Biography
Jefferson Shreve, born on September 24, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a Republican politician representing Indiana's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was sworn into the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025. Prior to his congressional tenure, Shreve founded and expanded Storage Express into a leading self-storage company with over 125 facilities across six states. In 2022, he sold the company to Extra Space Storage for $590 million and subsequently served on its board of directors.
Shreve's political career includes two terms on the Indianapolis City-County Council, representing District 23 from 2013 to 2016 and District 16 from 2018 to 2020. In 2023, he ran for mayor of Indianapolis, focusing on addressing crime and public safety, though he was not elected.
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Indiana University, Bloomington
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Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of London
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Master of Business Administration in Agribusiness from Purdue University's Krannert School of Management
Political Experience
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Indianapolis City-County Council: Represented District 23 and District 16
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Republican National Convention Delegate: Served as a delegate in 2016 and 2020
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U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 2024 to represent Indiana's 6th Congressional District
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
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House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Focuses on national transportation policies and infrastructure development
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House Foreign Affairs Committee: Addresses international relations and foreign policy matters
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Introduced the "Build the Wall Act" to complete the southern border wall using existing COVID-19 funds
- Advocated for the HALT Fentanyl Act, emphasizing the need to combat the fentanyl crisis
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Community Engagement:
- Hosted small business roundtables to discuss economic policies and their impact on local enterprises
- Addressed constituent concerns regarding postal service delays at the Indianapolis distribution hub
Shreve's legislative priorities include fiscal responsibility, border security, and upholding conservative values reflective of his Hoosier constituents.
