Biography
Harriet Maxine Hageman, born on October 18, 1962, in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, is a Republican politician and attorney serving as the U.S. Representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district since January 3, 2023. Raised on a ranch, she developed a deep connection to Wyoming's agricultural and rural communities. Before her congressional tenure, Hageman had a distinguished 34-year career as a trial attorney, focusing on challenging federal overreach, protecting water and property rights, and addressing federal land and wildlife mismanagement.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Wyoming
- Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law
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Political Experience:
- Served as a law clerk for Judge James E. Barrett of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- Co-founded the Wyoming Conservation Alliance in 2004
- Delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention
- Ran for the Republican nomination for Governor of Wyoming in 2018
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, defeating incumbent Liz Cheney in the Republican primary
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries
- Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
- Member of the Judiciary Committee, including the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government and the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
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Legislative Focus:
- Advocates for American energy independence
- Aims to rein in the regulatory state
- Seeks to end the weaponization of federal government agencies against American citizens
- Works to lift the de facto moratorium on American energy production
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Caucus Memberships:
- Co-Chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus
- Member of the Congressional Western Caucus
- Member of the Republican Study Committee
- Member of the House Freedom Caucus
Hageman's career reflects a commitment to conservative principles, emphasizing limited government, energy independence, and the protection of property rights.