County, Oregon. On December 1, 2021, DeFazio announced he would not seek reelection in 2022. Quotes The University of Oregon has long been known as a renowned research institution. The Brain, Biology and Machine Initiative continues in that distinguished tradition. Peter DeFazio (June 21, 2006), DeFazio Secures $8 Million For Research At Oregon Universities: He also secured $2.5 million for the Northwest Manufacturing Initiative and $2.7 million for the Metals Affordability Initiative, Website, Congressman Peter DeFazio, United States House of Representatives. External links Category:Politicians from Boston Category:Politicians from Oregon Category:1947 births Category:Living people Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians