Sharon Stewart-Peregoy facts for kids

Sharon Stewart-Peregoy was born on June 3, 1953. She is an American politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She currently serves in the Montana House of Representatives. She was first elected to the Montana House in 2017. She represents House District 42.

Before this, she served in the Montana Senate from 2009 to 2017. She represented Senate District 21. This district included her hometown, Crow Agency, Montana. She was also a member of the Senate's American Indian Caucus. She studied elementary education at Montana State University. She earned a Master of Education degree from City University at Seattle. Sharon Stewart-Peregoy works hard to keep the Crow language and culture alive.

In 2009, she became a teacher at Little Big Horn College. She taught Crow Studies. In 2021, she helped plan a new cultural museum. She wanted more use of the Crow language there.

Sharon Stewart-Peregoy's Political Work

Even though the Montana legislature usually speaks only English, Sharon Stewart-Peregoy chose to be sworn in using the Crow language. She joined the American Indian Caucus. This group had nine members, including her.

In the legislature, she has focused on important issues. She works on the high rates of missing Indigenous people in Montana. She also works on domestic violence issues affecting Indigenous communities.

Committee Roles in the Legislature

Sharon Stewart-Peregoy has served on several important committees. Committees are small groups of lawmakers. They study specific topics and propose new laws.

Senate Committees

• 2009: Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation; Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs; Energy and Telecommunications
• 2011: Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation (Vice Chair); Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs; Education and Cultural Resources
• 2013: Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation; Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs; Education and Cultural Resources; Ethics
• 2015: Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation; Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs; Education and Cultural Resources

House Committees

• 2017: Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation; Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs; Education and Cultural Resources
• 2019: Business and Labor (Vice Chair); Rules; Energy, Telecommunications, and Federal Relations; Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
• 2021: Appropriations; House Rules; General Government

Early Life and Career

Before she became a politician, Sharon Stewart-Peregoy worked in education. She taught kindergarten and elementary school. Later, she became a research and development specialist for her tribe.