Peter Roskam facts for kids
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Peter Roskam
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district |
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| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Hyde |
| Succeeded by | Sean Casten |
| House Republican Chief Deputy Whip | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – August 1, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Kevin McCarthy |
| Succeeded by | Patrick McHenry |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 48th district |
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| In office January 15, 2000 – January 3, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Beverly Fawell |
| Succeeded by | Randy Hultgren |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 40th district |
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| In office January 13, 1993 – January 12, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Daniel Cronin |
| Succeeded by | Randy Hultgren |
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| Born | September 13, 1961 Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Roskam |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Illinois Institute of Technology |
Peter James Roskam (born September 13, 1961) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for IL's 6th congressional district, from 2007 to 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party. He lost re-election in 2018 to Sean Casten.
He served as the Chief Deputy Majority Whip from 2011 to 2014, ranking fourth among House Republican leaders. He has also served in the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives. He was Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight.
Images for kids
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Roskam attends a Memorial Day service in the 6th district.
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Roskam attends the opening of the first Hydrogen fueling station in Illinois.
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The 6th congressional district from 2003 to 2013
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