Mark Amodei (NV-2)

Biography

Mark Eugene Amodei is a Republican U.S. Representative for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, serving since 2011 following a special election. Born on June 12, 1958, in Carson City, Nevada, he is a lawyer and politician with a career focused on state and federal service, including roles in the Nevada Legislature and leadership in mining advocacy.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Nevada, Reno .
• Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law .

Political Experience

• Nevada Assembly ; named Outstanding Freshman Legislator .
• Nevada Senate , representing the Capital District ; President pro tempore ; Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee .
• Chairman, Nevada Republican Party .
• U.S. House: Member, House Natural Resources Committee ; House Appropriations Committee ; Chairman, Homeland Security Subcommittee .

Notable achievements include military service as a Captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps , earning the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal; President, Nevada Mining Association ; and co-authoring a 2003 tax increase plan that raised Nevada revenue by $873 million. He practiced law at firms including Allison MacKenzie and Kummer Kaempfer , and as a sole practitioner since 2009.