Occupation
Associate Director for National Security Legislative Affairs, White House
College / Degree
College of Arts & Humanities
B.S. Communication Studies
Career Accomplishments
Enacted reforms to re-authorize Foreign Intelligenence Surveillance Act (FISA)
One of these reforms was allowing greater oversight of the FISA Courts by members of Congress.
Wrote and Championed the Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act, which was signed into law with bi-partisan support
This Act expanded the recognized dates of the Vietnam Conflict, thereby expanding recognition, benefits, and healthcare to thousands of veterans who served in Vietnam.
Wrote and Championed the Supporting Families of the Fallen Act, which was signed into law with bi-partisan support
This Act raised the maximum Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) for the first time since 2005.