Biography
Kevin Kiley, born on January 30, 1985, in Sacramento, California, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 3rd Congressional District since January 3, 2023. He grew up in the district, attended local public schools, and graduated as valedictorian from Granite Bay High School. Kiley began his career as a 10th-grade English teacher at Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, where he chaired the English Department and led his students to significant academic gains. After earning his law degree, he served as a Deputy Attorney General, representing the people of California in cases against violent felons. In 2016, Kiley was elected to the California State Assembly, where he introduced significant school choice legislation and authored laws on freedom of speech, privacy, and criminal justice reform. In 2020, he was named National Legislator of the Year by the Association of Independent Workers for his work advancing economic freedom.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University
- Master's in Secondary Education from Loyola Marymount University
- Juris Doctor from Yale Law School
Political Experience
- Elected to the California State Assembly in 2016, representing the 6th District
- Served as Vice-Chair of the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee
- Member of the Education, Higher Education, Judiciary, and Governmental Organization committees
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, representing California's 3rd Congressional District
- Serves on the House Judiciary Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee
- Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
- Appointed to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in 2024
Kiley has been a strong advocate for workers' rights, leading efforts to overturn the Department of Labor’s independent contractor ruling and introducing the bipartisan PRESS Act to protect journalists from being compelled to disclose their sources. He has also focused on reducing inflation, increasing educational choice, and managing public lands to prevent wildfires.
