Anthony D. Weiner

(1964- )

United States Representative Anthony D. Weiner (Dem./Ind. - Brooklyn & Queens) began his career in public service as an aide to then-Representative Charles Schumer. He served Schumer on Capitol Hill and in New York City from 1985 to 1991. In 1991, at age 27, Weiner became the youngest person [to that point] ever elected to the New York City Council.

From 1992 through 1998, Weiner served in the City Council and developed a reputation as a thoughtful legislator and a "rising star".  The Daily News called him one of the "100 Fresh Faces, Leaders of the Next Century" and The New York Times wrote "he is considered one of the Council's brightest members and a gifted speaker...".

In 1998, when Mr. Schumer vacated his seat in Congress to run for the United States Senate, Anthony Weiner replaced his former boss as Representative from the 9th Congressional District. The 9th District includes the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Midwood, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan Beach, Marine Park, Mill Island and Bergen Beach, and the Queens neighborhoods of Rockaway, Howard Beach, Woodhaven, Ozone Park, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Middle Village, Corona and Elmhurst.

In the 106th Congress, Congressman Weiner was selected by his colleagues to serve as Freshman Whip. He sits on the Committee on the Judiciary, where he serves on the Crime Subcommittee as well as the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. In addition, Weiner holds a seat on the Committee on Science where his subcommittees are Technology and Space and Aeronautics.

Since taking office in January, 1999, Congressman Weiner has taken the lead on a number of issues important to his constituents. Protecting the rights of seniors, and ensuring that Social Security and Medicare remain solvent for the millions who rely on these programs today, have been among Weiner's top priorities. Weiner has also been an outspoken opponent of crime, exhibiting strong leadership on issues of gun control and youth violence. In addition, Weiner has become well known for his legislative victories to curb airport noise, and for his efforts to end school overcrowding.

Congressman Anthony Weiner is single and lives in Brooklyn.

Source: Congressman Anthony D. Weiner. U.S. House of Representatives.