U.S. Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Democrat - Minnesota
Amy Klobuchar was the first woman to be elected as a Senator from Minnesota. Since her election in 2007, she has continued to be a champion for womens’ rights to make their own reproductive decisions. She has also been a vital voice for the protection of Israel as a Jewish and Democratic State. She constantly votes down harmful gun legislation, and stands strongly behind any bills that help rid our country of gun violence.
“I believe that the US must reinforce its commitment to leading a meaningful peace process of direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. With dialogue, patience, and resolve, our ultimate goal of peace through the region can be realized.” - Sen. Amy Klobuchar
POLITICAL CAREER
2007-Present: U.S. Senator
1999-2007: County Attorney
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Joint Economic Committee
Committee on Judiciary
Committee on Rules and Administration – Chair
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
INTERESTING FACTS
First woman elected as a senator for Minnesota.
Named by The New York Times as one of the seventeen women most likely to become the first female President of the United States.
Wrote a senior essay in college, published as the book "Uncovering the Dome," chronicling the 10-year-history behind the building of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. It is still used at colleges and universities across the country.
