Ted Lieu (CA-36)

Biography

Ted W. Lieu is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving California's 36th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. He was born on March 29, 1969, in Taipei, Taiwan, and immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of three, settling in Cleveland, Ohio. Lieu is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served on active duty and in the Reserves, retiring in 2021 with the rank of Colonel. He is married to Betty Lieu, a former California Deputy Attorney General and current member of the Torrance Board of Education; they have two sons, Brennan and Austin.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stanford University, 1991.
• Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center, 1994; served as Editor-in-Chief of the Georgetown Law Journal.

Political Experience

• Torrance City Council Member: 2002–2005.
• California State Assembly Member : 2005–2010.
• California State Senator : 2011–2014.
• U.S. Representative : 2015–2023.
• U.S. Representative : 2023–present.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus: Elected in 2023, becoming the highest-ranking Asian American in House Leadership.
• Co-Chair of the House's Bipartisan Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence: 118th Congress.
• House Judiciary Committee: Member.
• House Foreign Affairs Committee: Member.
• Impeachment Manager: Served during the second Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
• Legislative Initiatives: Introduced the Climate Solutions Act, aiming to model national energy goals after California's renewable energy targets.
• Advocacy: Active in promoting civil liberties, cybersecurity, and veterans' affairs.