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Wesley Hunt
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 38th district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
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Wesley Parish Hunt
November 13, 1981 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emily Hunt |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Cornell University (MBA, MPA, MA) |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 2004–2012 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Aviation Branch |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
Wesley Parish Hunt was born on November 13, 1981. He is an American politician and a veteran. Since 2023, he has been serving as a U.S. Representative for Texas's 38th congressional district. This means he is one of the people chosen by voters to represent their area in the U.S. Congress. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Who is Wesley Hunt?
Wesley Hunt's Early Life and School
Wesley Hunt grew up in Houston, Texas. His family had a history of serving in the military. After finishing high school at St. John's School, he went to the United States Military Academy. This school is also known as West Point.
At West Point, he earned a degree in leadership and management. He also studied mechanical engineering. He graduated in 2004. Two of his classmates from West Point also became U.S. Representatives: John James and Pat Ryan.
Wesley Hunt's Military Service
After college, Hunt joined the U.S. Army in 2004. He became a pilot and flew Apache helicopters. He was sent to serve in the Iraq War once. He also served twice in Saudi Arabia as a special officer who helped with diplomatic talks.
He left the army in 2012. At that time, he held the rank of Captain. After his military service, he went to Cornell University. There, he earned three different master's degrees.
Wesley Hunt in the U.S. House of Representatives
How Wesley Hunt Became a Representative
Wesley Hunt ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives twice.
Running for Congress in 2020
In 2020, Wesley Hunt ran to represent Texas's 7th congressional district. He won the Republican primary election. This meant he was chosen by his party to be their main candidate. However, he lost the main election to the person who was already in office, Lizzie Fletcher, a Democrat.
Running for Congress in 2022
After new district maps were drawn, Hunt decided to run for the new Texas's 38th congressional district. This new district was created to be strongly Republican. Many people believed it was made specifically for him.
He won the Republican primary election for this new district. He then won the general election on November 8, 2022. He defeated the Democratic candidate, Duncan Klussmann, by a large margin.
What Wesley Hunt Does in Congress
Wesley Hunt started his term as a U.S. Representative in January 2023. When he first joined Congress, he supported Kevin McCarthy to become the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. The Speaker is the leader of the House.
Hunt serves on several important committees in the House:
- The House Judiciary Committee. This committee deals with laws and the justice system.
- The House Natural Resources Committee. This committee focuses on issues like national parks and energy.
- The House Small Business Committee. This committee helps small businesses.
On the Small Business Committee, he leads a special group called the Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains subcommittee.
Hunt has also shown his support for Donald Trump's campaign for president in the 2024 election.
Important Votes in Congress
- Syria Vote: In 2023, Hunt voted with many other Republicans on a resolution. This resolution asked President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.
- Fiscal Responsibility Act: Hunt was one of the Republicans who voted against the final approval of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This act was about how the government spends money and manages debt.
Wesley Hunt's Family Life
Around the time Wesley Hunt started his work in Congress, his wife, Emily, gave birth to their son, Willie. Willie was born early and needed special care in the hospital. Because of this, Hunt had to leave the election for Speaker of the House for a short time to be with his family. He returned to vote later that same day.
Wesley Hunt is a Baptist. He has said that his beliefs were shaped by attending Champion Forest Baptist Church.
Images for kids
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Official photo of Representative Wesley Hunt.
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